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Cheap Glasses Deals

8 days left

Stack our blagged code with existing 2for1 offer

You can get two pairs of glasses from £14 delivered when you use our MSE Blagged code MSEMAY26 on top of an existing Glasses Direct* 2for1 offer by 11.59pm on Thursday 14 May. The code also gets free delivery and 50% off silver, gold, and platinum lens packages, as well as dark and gradient tints.

This is the cheapest offer we see from Glasses Direct, and it's the first time this year it's happened (the last time was November 2025). Here's how to get the offer...

1. Go for Glasses Direct's existing 2for1 on prescription glasses offer. It has a range of 2for1 frames priced from £49*, where you get the cheapest free.

Once you pick your frames (Premium Designer frames are excluded) and select what you’ll use them for (reading, distance vision and so on), you'll be asked to choose your lens package. If you want the absolute cheapest price, you can avoid these extras by clicking on ‘continue with basic lenses’ – it's a small link underneath the main packages.

However, if you want add-ons such as scratch resistance, anti-UV or thinner lenses, our code also gets 50% off Glasses Direct’s silver, gold, and platinum packages.

2. Use our code to get £35 off AND free delivery. After adding your second pair of glasses to your basket, you can enter your prescription then and there, or opt to send it later.

Then use the code MSEMAY26 at the checkout by 11.59pm on Thursday 14 May to get an extra £35 off ANY glasses where the frames cost £49+ (before 2for1 discount), and free delivery (normally £4.95).

Combining these offers can get you two pairs of glasses from just £14 delivered. What's more, the second pair doesn't have to be the same prescription as the first, so you could get one for yourself and one for someone else.

This deal won't work on very strong prescriptions, and you'll need to make sure you choose the right lens package for your prescription – see 'More info' below.

Glasses Direct says the majority of orders are sent out within seven days, though during busy times this may be as much as 14 days. 

See our Cheap Glasses page for other glasses deals.

More info

Lens packages

  • Basic, Bronze, and Silver: Ideal for weak prescriptions with an SPH between -2.5 and +2.

  • Gold: Ideal for medium or weak prescriptions with an SPH between -4.25 and -2.75, or between +2.25 and +4.

  • Platinum: Ideal for strong or medium prescriptions with an SPH between -6 and -4.5, or between +4.25 and +6

Lens options

Single vision lenses are free with all orders. Other lenses and packages are available at an additional cost, for example, bifocals cost an extra £39, and varifocals are an extra £49.

Exclusions

Basic lenses are not available for customers with a high prescription or when choosing Kodak varifocal or blue-light lenses.

This offer won't work if you spend £49 or more on several cheaper frames (such as three frames costing £18 each) – it is only valid on the 2for1 frames from £49.

Orders for very strong prescriptions are excluded, such as where the combined SPH and CYL is greater than +/-8.00, the CYL is over +/-4.00, there is more than a 5.00D difference between each eye, or prism correction is over 4.00 in any direction.

High prescriptions

For optimal quality, you may be advised to upgrade to thinner lenses if your combined prescription power per eye is around +2.00 or -3.00. Additionally, if you opt for larger frames and have a high prescription, a thinner lens upgrade may be recommended.

Other need-to-knows

  • In some cases (depending on your prescription and order type), Glasses Direct may contact you to ask for a photo of your eyes to ensure the lenses are fitted correctly.

  • If you copy and paste the code, ensure there are no spaces at either end. If you have difficulty, try clearing your cookies and starting again.

  • Glasses Direct offers a free home trial where you can try up to four frames for free before committing. You have seven days to try them, then return them using the included pre-paid postage label.

26 days left

Via MSE Blagged code

If you've been eye-ing up Ted Baker prescription specs or sunnies, you can get a pair for £37 delivered (normally £135), with the MSE Blagged code MSE37TB via our link at SpeckyFourEyes*. The code's valid until 11.59pm on Sunday 31 May.

The code is only valid on selected Ted Baker items found via our link, and you'll need to enter it in the vouchers box on the 'Shopping cart - summary' page once you've chosen your frames and lenses.

Need-to-knows for getting the cheapest price

  • To get them cheapest, pick 'continue with free lenses' when asked to choose your lens package (stage five of the checkout process), as thinner or scratch-resistant lenses will cost £15-£150 extra. To avoid other extras and keep costs down, select 'skip step & continue' until you reach the checkout.

  • You can either enter your prescription during the checkout process, or opt to send it later. Some frames aren't suitable for high prescriptions, so keep an eye out when choosing. Do note that only standard lenses are included in the price – you'll pay extra for bifocal or thin lenses.

  • Select 'Royal Mail Standard' delivery – our code will make this option free (normally £6.99). Delivery takes 7-20 working days.

You can use the code more than once but can only use one code per item, per transaction – so you'll need to make multiple transactions if you want more than one.

SpeckyFourEyes says there are good stock levels available, but all frames are subject to availability, so they could still sell out fast if demand is high.

If you need to contact SpeckyFourEyes about your order, you can do so via this special contact page.

