Where Do You Buy Cheap Prescription Glasses in Australian Online Stores?

scottishdave on 27/09/2025 - 22:21

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice on where to find affordable prescription glasses on Australian online stores.

I’ve noticed Zenni in the U.S has become quite expensive and postage is a killer, so I’m keen to hear if anyone has experience with other online retailers that offer good value.

In Googling, I've found Vision Direct, Optically, Firmoo and Clearly but I'm not too sure on the quality of each.

Any tips, recommendations, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

Find Me A Bargain Prescription Glasses

Comments

  • hasher22 on 27/09/2025 - 22:44
    +1

    If it's online, I go to vision direct but I go instore and get the model number of the glasses.

    Too much of a gamble to buy online without trying them on first.

    You can always try instore such as spec savers and Oscar wylee, they always have specials on, such as 2 for $199 if you're not too fussed about brand named frames.

    • Matt P on 27/09/2025 - 23:04

      even branded ones, i got 2 pairs of hugo boss from specsavers on a "all frames 2 for $199" sale.

    • El cheepo on 29/09/2025 - 00:04
      +2

      2 for $199

      And then $400 in additional add ons for basic things you would think should be standard 😂

  • BoltThrower on 27/09/2025 - 23:22

    Vision Direct. Last pair I got was the Oakley Gauge 5.1 in pewter colour. They had a 30% off on many frames. This one didn't, but I asked for one and they gave it. Now here I am promoting their company.

  • JIMB0 on 28/09/2025 - 00:13

    The Reject Shop

  • Stealtho on 28/09/2025 - 06:01
    -1

    Amazon

  • EightImmortals on 28/09/2025 - 07:10
    +1

    Got the last couple from clearly.

  • boomramada on 28/09/2025 - 08:52

    Costco

  • Clickbait on 28/09/2025 - 10:06

    I use Zenni. They were good so I paid $345 for a pair of multifocals vs 2 for $899 at Specsavers. No need ATM but Chatgpt will show you some options.

  • Shitforbrains on 28/09/2025 - 10:34

    I bought from Clearly in the past and I'm happy with the glasses. But usually I buy from Zenni.

  • Jolakot on 28/09/2025 - 11:34

    Got from vision direct before, pretty crappy quality, constant headaches and they felt more blurry than my old pair, even after sticking it out for a month.

    Thought my prescription was wrong, went to OPSM optometrists for a check and they said the prescription was fine. The optometrist tested the lenses and they didn't match the prescription I gave them. Of course OPSM would say that given the chance to upsell you, but still.

  • Elwes on 28/09/2025 - 16:05

    If you have private health insurance with extras, check that your insurance company will reimburse purchases from the site you use. I've had it work with Vision Direct. I've also used Optically and Clearly but can't remember if I got reimbursed with those.

  • altomic on 28/09/2025 - 20:41

    I've bought several pairs from clearly.
    usually there are coupon codes floating around.
    and the "end of range" glasses can often be bought for $15 delivered

  • tenpercent on 28/09/2025 - 20:50
    -3

    https://search.brave.com/search?q=Cheap+Prescription+Glasses…

    First result, eyebuydirect, has glasses "Starting at just $9".

  • life is suffering on 29/09/2025 - 21:00

    Zenni is cheap and good if you are looking for outside Australia

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