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Read our privacy notice . There’s never a good time to break or lose your glasses. Yet thanks to the rough and tumble of London life - or you know, accidentally sitting on them - losses do occasionally happen.
Whether you’re a full-time wearer or only need them occasionally, there’s no point crying over shattered lenses; it’s time for pragmatism to kick in and find a replacement. Don’t know where to start? Hand over the reins, we’re happy to start the search. Broadly speaking, forking out for new glasses means digging deep into your piggybank/ savings because most prescription specs don’t exactly come cheap.
Designer frames push up the costs, but high prescriptions can add to the bill too. The same goes for contact lenses , especially if you’re a dailies wearer, which are more expensive but are better suited for travel and are more hygienic than bi-monthly or contacts designed for long-wear use. Luckily with a bit of online sleuthing, you can always find an optician or eyecare specialist holding a sale for new frames or lenses, shaving down the usual RRP and saving you some cash.
We’ve rounded up the best sales for glasses and contact lenses happening right now to help ease the pain of getting a replacem.