MSE Georgia-May says:

It's tricky to compare prices for these exact frames, as many of them are end-of-line and aren't sold elsewhere – but I reckon £37 all-in for a pair of branded prescription specs or sunglasses is pretty decent. They're normally £135 at SpeckyFourEyes, and when I checked on Friday 20 March, I found some for up to £190 at Boots.

SpeckyFourEyes may not always be cheapest, so do your own price comparison before buying. See our Cheap Glasses page for other deals on specs.

56 days left

Plus free delivery, via code

If you go online to glasses retailer Glasses Direct*, you can get 33% off when you enter the blagged code MSE33 at the checkout, until 11.59pm on Tuesday 30 June. Delivery's free with the code.

The code gets you 33% off your basket which includes all lens types, including varifocal and bifocal lenses, sunglasses tints, blue light reflecting lenses, thin lens, plus the bronze, silver, gold and platinum lens coating packages. The code is also valid on most frames, but it does exclude £9 frames and the Premium Designer range.

What's more, if you choose a pair of glasses in its 2for1 from £49 range, you'll get a second pair of frames for free (excluding Premium Designer). These don't have to be the same lens type or prescription either, so you could choose the basic lenses for a totally free pair, or choose different lens types and get 33% off those, too. 

Once you've chosen your frames and lenses, you can enter your prescription then, or opt to send it later. This offer won't work alongside any other discount codes or on items already marked down or on sale.

Your order should be shipped within seven working days, but during busy times it may take up to 14 days to arrive. 

See our Cheap Glasses page for other glasses deals.

More info

Glasses Direct say the majority of single vision orders are shipped within seven days from order date, though during busy times this may extend up to 14 days. However if your prescription is more complex or you've chosen extras, it could take longer.

Glasses Direct also has a free home trial so you can try up to four frames at home for free before committing to ordering your preferred style. You have seven days to try them — when you’re done, return using a pre-paid postage label.

56 days left

Plus free second pair and free delivery via blagged code

If you go online to glasses retailer Glasses Direct*, you can get a pair of varifocal lens glasses from £49. Simply enter the blagged code MSEVARIFOCAL at the checkout by 11.59pm on Tuesday 30 June.

The code gets you free 'Varifocal Advanced' lenses (normally £49) when you choose a pair of frames priced at £49 or above. 

What's more, if you choose a pair of glasses in its 2for1 range, you'll get a second pair with basic lenses free (excluding Boutique). You'll only get the free varifocals on one pair. 

Here's what to do:

1. Find frames costing £49 or more. Glasses Direct has a range of frames priced from £49, and you can choose any (including Boutique frames) then click 'Select lenses'.

2. Choose 'Varifocal Advanced' lenses. You'll be given a list of five different lens options. Select 'Varifocal' and then 'Varifocal Advanced' (it says these cost £49, but once you've entered the code at checkout, this will be taken off). See 'more info' below for other lens options. 

Select 'clear' for transparent everyday glasses. If you don't want any extras, such as scratch-resistant coatings, you can avoid the extra costs by clicking on 'continue with basic lenses'.

2. Code gets £49 off, free second pair & free delivery. Once you've selected your lenses, you can either enter your prescription or opt to send it later. Then use the code MSEVARIFOCAL at the checkout by 11.59pm on Tuesday 30 June to get £49 off the varifocal lenses, a free second pair. 

If you don't need varifocals, see our Cheap Glasses page for other glasses deals.

More info

With the code, 'Varifocal Elite HD' lenses will cost an extra £30 (norm £79) and 'Varifocal Supreme HD' lenses will cost an extra £50 (norm £99). 

If you copy and paste the code, make sure there are no spaces either side of it as this can prevent it from working. If you're still having difficulty, try clearing your cookies and starting again.

The majority of single vision orders are shipped within 7 days from order date, though during busy times this may extend up to 14 days. However if your prescription is more complex or you've chosen extras, it could take longer.

Glasses Direct also has a free home trial where you can try up to four frames at home for free before committing to ordering your preferred style. You have seven days to try them — when you’re done, return using a pre-paid postage label.

Ongoing

Online code for new customers

If you're a new customer to online contact lens retailer Vision Direct*, enter the MSE Blagged code MSE11 to get 11% off everything on site. Delivery's £3.98. It can't be used with other offers.

Vision Direct may not always be the cheapest retailer, even with the code, so make sure to always do your own price comparisons.

Ongoing

Includes frames, lenses, anti-reflective coating and tints

You can get a complete pair of varifocal glasses for £45 at Asda Opticians. The price includes value frames, lenses, anti-reflective coating, tints and thinner lenses (if required).

We compared prices with a number of other opticians, and found that Asda Opticians was the cheapest for varifocal glasses. Always compare prices before you buy though, as you may find a good deal at your local opticians.

See below for the prices of a complete pair of varifocal glasses elsewhere:

  • Vision Express from £50

  • Glasses Direct from £68

  • Specsavers from £69

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