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Eyebuydirect

4.6

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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
1,656
value
5,189
shipping
5,189
returns
132
quality
5,292
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Massachusetts
1 review
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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
0 helpful votes
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Always enjoy using Eyebuydirect to get my eyeglasses and sunglasses

Date of experience: March 24, 2026
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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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
0 helpful votes
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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
0 helpful votes
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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
1 review
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The website is very user-friendly. I love the variety of products and any time I've needed to reach out for customer service with a problem for the fit, there has never been an issue and they work really well with me. Been a customer for about 8 years and I have not switched to any other glasses company.

Date of experience: March 23, 2026
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Forced Selection
April 3, 2026

Site was not allowing any option to go further except selecting thinner lenses for extra fees. Selected one to proceed with order but not happy with unwanted option imposed on customers.

Date of experience: March 23, 2026
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I enjoyed wearing their glasses.
April 3, 2026

I am ordering a fourth pair; the first pair, the prescription was incorrect, and it was my error. They replaced them for me. I trust them. I have high-end rimless German made because of insurance. I like them, but if they break, it will be a pair of EyeBuyDerect on the knows.

Date of experience: March 23, 2026
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This will be my fourth pair from Eyebuydirect. I loved three of them, and the one I didn't love was immediately refunded, without my even asking!

Date of experience: March 23, 2026
Texas
1 review
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Always the Best!
April 2, 2026

I have buying glasses with EyeBuyDirect for over 20 years. I was hesitant the first time, but after receiving them, I saw that they were the SAME QUALITY offered at the optometrist's, and A LOT less expensive. They hold up well to rambunctious children and myself!

Date of experience: March 23, 2026
Massachusetts
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Eyeglass store wanted to charge me $1500 for three pairs of glasses. Here, I got 4 pairs for $112 and I really like them! No brainer!

Date of experience: March 23, 2026
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Sucks
April 2, 2026

Programmed bt someone who is out to lunch. Support stinks too. Go somewhere else!

Date of experience: March 20, 2026
Ohio
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great Customer Care
April 2, 2026
Updated review

I am a long time customer of EBD and recently ordered a pair of glasses which I received in a timely manner. However, due to the fact that the frames I had chosen rested too low on my nose, was unable to see close up and could not read with them. I chatted with a EBD agent about the problem and she had me send a picture of myself wearing the glasses. She was able to expertly see the problem and offer me other frame possibilities to make another pair of glasses that would work for me. I received the new glasses today and am quite pleased with their appearance and functionality. Thank you for making things right and honoring customer satisfaction.

Date of experience: March 23, 2026

Really easy to navigate your website
December 19, 2019
Previous review

Really easy to navigate your website. Holiday blockbuster sales for EBD made this purchase impossible for several days because of heavy internet traffic but I finally got in today. Thanks for extending this amazing offer!

Date of experience: December 16, 2019
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Eyebuydirect Customer Experience
April 2, 2026

I have used Eyebuydirect for a number of years and overall am pleased. I have some difficulty navigating the web site and it could be more streamlined. I have been very pleased with the glasses I've received and service. The prices are so much less than using a local eye glass outlet at your optical office. My last pair I order had an incorrect prescription provided from my eye doctor and Eyebuydirect willing made the correction and provided a second pair at minimal costs - I'm waiting now to receive and assume these will be satisfactory. And, I appreciate the emails advising of orders, shipping, and expected arrivals. I will continue to use them in them in the future.

Date of experience: March 23, 2026
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Glasses wearer
April 2, 2026

I love your prices, choices, and emails (although you do send way too many) but they are always full of great information!
I am a little worried about a refund I should have received last week... I'm still waiting for it today. Hopefully, that comes in soon. When it does, I will purchase a new pair.

Date of experience: March 1, 2026
TT
1 review
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Great product
April 2, 2026

Received my item with a little patience. Good website usability and product options.

Date of experience: March 22, 2018
Arkansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Affordable!
April 1, 2026

I have always had a positive experience. Exchanging after an order error was easy! Now my prescription has gotten stronger not all frames will work for my lenses but I'm glad there are plenty other options. Always affordable!

Date of experience: March 22, 2025
Ohio
1 review
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Easy
April 1, 2026

Filling everything out is easy and when I broke my last pair it was really easy to reorder another pair. It saved all my information

Date of experience: March 22, 2026
California
1 review
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Always Great!
April 1, 2026

Been shopping her for many years and I'm always satisfied. If any purchase is incorrect or incomplete they always fix the issue hastily.

Date of experience: March 21, 2026