Prescription lenses can represent a significant expense, but there are ways to get quality lenses without spending a fortune. At CristalesGafas, we show you how to save on prescription lenses without compromising your visual health.
Why Are Prescription Lenses So Expensive in Traditional Opticians?
The high cost of prescription lenses in traditional optical shops is often due to several factors: the cost of the physical premises, a large number of intermediaries in the supply chain, and high profit margins. Online optical shops like CristalesGafas eliminate many of these costs, allowing us to offer the same quality at much more competitive prices.
Tips for Saving on Quality Prescription Lenses
1. Buy Your Lenses Online
Online optical shops have much lower overheads than physical shops. At CristalesGafas, we can offer European-manufactured, optometrist-verified lenses at prices up to 70% lower than traditional opticians.
2. Keep Your Current Frame
One of the most effective strategies for saving money is simply replacing the lenses in your current frame rather than buying a complete new pair of glasses. At CristalesGafas, this is our speciality — we fit new lenses into your existing frame, saving you the cost of a new frame.
3. Choose the Right Lens Index
The refractive index of a lens affects both its price and its thickness. For low prescriptions, standard index lenses are sufficient and more economical. Higher index lenses are necessary for higher prescriptions and, although more expensive, they are thinner and lighter.
4. Don’t Skimp on Essential Coatings
Anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings extend the life of your lenses and improve visual comfort, which means you won’t need to replace them as frequently. At CristalesGafas, we include anti-scratch coating as standard on all our lenses.
5. Compare Prices and Check What’s Included
When comparing prices between different optical shops, make sure you compare like for like — check what coatings are included, what the warranty is, and whether optometrist verification is included in the price.
Quality Without Compromise at CristalesGafas
At CristalesGafas, we manufacture our lenses in Europe and each pair is verified by a registered optometrist. We offer free anti-scratch coating on all lenses and professional frame fitting at competitive prices. Save on your prescription lenses without sacrificing quality or visual health.