When buying anything, you may instinctively go for the more affordable or cheap things. Sometimes, this can be a good thing, and you get the same level of service as anyone else. While this could be true for several things you can buy, it is not true for all things—especially eyeglasses.

When it comes to eyeglasses, cheap is not saving you anything. A cheap pair may seem like giving you what you want, but it only lasts a short time and provides substandard service. Invest in a good pair of glasses once and reap the results and the service for a long time.

Better Prescriptions

With cheap lenses, you often get them from a local shop. They are general corrective lenses that are not customized to your specifications. With a high-quality pair, the eye doctor will ensure that your prescription is correct. Often, you will have one eye that is better than the other; the eye doctor ensures that your lenses are calibrated correctly.

Better Lenses

Eyeglasses are made of a frame and lenses. Of the two, the lenses are the most important because they are the ones that improve your vision. Because of this, you must get a good pair of lenses. When you get a premium set of lenses from your eye doctor, you will get better optics, the right prescription, and better quality.

Durable Frames

While the lenses are the most important part of eyeglasses, the frames also play a critical role. You need a good set to hold your lenses in place. When you get a quality set of frames from your eye doctor, you can be sure they will last you a long time. Cheap eyeglass frames are often made of cheap nickel and plastic. A good set may be metallic, made of titanium, stainless steel, or acetate. 

UV Protection

When you get a pair of cheap eyeglasses, they will often be plain. While you may get some vision correction, your eyes will still be at the mercy of the raw sunlight. UV damage is one of the most critical players of vision issues later in life. You will get excellent vision and UV protection with a good pair of eyeglasses. Some premium lenses have UV protection coats over them. 

Aesthetics and Comfort

The eyeglasses you use to improve your vision should not be a burden to you. They should fit correctly, feel good, and improve your aesthetics. With cheap eyeglasses, you will likely not get any of these. But with a high-quality pair, you will get all these. They will usually fit perfectly on the bridge of your nose and your ears. They will feel light, and they will complement your facials structures. 

Insurance

It may be more difficult to pay for cheap eyeglasses with your insurance than a high-quality pair. Insurance companies require you to go through many hops to clear your reimbursement when you buy glasses online.

For more information, call East Side Eye Physicians at our office in St. Clair Shores (586) 774-2020 or Shelby Township (586) 247-2020, Michigan.