How Many Days Do Glasses Take To Make?

When you order new glasses, it’s easy to get impatient waiting for them to arrive at your door. You might be wondering how long you’ll need to hang on before you can rock your new pair. Luckily, with Pair Eyewear, the wait isn’t too long.

Below, we’ll walk you through what to expect from your first glasses order, including how long it takes to craft your glasses after your order arrives.

What Is the Process of Making Eyeglasses?

When you place an order for glasses, the eyewear pros at Pair create a set of specs that perfectly match your specifications. This process usually takes seven to 10 days and involves several steps.

Our in-house opticians and lens crafters carefully complete each order that we get from our customers, making sure that they fit your prescription and personal preferences. Here’s what happens after you order your glasses online from us:

Frames

Before your new glasses can ship to you, the frames first need to be adjusted to fit your prescription lenses. This is because some lenses are thicker than others, which can call for some changes to the dimensions of the frames.

The production time for your eyeglass frames can vary based on the material you choose, which may make them easier or harder to adjust. All of the frames in the Pair Eyewear shop are made from durable, flexible acetate, which makes each order easy to tailor to your needs.

Lenses

Your eyeglass lenses need to be carefully crafted to match the prescription you got during your last eye exam.

There are several types of lenses, and some take more time and resources to produce than others:

• Single-vision lenses take less time to manufacture because they only adjust your vision at one distance — either close up or far away.

• Progressive lenses take more time to create because they correct both near vision and distance vision in specific ways. These lenses have a more intricate design that may take longer to complete, which can mean that you have to wait a bit longer before you’re wearing glasses that match your new prescription.

• High-index lenses are thinner than the lenses on typical prescription lenses, and they’re often reserved for folks with heavy-duty prescriptions. Your optometrist or ophthalmologist will let you know if you need these lenses, and because they’re specialized, they may take more time to manufacture.

Add-Ons

Some prescription glasses come with extra features like blue light filtering, anti-reflective coatings, and scratch-resistant layers, which can help you get a better experience while wearing your new frames. These features are worth adding on, but they can make the manufacturing process a bit longer at times.

In general, the more features you add to your glasses, the longer it can take to get them delivered to your door.

If you need new prescription eyeglasses as soon as possible, we recommend checking with your eye doctor to see if any of the typical lens add-ons would be especially beneficial for you. If not, you can always order another pair with some of these extras later.

Verifying Your Prescription

After you visit your eye doctor’s office for a check-up, you go home with a prescription that you can use to buy glasses in-store or online. We always recommend the online route, which can save you money and give you more freedom to find exactly what you want.

When you order your new prescription glasses online, the expert opticians at Pair will take some time to verify your prescription and make sure it matches your lens type and specifications. This quality control step prevents any confusion or discomfort caused by a pair of glasses with an inaccurate prescription.

The extra step of verifying your prescription is especially helpful for multifocal and progressive lenses, which have detailed RXs that need to be exactly right to help you see as well as possible. However, verification for these prescriptions can take several days in some cases.

Shipping

When you place your order from the Pair shop, you can select the shipping method that works best for you. In general, orders take just a few business days to prepare before they ship out, but you can decrease the time you need to wait by opting for express shipping.

If your order includes specialized lenses that help you deal with issues like astigmatism or cataracts, we recommend opting for faster shipping, saving you time and getting you the glasses you need as soon as possible. However, if you have time to spare, a longer shipping timeframe won’t hurt. Keep in mind that faster shipping costs more, so if your budget is a top priority, you may have to wait longer.

What To Do Before You Order Your New Glasses

If you’re getting ready to pick out new glasses, there are a few steps to take to make sure you get your order right the first time.

Follow these steps to make sure your new lenses and frames perfectly fit your prescription, style, and specific needs.

Double-Check Your Prescription

If you recently saw your eye doctor, you can rest assured that you have an updated prescription that you can use to pick up glasses on-site at your optometrist’s office or order online.

However, if it’s been a while since your last appointment, we recommend scheduling again and ensuring that your prescription is fully up-to-date before ordering new frames.

Generally, it’s best to get your eyes checked at least once a year. If you’re dealing with issues like eye strain or dry eyes, you might want to schedule an appointment even sooner than the one-year mark. Once you have your updated prescription, you can type the data into the Pair website and save it for future orders.

Make the Most of Virtual Try-Ons

Pair’s handy virtual try-on feature makes it easier than ever to find the perfect prescription sunglasses and eyeglasses for your face shape and personal style.

With virtual try-on, all you need to do is upload a photo, and you’ll be able to test out as many frames as you want from the comfort of your couch at home. Make sure to experiment with multiple frame styles and see what catches your eye the most.

Don’t Forget the Top Frames

Pair’s glasses are high-quality, durable, and stylish, but our one-of-a-kind Top Frames are what sets us apart the most. These unique accessories help you express yourself in a creative, fun way by magnetically attaching to your base frames and transforming your style.

When you order glasses online from Pair, don’t forget to grab a few top frames to make your look even more versatile. Each top frame essentially gives you a new pair of glasses — you’ll have the same frame shape, but you can enjoy a completely different color and pattern with a quick and simple swap.

Our top frame options range from classic colors to unique patterns inspired by fandoms like Harry Potter, Star Wars, and many more. You can find exactly what you’re looking for with a quick scroll through our selection.

How Do I Take Care of My New Glasses?

Once your order arrives from Pair — usually within seven to ten days — you can make your glasses last as long as possible by practicing some simple care and upkeep.

One of the best ways to prolong the lifespan of your frames and lens material is to wash your glasses every day with a gentle solution or some dish soap. Use a clean, dry microfiber cloth and wipe off any dust and dirt from the frames and lenses. If you have another cloth handy, wipe your glasses dry. Otherwise, you can let them air-dry.

In addition to cleaning your glasses regularly, we recommend storing them in a case whenever you’re not wearing them.

Our two-pocket custom Glasses Case makes it easy to stow away your favorite base frame with two top frames. It’s secure, durable, and lightweight all at once, and it’s also a stylish accessory in its own right.

The Bottom Line

You don’t have to wait too long when you order glasses online from Pair. Expect to sit tight for about a week before your glasses arrive, but you can expedite the process by choosing express shipping.

While you wait for your glasses to come in the mail, you can pass the time by checking out our expansive selection of magnetic Top Frames. You can never have too many, so don’t be afraid to place a second order with some extra styles whenever you’re ready.

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Eye Exam and Vision Testing Basics | American Academy of Ophthalmology

What Is an Optometrist? What They Do & When To See One | Cleveland Clinic

Eyestrain - Symptoms and causes | Mayo Clinic

What Is Dry Eye? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment | American Academy of Ophthalmology