We Tested 11 Online Glasses Retailers—These Are the Best

Who it's best for: Another stellar choice for those new to buying glasses online thanks to Warby Parker's helpful customer service and easy-to-navigate website.

Warby Parker, a well-known player in the online glasses space, offers sharp-looking glasses running the gamut from $95 to up to $195. The retailer has 271 frames including women's, men's, and unisex styles to choose from. "It was easy to navigate and see different styles of frames," said one tester.

Our testers esters raved about the "impressive and realistic" virtual try-on available on the retailer's app. One enjoyed that it makes a size recommendation for your face (narrow, medium, etc.) and highlighted that it gave a better idea of whether the frame's color and design suited them. A pain point for testers was the lack of frame individuality, with some noting that the pairs didn't feel as high quality as designer frames.

When one tester had a hiccup with their pair, "Warby replaced them for free, and their customer service is quite responsive so that's a huge bonus!" The online glasses brand also has various storefronts across the country, so you can get them fitted in person if you live near one. It's a simple process that only requires an appointment ahead of time. Although your receipt can grow in expense with the more add-ons you choose (like blue light filtering), Warby Parker still offers prices competitive with traditional eyeglasses stores and is an in-network provider for some insurance plans.

Who it's best for: If you have scoured through various prescription services to no avail, Zenni Optical will have a stylish frame for you thanks to its extensive collection that is easy to filter.

First and foremost, Zenni Optical has a TON of options for online glasses in its collection—the most out of all the e-tailers on this list. (We're talking 2,191 frames.) No need to feel overwhelmed, though. Testers found the frame-picking process painless, with one saying it was easy to "figure out the correct size based on the dimensions." Meanwhile, its virtual try-on earned praise for its ease of use. "[It] made me feel like I could make my decision without regret. I liked how easy it was to put in all of your lens information and prescription info.”

Prices range from under $10 to about $40 for the basics, but if you need to upgrade the lenses or choose add-ons, plan to spend a bit more. Plus, add a personal touch by engraving your name inside the arm for an additional $2. My testers had their pairs arrive within 10 and 12 days, respectively.

For prescriptions that require stronger prisms, keep in mind that one tester with 5.5 prisms added that they needed better strength. Another tester needed a tighter fit adjustment while also noting that the frames felt flimsier than other frames they've tried.

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Who it's best for: If you prioritize quality when it comes to your prescription glasses, The Framery delivers durable lenses that are available in a range of frames you can try on for free during a five-day trial.

The Framery (formerly Liingo Eyewear) narrows down its impressive stock of original prescription eyeglasses online by sorting frames by frame shape, size, color, material, gender, and price. Every style includes free premium RX polycarbonate lenses, meaning glasses are thinner, lighter, and claim to be up to 12 times more impact-resistant than traditional lenses. The Framery can send four styles for a free at-home try-on, giving you five days to mull it over. Offering the speediest shipping time in our test, The Framery delivered pairs to our testers in six and seven days, respectively.

If you're conflicted about what size to order, you can use the Find My Fit tool which connects to your device's camera to measure your face and recommend a size that fits. Keep in mind that the try-on isn't foolproof. "They don't 100% look like/fit the way they did in the virtual try-on, which is a bit disappointing," wrote one tester. "I was hoping that they'd be a bit smaller like the preview showed, but the lenses are huge."

On the other hand, a tester raved about its sturdiness and mentioned that the prescription lenses matched up well with their vision. If you need a frame adjustment, The Framery reimburses you up to $25 at any optical shop you choose. One tester found their pair had a seamless fit, not requiring a readjustment: "They rest comfortably and snugly on my ears and nose.”

Who it's best for: Shoppers who prefer buying their eyeglasses from Lenscrafters stores will appreciate the ease of the online version. Those new to Lenscrafters and online services, in general, will enjoy the top-quality, brand-name frames.

