I have been looking for the best place to purchase prescription glasses for years. The optical stores charge too much money. I needed a cheap pair that looked good and could handle daily life. I chose the TR90 Nearsighte Glasses finished in the retro oval style.
I've been using these specific lenses and frames for 90 days (3 months). This review will show you if buying cheap online glasses is worth the risk. Here is my day-by-day breakdown of the experience:
The package arrived quickly. This was a finished pair, meaning the prescription (-2.0 in my case) was pre-cut into the lens. This lowers the cost a lot. When you buy cheap glasses, you must worry about two things: the material and the prescription accuracy.
The frames felt very bendy. TR90 is a type of plastic. It is known for being super flexible. I liked that. It meant they would not snap if I sat on them by mistake. But the lenses themselves needed a test.
I put them on. The prescription felt right. Sometimes, cheap lenses give you a headache right away. This happens if the pupil distance (PD) is wrong. Luckily, these were spot-on for me. They looked exactly like the picture. The retro oval shape was cool and fit my face well.
Verdict: The glasses passed the immediate comfort test. If they cause dizziness on day one, send them back immediately.
This is where the real test starts. A good pair of glasses should disappear on your face. A bad pair makes you constantly adjust them. I wore these glasses from when I woke up until I went to bed.
Because the TR90 is so light, I often forgot I was wearing them. This is a huge plus. My old metal frames would slip down my nose when I sweat. These stayed put. There were almost no adjustments needed.
I also realized how important customer service is when you buy prescription items online. Before I chose this pair, a representative helped me check my options. It reminded me of what I heard from other buyers. Melvin, for example, made sure I was happy with the glasses choice I made. He showed me multiple different pairs and gave me options to choose from. Getting that kind of support is critical when you are buying complicated items like eyewear.