9 Best Places for Kids Glasses Online

Avoid ordering prescription glasses from any retailer without a recent, valid prescription from an eye doctor. As long as your child has a properly fitted prescription from their eye doctor, shopping online is a perfectly acceptable alternative.

When shopping for kids glasses online, fit and durability can be hard to determine for those who are growing fast and in between standard sizes.

In general, it’s much easier to shop online when you already have a list of your must-haves for kids glasses. Experts recommend shatterproof, ultraviolet (UV)-blocking lenses and frames made from extra-durable materials as minimum requirements for kids glasses.

We vetted each of the retailers on our guide and assessed them on the following criteria:

• Customer-first policies. We read through hundreds of reviews from the Better Business Bureau (BBB), Trustpilot, and other independent aggregators to determine if these retailers are responsive to customer concerns and that they have clear, simple return policies that they follow.
• Selection or specialty. We stuck to retailers that specialize in selling glasses for kids, not stores that offer kids glasses as an afterthought. We also tried to highlight retailers that have a wide variety of frame options.
• Price point. We did our best to list a wide variety of price points so that no matter your budget, you can find the perfect place to shop for kids glasses.
• Convenience. Convenience is a big factor, especially when you’re figuring out where to shop for your family. That’s why we included some big-box retailers in this roundup. All the retailers on this list provide frame dimensions in their product descriptions, making it easier to find the right fit.

Best warranty and return policies

GlassesUSA

• Price: $$
• Best features: Out of over 25,000 Trustpilot reviews, GlassesUSA manages to score an impressive average of 4.5 out of 5 stars. That’s a really high level of customer satisfaction. There are, at minimum, over 100 different kids frame styles to choose from at any given time, many of which come with additional colors and sizes. GlassesUSA also teams up with premium designers, such as Ray-Ban and Oakley, if your child has boutique taste.
• What to know: GlassesUSA guarantees the quality of their glasses with a warranty that lasts for a full year after purchase. They also offer money-back guarantees, which not all eyewear retailers do. Some customers say they’ve had bad experiences with shipping delays and quality control.

Best online option for kids ages 5 and under

Zenni Optical

• Price: $–$$
• Best features: Zenni Optical is a San Francisco-based online retailer that sells blue-light-blocking and prescription glasses for children and adults. Every order comes with an anti-scratch coating and UV-blocking filters on the lenses. The glasses go through a quality control check before being shipped directly to you. Zenni Optical also offer a limited selection of frames made of soft, flexible plastic that come with a detachable elastic strap.
• What to know: The most common complaint Zenni Optical customers have is the return policy. You have 30 days to return your glasses, and even then, you can only choose between a 50 percent refund or a store credit for the full amount of your purchase.

Best variety of frames for kids

EyeBuyDirect

• Price: $$
• Best features: EyeBuyDirect is an Austin, Texas-based retailer that has been in business for over 15 years. They sell sunglasses, blue-light-blocking glasses, and prescription glasses for adults and children. EyeBuyDirect enjoys extremely high customer satisfaction ratings on both the BBB and Trustpilot. Their selection for kids glasses is extremely varied, from basic clear frames to the latest trend-setting options. Anti-scratch, UV-blocking lenses are the standard prescription lenses they offer.
• What to know: EyeBuyDirect only gives 15 days for free returns and a full refund, so it’s not a lot of time to decide whether you’ll keep the glasses. Make sure to look online for a coupon before you make your purchase, as the promotion on the website might not be the best deal available.

Best customer service for kids glasses

Overnight Glasses

• Price: $$–$$$
• Best features: Overnight Glasses ranks high for customer satisfaction and quality. For many frames that are currently in stock, you can place your order for “rush service” and have your glasses the very next day. At first glance, the frames may look pricier than some other mid-tier websites, but Overnight Glasses actually builds the cost of prescription lenses into the retail price. For $24 more, they’ll upgrade to impact-resistant lenses, which experts recommend for children and teens.
• What to know: You have 7 days to contact Overnight Glasses and 14 days to return them for a full refund, for any reason. However, hundreds of reviewers and our internal vetting process give Overnight Glasses the highest marks for responsiveness and helpfulness.

