When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more
- YesGlasses is an online eyewear company that makes affordable, stylish prescription glasses and sunglasses for adults and kids alike. Prices start around $40, including lenses.
- You'll find plenty of great frame styles and lens options along with a virtual try-on process. The company even accepts HSA and FSA cards and will provide detailed receipts for submitting to insurance.
- Three of us on the Insider Reviews team who wear glasses every day tested a variety of blue-light-blocking glasses and sunglasses from the brand.
- We were each happy with the styles, prices, and ordering process. They're a great value for the price, but we could tell the quality wasn't as high as some of the pricier brands we've tested.
- Lens options from YesGlasses
- How YesGlasses' virtual try-on works
- Does YesGlasses take insurance?
- Our personal reviews of YesGlasses
- Cons to consider
- The bottom line
Prescription glasses can be rather expensive, and if you rely on them every day as I do, there's a good chance you've spent a pretty penny on them before. The hassle of going from store to store in search of frames you actually like and crunching numbers to see if you should use your insurance or the in-store promotion for a better deal usually makes the process unenjoyable, to say the least.
There are a handful of online eyewear companies that make the process of buying glasses more accessible and easier to handle, one of them being a new-to-us eyewear brand called YesGlasses.
YesGlasses is an online-only company that offers an array of stylish frames from its in-house brand, and tons of lense options like anti-blue light prescription lenses, thin and ultra-thin lenses, and even polarized, tinted, mirrored, and gradient sunglasses. Prices start at $39, including prescription lenses.
Lens options from YesGlasses
All prescription glasses from YesGlasses come standard with high-index 1.61 lenses, but you'll find options for "super-thin" 1.67 lenses and "ultra-thin" 1.74 lenses. This is particularly good for people who have stronger prescriptions and don't want substantially thick lenses or the bug-eye distortion that comes along with them.
It's worth noting that lenses at or above a 1.53 index are considered to be high index. Some retailers will offer the bare minimum just so they can say that their lenses are high index when in reality, you may still end up with some pretty thick lenses if your prescription is strong. By making all lenses a 1.61 standard, YesGlasses has generously thinner lenses than some of its competitors without costing you extra.
Thickness is fairly subjective, so you can read more about all the lens options here and decide which one is best for you based on your prescription.
YesGlasses also has tons of prescription and regular sunglass lenses, including mirrored and gradient finishes.
How YesGlasses' virtual try-on works
In order to try on glasses virtually, you'll need to upload a photo of yourself without glasses on your face and have your pupillary distance (PD) handy. Your PD refers to the distance between your pupils, and it's an important measurement because it helps ensure that the prescriptions in the lenses are properly aligned with your eyes. For the try-on process, it helps the site calculate where to place the glasses.
If you don't have your PD on-hand from a previous visit to the eye doctor or a previous glasses order, you can easily measure it at home by using a credit card and your smartphone. Read YesGlasses' how-to here.
Once you have your PD, upload your picture, set the correct PD, and you'll get a good idea of what the frames will look like on your face.
Does YesGlasses take insurance?
Yes, YesGlasses accepts Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts(FSA) for purchasing prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses, as long as your FSA or HSA account is affiliated with a major credit card. For all other insurance, YesGlasses can provide a detailed copy of the invoice so you can request reimbursement through your insurance provider.
Shop prescription glasses and sunglasses at YesGlasses.
Our personal reviews of YesGlasses
YesGlasses Troy Black-Gold Retro-Vintage Round Blue Light Blocking Eyeglasses Shop at YesGlasses External link Arrow An arrow icon, indicating this redirects the user." 
YesGlasses Cosmopolitan Pink-Gold Oversized Hipster Full-Rim Tinted Sunglasses Shop at YesGlasses External link Arrow An arrow icon, indicating this redirects the user." 
