BROADWAY OPTICAL
7 Reasons to Avoid Online Glasses and 1 Reason to Buy
Have you considered purchasing cheap glasses online or maybe at a mall store?
After all, why should yo pay hundreds of dollars for prescription eyeglasses when cheap glasses look every bit as good, right?
Here are 7 reasons to avoid cheap:
1. Know what’s being cut to offer lower prices. Online retailers that sell cheap eyeglasses often say they don’t have the same expenses (shop room and personnel). But online, you do not get personalized attention of qualified optician. Instead, you are on your own to select a frame and lenses and hope for the best.
2. Beware of claims of “same top quality” Sellers of cheap eyeglasses are quick to claim they are providing glasses of the “same top quality” as from a local eye care professional. But how do you know?
There is significant differences in the scratch resistance of different lens coatings, different levels of optical performance among different lens materials, and different levels of comfort and durability among different frames – even of the same brand.
3. A bigger selection often isn’t a better selection. Online retailers of cheap glasses point out their vast virtual inventory of frames. But how many of those hundreds of frames are a good fit for your head and face shape? And who will help you choose?
4. Virtual and home try-ons can’t insure satisfaction. The virtual try-on feature (where you upload a closeup photo of yourself) can’t tell you how they feel and can’t demonstrate workmanship of frame. Frequently, the frame will be larger or smaller than it appears in the virtual try-on tool and the color may not be correct. Even when sent a sample frame to try-on, you still won’t know whether the glasses will be too heavy after your prescription glasses are added. Only a skilled optician can help you avoid potential problems.
5. Cheap frame can cause skin irritation or worse. At first glance, some cheap frames may look like more expensive frames. But often, they are made of low-grade material that can cause skin irritation over time. Cheap plastic frames can get bleach by UV sunlight and the finish can roughen after a few months of wear.
6. Online eyeglasses are not adjusted to your head. Unadjusted frames can be very hard on the nose and ears. Trying to adjust them yourself can be a disaster.
7. Can you be sure sellers will be around tomorrow. Warranties are only as good as the reliability of the seller. Can you really trust an online start-up or mall kiosk to honor a warranty.
Now the 1 Reason to Buy: They are cheap.
Have you considered purchasing cheap glasses online or maybe at a mall store?
After all, why should yo pay hundreds of dollars for prescription eyeglasses when cheap glasses look every bit as good, right?
Here are 7 reasons to avoid cheap:
1. Know what’s being cut to offer lower prices. Online retailers that sell cheap eyeglasses often say they don’t have the same expenses (shop room and personnel). But online, you do not get personalized attention of qualified optician. Instead, you are on your own to select a frame and lenses and hope for the best.
2. Beware of claims of “same top quality” Sellers of cheap eyeglasses are quick to claim they are providing glasses of the “same top quality” as from a local eye care professional. But how do you know?
There is significant differences in the scratch resistance of different lens coatings, different levels of optical performance among different lens materials, and different levels of comfort and durability among different frames – even of the same brand.
3. A bigger selection often isn’t a better selection. Online retailers of cheap glasses point out their vast virtual inventory of frames. But how many of those hundreds of frames are a good fit for your head and face shape? And who will help you choose?
4. Virtual and home try-ons can’t insure satisfaction. The virtual try-on feature (where you upload a closeup photo of yourself) can’t tell you how they feel and can’t demonstrate workmanship of frame. Frequently, the frame will be larger or smaller than it appears in the virtual try-on tool and the color may not be correct. Even when sent a sample frame to try-on, you still won’t know whether the glasses will be too heavy after your prescription glasses are added. Only a skilled optician can help you avoid potential problems.
5. Cheap frame can cause skin irritation or worse. At first glance, some cheap frames may look like more expensive frames. But often, they are made of low-grade material that can cause skin irritation over time. Cheap plastic frames can get bleach by UV sunlight and the finish can roughen after a few months of wear.
6. Online eyeglasses are not adjusted to your head. Unadjusted frames can be very hard on the nose and ears. Trying to adjust them yourself can be a disaster.
7. Can you be sure sellers will be around tomorrow. Warranties are only as good as the reliability of the seller. Can you really trust an online start-up or mall kiosk to honor a warranty.
Now the 1 Reason to Buy: They are cheap.