Skip to content
Celebrate all the mums in your life with 10% off frames & lenses
Free Shipping
  • Fast Domestic & International Delivery*
  • Online Order Tracking + Secure Service with Leading Delivery Companies
  • Free Shipping for orders over R999
More Info >
Free Lenses
We offer free basic 1.5 index lenses on all prescription eyeglasses. We provide opportunities to upgrade and add features during checkout. We make shopping online for your glasses simple, efficient and safe.
Best Price Guarantee
  • If you find a lower price online within 14 days of purchase, we will BEAT IT by R30!!
  • Email customerservices@smartbuyglasses.co.za with the URL
  • Subject to our offer guidelines and conditions.
100 Day Returns
  • Full Refund & Exchanges Within 100 Days
  • Click here to get 2 Year Warranty on ALL Sunglasses & Eyeglasses
  • 2 Year Warranty on ALL Prescription Eyewear
  • 3 Month Warranty on ALL Contact Lenses
More Info >
Ask our opticians

We have qualified opticians on call to answer your questions and help you choose lenses and frames.

Click here to speak to one of our opticians.

Help
Get Started
  • How to Buy Online
  • Virtual Try-On
  • How to Measure my PD
  • Lens Scanner
  • Ask our opticians
  • Reading Your Prescription
  • Lens Hub
  • Aftercare Guides
Service
  • FAQs
  • Email us
  • Meet our optical experts
  • Help Center
  • Returns
  • Warranty
  • Shipping
Track my order
SBG Logo SBG Logo
Glasses
Sunglasses
Lenses
Brands
Contacts
Sale
  • Women's Glasses
  • Men's Glasses
  • Kid's Glasses
  • New Arrivals
  • Best Sellers
  • Blue Light Blocking Glasses
  • R258 Prescription Glasses
  • Sale
Popular Shapes
  • Oval

    Oval
  • Rectangle

    Rectangle
  • Browline

    Browline
  • Square

    Square
  • Round

    Round
  • Wayfarer

    Wayfarer
  • Cat Eye

    Cat Eye
  • Pilot

    Pilot
Popular Frame Types
  • Full Rim

    Full Rim
  • Semi Rim

    Semi Rim
  • Rimless

    Rimless
  • Insert

    Insert
Virtual Try On
Virtual Try-On

Try on over 8,000 frames virtually

  • Women's Sunglasses
  • Men's Sunglasses
  • Kid's Sunglasses
  • New Arrivals
  • Best Sellers
  • Sale
Popular Shapes
  • Pilot

    Pilot
  • Wayfarer

    Wayfarer
  • Oval

    Oval
  • Square

    Square
  • Cat Eye

    Cat Eye
  • Wraparound

    Wraparound
  • Round

    Round
  • Browline

    Browline
Rayban Tom Ford
Oakley Shop All
Sports
Sports

Sunglasses for all sporting activities.

Polarised
Polarised

Reduce glare when most needed

Virtual Try-On
Virtual Try-On

See how a frame will look in seconds.

  • Single Vision Glasses
  • Transitions®
  • Prescription Sunglasses
  • Reading Glasses
  • zFORT® Blue Light Glasses
  • Get your Pupillary Distance
Blue Light
Lens Hub

Discover our lens types

Clarity
Progressive Lenses

Three prescription strengths in one lens

Lens Scanner
Lens Scanner

Scan to find your prescription

  • SmartBuy Collection
  • Ray-Ban
  • Tom Ford
  • Oakley
  • Carrera
  • Polaroid
  • Arise Collective
  • Tommy Hilfiger
  • Nike
  • Persol
  • Guess
  • Gucci
  • Adidas Originals
  • BOSS
  • Versace
  • Michael Kors
Luxury Gaming
  • SmartBuy Collection
  • Ray-Ban
  • Tom Ford
  • Oakley
  • Carrera
  • Polaroid
  • Arise Collective
  • Tommy Hilfiger
  • Nike
  • Persol
  • Guess
  • Gucci
  • Adidas Originals
  • BOSS
  • Versace
  • Michael Kors
Eco Performance
Frequency
  • Daily
  • Weekly
  • Monthly
Lens Type
  • Silicone Hydrogel Lenses
  • Spherical Lenses
  • Toric Lenses
  • Multifocal Lenses
  • Coloured Contact Lenses
  • Acuvue Contact Lenses
  • Air Optix Contact Lenses
  • Biofinity Contact Lenses
  • Clariti Contact Lenses
  • SEED Contact Lenses
  • Soflens Contact Lenses
Save more
Clearance Clearance Sale
Sunglasses Eyeglasses
Flash sale Designer Outlet
Sunglasses Eyeglasses
Coupons Deal

