Prescription Lenses Under $100 — Without Cutting Corners: How Cali Optics Keeps It Honest

Let’s get this out of the way:
Yes, we really do offer prescription lenses for $99. And yes — they’re made in the USA, include anti-glare, UV and blue light protection, and are thin and lightweight.

So how do we do it?

We Work with Top-Tier Surfacing Labs — All in the USA

Every lens we ship is surfaced, polished, and coated in the United States by experienced technicians at trusted partner labs.
No overseas delays. No quality compromises.
This keeps turnaround fast, quality high, and jobs close to home — exactly the way we like it.

We’ve partnered with labs that have decades of experience and state-of-the-art equipment. You might not see their names printed on the lenses, but they’re the quiet heroes behind the scenes.

Precision Edging, Done In-House

Once your lenses are surfaced, they come to our in-house edging lab in San Francisco, where the final magic happens.

We use state-of-the-art digital edging machines to cut each lens to fit your frame with surgical precision.

By doing this part ourselves, we not only ensure a great fit — we also speed up turnaround time. No delays. No guesswork.
Just a clean, beautifully finished product you’ll be proud to wear.

We Keep Things Simple — and That Saves You Money

Most people just need a solid pair of single vision lenses. Instead of pushing every lens type under the sun, we focus on what the majority of people actually wear every day.

That means we can streamline our process and keep prices low — without sacrificing the features that matter most. Every pair of Single Vision Pro lenses includes:

  • UV protection

  • Anti-reflective coating

  • Impact resistance

  • A thin, light finish (not those thick bottle caps you see elsewhere)

No Middlemen, No Markups

When you shop with big chains, you’re not just paying for lenses — you’re covering licensing fees, branding deals, retail leases, and executive bonuses.
At Cali Optics, we run lean by design. Your lenses come directly from our surfacing partners, through us, and straight to your door.

We’re not cutting corners — we’re cutting fluff.

Accuracy Comes First

We guarantee that your lenses will match your prescription. If they don’t, we’ll remake them or refund you.
No back-and-forth. No hassle.
Just reach out and we’ll make it right.

Fast Turnaround, Real People

We know what it’s like to wait weeks for something you really need. That’s why we built Cali Optics with turnaround time in mind. Most orders ship out in just a few business days.

And when you reach out, you’ll hear back from a real person — not a robot or auto-response.

Final Word

Cali Optics isn’t a luxury brand pretending to be affordable.
We’re an honest company that believes good vision should be accessible to everyone — with no surprises, no inflated prices, and no compromise on quality.

Try us out. Your eyes (and your wallet) will thank you.

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