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Overview Comparison of several on-line eyeglass providers

Feature Zenni Optical Goggles4u GlassesUSA EyeBuyDirect GlassesShop 39DollarGlasses Warby Parker
Price Range $6.95 โ€“ ~$200 $6.95 โ€“ ~$150 $39 โ€“ $500+ $6 โ€“ ~$250 $5.95 โ€“ ~$100+ $39 โ€“ ~$150+ $95 โ€“ $295+
Shipping (US) ~$5.95 (7โ€“14 days) ~$4.95 (2โ€“3 weeks) Free shipping & returns Free over $99, or $5.95 Free over $69; $5.95 otherwise $4.95+ (varies by method) Free shipping & returns
Returns 30-day remake/store credit 15-day returns 14-day full refund/return 14-day fit & style return 30-day return policy 30-day return policy 30-day return policy
Try-On Tools Virtual try-on (photo) Basic try-on Advanced virtual try-on Virtual try-on (photo/video) Virtual try-on (photo) None Virtual try-on & Home Try-On
Prescription Types Single, bifocal, progressives All types incl. high-index All types incl. Rx sunglasses All types incl. blue light Single, bifocal, progressives Single, bifocal, progressives Single, bifocal, progressives
Frames Available 1000+ 1000+ 7000+ 2000+ 1000+ 1000+ 1000+
Lens Options Standard, blue light, photochromic Standard to high-index Transitions, anti-glare, etc. Similar wide selection Standard, blue light, photochromic Standard, blue light, photochromic Standard, blue light, photochromic
Customer Support Email only Email/live chat Phone, chat, email Chat, email, phone Email, phone Email, phone Phone, chat, email
Made Where? China Pakistan/Thailand Varies (some U.S.) U.S./China depending China USA Italy, Vietnam, Japan, China
Spring Hinge Availability โœ… Yes link โœ… Yes link โœ… Yes link โœ… Yes link โœ… Yes link โœ… Yes link โœ… Yes link
Single Vision Lenses Included with frames Included with frames Included with frames Included with frames Included with frames Included with frames Included with frames
Progressive Lenses From $52.95 Varies; discounts available Starting at $129 (before discounts) Starting at $99 (frame + lenses) From $49.95 From $79 Starting at $295
Lens Coatings & Add-ons Anti-reflective: $4.95; Photochromic: varies; Blue light filter: varies Tinting: $10; Other coatings: varies Blue light filter: $29; Transitionsยฎ: varies Blue light filter: $19; Other coatings: varies Anti-reflective, UV protection, scratch-resistant: varies Anti-reflective, UV protection, scratch-resistant: varies Included: Anti-reflective, scratch-resistant, UV protection

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๐Ÿ” Detailed Highlights

๐Ÿ”น Zenni Optical


๐Ÿ”น Goggles4u


๐Ÿ”น GlassesUSA


๐Ÿ”น EyeBuyDirect


๐Ÿ”น GlassesShop


๐Ÿ”น 39DollarGlasses


๐Ÿ”น Warby Parker

๐Ÿ† Summary Recommendations

Use Case Best Option
Budget-Friendly Options Zenni, Goggles4u, GlassesShop, 39DollarGlasses
Designer Frames Selection GlassesUSA, SmartBuyGlasses
Stylish and Affordable EyeBuyDirect
Advanced Virtual Try-On GlassesUSA, EyeBuyDirect
Home Try-on Warby Parker, Liingo Eyewear
Quick Shipping & Returns GlassesUSA