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Zenni Optical

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Zenni Optical Reviews Summary

Zenni has garnered a mixed reputation among customers, with notable strengths in product variety and affordability, particularly for fashionable frames. However, significant concerns arise regarding the quality of the glasses, with frequent complaints about incorrect prescriptions, poor craftsmanship, and shipping delays. Many customers express frustration with customer service, citing slow responses and inadequate support for returns and refunds. Overall, while some customers remain satisfied with their purchases, a growing number report dissatisfaction, indicating a need for the company to enhance its quality control and customer service practices to improve overall customer experience.

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service
374
value
379
shipping
375
returns
240
quality
370
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Arizona
1 review
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Great glasses!
August 25, 2022

I have placed multiple orders from Zenni. I've never had an issue with anything. The website is easy to navigate and the glasses are delivered very quickly! Thank you for being a great company!

Date of experience: August 24, 2022
New Hampshire
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Cheap Glasses, cheaply made.
September 24, 2022

I recently went to the eye doctor and had a new prescription. I am a bit tight on money at the moment so I decided to buy from Zenni optical. I bought a pair of frames with "higher quality lenses" and the premium anti oil/fingerprint coating. When I received and put on my glasses it made me very dizzy. I figured that it was due to it being a new prescription and gave it a couple of days to see if it improved.
It did not improve. It was so bad that I went back to the eye doctor because I thought they had messed it up. Nope, it was Zenni. Basically if I looked up it was clear and If I looked down through the lenses it was blurry. This caused dizziness, and headaches. The glasses are cheaply made. They lenses popped in and out of the frame when slightly bent. Also, these are the dirtiest glasses I have ever owned. They collect every fingerprint, dirt, and dust. They are very hard to clean. I sent these glasses back in to Zenni hoping for a refund. I am still waiting. Now I am back to my old prescription and can not buy new glasses until I get refunded.
Also, I spent another 45 dollars to get my eyes rechecked!
0/10. You get what you pay for.

Date of experience: August 24, 2022
Matthew S. — Zenni Optical Rep
over a year old

Thank you for posting your Zenni review.

We were sorry to read that you could not see well with the two pairs of single-vision eyeglasses you ordered with our Blokz® blue-light-blocking feature, and that the lenses pop out of the rims of the frames when you bend the frames slightly.

Consequently, we apologize for any dissatisfaction you experienced as a result.

We want to confirm that we have received both pairs of eyeglasses for an inspection. We will perform the inspection within 14 business days from the date that they glasses are delivered to our Returns team. When we have inspected the glasses, we will email you the inspection results.

If our inspection finds no defects on the glasses, we can return them to you or issue one of our two standard refund options – either a 100 percent refund of the price of the glasses in the form of store credit to your Zenni account or a 50 percent refund to the credit card you used to pay for the order.

However, insofar as we promised to issue a full refund of what you spent on this order, $132.75, to the credit card you used to pay for it, if we find any defects on the glasses, when we email the results of the inspection, we will also advise that we are issuing this refund.

We hope that this will resolve this matter to your satisfaction.

California
2 reviews
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Great do the job
August 24, 2022

Just what I needed normal glasses that go with everything

Date of experience: August 24, 2022
Missouri
1 review
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Great experience
August 24, 2022

Short wait to receive a great pair of glasses! This was my first time ordering bifocals through Zenni and I was extremely pleased by the pair that I received!

Date of experience: August 24, 2022
California
1 review
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Great
August 24, 2022

Fast delivery. Expected to take 2 weeks instead had them in a week.

Date of experience: August 24, 2022
Rhode Island
1 review
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Perfect Fit!
August 24, 2022

Professional, inexpensive solutions to my eve changing eye scripts. Thank you!

Date of experience: August 24, 2022
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best glasses
August 24, 2022

Great glasses and clip ons! They're so comfortable and stylish!

Date of experience: August 24, 2022
Missouri
1 review
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Just Awesome
August 24, 2022

I love all the glasses I have ordered. They we fast shipping and are comfortable. Great prices and easy order.

Date of experience: August 24, 2022
Texas
1 review
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Glasses
September 23, 2022

I will be buying from Zenni again! I was nervous about buying prescription glasses online but when they arrived and I liked them I felt relieved.

Date of experience: August 24, 2022
Matthew S. — Zenni Optical Rep
over a year old

Thank you so much for posting your very gratifying Zenni review.

We are happy to know that although you were nervous about buying eyeglasses online, when you received the bifocal glasses in the classic full-rim, browline, mixed-material, black and gold frame 195421, with a frame width of 144 millimeters, you were relieved to discover you like the bifocals you ordered.