YesGlasses Clear Narrow Horn-Rimmed Round Eyeglasses Shop at YesGlasses External link Arrow An arrow icon, indicating this redirects the user."Elisabeth's YesGlasses review:
Overall, I really liked all three pairs I received and I will continue to wear them, but I can tell they're not as high quality as the frames I usually wear. My mom owned an optical store for the great majority of my life, so I've always had easy access to perfectly adjusted designer frames (and a lot of them). For context, my everyday frames are Guess, Marc Jacobs, and Inspira (which is handmade in France).
The clear horn-rimmed glasses fit my face well and I loved the way they looked. After some wear, they did cause a bit of soreness behind my ears, but that could probably be fixed with a professional adjustment. They felt the most sturdy of the pairs I tried and reminded me of my favorite Inspira frames.
The blue-light glasses I tried were also very stylish. The temples were quite flimsy, which I don't love in my glasses. These frames were reasonably comfortable, but the nose pads definitely needed an adjustment. I didn't notice any difference from the blue-light-blocking lenses, but I plan to continue wearing this pair for work.
The pink sunglasses were the pièce de résistance. They were a tiny bit wide for my nose, but I loved them regardless. The pink was jarring when I was indoors, but outdoors, they were more than adequate at blocking the sun. Most importantly for me, they look awesome.
I wear glasses every day, so having them adjusted to my face has always been important to me. I plan to take these to an optician soon since adjustments are usually complimentary. I'm not totally confident that these glasses will hold up as well as my normal frames over more time and wear, but they are a good option if you want something more affordable.
YesGlasses Tortoise Narrow Wayfarer Acetate Gradient Sunglasses Shop at YesGlasses External link Arrow An arrow icon, indicating this redirects the user." 
YesGlasses Black-Gold Browline Retro-Vintage Square Anti-Blue Light Eyeglasses Shop at YesGlasses External link Arrow An arrow icon, indicating this redirects the user."Amir's YesGlasses review:
There are a handful of places you can successfully order glasses from online — and I've tried a bunch of them — but YesGlasses stands out to me because it strikes a good balance between style, affordability, and lens options that make a pair of glasses useful for your specific needs.
I have a particularly strong prescription and I wear my glasses every waking moment. I would much rather spend more on lenses that are thinner, scratch-resistant, and blue-light blocking rather than the frames themselves. Fortunately, with YesGlasses, I didn't have to sacrifice style, affordability, or any of those lens options.
I got to test three pairs of glasses — anti-blue light glasses, tinted sunglasses, and gradient sunglasses — and I haven't had any complaints with the fit of the frames or the lenses.
I once switched from blue-light blocking glasses back to normal lenses and couldn't make it through an entire day of staring at a computer screen with them on. When I switched from the blue-light blocking glasses that I wear every day to the blue-light blocking glasses from YesGlasses, there was no strain on my eyes, so I can confirm that they work.
The Hipster Square Tinted Sunglasses and the Wayfarer Gradient Sunglasses were both stylish and did a good job of blocking the sun.
Although these pairs were provided to us by the brand for the purpose of testing, I love that they're affordable enough to be adventurous with choosing a style. If I did have to pay for them, my total for all three pairs would have been $212.50, which is less than I've paid for a single pair of glasses or sunglasses on multiple occasions.
Usually, when I work on these types of reviews, I have to make it a point to wear and photograph the item, but I've been wearing all three pairs so much over the past few weeks that I already had photos of myself wearing each pair. I chose to use these full-body photos to help prove that glasses are just as important for style as they are for seeing — and that YesGlasses has plenty of choices to match your personal fashion sense.
YesGlasses Havana Geek-Chic Horn-Rimmed Square Anti-Blue Light Glasses Shop at YesGlasses External link Arrow An arrow icon, indicating this redirects the user." 
YesGlasses Black Horn-Rimmed Geek-Chic Hipster Anti-Blue Light Glasses Shop at YesGlasses External link Arrow An arrow icon, indicating this redirects the user." 
YesGlasses Jet Gold Grandpa Thin Aviator Tinted Sunglasses Shop at YesGlasses External link Arrow An arrow icon, indicating this redirects the user."Sally's YesGlasses review:
I wear glasses every day, and from all the times I've tested different glasses brands for my job, I probably have 10 or more pairs that I wear regularly. All of this to say that I have plenty of brands to compare YesGlasses against.
