Getting new glasses in Michigan usually means booking time at an optical shop, picking from a small wall of frames and waiting a week or two anyway. If you already have a current prescription, you can skip most of that. Here's how to buy eyeglasses online in Michigan, start to finish, with real prices and no surprises.
What you need before you order
- A current eyeglass prescription from your eye doctor, with SPH, CYL and Axis for each eye. Not sure what those mean? Here's how to read your prescription.
- Your PD (pupillary distance). If it isn't on your prescription, you can measure your PD at home in about two minutes.
- A Michigan shipping address. We ship anywhere in the state, from Metro Detroit and Grand Rapids to Traverse City and Marquette.
Under federal law, your eye doctor has to give you a copy of your eyeglass prescription after your exam, at no extra charge. If you didn't get one, just ask the office.
What prescription glasses cost in Michigan, online
Every everyday frame on our site is $79 with single vision prescription lenses included. Prescription safety glasses are $149. Shipping to Michigan is free.
Add-ons are optional and priced up front, so you see the total before you pay:
- Polycarbonate lenses: +$15
- Hi-index 1.67 lenses (thinnest): +$45
- Standard anti-glare: +$35, or Crizal Easy anti-glare: +$50
- Photochromic (darkens outside): +$55, or Transitions GEN S: +$68
Prescriptions stronger than ±4.00 sphere or 3.00 cylinder carry a small strong-prescription charge, shown at checkout before you pay.
The best lens options for Michigan weather
Michigan throws a little of everything at your eyes, so a few upgrades are worth a look:
- Anti-glare for winter driving. Michigan winter days are short, which means a lot of commuting in the dark. Anti-glare cuts the halos from headlights and streetlights and makes night driving on I-94 or I-75 more comfortable.
- Photochromic for snow and lake glare. Fresh snow and open water both bounce a lot of sunlight back at you. Photochromic or Transitions lenses stay clear indoors and darken outside, so you don't have to swap to sunglasses.
- Polycarbonate for kids and sports. Polycarbonate is impact-resistant and light. It's the go-to for kids' glasses and anyone who plays hockey, soccer or anything else where glasses take a hit.
Want the details? Read polycarbonate vs. high-index lenses.
How to order, step by step
- Pick a frame. Browse men's, women's or kids' glasses, or shop all frames. Match the size to glasses you already own using the numbers on your frame.
- Choose your lenses. Pick a lens material, anti-glare and tint. Each choice shows its price.
- Enter your prescription. Type your numbers and PD, or upload a photo of your prescription. We check every order.
- Pay with PayPal or a card through PayPal, using your Michigan shipping address.
Online vs. an optical shop in Michigan
An optical shop is great when you need an eye exam, progressive lenses or hands-on fitting. For single vision glasses with a prescription you already have, buying online is usually faster and much cheaper. A lot of Michigan shoppers do both: get the exam locally, then order a second pair, a backup pair or a pair of prescription sunglasses online.
If you have an FSA or HSA, prescription eyeglasses are generally an eligible expense. Keep your receipt and check your plan's rules.
Michigan FAQ
Do you ship everywhere in Michigan? Yes, anywhere in the Lower Peninsula and the U.P., with free shipping. See all prescription eyeglasses in Michigan.
Can I order progressive or bifocal lenses? Not right now. We make single vision lenses only.
What if my prescription is old? Check how long a prescription is good for. If your vision has changed, get a new exam first.
Ready? Buy eyeglasses online from $79, shipped free anywhere in Michigan.
