Check out our latest communities fighting
AI scams on Reddit and Facebook

business logo of Eyebuydirect

Eyebuydirect

4.6

On SmartCustomer, businesses may not offer incentives or pay to remove reviews. Learn more about our Review Guidelines.

From the business

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


eyebuydirect.com
Founded in 2005
Pasadena, CA
+246
See all photos
How would you rate Eyebuydirect?
grey stargrey stargrey stargrey stargrey star

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.

This summary is generated by AI, based on text from customer reviews

service
1,670
value
5,189
shipping
5,189
returns
132
quality
5,292
This company does not typically respond to reviews

Instant Feedback

245,047 reviews

We monitor reviews for authenticity

1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Jennifer D.
Unfollow Jennifer D.
Share Review
Report Review

Kind of disappointed
April 20, 2026

I ordered readers with 2 day shipping and progressives with regular shipping. My readers came and they were made to be distance glasses. EyeBuy was great about getting a replacement pair but uninstall those cane as distance glasses too. They didn't seem to be able to confirm on their end why they were made wrong. A third replacement was ordered and came…. Same…. Distance…. They eventually blamed it on the lab because it was the lab they use for 2 day shipping that might not have had the +2 magnification lenses so they just made them without (3 times!) ultimately they cancelled and refunded my order and asked me to select a new pair that were not 2 day shipping. I am waiting for these.
So specifically
- it was near impossible to find frames in my size that were 2 day shipping that books be made with my prescription (not any unusual type of prescription) and when I did pick and find one apparently they couldn't be made as readers despite the system saying so
- the search functions in their website seem great because you can search by a lot of things but you can't really plug in your own rx and find glasses with any other filters applied (size, shape etc)
- customer service chat was polite and helpful but I got disconnected multiple times on multiple days. For the most part the notes were in there and the next person could pick up
- for at least 1 frame and I suspect more the "try on" feature does not show accurate dimensions of the frames…I. E I had a pair of frames (the progressives I picked) physically on my face (they were huge!) and went back to the try on function for the same pair and they looked visibly significantly smaller
- the measurements they ask you to use to get appropriately sized glasses don't account for the complete size of your head temple to temple. They account for pupil distance, arm/temple length, lens size, nose bridge size.

Date of experience: April 10, 2026
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Kathryn T.
Unfollow Kathryn T.
Share Review
Report Review

The ordering process is very easy and usually when I'm in need of glasses, I want them quick. Everywhere else I order takes at least 2 weeks. I love that your lenses are affordable and come quickly.

Date of experience: April 9, 2026
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Chavon L.
Unfollow Chavon L.
Share Review
Report Review

Great glasses!
April 19, 2026

Easy to order and prescription was on point. Price was amazing!

Date of experience: April 9, 2026
Maine
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Giles R.
Unfollow Giles R.
Share Review
Report Review

Hard to believe
April 18, 2026

I bought from another site for a while but sent half my orders back because the QC was zero. They sent me pair from which the lenses had completely separated from the frame. I was paying twice what I'm paying here. I cannot get the quality of these glasses. I'm honestly floored.
I have a progressive prescription and they nailed it.

Date of experience: April 1, 2026
Malta
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Luca C.
Unfollow Luca C.
Share Review
Report Review

Easy and effortless
April 18, 2026

Very chill, and efficient so I get new glasses without worrying

Date of experience: March 13, 2025
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Benjamin E.
Unfollow Benjamin E.
Share Review
Report Review

Really nice
April 18, 2026

I feel like navigating most online shopping coupons and fine print is dragged out for nothing, but I think here its easier and simpler

Date of experience: April 8, 2026
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Nayeli A.
Unfollow Nayeli A.
Share Review
Report Review

Love love love
April 18, 2026

Have been a loyal customer for a few years will be buying more soon

Date of experience: April 8, 2026
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Jeremiah T.
Unfollow Jeremiah T.
Share Review
Report Review

Seems to be a bug in the iOS Safari coding on the site: prescription is rejected as inapplicable to all lenses. When I order on MacOS Safari, there is no problem. I almost gave up on you guys after many years. I did previously report the bug...