Track Order

Author Archives: charlotte

Crazed Lenses

If you notice tiny cracks on your glasses’ lenses, the anti-reflective coating has probably begun to craze. Lens crazing can be avoided with a few simple tips, read more to find out how to prevent it from happening to you.

Posted bycharlotteApril 14, 2023June 19, 2023Posted inLenses, Optical CentreLeave a comment on Crazed Lenses

Lowest Prescription for Contacts

Contact lenses

People with all prescription types use contacts because they have multiple advantages. Contact lenses adhere to the shape of the eye to allow a wider field of vision and cause less vision distortions and obstacles than prescription glasses.

Posted bycharlotteApril 13, 2023February 20, 2025Posted inOptical Centre, PrescriptionLeave a comment on Lowest Prescription for Contacts

What Is Rimless Glasses – Everything You Need to Know

man wearing rimless glasses

Are frameless eyeglasses right for you? Find out!

Posted bycharlotteApril 13, 2023November 7, 2024Posted inFrames, Optical CentreLeave a comment on What Is Rimless Glasses – Everything You Need to Know

How to Adjust Glasses

Read our helpful guide on how to adjust your plastic glasses frames to get your perfect fit!

Posted bycharlotteApril 12, 2023October 2, 2024Posted inFrames, Optical CentreLeave a comment on How to Adjust Glasses

How to Test Blue Light Glasses

man wearing blue light blocking glasses and looking at LED computer screen

Discover the different types of blue light glasses and how to test their efficacy at-home.

Posted bycharlotteApril 2, 2023April 2, 2025Posted inLenses, Optical CentreLeave a comment on How to Test Blue Light Glasses

What are Plano Lenses?

woman with plano lenses

Glasses have many benefits, even if you have perfect vision. In this article, we will explain plano lenses, demo lenses and the difference between plano lenses and prescription lenses.

Posted bycharlotteApril 1, 2023April 7, 2025Posted inOptical Centre, PrescriptionLeave a comment on What are Plano Lenses?

Is there a Difference Between Contact Lens and Glasses Prescription?

Both glasses and contact lenses correct your vision, but you need a separate prescription for each one. In this article we go through the differences between them.

Posted bycharlotteFebruary 24, 2023October 2, 2024Posted inOptical Centre, PrescriptionLeave a comment on Is there a Difference Between Contact Lens and Glasses Prescription?

How To Get Used to Glasses

What’s the best way to get used to new glasses? Buying a new pair of prescription glasses can help you with clearer vision, but it can also cause discomfort at first. If you are new to glasses, it is crucial to know that many factors play into adjusting to a new pair. New prescription glasses …

Continue reading “How To Get Used to Glasses”

Posted bycharlotteFebruary 22, 2023June 19, 2023Posted inFramesLeave a comment on How To Get Used to Glasses

Do Blue Light Glasses Help With Night Driving

Do Blue Light Glasses Help With Night Driving

Discover the benefits of blue light glasses and how they may impact visibility while driving at night.

Posted bycharlotteFebruary 21, 2023February 19, 2025Posted inOptical Centre, PrescriptionLeave a comment on Do Blue Light Glasses Help With Night Driving

Glasses Measurements: Everything You Need To Know

Shopping for glasses online and wondering how to take glasses measurements? Check out our guide, and start measuring your glasses right away.

