How Much Do Prescription Glasses Cost? A Guide to Frames, Lenses and Coatings

"How much are glasses?" has no single answer, because a pair of prescription glasses is really several purchases in one: a frame, a pair of lenses made to your prescription, and often one or more coatings or features. A low frame price tells you very little about what you will actually pay. This guide breaks down the parts so you can compare spectacles prices in Aligarh, or anywhere, on an equal basis.

The parts that make up the total

• The frame. Price varies with material, brand, design and construction. See frame materials compared.
• The lenses. The lens type is a major driver of cost: single vision, bifocal or progressive; the lens material and thickness; and whether your prescription needs a thinner, higher-index lens. See how to choose lenses.
• Coatings and features. Anti-reflective, scratch-resistant, blue-light filtering, photochromic and tinted options each add to the price in different ways.
• Optional extras. A better case, a second pair, or an upgraded finish.

Why the frame price alone can mislead

A frame priced attractively may not include lenses, or may include only the simplest ones. Two shops quoting different figures may be quoting different things. The only fair comparison is the total price for the complete pair, with your prescription and the features you actually want.

What affects the lens price

• Your prescription. Higher powers, or a significant cylinder (astigmatism), may need thinner lens materials. See high-index lenses.
• The type of vision correction. Single vision, bifocal and progressive lenses are priced differently.
• The coating. Coatings vary. Our lens comparison explains the differences.

How to compare two quotes properly

1. Ask each shop for the price of the complete pair, with the same prescription.
2. Ask for the frame, lenses and each coating priced separately.
3. Check that you are comparing the same lens type, the same lens material and the same coatings.
4. Ask whether anything else could be added to the bill later, such as fitting, high-power surcharges, or delivery.
5. Ask what service is included after purchase, such as adjustments.

Spending sensibly

You do not need every feature. Start with the prescription and how you use your glasses, then add only what helps. An expensive lens is not automatically better for you, and a lower-cost option is not automatically a poor one. The right answer depends on your prescription, your daily use and your budget.

Prices at Deepak Opticals

Frame prices are shown on each product page, such as in our eyeglasses range. Because the total depends on your frame, lens specifications and extras, contact Deepak Opticals for current prices and a clear breakdown before you place your order.

This article is general information, not medical advice. For persistent symptoms or any sudden change in your vision, see an eye-care professional.