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7 of the best places to buy glasses and frames online

sudshr47 November 3, 2018

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Let’s face it: Shopping for eyeglasses is no easy task. Even if your doctor’s office has frames and glasses available for purchase, they’re most likely expensive or just not your style.

Luckily, there are several online shops that offer a wide range of options and styles for frames and glasses at wallet-friendly prices. Plus, you don’t even have to leave home to get the specs of your dreams. Many websites offer home try-on options, so you can see how the frames fit your face and style from the comfort of your own bathroom vanity. Many websites also let you upload your photo or use your webcam (like a mirror!) so you can try on frames virtually. Read more…

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Investors see an opportunity framed in Lensabl’s prescription lens fulfillment business

sudshr47 October 17, 2018

Lensabl, the company that has built a business putting prescription lenses into any style of glasses frame, has raised $3.7 million in a new round of funding.  Lensabl makes it easy to put new lenses in a favorite pair of shades or glasses Based in Los Angeles, Lensabl already has an agreement inked with the […]

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Why summer is hell for people who wear glasses

sudshr47 May 27, 2018

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Ah, summer. It’s the time of sunshine, barbecues, beach trips, and abbreviated Fridays. It’s also the time when I, at least six times per day, want to pitch my stupid glasses into the beautiful, sparkling ocean.

Summer is absolute hell for the glasses wearer. We don’t talk about this enough! Sure, it is a “mild annoyance” and “not that big of a deal,” but the sooner we give voice to these issues, the sooner I can stop complaining about them at parties and ruining the vibe.

Fellow glasses people, are you with me?

Let’s begin with sunglasses, which are a whole thing for us. Prescription sunglasses exist, yes, but they are expensive — often as expensive as a regular pair of glasses. Even if you do manage to acquire a pair, you have to deal with the awkward dance between your prescription sunglasses and your regular glasses.  Read more…

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Warby Parker launches pilot program for kids’ frames

sudshr47 January 30, 2018

 Warby Parker has been around for seven years, but today the company is finally unveiling a new product category. In a 12-week pilot program, Warby Parker is now offering kids’ frames to folks in the NYC area. The company is pulling from some of its most popular frames, shrinking them down to fit kids 8 years and up (Jr.) and kids ages 4-7 (Jr. Jr.). But why not go big with the launch… Read More

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How it works: A step-by-step guide to buying glasses online with Warby Parker

sudshr47 January 16, 2018

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