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TL;DR: A few of the best places to order glasses online are having big Labor Day sales: Save up to 60% on GlassesUSA, EyeBuyDirect, Ray-Ban, and Quay Australia through Sept. 7.
New glasses are always a classic back-to-school purchase. But during a time when so many aspects of our life are done in front of a screen — from virtual learning to daily Zoom calls instead of in-person meetings — a reliable pair of blue-light glasses is a purchase that can’t be postponed.
If you’ve noticed bloodshot eyes, blurry vision, or a distracting sting in your temples after a long day of staring at a computer, you’re not imagining things. The light that seeps off our screens (including phones) can cause Digital Eye Strain, a very plausible culprit of the aforementioned ailments. Blue light lenses are designed to avert that light away from our pupils, as well as promote an increase in cognition and melatonin production. 2020 is one giant headache of a year, but we’re cutting stress sources wherever we can.
Conveniently, Labor Day sales are here to get you those blue light glasses, prescription glasses, or a new pair of sunglasses for less: Holiday deals from GlassesUSA, EyeBuyDirect, Ray-Ban, and Quay Australia are already live and can save you up to 60%.
Nervous about buying glasses online? Most sites offer free returns and are taking advantage of AR capabilities to let you try the glasses on like a Snapchat filter.
Here’s where to find blue light and prescription glasses on sale for Labor Day 2020:
GlassesUSA — 60% off frames, $10 off blue light additions
Named by CNET as the site with the best style selection, GlassesUSA’s Labor Day promo extends to many of its designer frames like Prada and Gucci (sunglasses count, too) plus the addition of blue light tech to your lenses for $29 instead of $39. The code USA60 for 60% off frames should already be applied, or use code BOGOFREE to buy a pair and get the other for free. Contacts are also 25% off.
EyeBuyDirect — 30% off lenses, 20% off frames
A consistently reliable option, EyeBuyDirect is one of the best-known budget-friendly places to buy glasses online. Its classic long weekend discounts are back for Labor Day, offering 30% off lenses and 20% off frames with the code LABORDAY. If you need your new glasses by a certain date (like yesterday), EyeBuyDirect’s two-day shipping is a godsend.
Ray-Ban — 40% off RX lenses with frame purchase, $30 off polarized sunglasses
If you needed a sign that it’s finally time to splurge on a nice pair of Ray-Bans, this is it. Whether you’re eyeing the iconic sunglasses or want a luxe pair of everyday specs, you can save 40% on prescription lenses when you buy the frames. Polarized sunglasses are also $30 off.
Quay Australia — 20% off your purchase, 30% off if you spend $100
Quay is the place for hot people on Instagram to get their sunglasses — so it’s unsurprising that Quay has the most stylish selection of blue-light blocking glasses, according to Mashable’s Dylan Haas. (This starry pair from the collab with Lizzo? Are you kidding?) Use code SAVEMORE to slash 20% off your purchase or 30% off if you spend over $100, including polarized sunnies and the best tortoiseshell collection you’ll find on the internet.
