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Your guide to buying better glasses with Bailey Nelson.
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Price guide
Find out about our frames and lenses pricing. Includes customisation for sun protection and extras.
Prescription glasses
All prices include 1.5 index optical lenses with anti-reflective, scratch-resistant coating or non-prescription polarised lenses.
Single vision lenses
Perfect for either distance or near vision correction.

Acetate
$145

Steel
$175

Titanium
$200
Any two pairs for $250
Premium Multifocal
Digital freeform multifocal with minimal distortion.

Acetate
$345

Steel
$375

Titanium
$400
Any two pairs for $550
Office, Relax and Bifocal
Designed to suit multiple lifestyle needs in one lens.

Acetate
$295

Steel
$325

Titanium
$350
Any two pairs for $550
Customisation
You can add a range of custom items and lens colours to tailor your glasses perfectly for your lifestyle.
Lens thickness
Depending on your script, you may benefit from choosing thinner and lighter lenses.
Standard
+$0
Two pairs for $250
Thin
+$50
Two pairs for $350
Thinner
+$100
Two pairs for $450
Thinnest
+$150
Two pairs for $550
Extras
Comfortable custom nose pads, or blue light protection for screen use.
Blue Light Filter
+$50
Nose Pads
+$30
Sun protection
A must for protecting your eyes from harmful UV light.
Polarisation
+$100
Tinted prescription lenses
+$25
Transition lenses
+$125
Special offers
A few of our best special offers.
SPECIAL OFFER 1
Our 2 for $250 just got bigger—now includes all frames in store
We know it's hard to choose, and luckily you don't have to.
Our expanded 2 pair offer means you can now choose 2 pairs of glasses with single vision lenses for $250 or 2 pairs of multifocal lenses for $550.
If you are looking for sunglasses, you can get 2 pairs of non-prescription sunglasses for $250 or prescription lenses with a tint for an additional $25 per pair.
Choose from all frames in-store, including our super lightweight and comfortable Titanium collection.
Terms & Conditions
Not available in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Other lenses and lens add-ons will carry an additional charge. Both pairs must be for the same customer and redeemed in one transaction with a valid prescription.
SPECIAL OFFER 2
Student discount
Save 15% on the cost of your glasses.
If you are a student, you are entitled to receive 15% off the total price. That’s 15% off the frame, lenses and any extras you choose.
Terms & Conditions
Offer available to students with valid student ID only. Cannot be used with other offers. Discount not transferable in whole or part for cash.
Frames
Find out about our frames and lenses pricing. Includes customisation for sun protection and extras.
Handcrafted frames, designed in-house
Every Bailey Nelson frame is designed in-house, where our team puts together mood boards for inspiration, sketches initial designs, and maps out product details for prototyping.




Take a look through our huge variety of frame sizes, shapes and colours to find a pair that suits your taste and personality. We add new styles every few months, so you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Have a look through our range using our virtual try on tool. If you have a valid prescription, you can now buy glasses online, or pop into store and our eyewear stylists will help you find your perfect frame.
Frame styles

Acetate
Made from cotton fibers, our acetate is flexible, durable and comes in a range of great colours.

Steel and Steel/Acetate combination
Comfortable choice combined with classic style.

Titanium and Titanium/Acetate combination
Flexible, comfortable and super lightweight.
Lenses
Find out about our frames and lens pricing. Includes customisation for sun protection and extras.
Prescription lenses
Included with every pair at no additional cost. All of our glasses come fitted with the good stuff:
Scratch-resistant treatment
A treatment that does just what it sounds like.
Anti-reflection coating
We apply a coating that does double duty: It eases eye strain and reduces annoying reflections from your lenses (perfect selfie each time).
Smudge resistant lenses
Our lenses are hydrophobic which means they repel water and oil to help resist smudging (because smudges are the worst).
UV protection blocking
For all clear optical lenses, a standard 1.5 index prevents 94% of UVA/B from penetrating. Our thin 1.6 and above is 100% (protect those peepers!).
Tinted and Polarised lenses
Come with a scratch-resistant treatment and have 100% UVA/B protection.

