4 Reasons Why I Love My Prescription Eyeglasses from GlassesShop.com!

Thank you to GlassesShop.com for providing sample prescription eyeglasses for us to base this review upon.  All opinions expressed are our own.

If you've seen me around the web this past week, then you may have noticed that I have a new profile photo.  That's because I wanted to show off my new glasses from GlassesShop.  I've owned many different pairs of prescription eyeglasses as an adult and these might be my favorite pair yet.  Here's why . . .

1.  I wanted dark-rimmed glasses, but didn't want the same old plain black frames.  I also could not see myself in some of the more ornate frames I've seen out there.  The Charlottesville frames in black really caught my eye because they were different, but subtle.  The text along the side is very on-trend since typography is currently so popular.

2.  These eyeglasses are incredibly light!  I have quite a strong prescription and it's been a very long time since I've worn glasses and have forgotten that they were on my face because they were so light and comfortable.

3.  These glasses look and fit great!  Two things helped me to make my decision about whether these frames were the right one ones for me:  trying on the glasses virtually and comparing the measurements of these frames to those of my old ones.  This is the first time I've worn non-metal glasses that did not constantly slide down over the bridge of my nose!

I should mention that I have uneven ears, so every pair of glasses I try sit crooked on my face.  Like with all other glasses, the ear pieces on these needed to be adjusted in order for the glasses to sit straight on my face.  I was able to do this myself by making small adjustments.

4.  The final price for these glasses upgraded with Ultra Thin lenses and anti-reflective, anti-scratch, and UV coating was $92.80!  That is an amazing price.  We usually go to our local BJ's Wholesale Club for our eye exams and to buy our prescription eyeglasses.  The final price for our glasses after upgrades is usually about twice that price.  GlassesShop also offers free shipping on orders over $49.

These Charlottesville eyeglass frames also come in blue and purple.  To browse their entire selection of frames, visit GlassesShop.com.  Before you shop, be sure to check for GlassesShop promo codes in order to get the best price possible!

Review: Prescription Eyeglasses from GlassesUSA

I had been wearing wide black-rimmed eyeglasses for a few years now. At first, I thought they were cool and different, but recently I decided it was time to stop hiding behind them. I had considered red frames, but thought it may be too drastic of a change, so I decided to go with these "Politico Black" metal frames from GlassesUSA.

These prescription glasses only cost $49.95. This price does not include shipping, handling, and sales tax, but it does include standard prescription single vision lenses with polished edges, a hard carrying case, and a cloth to maintain the lenses. It only costs $14.85 to add all three anti-scratch, anti-reflecting, and UV protective coatings. All other add-ons are ala carte, including 4 levels of thinner lenses, light adjusting lenses, sunglasses, and tinted lenses. After you decide what options meet your needs, the price of your glasses would be a significant savings over what a local optics retailer would charge.

The most intimidating part of shopping for glasses online is selecting a pair of eyeglass frames that will suit your face. This will be tough if you are picking out your first pair of glasses ever. In this case, I would suggest that you go to a store and try on different styles of frames before you go home and order a pair of glasses online. If you already own at least one pair of glasses, then you have an idea of what lens shapes suit your face. You can also measure your existing pair of glasses so that you can judge how the ones you are considering online will fit. Each product page for every pair of frames on GlassesUSA shows each frame's bridge width, temple length, and the width and height of the frame around the lenses. This was extremely helpful to me because I needed frames that were on the smaller side and had a short width on the bridge.

Aside from one of the screws being loose on one of my bridge pads, I have been extremely happy with my glasses from GlassesUSA. The glasses were only slightly heavier than my previous plastic frames. It took a full day for my eyes to get use to the new glasses, which is normal. I did not have any problems with the glasses sitting crooked on my face. The earpieces were comfortable because the side pieces on these frames have a flexible hinge.

On GlassesUSA, you can find a complete pair of prescription eyeglasses for as low as $18. In addition to Free Shipping on orders over $99 you can save an additional 5% when you use Code: Mommy5 at checkout.

Thank you to GlassesUSA for sending me a pair of sample prescription eyeglasses for this review.