Pearle Bril Plan

What's in the box: A pair of prescription glasses from Pearle's range, supplied and serviced through a recurring subscription rather than a one time purchase.

Pearle Bril Plan is the eyewear subscription from Pearle Opticiens, one of the best known optician chains in the Netherlands. Instead of buying a pair of prescription glasses outright, you pay a recurring fee and get your glasses through the plan. There is also a separate Pearle Bril Plan Kids+ for children. The main appeal is having a physical store network behind the subscription. Pearle offers eye tests by appointment, children's eye tests and contact lens checks, so fittings, adjustments and repairs do not depend on posting things back and forth. The wider range is broad, covering prescription and multifocal glasses, prescription and polarised sunglasses, and brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Michael Kors and Burberry. The site does not clearly state the plan's monthly cost, minimum term, which frames qualify, or whether sunglasses are included, so check those before you sign up. Pearle also runs frequent promotions on outright purchases, including outlet discounts and multi pair deals, which can make buying once cheaper than subscribing over the long run. The plan suits people who would rather spread the cost and keep a store relationship than shop around for the lowest one time price.