Pricing: Single vision lenses

Acetate
$145

Steel
$175

Titanium
$200
Any two pairs for $250
Premium multifocal lenses
Multifocals are great if you need both distance and reading correction. Multifocals provide sharp overall vision and seamlessly transition from distance correction on top to reading correction on bottom. That means you can see your whole field of vision without switching between multiple pairs of glasses.
Distance
Look straight ahead for activities like watching TV and driving.
Intermediate
Good for spending time on the computer.
Reading
For all close-up work like reading and paperwork.
Our multifocals
Bailey Nelson's multifocals are a digital freeform lens. These lenses are easy to use - even for first time wearers - and fast to become a part of your everyday life. Wearers enjoy sharp, wide, comfortable and safe vision that feels more natural.
- Quick and easy to use
- Clear and wide fields of vision for all zones
- Enhanced visual comfort
- Optimal, accurate vision
- Reduced peripheral distortion, also called “swimming” effect
- Effortless viewing across the lens with reduced eye strain
- Stable vision, even while moving
Pricing: Premium Multifocal

Acetate
$345

Steel
$375

Titanium
$400
Any two pairs for $550
Office, Relax and Bifocal lenses
Office lenses
Office lenses are the perfect solution for patients who want clear near and intermediate vision. An office lens is ideal as a second pair to a multifocal. Offering office lenses will extend your patients' near vision range. They are perfect for many different types of working environments.
- Increase range of clear vision from reading distance to up to 2m away
- Perfect first or second pair for anyone who wants near vision glasses for activities like drawing, jobs around the house or playing an instrument
Relax lenses
This lens provides greater comfort than standard distance single vision. By allowing your focusing to relax, your visual accommodation is better managed throughout the day.
- Ideal if you use near vision for extended periods doing activities such as reading, texting, paperwork etc.
- Ideal if you are starting to need reading glasses
- Ideal if your use of digital devices (smartphones, tablets) leave you suffering from symptoms of visual fatigue or digital eye strain
Bifocal lenses
Bailey Nelson bifocals come in two different types. A flat top and a curve top. A flat top is used for customers with a standard prescription whilst a curve top is used for higher prescription bifocals.
- Good if you use near vision for extended periods doing activities such as reading, texting, paperwork etc.
- Good if you do not need intermediate vision or don’t want to use a progressive
Pricing: Office, Relax and Bifocal lenses

Acetate
$295

Steel
$325

Titanium
$350
Any two pairs for $550
High index prescription lenses
If you have a stronger prescription, a high index lens allows you to wear a lens that is lightweight and thin. This ensures more comfortable glasses even if your long-sightedness, short-sightedness, or astigmatism prescription is high. It means you can reduce the thickness of the lenses you need, in the frames you love (don’t forget that everyone likes thin, lightweight lenses so even low prescriptions benefit from high index lenses).
All our high index lenses come with 100% UV protection.
Thin 1.6 high index
These lenses are thin and lightweight and allow you to wear your favourite frames in perfect comfort and style. 1.6 high index lenses are up to 25% thinner than 1.5 standard lenses (recommended for lenses between +/-2.50 and +/-4.50 total power)
Thinner 1.67 high index
Recommended for anyone with a strong prescription (+/-4.50 or higher total power), 1.67 high index lenses are up to 38% thinner than 1.5 standard lenses.
Thinnest 1.74 high index
These lenses, recommended for those with especially strong prescriptions (+/-5.50 or higher total power), are up to 45% thinner than 1.5 standard lenses.
Pricing: High Index Lenses
Standard
+$0
Two pairs for $250
Thin
+$50
Two pairs for $350
Thinner
+$100
Two pairs for $450
Thinnest
+$150
Two pairs for $550
Extras
Blue Light Filter
Blue light filter decreases the amount of blue light coming from digital devices and may help reduce digital eye strain, so your eyes won't feel so tired by the end of the day. The big benefit is that it increases contrast and comfort for people who look at digital screens a lot — all of us, basically.
Some exceptions
We don’t offer our Blue Light Filter for varifocal glasses or our ultra thin 1.74 index lenses. These lenses have more complicated refraction technology packed inside and we can only fit so much in a small space - sorry about that!
Nose Pads
While our steel and titanium frames come with nose pads, some people may choose to add nose pads to our acetate frames. Whether for added comfort or to stop your glasses sliding down your nose (particularly helpful for those people with narrow noses), these are a great addition to your new frames.
Pricing: Extras
Blue Light Filter
+$50
Nose Pads
+$30
Sunglasses
Cat-Eye or Aviator, Round or Square, we have 100’s of styles for you to try tinted, polarised, transitions - the choice is yours.
We’ve got options to meet a variety of vision needs, including polarised lenses, Transitions® and different tints to reduce the impact of UV radiation on your eyes.





