Buying Eyeglasses Online: More Convenient and Less Expensive? An AllAboutVision.com Report.Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers FORT WASHINGTON Fort Washington, military post during the American Revolution, situated on the highest point of Manhattan island, New York City, overlooking the Hudson River opposite Fort Lee, N.J. , Pa.--(BW HealthWire)--May 8, 2001 Buying on the Internet often means saving money, minimizing hassle and getting what you want faster. These benefits make online purchasing of books, stocks and airline tickets so popular. Is the same true for eyeglasses eyeglasses or spectacles, instrument or device for aiding and correcting defective sight. Eyeglasses usually consist of a pair of lenses mounted in a frame to hold them in position before the eyes. ? An exclusive new report from AllAboutVision.com (http://www.allaboutvision.com) offers insights into the benefits and drawbacks of online eyewear shopping - and concludes that it many not be as convenient as it sounds. A large selection, quick delivery time and good prices are three areas where online retailers have the potential to excel, and AllAboutVision.com examines whether online optical stores are rising to the challenge. Choosing a frame might be the easiest part of an online eyewear purchase, with the "try-it-on" features offered by some online retailers. The greater obstacles to consumers: selecting eyeglass eye·glass n. 1. eyeglasses Glasses for the eyes. 2. A single lens in a pair of glasses; a monocle. 3. See eyepiece. 4. See eyecup. lens materials, designs and coatings; taking one's own measurements for proper fit and optics; and intricate frame adjustments for optimum performance and comfort. In the article's sidebar, an AllAboutVision.com staffer puts a few online retailers to the test and reveals the surprising results of her purchasing experiences. In addition to the "Buying Eyeglasses Online" article, AllAboutVision.com - which does not sell any products - contains many pages of advice for eyewear buyers, including information on fashion trends, frame materials, frame quality, lens designs
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