{"id":24821,"date":"2025-09-15T07:13:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T06:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/?p=24821"},"modified":"2025-09-10T09:29:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T08:29:37","slug":"a-student-guide-to-buying-glasses-at-glasses-direct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/a-student-guide-to-buying-glasses-at-glasses-direct\/","title":{"rendered":"A student guide to buying glasses at Glasses Direct\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Uni life is all about late nights, big ideas and let\u2019s be real, tight budgets. So why should stylish eyewear cost a fortune? At Glasses Direct, we believe students should have access to good-quality glasses without draining their student loan. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve teamed up with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myunidays.com\/GB\/en-GB\/partners\/glassesdirect\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">UNiDAYS<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>to give you a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/offers\/student-discount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">student discount<\/span><\/strong><\/a> of 50% off <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/offers\/2-for-1-from-49-offer-explained\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2-for-1 frames<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. So, you can look good, feel good and see even better!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Student-glasses.jpg\" alt=\"Two pairs of glasses rest open on a light blue background, facing each other. One is a square purple acetate frame, the other a honey-toned rectangular acetate design with metal temple accents.\" class=\"wp-image-24848\" style=\"width:790px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Student-glasses.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Student-glasses-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Student-glasses-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Student-glasses-830x464.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Student-glasses-400x224.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why shop with Glasses Direct?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As the UK\u2019s top online retailer for prescription glasses, we\u2019re changing the game. Unlike in store on the high street, there are no queues and no awkward sales chat. Just 24\/7 access to a massive range of over 1,000 frames you can browse anytime from the comfort of your uni halls or out with friends. So, whether you\u2019re into library-chic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/metal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">minimalist metal rims<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>or want to make a statement with<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/acetate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">bold acetate styles<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, there are frames that are sure to fit your look and your budget!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover everything from fashionable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/boutique\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">designer glasses<\/span><\/strong><\/a> to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/brands\/gd-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">own stylish collections<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. And to help during those long revision sessions on your laptop, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/buying-guides\/lens-options\/blue-light-glasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">blue light glasses<\/span><\/strong><\/a> are a smart choice.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4188\" style=\"width:790px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-300x1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-768x1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1536x2.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-2048x3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to claim your student discount<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-icon.jpg\" alt=\"1 icon.\" class=\"wp-image-13343\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:274px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-icon.jpg 500w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-icon-300x78.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Join UNiDAYS<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myunidays.com\/GB\/en-GB\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sign up<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>and verify your student status.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-icon.jpg\" alt=\"2 icon.\" class=\"wp-image-13344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-icon.jpg 500w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-icon-300x78.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Grab your code<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Log in to UNiDAYS to claim your unique Glasses Direct discount code.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3-icon.jpg\" alt=\"3 icon.\" class=\"wp-image-13345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3-icon.jpg 500w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3-icon-300x78.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Select your two frames<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Choose from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/2-for-1-from-49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Glasses Direct 2-for-1 range<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. Just make sure the second frame is the same price or lower than the first (Premium Designers excluded).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-icon-point.jpg\" alt=\"4 icon.\" class=\"wp-image-24837\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:273px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-icon-point.jpg 500w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-icon-point-300x78.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-icon-point-400x104.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pick your lenses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Go for free single-vision lenses or upgrade to one of our great-value <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/buying-guides\/lens-options\/our-lens-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">lens packages<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-icon.jpg\" alt=\"5 icon.\" class=\"wp-image-24835\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:276px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-icon.jpg 500w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-icon-300x78.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-icon-400x104.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Check out and save<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Enter your unique voucher code at checkout and enjoy your <strong>50% off 2-for-1 frames<\/strong>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/6-icon.jpg\" alt=\"6 icon.\" class=\"wp-image-24839\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:265px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/6-icon.jpg 500w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/6-icon-300x78.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/6-icon-400x104.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Delivered to your door<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Get excited for your new glasses to arrive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Heads-up: <\/em><\/strong><em>Want to save on lenses instead? Register with <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentbeans.com\/student-discount\/uk\/glasses-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Student Beans<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><em>for 25% off lenses.