Have you Broken your Glasses Before an Event?

When you rely on your glasses to function, it can be very stressful if you find yourself in a position where you are without them, and usually things happen at the wrong time such as before an important work event, just before travelling or even just before your big day. Luckily enough however advances in technology and streamlined processes have enabled companies to cater for emergency glasses, helping people in a similar situation to get back up and running fast.

What to do if you need emergency glasses?

If you have lost or broken your glasses, it is easy to find yourself in a state of panic. Ironically enough the biggest issue is you are unable to see in order to work out a possible solution. However, you no longer need to panic as there are solutions available. If the frame is broken, it is worth starting by assessing the damage to the frame and potentially showing it to the local optician to see if the frame is repairable (even temporarily). It is always tempting to grab some superglue and attempt a DIY job at home. However, we always strongly advise against superglue, as it destroys the frames and more importantly the lenses. This may leave you in a worse position unfortunately so avoid at all costs.

The second step is to check to see if you have a spare pair or an old pair of glasses lying around. Old glasses may not be the same prescription but It is likely to be much better than functioning without them at all. If all else fails as per above suggestions, fast glasses replacement is an option.

Broken glasses can affect every aspect of your life to include, driving, reading, writing, working ect.  This makes fast glasses or emergency glasses a very appealing service. This service will reduce your stress, anxiety and get you back into your routine fast.

Where can you get emergency glasses?

Emergency glasses service can be found online and offline. Many independent opticians as well as select multiple stores offer same day glasses or glasses in 1 hour service. Usually these opticians have a lab on site and stock a wide variety of prescription lenses which makes the service possible.

If same day glasses is not an option local to you, you can opt for next day prescription glasses which is a service readily available online. Be mindful that you will need to have a copy of your prescription to make use of this service. If you have a complex prescription it is worth contacting the retailer of your choice to ensure that your prescription is available for next day delivery. In addition all online retailers have a cut off time for same day dispatch and next day delivery, so be sure to check the cut off time to avoid disappointment.

What information do you need to order next day prescription glasses online?

You will need to have an up-to-date prescription and your pupillary distance measurement to get started.  It is helpful if you know the size of your existing frame as this will help you easily filter frames by size and choose your favourite pair.  If you do not have a copy of your prescription, you can contact your previous optician and request a copy of the results emailed to you. Your prescription however may need to be valid within the last 2 yrs to qualify.

Tips to avoid eyeglasses emergencies in future.

If your prescription has changed, it is worth keeping your old glasses as a back up so in the event of breaking or losing your glasses, you will always have a pair to fall back on.

It is also worth investing in a second spare pair, so you have enough stock in case of an emergency.

Cleaning your glasses and maintaining them regularly reduces the risk of breakage and wearing glasses full time where possible reduces wear and tear often caused by constantly putting on and removing glasses.

When glasses are not in use it is worth storing them in a hard case to protect them from any accidental damage.

How to select the ideal retailer for fast glasses?

Before choosing the appropriate retailer for fast glasses, first check their offering with respect to lens options and if they have limitations with prescriptions.  It is also worth checking customer reviews to gauge how reliable the service is in general.

Is Emergency glasses expensive?

The cost of emergency glasses can differ depending on whether you find a local optician for same day glasses or choose an online retailer for next day glasses. Same day glasses at a local optician usually carries a fee whereas next day glasses service usually offers budget options and no additional fees for the express glasses service.

Conclusion

If you lose or break your glasses and find yourself needing fast glasses/emergency eyeglasses or next day glasses, do not panic, there are many options available online and in your local opticians offering either same day glasses or next day glasses.  Whether you opt for same day glasses or next day glasses depend on how much time you have or how long you can be without your glasses. Be sure to have a copy of your prescription and a note of your pupillary distance measurement as these will be required for online orders especially. Before placing the order check cut off times for same day dispatch, check the prescription range on offer for next day delivery and check which lens options are available for next day delivery.  It is also worth checking the delivery options available and selecting guaranteed next day delivery where possible to avoid delays.

Broken glasses can be unexpected, but with the correct preparation and choice of reliable next day glasses service from a trusted provider, you will be up and running in no time. Waiting 2 weeks for prescription glasses has now become a thing of the past.