Posted bycharlotteFebruary 21, 2023May 21, 2024Posted inFrames, Optical CentreLeave a comment on Glasses Measurements: Everything You Need To Know

Posts pagination

Newer posts 1 2 3 4 5 Older posts
Connect with us
Connect with us

Sign up to our newsletter

Join for exclusive offers & discounts!

Please enter valid email address
My Order
Get in Touch with Us

Track My Order

Returns

Warranty

Shipping Information

FAQ

Email

Ask our opticians

Shop All
  • All Eyeglasses
  • All Sunglasses
  • All Men's Eyeglasses
  • All Women's Eyeglasses
  • All Kids' Eyeglasses
  • Virtual Try-On
Shop
  • Progressive Glasses
  • Single Vision Glasses
  • Reading Glasses
  • Blue Light Blocking Glasses
  • Photochromic Glasses
  • Asian Fit Glasses
  • Folding Frames
  • Clip-On Sets
  • Prescription Sunglasses
  • Sports Sunglasses
  • Polarised Sunglasses
  • Safety Goggles
  • Ski Goggles
  • Contact Lenses
  • Affordable Glasses
Great Deals
  • Limited Time Deals
  • Warehouse Clearance
  • Frames under R500
  • Coupons & Discounts
Programs
  • Refer a Friend
About Us
  • About Us
  • Our Blog
  • Careers
  • We Care
  • Eyes on the Future
  • Authenticity
  • Best Price Guarantee
  • Meet our optical experts
Learn
  • Aftercare Guides
  • Optical Centre
  • How to Buy Glasses Online
  • How to Read Your Prescription
  • Lens Hub
  • Lens Index & Material Guide
  • How to Get your PD
  • zFORT© Blue Light Glasses
  • Best Eyeglasses For Your Face Shape
  • How to Measure your Frame Size
  • Arise HD Prescription Lenses
  • Prescription Lens Scanner
  • What are Transitions® Lenses?
  • Lens Coatings
Shop All
  • All Eyeglasses
  • All Sunglasses
  • All Men's Eyeglasses
  • All Women's Eyeglasses
  • All Kids' Eyeglasses
  • Virtual Try-On
Great Deals
  • Limited Time Deals
  • Warehouse Clearance
  • Frames under R500
  • Coupons & Discounts
Shop
  • Progressive Glasses
  • Single Vision Glasses
  • Reading Glasses
  • Blue Light Blocking Glasses
  • Photochromic Glasses
  • Asian Fit Glasses
  • Folding Frames
  • Clip-On Sets
  • Prescription Sunglasses
  • Sports Sunglasses
  • Polarised Sunglasses
  • Ski Goggles
  • Contact Lenses
  • Affordable Glasses
Learn
  • Aftercare Guides
  • Optical Centre
  • How to Buy Glasses Online
  • How to Read Your Prescription
  • Lens Hub
  • Lens Index & Material Guide
  • How to Get your PD
  • zFORT© Blue Light Glasses
  • Best Eyeglasses For Your Face Shape
  • How to Measure your Frame Size
  • Arise HD Prescription Lenses
  • Prescription Lens Scanner
  • What are Transitions® Lenses?
  • Lens Coatings
About Us
  • About Us
  • Our Blog
  • Careers
  • We Care
  • Eyes on the Future
  • Authenticity
  • Best Price Guarantee
  • Meet our optical experts
Programs
  • Refer a Friend
Transitions Ray Ban certified
Oakley Badge
Etnia Barcelona
Trustpilot
Customer Reviews
Comodo
We Accept
visamastercardamerican-expressvisa-debitmastercard-debitdiscoverpaypalapple_paygoogle_pay

SmartBuyGlasses™ is a leading independent retailer of the world’s best designer eyewear since 2006 and is not owned by or affiliated with the brands it sells unless stated otherwise. All trademarks and brand names shown on our pages are the property of their respective companies which retain all rights.

  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Sitemap

SmartBuyGlasses™ Group Copyright © All Rights Reserved

Switch Country/Language:
Country Selector - View the world map
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Sitemap

SmartBuyGlasses™ Group Copyright © All Rights Reserved

Loading...
New
  • Lens Scanner
  • Virtual Try-On
  • Newsletter
  • Contact