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How do I build a 2-pair prescription glasses bundle (everyday clear + sun or driving) under $100?
Direct answer:Place two US$16.90 Everyday Picks or SSBC-T frames in the same cart so one flat US$5 contiguous US shipping fee covers both: a 1.56 Single Vision Clear pair (US$26.90) plus a 1.50 Dedicated Driving pair (US$48.90) totals US$80.80 delivered, or US$93.80 delivered with 1.56 Polarized Prescription Sunglasses (US$61.90), with US$0 astigmatism fee.
Four Delivered 2-Pair Prescription Combinations Under US$100
Every MICHAEL Optical shipment across the 48 contiguous US states and Washington, D.C. carries one flat US$5.00 per-order shipping fee regardless of whether your cart holds one pair or two. Using everyday published pricing (no promo code required), all four 2-pair corrective combinations below stay under US$100 delivered:
| 2-Pair Wardrobe Setup | Pair 1 Subtotal | Pair 2 Subtotal | Order Shipping | Delivered 2-Pair Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EM Acetate Clear SV + SSBC-T Readers | US$35.70 ($25.70 EM + $10) | US$21.90 ($16.90 + $5 Readers) | US$5.00 | US$62.60 |
| Everyday Clear SV + Desk Blue-Light SV | US$26.90 ($16.90 + $10) | US$36.90 ($16.90 + $20 Blue-Light) | US$5.00 | US$68.80 |
| Everyday Clear SV + Day & Night Driving | US$26.90 ($16.90 + $10) | US$48.90 ($16.90 + $32 Driving) | US$5.00 | US$80.80 |
| Everyday Clear SV + Polarized Sunglasses | US$26.90 ($16.90 + $10) | US$61.90 ($16.90 + $45 Polarized) | US$5.00 | US$93.80 |
Why Ordering Both Pairs Together Saves Shipping & Paperwork
- Different prescriptions or lens usages in the same cart: Each cart line stores its own independent frame colour, lens usage, refractive index and OD/OS/PD numbers. For instance, you can configure Pair 1 with your Distance Rx in Polarized Sun for highway driving and Pair 2 with Office Progressives or Readers for your home desk.
- Single itemized PDF invoice for FSA / HSA claims: Under IRS Publication 502, spare prescription glasses and prescription sunglasses are eligible vision expenses (non-prescription 0.00 plano sunglasses are excluded). Checking out both corrective pairs together generates a single USD PDF invoice under My Account → Orders → View so you only file one reimbursement claim.
- Separate return/exchange eligibility note: Keep in mind our standard policy covers 1 return or exchange per order within 30 days of delivery, so double-check your stamped millimetre frame size (49-22-145 matcher) on both frames before placing a multi-pair order.
Follow-Up Questions Buyers Ask
Can I order two progressive pairs near $120 to $130 if I have $150 left in my FSA?
Yes. One 1.56 Clear Progressive pair on a US$16.90 frame (US$76.90) plus one 1.50 Progressive Day & Night Driving pair (US$48.90) plus US$5.00 shipping totals US$130.80 delivered for two complete no-line multifocal pairs.
Can two family members put their different prescriptions into one cart?
Most FSA/HSA administrators allow eligible prescriptions for you, your spouse and tax dependents on the same claim, though we recommend placing separate orders per person if you want each order receipt to show one patient’s Rx clearly or keep separate 30-day exchange eligibility per person.
Does adding a second pair slow down optical lab preparation?
Both pairs enter custom surfacing in parallel during our standard 3 to 5 business day optical lab preparation and quality-inspection window, then dispatch together in one tracked US$5.00 package (estimated 9 to 14 days in transit).
Clinical & Regulatory References
- Publication 502: Medical and Dental Expenses (Corrective Eyeglasses & Sunglasses) ↗ (Internal Revenue Service (IRS)) Confirms that prescription eyeglasses, spare prescription pairs, and prescription sunglasses qualify as deductible/reimbursable medical vision expenses.
- Using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Eligible Health & Vision Expenses ↗ (HealthCare.gov (U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)) Explains annual FSA contribution rules, eligible prescription eyewear claims, and year-end spend-down planning.