Share the cost of your 2-for-1 prescription glasses

We understand at this current time, everyone is seeking money-saving tips and cost-effective solutions for their essential everyday expenses. Discover why shopping with us will benefit you as we provide a unique and effective solution to help you stay on budget whilst still making sure your health is a priority.

When it comes to prescription glasses, many people are resorting to very extreme measures in order to pinch the pennies. One of which includes sharing the same pair of prescription glasses with a friend or family member. But this could be completely detrimental to the future of your eye health and result in greater long-term challenges. We value our customers and our mission is to ensure affordable, high-quality eyewear is accessible to everyone. For this reason, we have come up with a great solution for you to share the cost with a loved one. Keep reading to learn more!

Give your free second pair to someone else

Sharing the same glasses with your friends or family is not healthy for multiple reasons! It’s much better to share the cost. As you may already know, we provide a great value 2-for-1 range. And yes, many glasses retailers on the high street also offer this too. However, you’re generally limited to getting a second pair with the same prescription. Yet, this is not the case at Glasses Direct! With us, your free second pair must be up to the same value as the first – but can have a completely different prescription and be a different style or colour from your first choice.

So what does this mean for you? Well, you can choose to give the free second pair to a friend or loved one if you wish. This is a great way to save money because you’ll get two frames for the price of one. Plus, this will ensure you both have the appropriate eyewear to protect the future of your sight. Our 2-for-1 frames start at £49 and come in a wide range of trendy designs, so you can both get a durable pair of glasses that won’t compromise on style either!

The impact of the cost-of-living crisis

With the rising costs of food and energy prices, many people are not wearing the correct prescriptions. A survey of 1000 people carried out in 2022 by the Association of Optometrists (AOP), indicated that 36% of people are wearing an out-of-date prescription, while 62% of those who wear glasses or contact lenses are delaying booking an eye test with an optometrist.

19% are using eyewear that they fixed themselves, while 31% are wearing glasses that belong to a friend or family member to avoid spending money.

The impact of the current cost-of-living crisis means that many people do not have the money to invest in their eye health as they struggle to afford their energy and food bills. This means that their quality of life suffers as a consequence whilst it will become harder to perform regular activities like going to work, driving and watching TV.

The importance of regular eye tests

There are many reasons why not updating your prescription is problematic. Most adults are recommended to have an eye test every two years. Some groups of people might be required to attend more frequently. An eye examination is not just for getting a new pair of prescription glasses, it can also help to detect early signs of any eye or other health conditions, like diabetes, glaucoma and cataracts. If these kinds of health issues are not dealt with, they can lead to sight loss and other problems. While you may feel saving money in the present is essential, the long-term effects could be truly damaging to your health. For more advice, take a look at our Ask the Optician video, featuring our Head of Professional Services, David Hutchfield. As a qualified optician, he explains, in his professional opinion, why regular eye tests are a vital medical health check.

Save money and share the cost with Glasses Direct

We hope this advice was helpful. If you’re looking for other ways to save, take a look at our top tips for buying prescription glasses on a budget. At Glasses Direct, we are constantly expanding our range and are extremely dedicated to providing our customers with affordable prescription glasses that won’t break the bank.