How Can I Save Money On Glasses, Contacts, And Eye Care?

An unfair truth of life: if you lost the DNA vision lottery and need corrective lenses, not only do you have to deal with the hassle of eye exams, glasses, or contacts, you have to pay for it, too.

We at Women Who Money understand as a lot of us wear glasses or contacts. So we’ve put together this guide to help you save as much as you can on vision care.

You can then put this part of your life on autopilot and focus on more important things — like paying off debt, growing your emergency fund, investing or saving more money, or earning more at work.

Save Money on Glasses

Thanks to the internet, buying glasses is easier and cheaper than ever. Online competition has drastically reduced the cost of prescription lenses in the last few years.

Sites like Glasses.com, Zenni Optical, and the GlassesShop all have glasses starting at less than $20 per pair. Because they operate much like wholesalers, these online retailers are able to offer affordable prices on a commodity previously costing hundreds of dollars.

How do the sites work?

You’ll need a prescription. You can obtain one through your regular optometrist. Just make sure to ask for your prescription as you’re leaving, and be sure to…