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4188\" style=\"width:790px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-300x1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-768x1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1536x2.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-2048x3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Reading-on-a-bench.jpg\" alt=\"A young woman sits outdoors on a black metal bench, wearing a white and blue striped co-ord, round acetate glasses and black over-ear headphones. She holds an open book in her left hand and a coffee cup in the other, enjoying the bright setting.\" class=\"wp-image-24846\" style=\"width:790px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Reading-on-a-bench.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Reading-on-a-bench-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Reading-on-a-bench-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Reading-on-a-bench-830x464.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Reading-on-a-bench-400x224.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why students love Glasses Direct?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unbelievable savings \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/about\/savings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Save 49% vs the high street<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Top-rated \u2013 <\/strong>Trusted by millions of customers and rated \u2018Excellent\u2019 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/about\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Trustpilot<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Expert approved \u2013 <\/strong>All orders are checked by qualified opticians&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No-risk returns \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/buying-guides\/help-me-choose\/free-returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">120-day free returns<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>for peace of mind&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exclusive perks<\/strong> \u2013 Sign up to our emails to be the first to hear about exclusive offers and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/offers\/your-welcome-offer-explained\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">get \u00a334 off your first order<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/offers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Special Offers page<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>for more deals on prescription sunglasses, designer brands and varifocal lenses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4188\" style=\"width:790px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-300x1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-768x1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1536x2.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-2048x3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When was your last eye test?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 60% of people globally need prescription lenses or contact lenses. That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential to keep your eye health in check. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eye-health\/eye-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Regular eye tests<\/span><\/strong><\/a> aren\u2019t just about eyecare and seeing clearly, they can also help spot early signs of other health issues, making them important for your wellbeing too.&nbsp;Most adults should have an eye exam every two years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t have your prescription handy right now? No stress, you can still order and send it later.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4188\" style=\"width:790px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-300x1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-768x1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1536x2.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-2048x3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are students eligible for free NHS eye tests?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re 16 to 18 in full-time education, you qualify for free eye tests on the NHS. However, most uni students will not qualify unless you have a condition like diabetes, glaucoma, or are partially sighted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4188\" style=\"width:790px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-300x1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-768x1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1536x2.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-2048x3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Students-wearing-glasses.jpg\" alt=\"In a bright indoor setting, two young people sit together, smiling. Behind them, framed pictures decorate the wall. The young man, with dark dreadlocks swept back, wears gold metal geometric glasses, a brown T-shirt layered under a beige shirt and a chunky silver chain bracelet. Beside him, the young woman wears orange acetate pilot glasses and a brown fur coat, extending her arm toward the camera as if snapping a selfie.\" class=\"wp-image-24877\" style=\"width:790px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Students-wearing-glasses.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Students-wearing-glasses-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Students-wearing-glasses-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Students-wearing-glasses-830x464.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Students-wearing-glasses-400x224.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Campus-ready styles: our bestsellers&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Need some style inspiration? Here are a few student favs that blend style, comfort and budget-friendly pricing, available in our 2-for-1 range. So, you can get two pairs for one smart price!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/nb4161-blue-l-15600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/new-balance-nb4161-glasses-blue-crystal-front.jpg\" alt=\"Square New Balance acetate glasses with a transparent blue front and black temples. \" class=\"wp-image-9170\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:274px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/new-balance-nb4161-glasses-blue-crystal-front.jpg 744w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/new-balance-nb4161-glasses-blue-crystal-front-300x111.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/nb4161-blue-l-15600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>New Balance <\/strong>NB4161<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/juniper-mauve-m-15043?aspect=front\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/arden-juniper-glasses-mauve-front.jpg\" alt=\"Square bio-based acetate glasses in a transparent mauve. \" class=\"wp-image-7361\" 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With your student discount and our huge selection of frames, you&#8217;ll find the perfect pair of glasses to match your vibe, whether you&#8217;re in lectures, the library or heading out with friends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to save? Unlock your<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myunidays.com\/GB\/en-GB\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">UNiDAYS student discount<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>now and shop for new glasses with us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uni life is all about late nights, big ideas and let\u2019s be real, tight budgets. So why should stylish eyewear cost a fortune? At Glasses Direct, we believe students should have access to good-quality glasses without draining their student loan. 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