I was in a pretty similar spot not long ago, also here in Melbourne, and I totally get what you mean about the glare when the sun comes out after winter. I didn’t want to drop a heap of cash at a local optometrist, so I had a crack at ordering online. Honestly, I was a bit nervous about whether the fit would be right, but the measurements were straightforward once I double-checked my pupillary distance. If you’re hunting around for the best online prescription glasses provider, I reckon it’s worth checking out Dresden Vision. I found their frames pretty sturdy, and it was handy that you can swap out parts instead of buying a whole new pair. Might not suit everyone’s style, but they’ve been solid for me, and the price didn’t sting as much as in-store.

I live in Melbourne and it’s early September, so spring is just starting to show with warmer days and brighter sunshine. I’ve been squinting a lot on my walks to work because my old glasses are scratched up and the glare is unbearable. With local optometry prices being so high, I’ve been looking into online options instead. But I’m worried about whether the lenses will be accurate and if the frames will fit properly. Has anyone had luck ordering prescription glasses online in Australia?