Non-prescription sunglasses
Our non-prescription, polarised sunglasses start from only $145.
These lenses offer style and protection with no vision correction. Most people choose this option when they’re shopping for a new pair of everyday sunglasses. Our non-prescription glasses come with polarised lenses at no added cost. These eliminate glare, increase contrast and improve colour perception, allowing for better vision and comfort with every wear.
Sun Protection Extras
Prescription sunglasses
Starting at $170, our prescription sunglasses are available in a range of colours, as well as the option for full or graduated tint – choose your fighter!
Tints
Grey
Reduces brightness and glare, a neutral tint that transmits colour so they retain their true beauty. Best for bright outdoor sunlight to help reduce squinting and eyestrain.
Brown
Reduces glare, increases colour perception and blocks out a large percentage of harmful blue light which helps to brighten vision on cloudy days and increase contrast between colours. Great for driving or outdoor action sports.
Green
Like Grey, this tint reduces glare while brightening shadows and transmitting a high level of natural colour. It provides contrast to colours and adds to visual clarity.
Polarisation
Available in both prescription and non-prescription sunglasses in tints such as green, grey and brown, polarised is the only lens type that specifically reduces reflected glare that you see off surfaces such as water, snow and roads, as well as blocking UV rays. They’re especially recommended for driving, fishing, boating and most other outdoor activities, where glare interferes with what you are seeing.
Transitions lenses
Light Intelligent lenses™ that automatically adapt to changing light, Transitions® lenses darken when outdoors and return to clear when indoors. They also reduce glare, prevent eye strain, and filter more blue light from the sun and screens than our classic lenses.
- Fully clear indoors
- Dark outdoors
- Returns to clear faster than ever
- Protect your eyes outdoors blocking 100% of UVA and UVB rays
Available in seven stylish colours and for all prescription types, from single vision and progressive to non-prescription and readers. Scratch and smudge resistant and anti-reflection coatings included.
They're also available in multiple tint colour options such as Graphite Green and Brown as pictured below.

Buying online
Is it time to get new glasses? Learning how to buy glasses online is easy. From finding the frames that will fit you best to entering the key details for your prescription, our guide will help you through every step.
Step 1
Choose your frames
Now it is even easier to choose your frames with virtual try on and recommendations. Simply click the ‘Virtual Try on’ button, and follow the prompts to visualise the selected frame on your face.
Step 2
Enter your prescription and measurements
You will need a copy of your prescription to buy glasses online. If you don’t know your prescription or if it has expired you can book an appointment online.
You will also need to measure your pupillary distance. Find out how.
When you’re buying glasses online, it’s also important to have your glasses measurements on hand. Knowing the measurements of your current glasses will help find the perfect fit for your next pair. Just take a look at the temple arm of your existing pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses to find the right figures.
Only single vision near or distance glasses can be purchased online. If you need multifocal glasses, please contact your local Bailey Nelson store.
We also sell non-prescription clear lenses. Simply select ‘Non-prescription’ to buy glasses or sunglasses without a prescription. Please note you cannot claim non-prescription glasses using your optical extras on your health fund.
Step 3
Choose your lenses
Next select the lens options and treatments to enhance your glasses.
Step 4
Checkout
Once you’re happy with your order you can proceed to payment. Your glasses will then be made to order and delivered for free. Orders usually take up to 10 working days to be delivered. Your new glasses will arrive ready to be slipped on and enjoyed!
If you are not happy with your glasses for any reason, you can return them to us. No worries, no fuss. If you’re a health fund member, you can claim your purchase via your health fund's claims process once you've completed your purchase.
Step 5
Aftercare
We offer free lifetime adjustments on any Bailey Nelson frame should you find yourself needing a tune-up.
We want to make sure you absolutely love your glasses. If you are not completely happy with your pair, such as with the fit, the style, the lens type or how your prescription works in the frame, our return policy offers free returns and exchanges for 30 days after your delivery date.
Customer promises
The things we stand by and always strive to deliver on.
No quibble, no fuss
We want you to be completely happy with your purchase. If you have any concerns within 30 days of the date of your purchase we will offer a hassle-free return or exchange policy for our eyewear and accessories.
Comfortable and confident in multifocals
Some people can take a bit of time to get used to Multifocal lenses, which is why we’re giving you an additional guarantee. If you can’t get on with them, bring them back within three months of the date of your purchase and you can exchange them or get a full refund.
Quality that we're proud of
All of our frames and lenses are manufactured in accordance with exacting international standards and we believe them to be of the highest quality. If within 1 years of purchase, your glasses have any defects relating to material or production faults we will repair or replace them for you, free of charge.
Forever looking good and fitting well
At Bailey Nelson, you can always come in to have your frames adjusted or professionally cleaned. This service is completely free for the life of your glasses.