• Eyebuydirect

Eyebuydirect

Overview

Eyebuydirect has a rating of 4.59 stars from 9,373 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Eyebuydirect most frequently mention customer service, new glasses, and good quality. Eyebuydirect ranks 2nd among Sunglasses sites.

  • Service
    1297
  • Value
    5226
  • Shipping
    5227
  • Returns
    122
  • Quality
    5334

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 89.3%
Positive
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Neutral
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Negative
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Positive highlights

  • It's truly amazing when you get the kind of value that this company gives you AND great customer service!
  • I have ordered multiple pairs of prescription glasses and sunglasses and have been very pleased with my purchases.

Critical highlights

  • I couldnt enter a credit card so I had to choose another pay method.
  • I was supposed to get a 15% discount on my first order but THERE WAS NO PLACE TO PUT THE DISCOUNT CODE.
How would you rate Eyebuydirect?
Top Positive Review

“Eyebuydirect.com - excellent vs.GlassesUSA's awful service”

Steven L.
1/1/24

Find my GlassesUSA review. This experience was entirely different. I received my order yesterday. 8 days after my order was placed. The frames were not what I expected. I called eyebuydirect.com and requested a return per their policy. No challenge what so ever! The simple fact that I had a human answer and an immediate resolution made all the difference. By the time I hung-up, I had a prepaid, emailed shipping label without any corporate straight-arm nonsense runaround like my terrible GlassesUSA's experience.

Top Critical Review

“I had two pair of glasses saved in my cart for this...”

Tamara I.
4/12/24

I had two pair of glasses saved in my cart for this sale. I log in today only to find the frames are out of stock. That is what your system said anyway. However, if I ordered it again today without progressive lenses, it is available. It's not like I can change my prescription. The weird thing is, I just bought this exact item in my cart 3/19/24. Today I have to pick something I didn't necessarily want but needed sunglasses. Baloney if you ask me.

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Thumbnail of user rachelb1258
1 review
2 helpful votes
September 26th, 2022
Verified purchase

Bought multiple pairs of glasses to find one I liked in person after virtual try-on with the idea of returning what I didn't want as stated on the site. Turns out when you return pairs, discounts are taken away. When I tried to return more than half of my purchase, I was going to pay almost double the price of for the pair that I wanted with discounts removed. I ended up just returning all of them and buying glasses elsewhere.

Thumbnail of user jamesf2856
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
March 17th, 2022

Try-on doesn't work. The PD I entered is accurate, as measured by me, as well as the last 3 opticians I used at brick and mortar opticians. Yet their Try-on grossly exaggerates the size of their frames on my face. Same thing happens for all their frames. Even their smallest pair of children's frames looks far too wide for my face. One picture is worth a thousand words, so have a look.

Tip for consumers:
Complain about the requirement to have made a purchase.

Products used:
None. Their online virtual try-on is a method they use to sell their products. This is what I'm complaining about. I did not make a purchase, because the virtual try-on grossly exaggerates the size of their frames on my face and therefore does not provide any basis upon which I would make a purchase. This is the reason I sent a dummy receipt, because it would be unconscionable for you to reject a review by someone who spend a long time browsing frames on a retailer's site, then an hour chatting to a rep, who was unable to do anything besides suggest that I take a chance and place an order for something that would likely have to be returned.

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Leo L. – Eyebuydirect Rep

Hello,

Good day!

We would like to apologize for the trouble and frustration that you experienced with EyeBuyDirect.

We value your comment and we assure you that we constantly improve our services to provide satisfaction to our customers; our family. We shall contact you to assist you further.

We are more than happy to assist you. You can always call us at 1-855-393-2891(US) and we are available to assist you 24/7 or 1-800-734-918 (for Australia) during business hours are ( 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM), Monday through Friday, EST or simply send us an email at eyecare@eyebuydirect.com.

Thank you.

Thumbnail of user tonye189
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 16th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Updated review

I found it difficult to order. Although I chose gun meal frames they are a very light color.

Reason I chose this business:

A friend recommended

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I found it difficult
December 22nd, 2020
Verified site experience
• Previous review
Reason I chose this business:

A friend recommended

Thumbnail of user qiquanw1
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 21st, 2021
Verified purchase
• Updated review

I ordered a pair of glasses on Dec 11,2020. Mr order was sent out one week later. However, it got lost in shipping. I emailed Eyebuydirect 5 times and eventually this company agreed to send a replacement on Jan 11,2021. The price for USPS shipping is reasonable (about $5-6). However, USPS is not as reliable as UPS. There is no reason that eyebuydirect need to charge $19 for UPS shipping. Seems that eyebuydirect intend to promote USPS without enough about its customers' benefits.

