Costco Optical review

Costco Optical is the pick for members who would rather order prescription sunglasses face to face than online. Its optical page says single-vision lenses come with many options, including polarized prescription sunglasses, and that anti-reflective coating is included on all prescription lenses. It accepts most major vision insurance plans, backs purchases with a 100% member satisfaction guarantee and offers free adjustments, which online sellers cannot match. Independent optometrists work in or next to most warehouses, so you can get an exam and order in one trip, or bring a valid prescription from elsewhere. The page lists designer frames and sunglasses but showed no prices from our location, so the price here is pending. The main limits are that this is a warehouse service rather than an online order, and you need to visit during optical department hours.

Who it is for

Costco members who want an in-person fitting

Price

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Key features

• Single-vision lenses with polarized prescription sunglasses as an option
• Anti-reflective coating included on all prescription lenses
• Most major vision insurances accepted
• Eye exams with independent optometrists in or next to most warehouses
• Free adjustments

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 100% member satisfaction guarantee
• Strength: Designer frames and sunglasses sold in the optical department
• Strength: You can bring an outside prescription
• Weakness: Prescription sunglasses are bought at the warehouse, not fully online
• Weakness: No checkable USD prices online from our location
• Weakness: Contact lenses are exclusive to Costco Members, and the warehouse model favors members

Key facts

• AR coating: Included on all Rx lenses
• Insurance: Most major plans
• Guarantee: 100% member satisfaction

Where it ranks

Costco Optical is No. 5 in our Best Prescription Sunglasses Online verdict.