Ms. Vette, we thank you again for taking the time to post your favorable review. We want you to know that, at Zenni, we believe that it is a privilege to serve your eyeglasses needs and we hope to do so for many years to come.

California
1 review
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Experience was good. It's a little confusing, I'm always nervous I'm doing it wrong. I probably need to get a better picture of myself

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Matthew S. — Zenni Optical Rep
over a year old

Thank you for posting your Zenni review of the two orders you placed with us in 2022.

We were happy to read that you found the experience good, and you are happy with your eyeglasses, which you say are made very well.

However, we were sorry to read that the frames you selected are a little big, and we apologize for any dismay you experienced due to this matter.

On July 21,2022, you placed order o4919959579, for one pair of standard progressive eyeglasses with gray photochromic (light-sensitive, auto-tinting) lenses and our Blokz® blue-light-blocking feature, in full-rim, cat-eye, acetate, spring-hinged, tortoiseshell frame 4425139, with blue temple arms and a frame width of 137 millimeters.

On the same date, you also placed order o4920320236, for one pair of single-vision distance eyeglasses, also with gray photochromic lenses and Blokz®, in full-rim, rectangular, mixed-material, smoke gray frame 4435412, with textured temple arms and a frame width of 134 mm.

These two orders were delivered to you on July 28,2022 (o4920320236) and July 29,2022 (o4919959579), which means that they are within their respective 30-day warranty periods, which start the day the glasses are delivered.

Therefore, if you would like to return one or both pairs of glasses for one of our two refund options – either a 100 percent refund in the form of store credit to your Zenni account or a 50 percent refund to the credit card you used to pay for the glasses – we invite you to telephone Zenni Customer Service, at 1-800-211-2105, and anyone who answers will be eager to assist you with emailed instructions to return the eyeglasses to us for the refund option you select once you advise of the relevant order number, either o4919959579 or o4920320236 or both. We will also email you a prepaid mailing label to use for return postage.

If the wait to speak with a customer service representative is lengthy, you may have an online Chat with us by clicking the button labeled Support, at the lower right-hand corner of every page of the Zenni website.

You may also email us, at [email protected], and if you choose this communication method, please put your relevant order numbers, either o4919959579 or o4920320236 or both, in the subject line of the email, and in the body of the email please advise of the refund option you prefer.

We will email you the instructions to return the eyeglasses to us for the refund option you select. We will also email you a prepaid mailing label to use for return postage.

If you select the store credit refund option, and you plan to use the store credit toward the purchase of two new pairs of eyeglasses in frames that will fit both wearers well, or if you want to keep these eyeglasses and later order new pairs of eyeglasses that will fit both wearers well, we want to recommend the information we provide in an infographic found toward the middle of the bottom of every page of our website, How to Measure Your Frame Size: https://www.zennioptical.com/measure-eyeglass-frame-size-how-to.

This infographic explains how to measure the dimensions of each element of a pair of eyeglasses you have now that fits you well and looks good on your face, so that you may shop for a frame on our website with similar dimensions, which can be seen under the enlarged picture of the frame on our website, under Details.

It does not have to be an exact match. You have a 2-mm leeway on each element of an eyeglasses frame, with a 3-4 mm leeway on the temple arms. We also have information in our Help Center that is very useful for determining the frame size you need for a frame to fit you well: https://help.zennioptical.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049904633-How-Do-I-Find-My-Frame-Size-.

We hope that this information is helpful. If you decide that you would like to return one or both pairs of glasses, we look forward to hearing back from you, in the hope that we may resolve this matter to your satisfaction, with the refund option of your choice, so that you may place a new order for one or more pairs of eyeglasses in frames that should fit you well.

Once again, we hope that the information we provided is helpful, and we thank you again for posting your review.

Illinois
1 review
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Good
August 24, 2022

I like the glasses and how they fit my face but the frames have wings on the side I didn't realize that when I ordered but otherwise they will work. They came fast and cheap.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Matthew S. — Zenni Optical Rep
over a year old

Thank you for posting your gratifying Zenni review.

We were happy to read that you like the glasses and how the fit your face.

However, we were sorry to read that you had been unaware that the temple arms are two-toned and that they have sculptured curves, which you refer to as wings.

Consequently, we apologize for any disappointment you experienced as a result.

In addition, we want to advise that, when you are shopping for frames on our website, if you click on the small picture of the frame so it enlarges, you will see the 360° view option. If you click on this, you will see the frame from all angles, which includes the temple arms and, for this frame, the saddle bridge.

We hope that this information is helpful, and we thank you again for posting your favorable review.

