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Interactive Eyeglass & Lens Price Calculator
Calculate your exact eyewear subtotal and delivered total in seconds: combine US$16.90 Everyday Picks & SSBC-T frames (complete 1.56 Rx from US$26.90), US$25.70 EM acetate frames or US$38.90 ZA frames with confirmed Single Vision, Progressive, Reading or Driving lenses.
How MICHAEL Optical calculates your complete pair price
Every order on MICHAEL Optical follows a simple, verifiable three-part formula with zero hidden checkout surcharges:
- Frame Price (US$16.90 SSBC-T · US$25.70 EM · US$38.90 ZA): Choose from our US$16.90 Everyday Picks (10 models) & SSBC-T Series (20 models), our US$25.70 EM Cellulose Acetate & TR90 Collection (17 models / 58 colourways), or our US$38.90 ZA Metal & Acetate Collection (438 models).
- Complete Lens Package (Function Fee + Index Fee):
- Single Vision Prescription: Function fee (Clear US$5, Blue-Light US$15, Photochromic US$35, Colored Sun US$40, Polarized US$40, Photochromic + Blue-Light US$45) + Index fee (1.56 +US$5, 1.61 +US$10, 1.61 Pro +US$25, 1.67 +US$50, 1.74 +US$95; 1.74 not offered on Sun/Polarized). Complete lens pair starts at +US$10 (1.56 Clear).
- Progressive Multifocal: Function fee (Clear US$35, Blue-Light US$50, Photochromic US$69, Colored Sun US$69, Polarized US$69, Photochromic + Blue-Light US$79) + Index fee (1.56 +US$25, 1.61 +US$30, 1.61 Pro +US$45, 1.67 +US$60, 1.74 +US$109; 1.74 not offered on Sun/Polarized). Complete Clear Progressive lens pair starts at +US$60 (1.56 Clear).
- Readers & Prescription Reading: Function fee (Clear US$5, Blue-Light US$20, Photochromic US$35, Driving US$35, Colored Sun US$40, Photochromic + Blue-Light US$45) + Index fee (1.56 +US$0, 1.61 +US$10, 1.61 Pro +US$25, 1.67 +US$50). Complete lens pair starts at +US$5 (1.56 Clear).
- Dedicated Driving (Single Vision & Progressive): All-inclusive lens pair prices of US$32 (1.50), US$36 (1.61) and US$39 (1.67).
- Non-Prescription (1.50 Plano): Clear US$5, Blue-Light US$15, Driving US$32, Photochromic US$35, Colored Sun US$40, Polarized US$40, Photochromic + Blue-Light US$45.
- Flat Contiguous US Shipping (US$5.00 per order): Covers 3–5 business day optical lab preparation and 9–14 day standard carrier transit to any street address in the 48 contiguous US states and Washington, D.C.
Quick reference: popular complete eyewear totals across US$16.90 & US$25.70 series
| Lens Configuration | Lens Pair | With US$16.90 Everyday Picks Frame | With US$25.70 EM Acetate Frame | With US$38.90 ZA Frame |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading / Non-Rx Clear (1.56 / 1.50) | +US$5.00 | US$21.90 (US$26.90 delivered) | US$30.70 (US$35.70 delivered) | US$43.90 (US$48.90 delivered) |
| Single Vision 1.56 Standard Clear | +US$10.00 | US$26.90 (US$31.90 delivered) | US$35.70 (US$40.70 delivered) | US$48.90 (US$53.90 delivered) |
| Single Vision 1.61 Blue-Light Filtering | +US$25.00 | US$41.90 (US$46.90 delivered) | US$50.70 (US$55.70 delivered) | US$63.90 (US$68.90 delivered) |
| Single Vision / Progressive 1.61 Driving | +US$36.00 | US$52.90 (US$57.90 delivered) | US$61.70 (US$66.70 delivered) | US$74.90 (US$79.90 delivered) |
| Single Vision 1.61 Polarized Sunglasses | +US$50.00 | US$66.90 (US$71.90 delivered) | US$75.70 (US$80.70 delivered) | US$88.90 (US$93.90 delivered) |
| Progressive 1.56 Classic Clear Multifocal | +US$60.00 | US$76.90 (US$81.90 delivered) | US$85.70 (US$90.70 delivered) | US$98.90 (US$103.90 delivered) |
| Single Vision 1.74 Ultra-Thin Clear | +US$100.00 | US$116.90 (US$121.90 delivered) | US$125.70 (US$130.70 delivered) | US$138.90 (US$143.90 delivered) |
Need 1.56 Round-Top or Flat-Top Bifocal lenses? Contact MICHAEL Support to confirm pricing and prescription suitability before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the MICHAEL lens price formula work for Single Vision and Progressive lenses?
For standard packages, your lens pair price equals the Function Base Fee (e.g., Single Vision Clear US$5 or Progressive Clear US$35) plus the Refractive Index Add-On (e.g., 1.56 +US$5 SV / +US$25 Prog, up to 1.74 +US$95 SV / +US$109 Prog). Dedicated 1.50/1.61/1.67 Driving lenses use all-inclusive pair prices of US$32, US$36 and US$39.
What is the lowest total price for a complete pair of Single Vision prescription glasses?
Pairing any US$16.90 Everyday Picks or SSBC-T frame with +US$10 1.56 Single Vision Clear lenses comes to US$26.90 before shipping (or US$31.90 delivered with flat US$5 contiguous US shipping).
Are there any extra fees for astigmatism (CYL) or choosing a custom sun tint shade?
No. Astigmatism correction (negative CYL from -0.25 to -6.00 D within eligible index/function rules) adds US$0, and choosing a Classic or Custom tint colour inside a Colored Sun or Photochromic package adds US$0.