Best blue-light-blocking prescription glasses for kids

Felix Gray

• Price: $$$
• Best features: Felix Gray specializes in blue-light-blocking glasses and sunglasses. Shop prescription or non-prescription blue-light-blocking glasses for kids from their website. Almost every online review raves about the customer service and quality of their Felix Gray glasses, so you can feel reasonably confident that you’ll be satisfied with your purchase. Felix Gray also offers a 30-day risk-free guarantee, free shipping, and free returns, so they have one of the best customer service policies out there.
• What to know: Felix Gray is one of the pricier options for kids glasses, so if you don’t feel like blue-light-blocking lenses are a must for your child, you can get something similar for less money. Also, the selection is limited to a few frame selections for each size.

Best selection process

Jonas Paul Eyewear

• Price: $$
• Best features: Jonas Paul Eyewear is based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and specializes in prescription glasses and blue light blockers for kids and teens. To make online shopping easier and more fun, they offer a home try-on kit. For $1, your kid can try up to seven pairs of frames for a week. Once they’ve picked their favorite pair, send them back for Jonas Paul to personalize with your child’s prescription. The company also works with most vision insurance providers.
• What to know: Jonas Paul is one of the newer retailers on this list, so there aren’t many customer reviews to go by. While they currently have an A+ rating from the BBB, they are yet to be accredited by the organization.

Most convenient

Target Optical

• Price: $$–$$$
• Best features: Target Optical now allows customers to purchase glasses without ever setting foot in a brick-and-mortar Target store. That means that you can shop lines that are exclusive to Target, like Cat and Jack, as well as premium options like Ray-Ban Junior. Target Optical includes their UV-blocking, scratch-resistant ComfortLight lenses as the standard lens choice with their kids glasses.
• What to know: If you’re using your insurance or a health savings account (HSA) to purchase glasses, going through Target Optical is one of your easier options, as they walk you through the process. Shipping is free, and returns and exchanges are also made easy. (Keep in mind that at this time, it doesn’t appear that you can actually return the glasses to Target stores. Rather, you have to use their prepaid return label and ship the items back to their optical warehouse). The options and colors available on Target.com are limited, so you may want to look elsewhere if your child likes to have a lot of different frame options.

Widest selection

DiscountGlasses.com

• Price: $$–$$$
• Best features: DiscountGlasses.com offers close to 300 different frame options for kids at any given time. That’s a lot to choose from and ensures that no matter what you’re looking for, you can probably find an affordable pair of glasses that works for your child. Free shipping and a 365-day return window add to the list of what customers love about this retailer.
• What to know: Despite the word “discount” being in the name, some of the brands on DiscountGlasses.com (such as their Disney-licensed options) are over $100 — and that’s before any premium lens upgrades. The standard lenses included at no extra cost are plastic and non-breakable, but they only work for mild vision correction prescriptions.

Most stylish selections

Coastal

• Price: $–$$
• Best features: Coastal has a good selection of kids glasses at several different price points, and it’s hard to argue with a 60-day return policy and free shipping. There are also close to 3,000 Trustpilot reviews vouching for the company’s stellar customer service.
• What to know: Coastal has over 4 out of 5 stars on the BBB, but the company isn’t currently BBB accredited. It does cost extra to get lenses that are impact resistant, which experts recommend for kids.

When you’re narrowing down where to shop for your child’s eyeglasses, consider asking yourself the following questions:

• Does this retailer offer shatterproof lenses for children, or does that cost extra?
• Do I need special lens coatings, lightweight lenses, or blue-light-filtering lenses?
• Is it likely that my child will need several pairs of glasses during the year or different glasses for different activities? If so, how much am I able or willing to spend on each pair?
• Do I need the glasses shipped to me by a certain time, or will my child be able to wait a week or two before they arrive?
• Have I had to return glasses for my child before? Should I play it safe and buy from a retailer with a generous return policy?

Once you know the answers to these questions, you’ll be better equipped to choose where to buy from.

When you’ve selected your retailer of choice, make sure to search for coupons online before hitting the “buy” button.

If you prefer to avoid shopping online, consider visiting:

• local eye doctors
• optical dispensaries
• brick-and-mortar retailers

A local eye doctor or a retailer dedicated to eyewear, such as LensCrafters, may better suit your child’s needs. Some pediatric hospitals with an optical services department or optical dispensary may also allow you to purchase glasses or give you recommendations on the best places to buy.

If you purchase from one of the online retailers mentioned above, be sure to inquire about any available manufacturer rebates and search for coupons or any other discounts before purchasing.