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Eyebuydirect

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EyeBuyDirect.com sells prescription eyeglasses and frames, as well as sunglasses.


eyebuydirect.com
Founded in 2005
Pasadena, CA
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Eyebuydirect Reviews Summary

The company has garnered a solid reputation for providing affordable, quality eyewear, with many customers praising the extensive selection and effective virtual try-on feature. Satisfaction with product quality is prevalent, particularly for prescription glasses, which are often noted as a cost-effective alternative to traditional retailers. However, concerns regarding slow shipping times and excessive communication, particularly following orders, have been highlighted as significant drawbacks. While most customers express overall satisfaction, the inconsistency in delivery and customer service experiences indicates room for improvement in operational efficiency and support responsiveness.

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service
1,658
value
5,189
shipping
5,189
returns
132
quality
5,292
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Great price for Oakley aviators!
April 5, 2026
Updated review

I spend 30 minutes trying to find out which brand-name glasses were the smallest from temple to temple. Finally i saw that Oakley had come looking aviators that would be close enough to my size. I ordered the greenish polarized lens and searched my emails for the best coupon from eyebuydirect, purchased them and waited 2 weeks for them to arrive. Hurray!

Date of experience: March 26, 2026

One of The top 5 best customer service companies
March 12, 2026
Previous review

I know it's hard to buy glasses without trying them on. I suggest using the filter to show you glasses that meet your desired frame size: Large- Medium-Small. Then choose the style you like. I think it's nice and simple.

Date of experience: March 1, 2026
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Helped me fix a problem
April 5, 2026
Updated review

I had a hard time reading the dr. s hand writing, I sent them a copy and they were able to help me keep from making a mistake

Date of experience: March 26, 2026

Great customer service
March 15, 2026
Previous review

Very helpful staff, I had problems at first. My fault but they helped me figure out the forms...

Date of experience: March 5, 2026
Maryland
1 review
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Amazing!
April 5, 2026
Updated review

I've been buying all my glasses at Eyebuydirect for the last 10-15 years. They have great glasses, great prices and great customer. Service. They make buying glasses so easy!

Date of experience: March 26, 2026

Could not be any easier
September 25, 2025
Previous review

They've remove all potential obstacles and made the process so easy

Date of experience: September 15, 2025
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Fraud
April 5, 2026

Frirst you told me you fo not deal with insurances( although you adk for that info. On the start) you ended up chsrging us both.
Your customer dupport foes not exist. Fo not honor refund/ ezchange.

Date of experience: March 26, 2026
Connecticut
1 review
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Nightmare
April 5, 2026

Don't use the insurance option - pay for the glasses out of pocket and submit the bill yourself to your insurance company. There is no way to talk to a human - it's all by email. I ordered March 1st - they charge my account - no glasses. It's been horrible. I'm so disappointed as I've purchased with great satisfaction prior to them implementing insurance and it was always a wonderful experience. I jinxed it by utilizing the insurance option…be forewarned!

Date of experience: March 26, 2026
Arkansas
1 review
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Great value & easy to order!
April 5, 2026

I ordered a pair of glasses for my son when his current pair broke. We loved the styles available and ability to "try on." Shipping was quoted as 10-14 days, which was accurate. After I ordered, I realized certain pairs were available for 2 day shipping--something to pay attention to if time is an issue. They were under $100, & my son loves them!

Date of experience: March 4, 2026
New Jersey
1 review
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Mixed results
April 5, 2026

Last year I ordered about six pairs in total. The first two were perfect but one I didn't like. Every time I exchanged it going forward the lenses were not my correct prescription. So I have two pairs that are good and about four pairs that make my eyes blurry and my head hurt as soon as I put them on. After three exchanges you stopped paying for the returns even though the prescription was bad. Willing to try it one more time but I'm ordering the same pair of frames that I know works

Date of experience: March 26, 2025
1 review
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Always a breeze 😌
April 5, 2026
Updated review

I never had a problem with them and they're so inexpensive and always having coupons! Lots of options and customer service is always quick and efficient.

