The Best Kids Glasses Online, No Matter Their Style Or Age

Turnaround time: 14 to 21 business days with standard shipping, expedited shipping options available | Return policy: 30 days for store credit refund | Insurance accepted: No, but accepts HSA and FSA

Pros:

• Affordable and good value
• Select styles are covered under warranty

Cons:

• Some frames are more durable than others

If you’re new to buying kids’ glasses online, Zenni Optical’s easy-to-navigate site is a great place to start. You can shop by age range—toddler, little kid, pre-teen and teen categories—to find the size, style and features that suit your child. For instance, you might want flexible frames with kid-friendly glasses straps for tots or affordable yet cool-looking specs for tweens. After finding frames your kiddo might like, give the site’s virtual try-on button a go. 

Zenni’s glasses are also quite affordable, with prices in the $16 to $25 range before upgrades. Once you pick a pair, they’re easy to customize: Choose from prescription lenses, blue-light blockers, sunglasses or transitional lenses, and then select add-ons like specialty coatings and accessories. We also like the company’s 30-day return policy that offers a 100% store credit or a 50% cash refund via PayPal (excluding shipping). Certain aspects of the glasses are also covered under warranty, like free replacements for damaged frames within the first 30 days.

Turnaround time: 10 to 16 business days, expedited shipping options available | Return policy: 14 days | Insurance accepted: Yes, and accepts FSA and HSA

Pros:

• Accepts insurance
• A mix of classic, trendy and name-brand styles
• Virtual try-on tool

Cons:

• Huge selection may be overwhelming for some

Sifting through hundreds of kids’ frames may sound overwhelming, but GlassesUSA’s easy-to-use filters make your search more manageable. You can sort by age, frame shape, brand, color, price and more. Most fames come with a free single-vision prescription if you need it, with optional add-ons like blue light blocking and light transitioning. You can also find deep discounts at the massive optical retailer during clearance sales. 

For added reassurance, GlassesUSA.com offers a 14-day, full money-back guarantee return policy, plus free shipping and returns. (Note: The return policy excludes items purchased through an exchange or store credit.)

What the parents say: “I had such a positive experience ordering glasses for my daughter through GlassesUSA,” says co-author Esther Carlstone. “She’s pretty particular about what she likes, so I loved the vast selection of frames we could easily narrow down with filters and try on virtually. The glasses were so affordable I could order multiple pairs for my forgetful child for less than the cost of a single one at the optometrist. As an added bonus, I was able to use my HSA card for the purchase, saving me one more step.”

Turnaround time: 7 to 14 business days, expedited shipping options available | Return policy: 14 days | Insurance accepted: No, but accepts HSA and FSA when affiliated with major credit cards

Pros:

• 365-day product guarantee
• Styles start at $9

Cons:

• Short return window

Eyebuydirect’s selection of frames for kids includes over a dozen classic styles in kid-friendly materials. It’s affordable, with prices ranging from $9 to $45, plus $7 for standard lenses (with or without prescription). There are more upgrades you can pick and choose from including blue light blocking, sun tinting and transitional lenses. 

Another easy-to-use site, you can shop by age (juniors ages 6 to 8, tweens and teens) and use the size guide to find the right fit for your kid. A virtual try-on feature also offers a glimpse of how they’ll look on. If the new specs still aren’t perfect, you have just 14 days to get a replacement or refund. However, parents might also appreciate the 365-day Product Guarantee that provides customers a one-time replacement pair if the glasses don’t hold up as they should.

Turnaround time: 7 to 10 business days, expedited shipping options available | Return policy: 30 day for non-prescription or prescription glasses | Insurance accepted: Yes, and accepts FSA and HSA

Pros:

• Durable frames that hold up well
• Charitable bonus with each purchase

Cons:

• Must call or purchase in store
• Not designed for children under the age of 4

Warby Parker is synonymous with trendy, durable eyewear, and now kids can rock similar styles just like their parents. The kids line starts at $95 and can be purchased in-store or over the phone. While you technically can’t make your purchase online, you can browse the selection of styles and silhouettes available on the brand’s site. The “Jr. Jr.” line is designed for children between ages 4 to 8 and comes in a variety of colors. Plus, for every kids pair purchased, a pair is donated to a child in need.

Turnaround time: 8 to 12 business days, expedited shipping options available | Return policy: 30 day for non-prescription glasses or frames (all prescription lenses are non-returnable) | Insurance accepted: No, but accepts HSA and FSA

Pros:

• Virtual and at-home try-on kits available
• 30-day return policy

Cons:

• Warranty available but for an additional cost

Jonas Paul is exclusively a kids’ glasses brand and all its specs are made with quality materials designed for durability and comfort. They also have some truly fashionable pairs available in toddler to teen sizes. The online retailer offers a streamlined shopping experience with frames organized by age range and gender, so you can narrow your search from the get-go. While the cost of frames ranges from $69 to $99, basic prescription or non-prescription lenses can be added for free. You can also choose pricier upgrades like polarized sunglasses, blue-light filtering and light responsiveness. 

Where this brand really shines is its at-home try-on kit, which lets you borrow a set of seven frames to test out for a week at the cost of $1. While virtual try-ons are also an option, we recommend the kit, since glasses are non-returnable once prescription lenses have been put in. The brand promises to replace glasses (depending on the purchase price) that exhibit a manufacturer defect or scratched lenses within 30 days, or you can purchase an additional yearlong warranty.

Turnaround time: 10 to 14 business days, expedited shipping options available | Return policy: 30 days | Insurance accepted: No, but accepts HSA and FSA

Pros:

• Fun clip-on toppers
• Available in different colors, patterns, characters and sports teams

Cons:

• Limited selection of frame shapes

Do you have a child who can’t make up their mind? You might want to consider Pair Eyewear. Created especially for kids, the brand name is actually a play on words—you can order clip-on covers to change the look of the frames, effectively getting multiple pairs in one. While glasses start at $60, including prescription or non-prescription lenses (with the exception of progressives), specialty add-ons like blue light filtering and light responsiveness are an additional charge and toppers range from $25 to $30 a pop. 

The base styles come in five flattering shapes for kids and your choice of six neutral(ish) colors, from clear to classic tortoiseshell. But youngsters can really express themselves with the snap-on top frame covers that come in dozens upon dozens of options, including sparkles, funky floral, Harry Potter themes, superheroes, sports team logos and more. They can also choose tinted sun tops that transform their glasses to sunnies in a snap.

Turnaround time: 10 to 15 business days, expedited shipping options available | Return policy: 90 days | Insurance accepted: Yes, and accepts FSA and HSA

Pros:

• Dozens of designer options
• Insurance accepted

Cons:

• Pricey

With kids’ styles from brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley and Vogue, Target offers some of the best higher-end eyewear options, as well as more affordable frames from its Cat & Jack line. While its kids’ frames typically start at $80 and go up from there, the retailer is currently running a deal on select pairs where you can snag both a frame and the lenses for a total of $59 or less.

Target Optical does accept insurance as well as HSA and FSA, which can reduce your out-of-pocket cost. We also like the generous return policy, a 90-day Unconditional Guarantee that promises complete satisfaction or your money back, no questions asked. In short, if your child just wants fashion-forward frames and you’re not looking for any extra features, Target Optical is your spot, especially if you have insurance.