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Should I use Prescription Glasses, Sunglasses & Contacts | LensCrafters?

Shop a wide selection of prescription glasses, sunglasses & contact lenses from top brands at LensCrafters. Fast, free shipping and easy returns. - lenscrafters.com

· 4 days ago

Buy at LensCrafters if you want brand frames fitted in store and you use vision insurance. Skip it if you shop on price or want consistent service.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 24 public sources: Yelp, Reddit, Trustpilot, Facebook, and news coverage.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of useNo direct evidence in sources
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security postureOnly policy pages found, no audit data

Pricing

From $99

Great Value Package

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Prescription sunglassesVaries, promos up to 40% off
Contact lensesVaries by brand

Best for

  • Insurance users at mall locations
  • Brand-frame shoppers who want same-day fitting
  • People bundling an eye exam with glasses

Not for

  • Price-first online shoppers
  • Budget contact lens buyers
  • Anyone wanting identical service at every store

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

AccuFit fitting tech ads were ruled misleading; settlement paid in 2023

medium

Store experience differs by location; check local reviews before booking

medium

Quotes for similar services vary by store; compare totals before you commit

low

Contact purchases face quantity limits because federal law caps prescription length

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Frame and lens packages start at $99
  • Accepts most major vision insurance plans
  • Sells top brands including Ray-Ban
  • In-store doctors earn praise at many locations

Cons

  • Contact lenses cost more than online sellers
  • Service quality varies wildly between stores
  • Paid a $39M settlement over AccuFit marketing claims
  • Shoppers report feeling rushed in store
  • Redditors deny lenses beat cheaper rivals

Sources & method

- 10 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x3review x4security x1news x2

Key stats

  • Value for money: 2/5

    Rating

  • From $99

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 2/5. Contacts and lenses cost more than online rivals
  • Ease of use. No direct evidence in sources
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Wide frame range, exams, contacts, brand names
  • Support quality: 2/5. Service varies wildly store to store
  • Security posture. Only policy pages found, no audit data
  • 4.3/5 Yelp rating (one location) 101 reviews, Northridge CA
  • $99 Starting price Frame plus lenses package
  • 835 Complaint-board reviews PissedConsumer listing
  • $39M Class settlement AccuFit claims, paid 2023

Pricing

Great Value Package

From $99

  • Frame plus lenses included
  • Entry-level frame selection

Prescription sunglasses

Varies, promos up to 40% off

  • Polarized lens options
  • Insurance accepted

Contact lenses

Varies by brand

  • Major brands
  • Reviewers report higher prices than online

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

Alternatives

Compare Prescription Glasses, Sunglasses & Contacts | LensCrafters with each alternative.

  • Costco Optical

    Guess: low-cost lenses and exams with membership

Full analysis

Based on 24 public sources: Yelp, Reddit, Trustpilot, Facebook, and news coverage.

Solid in-store pick for insured brand-frame buyers. Online shoppers pay more here than at Warby or Zenni.

Methodology

Based on 24 public sources: Yelp, Reddit, Trustpilot, Facebook, and news coverage.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. LensCrafters Yelp reviews (Northridge)yelp.com
    review
  2. Reddit: Does LensCrafters use better lenses than other glasses shops?reddit.com
    review
  3. LensCrafters Reviews and Complaints (PissedConsumer)lenscrafters.pissedconsumer.com
    review
  4. LensCrafters to pay eyeglass customers $39 million over AccuFit claimsinvesting.com
    news
  5. Great Value Packagelenscrafters.com
    official
  6. Prescription Polarized Sunglasseslenscrafters.com
    official
  7. LensCrafters security pagelenscrafters.com
    security
  8. Facebook: LensCrafters $99 frame and lens offerfacebook.com
    official
  9. Reddit: LensCrafters pricing and questionsreddit.com
    review
  10. Lenscrafters limits amount of contacts you can purchasecbetternow.com
    news

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