Date of experience: March 25, 2026

Always a happy customer 😊
March 15, 2026
Previous review

I've been shopping with eyebuydirect for years now and never really thought shop anywhere else. Its fast and inexpensive an also has a really good selection of frames and types of lenses to choose from.

Date of experience: March 4, 2026
Texas
1 review
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My Goto Place
April 5, 2026

Eye Buy Direct is my "go to" place to buy glasses. I bought Meta Glasses significantly less that what I'd pay at Best Buy (due to savings code). Thank you EBD.

Date of experience: March 25, 2026
North Carolina
1 review
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Great Customer Service
April 5, 2026

I ordered a pair of glasses but input the wrong prescription. Called to explain and they initiated my return and was able to correct prescription and send another pair.

Date of experience: January 17, 2024
Iowa
1 review
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Previous order
April 4, 2026

It took more than 14 days to try and adjust to the 2 pairs of glasses I purchased in late February. I was struggling with the effects of allergies at the time, and a new prescription. I'm still trying to acclimate - on pair is working better than the other.

Date of experience: March 11, 2026
Saudi Arabia
1 review
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Order No. 121605414
April 4, 2026

Order No. *******, was a huge disappointment and a major letdown considering the high pricetag I paid. While the glasses have a fantastic design and an excellent, lightweight feel, the temples (arms) are completely asymmetrical and unbalanced.

When I wear the glasses, they do not sit centered on my face; instead, they tilt downwards on either the right or left side. I have to constantly readjust them with my hands, which is incredibly frustrating and exhausting. Worse yet, this misalignment has caused me physical pain and difficulty focusing, leading to dizziness. I expected much better quality for the price.

Date of experience: January 6, 2026
Washington
1 review
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Its a little overwelming
April 4, 2026

It would be helpful in terms of color selection to be able to select a broad color (dark, light) etc rather than lots of specific options

Date of experience: March 24, 2026
California
1 review
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Great frames, Amazing Deals
April 3, 2026

I always love the frames I get from EyeBuyDirect and get sooo many compliments on them. Some people think I'm paying hundreds of dollars ($400+) for frames that are well under $100, sometimes under $60!

Date of experience: March 24, 2026
Massachusetts
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My last order had a simple mistake. I needed the shipping address changed. I couldn't get that help for weeks. I couldn't get anyone to even tell me how to get help until I badgered them with the same question in hour long chat sessions. I spent hours trying to get a simple change made. It was too late by the time I finally got someone to talk to me. I was forced to file an insurance claim and I'm still out the money I had to pay for insurance because customer support would not help me.

Date of experience: March 8, 2026
Maryland
1 review
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Lots of choices
April 3, 2026

I've always had a positive experience with ordering glasses here. Plenty of stylish choices. And their glasses must work as I can see better when I wear them.

Date of experience: March 24, 2026
Michigan
1 review
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Always enjoy using Eyebuydirect to get my eyeglasses and sunglasses

Date of experience: March 24, 2026
Illinois
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My home is fenced and locked and the mail will always throw it over. Even the packaging of your premium products are lack luster.

Date of experience: July 24, 2023
Massachusetts
1 review
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Loyal customer
April 3, 2026

I have always had a great experience with eyebuydirect! I have been a loyal customer for more than 8 yrs I believe. The company and customer Eid always great. Returns and replacement have never been a problem.

Date of experience: March 24, 2026
Alaska
1 review
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Extremely Convenient!
April 3, 2026

Eye Buy Direct is the ONLY way I buy glasses! The amount of styles, lenses and options are vast, the company is incredibly competent and customer service is top tier. I've lived in Missouri and Alaska, both areas I've lived in I've received my glasses in a timely manner in pristine condition, even with me being as far as Alaska! I've bought 4 different glasses from this site in the past 4 years and I don't plan on changing where I buy my glasses

Date of experience: March 23, 2026