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How to Buy Prescription Glasses Online

A step-by-step walkthrough from prescription to delivery, including what to have ready before you start.

Last updated November 3, 2026 · General information only, not medical advice. Please see a licensed eye-care professional for your prescription and eye health.

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Ordering glasses online is straightforward once you have the right details to hand. Here is what to prepare and how the process works at Lumora Eyewear.

What you need

  • A current prescription from a licensed eye-care professional.
  • Your pupillary distance (PD) — see how to measure your PD.
  • Measurements from a pair you like (optional but helpful) — see frame measurements.

The process

  1. 1

    Choose a frame

    Filter by shape, size, colour and price, then pick a colour and size on the product page.

  2. 2

    Select lenses

    Tell us whether you need prescription lenses, then choose a vision type, lens index and coatings.

  3. 3

    Add your prescription

    Enter it manually, use one saved to your account, or upload a photo or PDF for review.

  4. 4

    Review and check out

    Your cart shows a full price breakdown. Payment is taken on a secure hosted payment page.

  5. 5

    Track your order

    Follow progress from your account or the order tracking page.

We do not write or interpret prescriptions. If you are unsure about any value, check with the professional who issued it.

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