Colorado
1 review
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Perfect
August 24, 2022

I am very satisfied with my order. I will keep ordering from this website.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Connecticut
1 review
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Tinted glasses
August 23, 2022

This is my second pair of glasses from Zenni. My first pair didn't come in right, I filled out the prescription wrong. They happily and easily took my glasses back and sent me a new pair with the proper prescription. My second pair I ordered with photochromic lenses and they're great! They're nice and dark yet I can't even tell they're tinted sometimes. I love my new glasses! I'd definitely order a third time and many more!

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Georgia
1 review
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Thank you
August 23, 2022

I'm happy with the whole process as well as the result. I looked up my history purchases to find my frames, customized the new lenses for my needs, and they shipped to my home in a reasonable time at an unbeatable price. I had a couple hiccups navigating the Mobil customization, but everything else considered, that's nothing to gripe over.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Texas
1 review
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Mirrored sunglasses
September 22, 2022

None I'll continue using Zenni for my prescription glasses and sunglasses

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Matthew S. — Zenni Optical Rep
over a year old

Thank you for posting your Zenni review.

When we saw that you assigned us one star, we braced for some critical comments. However, we were happy to read that you have no complaints, and that you plan to continue to order prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses from Zenni.

A review of your 2022 orders shows that all five orders you placed this year were for single-vision prescription sunglasses. We see no notes in the database records of any of these orders indicating you had any issues with the sunglasses you received.

We thank you again for taking the time to post your gratifying review, and we are pleased to know that you plan to continue using Zenni for your prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses.

Illinois
1 review
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Fast, and effecient!
August 23, 2022

Fast service and delivery, as well as easy to order from friendly website.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Georgia
1 review
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I love both pairs of my new glasses
August 23, 2022

The site was easy to navigate and gave pertinent assistance.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Oklahoma
1 review
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LOVE
August 23, 2022

They came in before they were scheduled to, and they're SO cute! I've gotten so many compliments, and i feel super cute in them!

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Georgia
1 review
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Glasses
September 22, 2022

Focus was not as good as glasses local. I did order 2 pairs at different times. Love the frames though.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022
Matthew S. — Zenni Optical Rep
over a year old

Thank you for posting your Zenni review.

We were sorry to read that you are not able to focus as successfully as you are with eyeglasses you purchased locally.

Consequently, we apologize for any disappointment you experienced as a result.

Your order o4872168913 was a few days outside its 30-day warranty period when you posted your review, but your order o4914574367 is within its 30-day warranty period.

Nevertheless, we will be happy to extend the warranty period for order o4872168913 to allow you to return both pairs of standard progressive eyeglasses (the ones from o4872168913 are yellow fashion-tinted eyeglasses) for an inspection.

To pursue returning the eyeglasses to us for an inspection, if you confirm that you entered the prescription and pupillary distance (PD) correctly, we invite you to telephone Zenni Customer Service, at 1-800-211-2105, and anyone who answers will be eager to assist you when you advise of the order number, either o4872168913 or o4914574367 or both.

Please have a copy of the prescription handy when you call, because the customer service representative will ask you to confirm that the prescription was entered correctly.

If the pupillary distance (PD) is not on the prescription, please confirm how it was obtained – self-measurement, friend or family member measurement, or eye doctor measurement.

If the wait to speak with a customer service representative is lengthy, you may have an online Chat with us by clicking the button labeled Support, at the lower right-hand corner of every page of the Zenni website.

You may also email us, at [email protected], and if you choose this communication method, please put your relevant order number, either o4872168913 or o4914574367 or both, in the subject line of the email, and in the body of the email please attach a copy of the prescription and if the PD is not on the prescription, please confirm how it was obtained – self-measurement, friend or family member measurement, or eye doctor measurement.

We will email you the instructions to return the glasses for the inspection, and we will also email you a prepaid mailing label to use for return postage.

If our inspection finds any manufacturing errors on the glasses, we can offer to remake them for you for free.

But if it turns out when you read the prescription to us that something was entered incorrectly on the order, we can offer you one of our two refund options – either a 100 percent refund of the price of the glasses in the form of store credit to your Zenni account or a 50 percent refund to the credit card (o4872168913) or PayPal account (o4914574367) you used to pay for the order.

We look forward to hearing back from you, in the hope that we may resolve this matter to your satisfaction.

Massachusetts
1 review
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Excellent service
August 23, 2022

The order process is very easy and fast. Outstanding service. Thank you.

Date of experience: August 23, 2022

From the business

Our factory-direct, online model allows us to offer all the same high-quality lens options that you’d get from an optician and traditional brick & mortar retail at 1/10th of the price.

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