{"id":37031,"date":"2026-06-08T07:34:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T06:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/?p=37031"},"modified":"2026-06-08T10:51:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T09:51:48","slug":"free-home-trial-try-glasses-at-home-with-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/free-home-trial-try-glasses-at-home-with-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Home Trial: let your friends choose your glasses"},"content":{"rendered":"\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<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure which glasses suit you? Use\u00a0our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/home-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">free Home Trial service<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0try on four pairs of glasses at home, get real opinions and find your perfect pair \u2014 no pressure, no guesswork.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:74px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong>Try glasses at home with our free Home Trial service<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Buying glasses online should feel easy. With Glasses Direct\u2019s free Home Trial, you can try on glasses from the comfort of your home before you commit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Try before you buy<\/strong><\/h2>\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\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HT-icon2.jpg\" alt=\"Home Trial box icon. \" class=\"wp-image-35781\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Choose up to 4 pairs of glasses to try at home\u00a0<\/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=\"744\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/outfit-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Jumper icon. \" class=\"wp-image-32169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/outfit-icon.jpg 744w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/outfit-icon-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/outfit-icon-400x215.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Style them with your everyday outfits\u00a0<\/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=\"744\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/uv-protection-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Sun icon. \" class=\"wp-image-32061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/uv-protection-icon.jpg 744w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/uv-protection-icon-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/uv-protection-icon-400x215.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">See how they look in natural light\u00a0<\/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=\"744\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HT-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Home Trial icon. \" class=\"wp-image-31820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HT-icon.jpg 744w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HT-icon-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HT-icon-400x215.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Keep them for 7 days (no rush, no pressure)\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">It\u2019s\u00a0a simple, flexible way of buying glasses online \u2014 without the pressure of high-street shopping.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses#htFilter=1\/pagesize=30\/page=1\/sort=relevance\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GET STARTED<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image3.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with long brown hair tied back wearing round tortoiseshell glasses and a relaxed grey sweater, looking into a mirror in soft natural lighting.\" class=\"wp-image-37125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image3-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image3-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image3-830x389.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image3-400x188.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Why your friends can help you choose the right frames at home<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing new frames is a big decision. Your glasses are part of your everyday eyewear and personal style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>So why&nbsp;do&nbsp;it alone?&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you try on glasses at home, you can get honest opinions from the people who know you best. Whether&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;a quick mirror selfie or a full outfit check, a second opinion helps you see what really works for your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/buying-guides\/help-me-choose\/face-shapes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">face shape<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, your favourite frames&nbsp;aren\u2019t&nbsp;the ones you expected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><\/h3>\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<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/VTO-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Selfie icon. \" class=\"wp-image-37128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/VTO-icon.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/VTO-icon-300x47.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/VTO-icon-768x120.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/VTO-icon-830x130.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/VTO-icon-400x63.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>The group chat test: try on glasses at home<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your Home Trial glasses arrive,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;time for the group chat test.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try them on.&nbsp;Snap a few photos.&nbsp;Send them to your friends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expect honest feedback like:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cThose suit your face shape perfectly\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cTry the rimless frames \u2014 they\u2019re more you\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYou need both pairs of glasses\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s&nbsp;real-time styling advice \u2014 without stepping into&nbsp;an&nbsp;opticians.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/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 has-text-align-center\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:74px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image2.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with long brown hair in a ponytail wearing translucent pink square glasses and a dark purple waistcoat, posing beside a mirror in soft indoor lighting.\" class=\"wp-image-37124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image2-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image2-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image2-830x389.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image2-400x188.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Why your glasses should feel like you<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trends come and go, but the right&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">prescription glasses<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;should always feel personal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That might mean:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean, minimalist&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/metal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">metal frames<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for everyday wear&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/acetate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">acetate styles<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;that suit your skin tone&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bold frames that stand out <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/rimless\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Subtle rimless silhouettes<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The best specs feel natural \u2014 something you reach for every day because they just work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your glasses reflect your personal style, everything else feels easier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/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 has-text-align-center\"><\/h4>\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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Person-glasses-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Face shape icon. \" class=\"wp-image-20776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Person-glasses-icon.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Person-glasses-icon-300x47.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Person-glasses-icon-768x120.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Person-glasses-icon-830x130.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Person-glasses-icon-400x63.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Refresh\u00a0your look with a free Home Trial<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A new season is the perfect time to refresh your eyewear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swap old frames for new frames that feel lighter, more comfortable and aligned with current eyewear trends. From soft spring colours to updated silhouettes,\u00a0small changes\u00a0can make\u00a0a big difference.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a free Home Trial, you can explore new styles before you buy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No pressure.&nbsp;Just better&nbsp;choices.&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 has-text-align-center\"><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image1-.jpg\" alt=\"Three pairs of glasses beside a Glasses Direct Home Trial box on a white table, including black rectangular frames, square black frames, orange square frames, and round gold metal glasses resting on top of the box.\" class=\"wp-image-37127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image1-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image1--300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image1--768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image1--830x405.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Free-HT-LFC-image1--400x195.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong>Ready for a frame refresh? 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underline;\">buying guides<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0covering lenses, styles and eye care\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/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\" 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