I understand the urge to save money. You spot a stylish pair online—like those trendy circular reading glasses with a "Gun Rose Red" metal frame—and you hit the buy button. The photos look fantastic. They promise blue light blocking lenses. It all seems like the perfect deal.
I made that exact mistake. I tried to order prescription glasses online without doing my homework. I wasted money, ended up with headaches, and received glasses I couldn't even use. Learn from my errors so you don't have to repeat them.
If you're shopping for new computer or reading glasses, watch out for these five common pitfalls:
I came across frames listed at rock-bottom prices. I figured a metal frame is just a metal frame, right? Wrong. When the price is suspiciously low, quality takes a nosedive. This is especially true for metal frames like the Gun Rose Red style. Cheap metal means thin, fragile metal.
I was interested in the "Anti blue 0" lens option for blue light protection, but I was so focused on getting the lowest price for the frame that I overlooked durability. The screws came loose within a week. The frame bent the first time I accidentally sat on them. They felt flimsy and insubstantial, not sturdy.
Verdict: Extremely cheap means inferior materials. You'll likely need to replace them within a few months. Investing a bit more upfront can save you from buying the same pair twice.
I was so captivated by the look of the circular glasses that I ignored what the lenses were actually made of. The product advertised blue light blocking, but cheap coatings are often poor quality. The coating I received gave everything a slight yellow or brown tint.
When you're wearing computer glasses for hours, that subtle color distortion tires your eyes. The point of blue light blocking lenses is to help your eyes, not strain them further.
Also, pay close attention to the frame material details. If the description just says "metal," assume it's a low-grade alloy. If they use a cheap plating (like what the 'Gun Rose Red' color likely involves), that finish can chip or fade quickly, leaving you with unattractive, spotted frames.
Action Step: Look for specific material certifications. Be cautious if the metal isn't listed as stainless steel or titanium. If blue light lenses make everything look too yellow, return them right away.
When you buy a custom product like prescription glasses or specialized reading eyewear online, things can go wrong. The prescription might be misread, or the frames could arrive damaged. You need reliable customer service to resolve these issues.
I only checked reviews for the style. I should have researched the company's customer support. My big mistake was overlooking how hard it can be to get help when inexpensive glasses fail.
Negative reviews often focus on poor service, not just bad products. You need a company that's there to support you. If your glasses need adjusting or replacing, you can't manage that without excellent customer care.
Verdict: Always search reviews for keywords like "return policy," "customer help," and "problem solved." If no one mentions good service, assume it isn't available.