Date of experience: April 7, 2026
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Candice L.
Unfollow Candice L.
Share Review
Report Review

Good prices and selections
April 18, 2026

Thank you! I can't see! I had migraines all the time. Tried getting glasses and it was so expensive. Thank you for letting me see again and affordable prices!

Date of experience: April 7, 2026
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Barbara Y.
Unfollow Barbara Y.
Share Review
Report Review

Helpful Customer Service
April 18, 2026

I needed to exchange my glasses that I had just ordered from Eyebuydirect. They were for computer/reading but the frames were too big for me to look over the top! I wasn't sure how to return them so I called them and was pleasantly surprised at how quickly they answered my call and that the info was very easy to follow! I'm very pleased with the company and am ordering another pair of glasses to take the place of the first pair ordered!

Date of experience: April 7, 2026
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Luke R.
Unfollow Luke R.
Share Review
Report Review

It was fairly straightforward to find a new pair of glasses frames and enter my prescription details. The provided visualization tool was very helpful. The printable pamphlet to determine pupillary distance was also useful.

Date of experience: March 11, 2026
Puerto Rico
1 review
1 helpful vote
Follow CYNTHIA H.
Unfollow CYNTHIA H.
Share Review
Report Review

Variety!
April 17, 2026
Updated review

There is variety of eyeglasses that you can choose, including Brand names!

Date of experience: April 7, 2026

Its really easy
February 21, 2023
Previous review

Its really easy

Date of experience: February 21, 2023
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Christine H.
Unfollow Christine H.
Share Review
Report Review

Nothing could be done about my extra small glasses. Even though they were pictured on adults, and the only size listed was extra small, they were not for adults in my opinion.

Date of experience: December 1, 2025
Kentucky
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Lisa S.
Unfollow Lisa S.
Share Review
Report Review

Convenient, affordable, and fast
April 17, 2026

I received my glasses promptly and easy. Good quality.

Date of experience: April 7, 2026
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Kayla F.
Unfollow Kayla F.
Share Review
Report Review

Good for the price!
April 17, 2026

I can tell the difference between EBD glasses and some of the other glasses I've had in terms of quality, but for the price, it's a great deal, and being able to afford multiple pair has really saved me time and time again.

Date of experience: April 6, 2023
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Adalyn A.
Unfollow Adalyn A.
Share Review
Report Review

I'm always happy with eyebuydirect, I've only had one issues & they offered to replace the glasses, but I was too lazy to ship them back & pick a new pair. They are amazing.

Date of experience: April 6, 2026
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow James O.
Unfollow James O.
Share Review
Report Review

Quality specs for a good price!
April 16, 2026

I just purchased a pair of frames I already have with better lenses. I'm looking forward to seeing how they do. I'm replacing another pair that I liked but were too small. I would have exchanged them for the larger size, but they were not in stock. If I could change them out for a different color that would be great.

Date of experience: April 6, 2026
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Penny K.
Unfollow Penny K.
Share Review
Report Review

Bought 6 glasses for myself and my daughter. The frames and lenses were exactly as ordered and better than expected. I had some trouble with one set of lenses and I called customer service, with a few questions, they sent me a new pair with a slightly different lense. Very quick and painlessness! Thank you!

Date of experience: February 17, 2026
Kansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Sean I.
Unfollow Sean I.
Share Review
Report Review

Fast, Easy and Convenient!
April 16, 2026

Ordered a recent pair of prescription glasses. They got here super quick! They're comfortable and cheap! While also having good quality for the price.
I definitely recommend this site for anyone needing a pair of glasses.

Date of experience: March 31, 2026
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Will I.
Unfollow Will I.
Share Review
Report Review

Too expensive
April 16, 2026

$70 for no spring hinges and cheap metal? Fine. $95 and now even up to like $120? These frames haven't been updated in a decade, which is fine (and why I buy!) but why are we charging this much? There is absolutely something wrong when I'm buying used frames off of eBay instead of from EBD because it's cheaper when the hinges inevitably break on my glasses. And I can't even send the good frames BACK for new lenses. EBD was the everyman's place to go for glasses, but now it's just too expensive.

Date of experience: April 5, 2026