Reason I chose this business:

Reasonable price of eye glasses.

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Very convenient!
July 10th, 2020
Verified site experience
• Previous review
Reason I chose this business:

Reasonable price, good quality, and fast complishment.

Thumbnail of user donc700
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 16th, 2021
Verified purchase

Item I picked stated 2 day delivery for the price. The price did not include that. So, I paid more for rapid delivery. But it still took about 2+ weeks before I received my order... not better than any other place. 2 day turnaround is a deceptive advertisement. Rapid shipping was deceptive as well. My experience with this company did not feel very honorable.

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Thumbnail of user nancyr663
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
July 3rd, 2020
Verified purchase

Delivery took much longer than with other online eyeglass companies. One pair of glasses had very loose, splayed arms... so glasses kept falling off. Have been trying to adjust them but they still don't fit correctly.

Reason I chose this business:

Looked for recommendations online

Reason I chose this product:

Was told a certain coupon would work if I chose certain frames... but coupon did not work.

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Thumbnail of user kenj200
1 review
2 helpful votes
September 30th, 2020

The frames claimed to have spring hinges. There was no spring in the hinge. My 3 for $20 dollar reading glasses from Costco have spring hinges. These $70 frames do not. They were totally unable to come up with a satisfactory replacement frame. Now I have to ship these back and wait for a refund. A total waste of time. It took about a month to get the glasses and it will probably take an equal amount of time to get my refund. Shop local so that you can see what you are getting.

Thumbnail of user gabid10
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 18th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Updated review

My lenses get very smudged and it's very hard to clean. The one temple came loose after only having the glasses for two weeks. Would probably not shop here again.

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Glasses review
February 18th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Previous review

My lenses get very smudged and it's very hard to clean. The one temple came loose after only having the glasses for two weeks. Would probably not shop here again.

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Thumbnail of user nancyf1055
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 6th, 2021

I had $10 credit with EBD. I checked the box to use it on my order. When I checked out the $10 was not applied. I called and they said they couldn't fix that but they would give me a $5 refund. Upon receipt of glasses, I did not get refund. I had to call them and then they said they issue refund. I was also told I would receive a free case, I didn't.

Products used:
Eyeglasses

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Thumbnail of user katiet163
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 5th, 2021
Verified purchase

Bought 3 different glasses. Two floral ones didn't look at all what was pictured on the website. 1 were sunglasses but I would call them lightly tinted, they definitely don't work in the sunlight. Everything felt overpriced and they don't even include a glasses case and cleaning cloth like Zenni does.

Reason I chose this business:

I liked the glasses I saw. But they weren't at all the same in person

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Thumbnail of user cassandrad72
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 27th, 2020
Verified purchase

It's cute until I smile and then the entire frame moves up and down with my facial expressions. Will be returning.

Thumbnail of user grecekiae
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 8th, 2021
Verified purchase

Paid for progressive lens and can barely see with them. Frame do not fit properly and appear cheap. I am a returning customer and their quality has gone down while prices have increased.

Reason I chose this business:

Return customer

Reason I chose this product:

Needed spare glasses for work.

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Thumbnail of user nicoles1968
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
September 10th, 2023
Verified purchase

I bought these frames a year or two ago. I was just sitting here and the left side of my frames cracked. I chatted with someone, but since it was over a year, I can't return/refund them but they gave me a 30 percent off. That isn't going to help me. There obviously something wrong with them if the frames just crack while sitting on your face.

Products used:
Glasses

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Thumbnail of user mattye2
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 16th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Updated review

It was shipping for over a month. I finally hassled Route and it magically showed up the next day.

Reason I chose this business:

Cheap and you already had my prescription

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Niceu
December 7th, 2020
Verified site experience
• Previous review
Reason I chose this business:

Cheap and you already had my prescription

Thumbnail of user ambert97
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 5th, 2020
Verified purchase
• Updated review

I have to find another discount code to use because your buy-one-get-one-free sucked and it isn't like it used to be I used to get two pairs for $45 including shipping or two pairs for under 16 cluding shipping not anymore and also used to be literally far as I remember whatever I got on the first pair I got free on the second pair all these atoms make it pointless for you to give me discount of a cheap frame that's under $15

Reason I chose this business:

Because I've been using you and recommending you for over a decade but I guess I'll have to stop and find a different place

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I have to find another discount code to use because...
March 18th, 2020
Verified site experience
• Previous review

