Is It Safe to Buy Glasses Online?
Yes, buying glasses online is safe when the store makes lenses with your exact prescription, shows prices clearly and stands behind its work. Here is how to tell.
Your lenses are made by an optical lab
Prescription lenses are cut and mounted by an optical lab using your prescription and PD, the same process used by physical stores.
Check the guarantee
A good store lets you fix problems. At Verly, if your prescription doesn't feel right within 30 days, we remake your lenses free. You also have 30 days to return them for a full refund.
Look for secure payment
Pay only on stores with secure checkout (https, card processors like Stripe, Apple Pay or Google Pay). Never send card numbers by message or email.
When to buy in person instead
If you have a very complex prescription, prisms, or you have never worn glasses and want to try frames on, an in-person visit may be better for your first pair.
Frequently asked questions
Are online glasses lower quality?
Not necessarily. Quality depends on the lab and materials, not on where you buy.
What if the prescription is wrong?
Check your prescription first. If the lenses were made correctly but you still have trouble, contact the store; a lens guarantee should cover a remake.
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This guide is for information only and does not replace an eye exam. If you have eye pain, sudden vision loss or flashes of light, see a doctor right away.