Prescription Glasses Cost Calculator
Headline prices for glasses rarely match what you pay: lens type, prescription strength, coatings and shipping all add up. Choose your lenses below to see the lowest published starting total at four popular online stores – and where a price is only shown at checkout.
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Estimate your glasses cost
| Store | Starting total | How we got it | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warby Parker | |||
| Zenni | |||
| EyeBuyDirect | |||
| GlassesUSA |
Frequently asked questions
How much do prescription glasses cost online?
Basic single-vision glasses start around $19 at GlassesUSA (frame with free basic lenses and free shipping) and $95 at Warby Parker. Progressives start from about $45 at Zenni (frame plus lenses) and $325 at Warby Parker, before shipping and options.
Why do some stores show "At checkout"?
Many stores only show lens and coating prices once you pick a frame and enter a prescription. We only show totals built from published prices, so we leave those cells blank rather than guess.
Does this include insurance or FSA/HSA?
No. Totals are before insurance, FSA/HSA and promotions. See our guides to using vision insurance and FSA/HSA online.
When do I need high-index (thinner) lenses?
Warby Parker recommends 1.67 high-index lenses for about ±4.00 total power and 1.74 for about ±8.00 or more. Your optician or the store can advise for your prescription.