Your search for designer glasses online ends here!

For the uninitiated, buying prescription glasses online can seem to be a tricky process. You can’t see or feel the products, there is no salesperson to guide you, or there is no hustle-bustle of a shopping centre. But the recent lockdown restrictions have led to people being more comfortable with online shopping. We at Specscart believe that buying glasses online should be a wholesome experience - which mixes the benefits of both a website and a physical store. We have done so with features like online chat, Free Try at Home, Free Shipping, and 30 day Free Returns. Read on to know how to buy designer glasses online from Specscart.

Step #1

Get your up to date prescription

If you haven’t had an eye test done in the past 2 years, getting one should be your first step. It is recommended that older adults and kids should get their eyes tested every year. It is better if it also includes PD (Pupillary Distance - the distance between your eye pupils). It helps in finding the accurate size and shape of your lenses and frames.

If you live in Manchester, there is good news for you! You can get a free eye test at either of our stores in Bury or Walkden. Once you have the prescription, you are ready to start online shopping.

Step #2

Know your frame size

To make buying easier, we have specified all the frames on the website as Small, Medium, or Large. And in case you already wear a pair of glasses, it will make the process even easier. Look on the inside of the frame arms, there will be three numbers that specify the arm length, nose bridge length and lens size, respectively.

These numbers are also listed on all the product pages on the website, for your reference.

We have also introduced a 180-degree virtual model try-on, wherein you can see how the frame looks on an average size head (both men and women).

Step #3

Find your style

When it comes to the right frame shape for your face, it is always safe to work in contrasts. For example, if you have a round face shape, angular frames like square and rectangular would look best. You can learn more about it here (https://specscart.co.uk/blog/right-glasses-for-your-face-shape)

In terms of style, transparent and geometric designs are ruling the roost in 2021. But it all depends on your preference, work, occasion, etc. There is a wide range of designer glasses on Specscart with varying styles like aviator, tortoiseshell, cat-eye, etc. You can choose from our in-house brand Tom Archer, or among brands like Calvin Klein, Ferragamo, Ted Baker, etc.

Step #4

Choose the lenses

Once you proceed further on the checkout page, you will be able to choose your prescription. You can also get non-prescription glasses if you are buying them for style or protection. In case of a strong prescription, it is recommended to get thin or ultra-thin lenses.

You can get varifocals if you need vision correction for both near and far vision. These are progressive lenses that don’t have any visible lines on the lens, unlike bifocals.

Apart from prescription glasses online, you can also get other lens types. For example, to protect yourself from the harmful effects of digital blue light, you can consider buying blue light lenses.

Step #5

Try these glasses at home for free

This is where our unique service comes in! If you want to see how these frames look on you or want the opinion of friends and family, you can get 4 frames direct to your home for free. Apart from these, our home trial cart also has 3 cool lenses for you to check out (anti-blue, clear, and Transitions). Try them out for 7 days, then post them back with the prepaid returns label. Shipping is also free both ways.

Buying glasses online checklist

There are a lot of options and websites for eyewear these days. But before you pick one, make sure they have these following necessary features -

• Free Shipping
• Free Try at Home service
• Variety of styles
• Free Returns
• Free Protective Coatings - anti-scratch, anti-UV, anti-glare

You will find all these features on Specscart!