Browse Designer Frames In Lorton (2024)

FAQs

Why are designer frames so expensive? ›

Designer labels aside, more expensive frames are more complex, made from better materials, and handcrafted in countries that pay fair labor rates. This translates into a better quality, longer lasting products.

We carry a wide range of both designer name brands and our own Hakim designer frames, we have something for everyone to feel great in!

The price range for glasses frames spans from about $50 to more than $1,000, depending on the brand, though the average price is usually slightly less than $200, with insurance.

Glasses: Cons

They can distort vision, especially at the edge of the lens if you have a strong prescription or astigmatism. It also can be hard to see in the far periphery or sides of your vision depending on the frame you choose. You may not like the weight of the glasses on your nose or the pressure on your ears.

Custom picture framing costs $50 to $500, depending on the size, frame material, and location. Online framing services cost $50 to $300 on average, while in-store framing and specialty stores cost more. Buying a premade frame costs $5 to $35, depending on the size, style, material, and retailer.

Designer lenses come with a sturdier frame than regular eyewear. It typically takes high-quality materials to create the expensive look many designer products have, translating into a stronger, more durable frame for the patient.

Some, like Warby Parker, can start at $95 for a single-vision pair. However, if you order progressive lenses from WP, those prices jump to nearly $300—far more than most retailers. Furthermore, bifocal or trifocal glasses, as well as specialty glasses for specific eye conditions, may cost more than other glasses.

When we checked prices over the phone at Costco Optical locations across the country in April 2024, we found that single-vision lenses start at $63 on average and frames start at around $58 on average. Based on these numbers, you can get a basic pair of prescription eyeglasses from Costco starting at around $121.

At first glance, some cheap eyeglass frames may look like more expensive frames. But often, they are made of low-grade materials that can cause skin irritation over time. Cheap plastic frames can get bleached by UV rays and the finish can roughen after a few months of wear.

Because the world has used eyeglasses for centuries and contact lenses for less than 100 years, physical frames have the reputation of being safer than contacts. That is the general truth, as contact lenses run a higher risk of eye infection due to the lens being on your eye for long stretches of time.

Why do my glasses look distorted? ›

These effects are due to your eyes adjusting to new lenses. The primary and most common cause of distortion relates to a change in prescription.

Wearing glasses will often add to your overall look, and give you one more accessory you can play with. Women can enhance their look with the right pair of glasses that fit their face shape, and personality, and by styling with hair and makeup.

Custom framing is the more costly type of framing because it's 100% bespoke. Each frame is perfectly crafted for the art or object that you want framed.

The moulding used, the finish of the moulding, the type of glazing, whether the frame has a mount (or mat) or not, the size of the frame, picture printing and fitting and postage will all have a significant impact on the final price of the overall frame, not to mention the cost of labour.

Premium Eyewear Worth the Price

It's important that you invest in premium eyewear that can handle whatever you throw at them and look great at the same time. Luxury brands are well-known for their quality, and they all offer a wide variety of styles.

It's always a good idea to look around local eyeglass stores, such as Glasses & Contacts Galore, to compare prices to ensure you get the best price. Did you know that the average markup on frames is around 250%?