Overall, I've been loving the shapes of my YesGlasses pairs and wearing them frequently, but I can tell the quality isn't as top-notch as other brands I've tried, like Westward Leaning. To me, these are the glasses you get because you want some variety — not the one nice pair you buy for every occasion until your prescription changes.
You can't tell the difference in quality just from looking at them, and anyway, I don't believe in spending a ton of money on glasses since prescriptions change and lens replacement can also be pricey.
As far as the fit went, the two regular eyeglasses are comfortable on my face, albeit a little tight right behind my ears. Nothing that can't be fixed with a professional adjustment. The sunglasses fit me really well — perhaps a bit wide on my face, but that's because I have a child-sized head and a taste for styles that maybe aren't 100% right for me. However, I did love that they offered prescription options for sunglasses for people like me who don't wear contacts.
Overall, I'd recommend Yesglasses among my other favorite affordable online shops like Zenni Optical and EyeBuyDirect. The quality is good for the price you pay (the brand provided my glasses, but all three pairs would have totaled around $200 including blue-light lenses) and the styles are fun and fashion-forward.
Cons to consider
The most significant con here is the fact that you're really getting what you pay for as far as frame quality goes. It's not that these look or feel particularly cheap, it's just that you can tell the quality isn't quite as high as designer brands. That said, these are still a great value, and if you're the kind of person who likes having a couple of fun pairs for matching to your outfits, this is a great place to buy them.
It's also worth noting that if you're looking for frames from a specific designer or brand name, YesGlasses isn't where you should be shopping because the brand makes its own stylish frames. However, if you're simply attracted to designer brands for certain styles, there's a good chance you'll find a comparable style for less at YesGlasses.
The bottom line
Glasses are intended to improve a person's vision or protect their eyes, but they are equally important for a person's style and personal identity. YesGlasses fully understands that and effectively balances style, affordability, and lens options. Although you won't find name brands on the site, there are plenty of great choices.
Shop prescription glasses and sunglasses at YesGlasses.
Amir Ismael Editor, Insider Reviews Amir Ismael is an editor for Insider Reviews, Insider's e-commerce branch of the service journalism team. As a collector of sneakers and fashion, Amir is passionate about all things related to style. He's covered everything including the industry's shift to producing more sustainable clothing, the most comfortable loungewear, all of the best places to shop for affordable business casual attire, and more. He's used his expertise in footwear and the footwear industry to review all kinds of shoes from sportswear giants, well-known casual brands, and startups. Amir's coverage also includes eyewear, watches, and grooming products like electric razors and men's skincare. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Amir has led Insider Reviews' face masks coverage with thoughtful recommendations based on CDC guidelines, expert opinions, and his own testing. During his time at Insider, Amir previously handled deals of the day coverage, and worked as a generalist writing hundreds of reviews ranging from phone cases and headphones to bed sheets and blenders, and has also covered major shopping holidays including Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Before joining the Insider Reviews team in 2017, worked as a freelance writer for Complex Sneakers and Sole Collector where he contributed to daily sneaker news and release dates, feature-length articles, and interviews with artists, designers, and athletes. Amir graduated from William Paterson University in 2015 with a degree in journalism and public relations. Say hello to Amir at aismael@businessinsider.com or on Instagram @amirjismael. Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here. Learn more about how we test style and beauty products. Read more Read lessYou can purchase syndication rights to this story here.
Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the Insider Reviews team. We highlight products and services you might find interesting. If you buy them, we get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. We frequently receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. This does not drive our decision as to whether or not a product is featured or recommended. We operate independently from our advertising sales team. We welcome your feedback. Email us at reviews@businessinsider.com.
ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7o8HSoqWeq6Oeu7S1w56pZ5ufonyowcidnKxno6nGrbGOspysn5yWwLSx0mapnq6ZmsRuvNGeqpyqmaXBqrvNZp6lmaOosrR50q6loKSRqMCmvw%3D%3D