Cheap Glasses deals

Gets specs from £34.50 delivered. Also includes designer brands such as Gucci, Tom Ford & Prada

If you go online to Vision Express* you can get 30% off glasses and prescription sunglasses when you enter the MSE Blagged code AFFMSE30 at the checkout until 11.59pm on Sunday 29 June. The code only works when ordering frames and lenses together, rather than just frames alone.

The cheapest included glasses are Vision Express' own-brand, Seen, starting from £45 before the code, £31.50 after (cheaper glasses aren't included – see exclusions below).

The code also works on most designer frames, including Gucci, Tom Ford, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co, and Prada – of course, these brands aren't MoneySaving, but if you're going to buy a designer brand anyway, 30% off is a decent saving.

Be aware that extra lens options such as coatings or thinner lenses will add to your cost. For example, adding 'Standard anti-reflection' is £40 before the code, while thinner lenses range from £70 to £180 extra. When we checked, basic 'Standard' lenses were included in the price of the frames, so this is the cheapest option to choose.

Delivery's £3, or free for orders over £35. Vision Express says delivery should take 7-10 working days, pending prescription validation. You'll need to either add your prescription at the time you choose the frames, or email it in.

There's no limit on how many pairs of glasses or sunglasses you can buy with this code.

Exclusions. The 30% off isn't valid alongside any other codes or offers (including outlet or sale) and excludes £15 sunglasses, £25 glasses, and Ray-Ban Smart glasses or sunglasses.

Always compare prices elsewhere to make sure you're getting the best deal. See more glasses deals.

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 11.50pm on Monday 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 11.50pm on Monday 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.

Plus free delivery, via code

If you go online to glasses retailer Glasses Direct*, you can get 35% off when you enter the blagged code MSE35 at the checkout, until 11.59pm on Sunday 4 May. Delivery's free with the code.

The code gets you 35% 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 35% 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.

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.

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