Eyeglasses are one of life’s necessities that can really punch a hole through your wallet. Purchasing eyeglasses can cost several hundred dollars, and that’s not counting the eye exam. Fortunately, there are ways to get around paying full price for eyeglasses.
Instructions
1 Find an insurance provider that will give you an allowance on eyeglasses. Most vision insurance plans provide stipends that can be anywhere from fifty to several hundred dollars, depending on the coverage. This is a great way to get a discount or free pair of frames.
2 Go online and search for discount frames. There is a thriving online industry that caters to people who are looking for discount frames. These frames are up to fifty percent off and are a great way to save money. The catch is that you must know your prescription. Go online after your vision checkup.
3 Visit stores and ask if they are having any specials. Large chain eyeglass stores are far more likely to have a limited time sale. One popular sale is buy one frame, get one free. This is a good option if you have a friend who also needs glasses–you can split the cost.
4 Seek out glasses at thrift stores and vintage stores. There are countless pairs of eyeglasses in secondhand outlets. This will take some searching as the conditions vary, and some of the prescriptions are not marked.
5 Contact your local pharmacy and ask if they have pre-made glasses. Many pharmacies offer a selection of glasses with the prescriptions pre-filled in the lenses. Since these can be mass produced, the eyeglasses are more inexpensive.