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FAQs

How long does Visionworks take to make glasses? ›

Most orders will be processed at one of our U.S-based Central Manufacturing Centers, which can take up to 14 days.

What About The Status of My Frames? While Visionworks does customers to bring in their used frames, the retailer will look at your frames to make sure they are still in good shape. Suppose your frames are always free of scratches, dents, and any other impurities.

Visiting an eye doctor is no longer the only way to receive a prescription for glasses. Many online tools and services can provide a person with this information, but these should not substitute a visit to an ophthalmologist or optometrist.

In-house optical lab: Some optometrist offices and eyewear retailers have in-house optical labs. These labs can make some eyeglass lenses in an hour or so. But other lens powers and designs require fabrication by an outside optical laboratory, which takes more time.

Plus, we offer free adjustments and cleanings for life. Browse our collection and buy glasses frames online or in-store at Visionworks!

Our 100-Day Guarantee backs your glasses for 100 days, making it one of the longest guarantees in the industry! So if you don't love your new glasses for any reason, whether it's nose-pinching frames or glary lenses or you just don't like how they look on you, you have 100 days to come in for a replacement.

Some optical stores and online sellers guarantee your satisfaction with your eyeglasses — even if you simply don't like them — by offering a refund or a store credit for the amount you paid for them. If so, you usually must return the glasses within a specified period of time (for example, within 30 days of purchase).

In general, many plans offer coverage for one pair of prescription eyeglasses or prescription sunglasses and a set allowance for contact lenses per year. Most plans don't cover multiple pairs or cover purchases for both prescription eyewear and contact lenses within the same year.

Your Pupillary Distance, or PD, is the distance in millimeters (mm) between the center of one pupil to the center of the other. A personalized fit starts with measuring your pupillary distance: it indicates which part of the lens you look through, ensuring optimal comfort and clarity. Why is it important?

When discussing eyesight, the term “0.75 eyesight” often arises, referring to a mild level of myopia. Individuals with a prescription of -0.75 diopters face challenges with distant vision but may still function relatively well without correction.

Is 1.00 eyesight bad? ›

How Bad is a +1.00 Eye Prescription? So a +1.00 and -1.00 refractive error is quite modest; your eyesight isn't too bad, as you only need 1 diopter of correction. On the other hand, +4.50 and -4.50 represents a greater lack of clarity; you'll need a stronger prescription to achieve clear vision.