When does Black Friday start at OPTIblu?
Black Friday deals and discounts at OPTIblu
Buying new glasses involves more than choosing a frame. For Black Friday at OPTIblu, start with what you actually need: sunglasses, a frame for your prescribed lenses or replacement contact lenses. Each purchase has a different cost structure, and meaningful price comparisons require matching sizes and configurations.
Prescription glasses: frame price versus a complete pair
OPTIblu separates full-rim, semi-rimless and rimless frames, with options in plastic, metal and titanium. For prescription glasses, establish whether the advertised amount covers the frame alone or a package with lenses. An attractive frame discount does not tell you the final cost of the finished pair.
Ask for a configuration suited to your prescription and an itemised explanation of the lens options. Compare two quotes with the same requirements rather than placing a frame-only price beside a complete pair. If your prescription needs updating, arrange that with a qualified professional before choosing solely on the basis of a campaign price.
The measurements that matter when ordering frames
Round, cat-eye or rectangular styling is only the start. OPTIblu's fitting guide explains lens width, bridge size and temple length. Use a pair that already fits comfortably as a reference and note the measurements marked on it. These are more useful than assuming every frame from the same brand will fit in the same way.
Virtual try-on, available for selected models, helps with appearance, while pressure on the nose and around the temples needs a physical fitting. For a Black Friday gift, choosing a frame from a photograph of the recipient alone is harder than working from the model and measurements they already wear comfortably.
Sunglasses: match the exact model and lens version
The catalogue includes filters for polarised, gradient, solid-colour and mirrored lenses. Two similarly shaped pairs may have different lenses, so save the full product reference, colour and size. Compare prices for that exact version, rather than only the Ray-Ban, Polaroid or Guess collection name.
Think about how the glasses will be used: everyday travel, a holiday or outdoor activities. A dark lens or a mirrored finish should not be treated as a description of all its technical properties. The manufacturer's information about protection and intended use clarifies these differences before purchase and makes it easier to shortlist a genuinely suitable pair.
Contact lenses and solutions: work out the right quantity
For contact lenses, calculate the offer by box size and number of lenses rather than by the packaging photograph. OPTIblu lists iWear Activ boxes containing 30 lenses, for example, alongside other ranges with different pack sizes. If each eye requires different parameters, calculate their quantities separately using your specialist's instructions.
Keep to the recommended model and parameters even if another version carries a larger discount. With reusable lenses, include the compatible care solution and necessary accessories in the budget. Buy an amount appropriate to your usage and the expiry date, so your Black Friday saving does not turn into boxes left unused in a cupboard.