Do you remember going through a Vision Exam while in elementary school? I sure do. By that point, we already knew I would have eyesight issues, as all sorts of things run in the family. Sometime in second grade, it was time. Time to purchase a pair of glasses, so my little eyes could see the blackboard and projector screens. Then it was time to deal with my lazy eye that I had since a small child. 

It wasn't until late high-school that I was allowed to obtain and wear daily contacts. Maybe it was cost, maybe it was being old enough to actually take care of such things, I don't know. But once I started, I hardly looked back to the days of glasses. Sure, I still had them, but they weren't as prevalent in my life as they once were. 

I moved south to attend college. Moving states brought out all sorts of eye allergies. Thus, during high pollen season, the glasses came back out. In fact, my eyes developed such sensitivities that sometimes I couldn't even be out in the sun! Thus, the need for sunglasses ALL the time (even some on cloudy days!)

As an adult, I still wear contacts most of the time. Glasses are so expensive that I don't always keep the prescription updated because of lack of daily use. Recently, I realized it was time to invest in a new pair of glasses. Scratched up lenses definitely don't help out with vision acuity. But they are SO expensive to invest in from the optometrist office. 

How does one find cheaper eyeglasses? I had not bought any glasses in my current community, so I started to ask around. Many told me: Buy Cheap Glasses Online. There are SOOO many online retailers now, that it's hard to choose! 

GlassesShop is a one-stop vision store for everything you need! Do you need a pair of cheap glasses?  Prescription sunglasses? Maybe you want transition lenses on those regular glasses? GlasseShop has something for you!

Luckily enough, at my last appointment, I requested a new glasses prescription along with my contacts prescription, so I was ready to get started. All you need is your prescription and PD (pupil distance) number. I didn't have my PD from my eye exam, so I used their handy dandy ruler. I highly recommend that you find someone to help you with this, especially if your vision is bad, because even one millimeter off can throw off your prescription!

After choosing your frames, choosing your lens, and uploading your prescription with PD, your order may be completed. The turn around time isn't that bad, either! Expect 3-5 days processing for most lens types, and add shipping on top of that time. 

I was sent 2 pairs to try out:

• The Ardmore Oval in Purple, complete with a prescription and transition lens. 

These glasses have a pretty decorative lace on the frame sides. The rims fit well. They do extend a tad bit farther than I'm used too, as my last pair rested close to my nose, but overall I've been pleased with the quality, style, and shape. I've mainly worn them around the home in mornings and evenings, when my eyes need a break from contacts. Of course, I don't wear contacts to bed, but lately I've been taking them out early evening, so my glasses help me see while watching my favorite tv shows and/ or reading. 

Transition Lenses are photocromic, changing colors when you go outside, to protect your eyes from UV rays. Essentially, they act like sunglasses, darkening depending upon the sun level. I've always loved transition lens because I don't need to change between 2 pairs of eyeglasses. 

Glasses will remain clear while you are inside and change quickly when your sun level changes. It can take a minute or two to adjust back indoors, but I honestly never found that to be an issue, unless I was entering a dark space after a bright space. 

• The Moira Sunglasses, in Blue, with Polarized Lenses.