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title: What to Know About Ordering Eyeglasses Online - The Mind's Eye | VBA
description: The number of people ordering their glasses online continues to climb.  Are you considering this growing trend?  In 2017, approximately eight million glasses were purchased online.
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The number of people ordering their glasses online continues to climb. Are you considering this growing trend?

In 2019, [9.3%](https://www.statista.com/statistics/256799/percentage-of-eyewear-sold-online-in-the-us-by-type/) of prescription lenses were purchased online. While this may seem like a small number, this is a significant increase from 2017, when just [4.2%](https://invisionmag.com/the-future-is-local) of the prescription eyeglass market was made up of online purchases.

It is easy to warm-up to the idea of ordering your glasses online with the promise of lower prices and the convenience of shopping from home. Keep in mind, these conveniences come at a risk. Just like any other online purchase, you’re not able to physically see and inspect items before purchase, and this could lead to issues such as:

- Ill-fitting frames
- Lenses that don’t line up
- Flawed products

The best way to eliminate these issues? Purchasing your glasses at a brick-and-mortar location.

With the help of an optician, optometrist or ophthalmologist, you can find glasses that fit your budget, style and face. This will prevent you from the hassle of making a return or settling for a pair of glasses that don’t meet your needs.  As an added bonus, you will have the comfort of knowing a professional took your measurements and will inspect your eyeglasses before handing them over to you.

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