This post was sponsored by Eyemart Express, however all opinions are my own. Thank you for helping me to support brands and retailers I love!

Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit my local Eyemart Express. I’ve owned my current pair of lenses for at least two years now, and while they’re great, I definitely needed a new pair. Specifically, a pair of prescription lens sunglasses. I spend a lot of time at the ballpark and I don’t love wearing makeup when I am there – hello, Alabama summer that melts all makeup away. However, to wear sunglasses I currently own, means I have to wear contacts because I’m blind as a bat without them. Not to mention the fact that none of my current lenses are UV polarized. So off I went!

The store was pleasant, filled with a variety of lenses. A number of sales associates buzzed around and laughed alongside their customers, as men and women tried on glasses and sunnies. I signed in, waited a little, until my name was called.

I perused all the collections online prior to arriving at the store, so I already knew what I wanted to try on: the High Street Collection London and LadyBird lenses.

Ms. Joan helped me try them both on, and I immediately fell in love with the Pearl version of the London eyeglasses.

With my prescription in hand, she quickly filled out paperwork on my behalf and sent me on my way! “Be back in an hour or so”, she said, “or, we will text you if your glasses are done before then.” UM WHAT? In an hour?? I had no idea my glasses would be done within the hour! I had some grocery shopping to do, so off to my Super Target I went. I browsed the clothing and home section, did my grocery shopping, and was loading groceries in the car when I got the text: my glasses were done. It turns out my eyeglasses were ready more quickly than my sunnies, but my sunnies were done by the time I got to the store and someone was able to help me. For someone who’s always in a hurry and often doesn’t have the time to “return 1-2 weeks later” to pick something up, being able to return within the hour, while having run other errands, was simply perfection.

Today, I ended up at the ballpark for the first time since the fall, and just as I had imagined, I was able to wear my sunnies without makeup and didn’t have to wear contact lenses. The day was cold, but sunny, and I was SHOCKED how well I was able to see through my sunglasses. Having never worn polarized lenses, I had no idea 1) how clearly one sees even when the sun is blasting rays in your face and 2) how awesome prescription sunglasses are given you are essentially getting a two-for-one deal…shade and sight!

Pictured below are the High Street LadyBird frames in black, with Polycarb SV (2 Lens), polarized lenses, and Platinum Pro Plus Poly. Not sure what the first and third things mean, but surely someone at Eyemart Express will. 🙂

My second pair, the High Street London pair, are so fun. I’ve never owned a lighter colored pair, but I’ve been inspired to branch out a bit more, so I did!

If you’re like me, then by now you’re probably wondering how much this all came to. Well, as seen above, each pair was $99.95. The add-on’s you get, will ultimately determine what your final price will be. I have a Vision Service Plan, or VSP, otherwise known as vision insurance. Each year, I am able to cover my eye exam and either contacts or glasses. Eyemart Express takes VSP and other types of insurance. This can help offset immediate costs, should that be a concern.

Eyemart Express has locations all over the US, with three located in the Birmingham area. If you’re in the Hoover, AL area, be sure to stop and ask for Ms. Joan and Mr. Thom. Both helped me that day and were absolutely delightful to work with!

Feel free to email me if you have any questions about my experience or the glasses/sunnies I selected; otherwise, hope you enjoy an Eyemart Experience soon!