A starting price is only the beginning of the comparison
Two websites can advertise prescription glasses at very different prices while including very different things. One price may cover a frame alone. Another may include basic single vision lenses. A third may include a material upgrade or coating. To compare prescription glasses prices online, first make sure the quotes describe the same job.
Start with the prescription you need to fill and whether the pair is for distance or reading. Do not compare a single vision pair with a progressive order as though only the frame changes. Fast Eyeglasses currently offers single vision lenses, with bifocals and progressives still to come.
Use this complete-pair comparison
| Part of the order | What to compare |
|---|---|
| Frame | Model, dimensions and whether it is included |
| Prescription lenses | Both lenses, lens purpose and material |
| Coatings | Included treatment versus optional upgrade |
| Tint or light-adaptive option | The specific option and its added price |
| Prescription surcharge | Any additional charge for your prescription |
| Delivery | Shipping charge and the production/transit timeline |
| Final total | The amount shown before payment |
Keep a short note of each quote’s choices. It is much easier to make a fair comparison when you can see what changed instead of remembering only the headline price.
Choose upgrades deliberately
Lens material and a coating are separate choices. If you are considering an upgrade, ask what it adds to your order and whether it is appropriate for your prescription. You do not need to select every option to buy a complete pair.
Read polycarbonate versus high-index lenses for a material comparison, and review the current lens options for the available choices and prices. If a label is unclear, contact us before adding it to your cart.
What the $79 base pair includes here
At Fast Eyeglasses, the $79 base pair includes an everyday frame and single vision prescription lenses. Optional upgrades and prescription surcharges can change that total. Confirm the finished price after entering the prescription and selecting the lens options for each pair.
We offer free shipping to Michigan, Delaware, Oregon and Montana. The same complete-price checklist applies whether the order is going to Detroit, Wilmington, Portland or Billings. The state ordering guides explain delivery coverage and the details to prepare for checkout.
A low price still needs the right fit
Price is only useful once the frame and prescription choices make sense. Compare the measurements with a comfortable pair and check the bridge design. Review the frame numbers guide if you are not sure what the size markings mean.
Most basic pairs ship within 2 business days, then carrier transit follows. Read the shipping and return policies before paying, especially if you have a deadline. For more shopping basics, see what to look for in affordable prescription glasses, then compare your choices in the catalog.