10/28/2025
When online glasses fail… 👓💥
A colleague shared this photo — her patient bought these glasses online.
Someone tossed a marker, it hit the lens… and the lens shattered. 😳
Thankfully, she wasn’t seriously injured — but it could have ended very differently.
💡 Here’s why this matters:
Eyewear purchased from your local optometrist or optician must meet ANSI safety and accuracy standards for prescription lenses.
Online eyewear often doesn’t.
📊 Research has found:
Nearly 45% of glasses ordered online had prescription or safety issues (2011 study)
Up to 25% of lenses for kids failed impact-resistance testing
Even as recently as 2021, 1 in 10 failed basic safety or accuracy standards
Your eyes are too precious to risk. ❤️
When you buy from your local optometry office, you’re not just getting glasses — you’re getting precision, protection, and peace of mind.