I have to find another discount code to use because your buy-one-get-one-free sucked and it isn't like it used to be I used to get two pairs for $45 including shipping or two pairs for under 16 cluding shipping not anymore and also used to be literally far as I remember whatever I got on the first pair I got free on the second pair all these atoms make it pointless for you to give me discount of a cheap frame that's under $15

Reason I chose this business:

Because I've been using you and recommending you for over a decade but I guess I'll have to stop and find a different place

* Eyebuydirect attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

Thumbnail of user seviez
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 12th, 2023
Verified purchase

The selection for kids was limited. We followed every tip given, yet none of the 3 pairs that came in actually fit any of my three kids. Disappointing.

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Thumbnail of user mikew981
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 5th, 2020
Verified purchase

Really good price and nice glasses.
Paid extra money for 2-3 day shipping and the glasses came 10 days after we ordered them. My expectations were that the process would be close to a week. Maybe some clarity when ordering of how long they take to manufacture then ship would help.

Reason I chose this product:

Similar to last pair

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Thumbnail of user darlenew343
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 18th, 2023
Verified purchase

I returned the glasses to you. The frames did not look good on me, but more importantly, the lenses were awful! They were unusable. I know it was not a matter of getting used to them b/c I've worn progressives for many years. I think they may have been produced on the wrong base curve. Regardless, I returned and I am anticipating a refund.

They sent me a return label quickly

Reason I chose this business:

Referred by a friend.

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Thumbnail of user pittdadg
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 5th, 2021
Verified purchase

It's not the company, I just can't buy glasses online properly. They didn't look right. I had to return.

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Thumbnail of user jah11
1 review
2 helpful votes
April 30th, 2022
Verified purchase

I purchased 2 pairs of glasses and kept 1. Despite a clunky and not quite transparent return process (intentional, I'm sure) I would've purchased from this company again. However, they continue to spam me with emails even though I have unsubscribed multiple times (due to excessive emails). I have no choice but to report as spam and block them. PS I started receiving spam text messages from strange numbers around the time I called EyeBuyDirect customer service. I don't know if it's related, but considering the mailing list violations, I don't trust their practices

Tip for consumers:
Be prepared to do some legwork for returns and don’t give them an email address you care about

Products used:
Sunglasses

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Thumbnail of user faiths72
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 12th, 2020
Verified purchase

This was not the first time that I ordered from EBD. The first time went fine. This time, the order shipped without confirmation, finishing before i was done. It did not allow me to select USPS shipping so I was forced to spend $20 on shipping. Then, after I paid for premium shipping by force, the glasses still took 16 days to arrive to my home. Extremely dissatisfied by the service.

Reason I chose this business:

The price, but the forced $20 shipping took that aspect away.

Reason I chose this product:

I wanted to try new glasses.

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Thumbnail of user michelled553
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 5th, 2020
Verified purchase

I ordered the glasses and it took over a week for it to ship. Then another couple of days to actually get to my house. I know it's not going to be like Amazon next day delivery, but why does it take a week or longer to put the order together? When the order arrived, one of the frames was very bent. I have submitted a return request, and still heard nothing back (2 days later).

Reason I chose this business:

Cheaper prices than an eyeglass store.

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Thumbnail of user joshuap272
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
February 12th, 2021
Verified purchase
• Updated review

Difficult to make purchase online. Lenses in glasses seem to be very poor quality. My vision is blurry and distorted, also there is a weird color when looking at device screens.

Reason I chose this business:

Returning business

Reason I chose this product:

Style and PERCEIVED quality

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Difficult to make purchase online
January 3rd, 2021
Verified site experience
• Previous review
Reason I chose this business:

Returning business

Thumbnail of user angelal473
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 25th, 2020
Verified purchase

I ordered 2 pair of glasses for my daughter in this order. She is enjoying them. My second order for myself was put on hold with authorization needed. I sent in the authorization and spoke with one of your Eyebuy Direct reps. I was told over a week ago it would be placed. I had to reach out today to get an answer. Hoping I get my glasses soon as well. How I am feeling is still pending.

Thumbnail of user kylieg23
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 5th, 2020
Verified purchase

I've selected to return / exchange the glasses I ordered due to incorrect prescription. It's been over the 24-48 hour response timeline from customer service and still haven't heard from anyone regarding my options for a credit / return. I am in desperate need of new glasses so this is frustrating.

Reason I chose this business:

Good prices

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EyeBuyDirect.com sells prescription eyeglasses and frames, as well as sunglasses.

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Leo L.
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