If you're still wary about ordering glasses online, you can always play it safe with a classic retailer like Lenscrafters. You'll find the same types and brands of glasses that you would normally see at the brick-and-mortar, only from the comfort of your home instead. Its brands span the likes of Ray-Ban and Oakley to Prada and Burberry. While one tester had mishaps with the virtual try-on—they couldn't retake their photo and it didn't fit proportionally—another tester reported that their pair looked and fit exactly like their digital try-on. "I have worn them nonstop since I got them! The quality is extremely high," said a tester.

As far as lenses go, the process is pretty similar to the other options on this list. You can choose from a variety of lenses and add-ons—blue light filtering and thickness—that'll add up depending on your needs. For example, the anti-reflective coating add-on costs a $90 surcharge. On the bright side, it's in-network for select insurance plans.

Another con: Shipping took 11 days for prescription pairs in our test, which is about four days longer than the brand's projected window. Buying from LensCrafters online is a bit expensive, but if your frames ever need to be adjusted, you can easily pop into the nearest store anytime for adjustments.

Who it's best for: Fashionistas and shoppers searching for a frame with personality will enjoy browsing Pair Eyewear's colorful eyeglasses that include themed collections and fun collaborations.

Ditch the plain black Clark Kent frames for ones with a bit of personality—tagged with cute, clever names like The Wanda and The Twain. From classic tortoiseshell to Frida Kahlo- and Disney Princess-themed frames, I love that Pair Eyewear has a vast collection of fun, youthful "top frames," or interchangeable design pieces for the top of your eyeglasses, that compensate for the smaller frame selection. "The additional magnetic frame covers offer many different looks. The most versatile specs ever!" one tester said.

Another of my testers found the site less easy to navigate and wanted more instruction. "It was all on one page and should have changed screens for each step," they wrote. "It needed to describe what a topper is. That made it confusing and hard to navigate. I easily put a few of the same frame in the cart unintentionally." Otherwise, testers found "the glasses are excellent quality and [I] feel great wearing them."

Another person rated the virtual try-on highly because it rendered the potential frames on top of their old ones for a more accurate fit. One of our testers got their readers in seven days, while the other got their prescription glasses in 14 days.

Who it's best for: Anyone who wears prescription glasses while doing their sport will benefit from these frames that won't fall onto the field or track.

Touted as designed by athletes for athletes, these lightweight performancewear eyeglasses rest comfortably without slipping or bouncing. The prescription glasses have rubber grips at the ends, and the frames come with grippy nose pads to ensure a better, more secure fit. It's got a slimmer selection of 28 frames, however.

A few testers who ordered progressive online prescription glasses found their pairs to be lightweight and needed no adjustment—they added that the prescription was correct and made it clearer to see both near and far. Prices start relatively high but are a worthy investment if you're an active person or spend much of your time outdoors.

Who it's best for: Tired of the same old frame shapes and sizes? Shoppers looking for eyeglasses that are downright wacky will love Eyebobs' collection which includes unique colors and patterns.

When glasses serve more of a purpose to you than stellar eyesight, Eyebobs offers roughly 100+ funky, fashionable frames, including geometric shapes. Fine-tune your search with a personalized style quiz that records your face width to shape preference to color palette, then recommends three pairs of glasses, plus a compatibility percentage based on your answers. Frame sizing spans from narrow, average and wide, with a size guide that points you to a more accurate fit.

Its virtual try-on feature (offered on both mobile and desktop) worked well for testers, but Eyebobs only offers the option for select frames. Though the brand offers free shipping on orders $115+, know that prescription glasses take about seven to 10 business days to create. Our tester received a pair of reading glasses after eight days and reported back satisfaction with their quality, while also enjoying the vibrant case options.

Who it's best for: Eyeglass shoppers who love a good deal will find satisfaction in LensDirect's coupon codes that make shopping budget-friendly and well-designed frames easy.

Frequently running sales and deals, The New York-based company LensDirect lets you save on frames. Choose from their selection of about 513 eyeglass frames, with many offering virtual try-on features, plus thorough dimensions that help you understand how it will fit your face shape.

Rather than calling in new frames altogether when your prescription changes, LensDirect offers lens replacements starting at $79. The brand's site says prescription glasses with in-house frames typically take about 7 to 10 business days to ship, and our testers each received their pairs at the 13- and 20-day mark.