Across 8 recorded scans from 21 August 2026 to 4 October 2026, EyeBuyDirect's single-scan score moved from 13.3% to 12.0%, down 1.3 percentage points. Latest recorded scan 12.0% on 4 October 2026; combined-window score 11.6%.
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Individual recorded scans. Each row is one scan on one date. The published combined-window score is 11.6% over 21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026, measured across every answer in that window — a different sample from any single row below.
Scan date
Single-scan score
21 August 2026
13.3%
24 August 2026
11.1%
30 August 2026
10.0%
6 September 2026
10.2%
13 September 2026
12.5%
20 September 2026
11.6%
27 September 2026
11.8%
4 October 2026
12.0%
Latest scan = one scan. Overall visibility = all answers in the published window.
Visibility across AI platforms
Share of answers naming this brand
ChatGPT
12.0%
Perplexity
14.7%
AI Overviews
8.0%
21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026 (scans 1–8)
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It appears in 14.7% of collected Perplexity answers and 8.0% of Google AI Overviews answers: a difference of 6.7 percentage points within the published window. This describes where mentions occur; it does not establish why the platforms differ.
Named across 57 of 150 questions.
EyeBuyDirect appears in at least one collected answer to 38.0% of the tracked questions. That is question coverage; the 11.6% visibility score measures its share of individual answers.
Across 8 published scans, visibility ranged from 10.0% to 13.3%. The latest scan was 12.0% on 4 October 2026. Individual scan scores and the published-window score describe different samples.
The brand is named in at least one collected answer to each of these questions.
Best American eyewear brands
Best acetate sunglasses US
Best affordable glasses frames US
Best affordable prescription glasses US
Best alternative to Sunglass Hut US
Best blue light glasses US
Examples from the published question set. A mention on one platform does not mean every platform names the brand.
Other brands in these answers
Prompts that surface other brands
Different shopping needs can bring other brands into view. An absence here does not necessarily signal a problem.
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What sunglasses brands do Americans actually wear (Maui Jim, Costa Del Mar, Warby Parker)
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Best Instagram famous sunglasses brands US (Quay Australia, Le Specs, Warby Parker)
Best alternative to Ray-Ban US (Maui Jim, Randolph Engineering, Warby Parker)
Competitor names are shown where they appear in the collected examples.
Recorded AI questions and answers
Recorded examples from the scan. Each card pairs a shopper’s prompt with an excerpt from the AI response.
Google AI Overviews
The question asked
Best online eyewear stores US
From the recorded answer
The best online eyewear stores in the US include Zenni Optical for ultra-budget frames, Warby Parker for home try-ons and style, and EyeBuyDirect for a balance of speed and variety.
### Top Online Eyewear Retailers
- Zenni Optical: Best for **budget-friendly pre …
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Recorded answer text · Google AI Overviews · 4 October 2026
!Best Progressive Glasses Online In America: Complete Buyer's...
The best online eyewear stores in the US include Zenni Optical for ultra-budget frames, Warby Parker for home try-ons and style, and EyeBuyDirect for a balance of speed and variety.
### Top Online Eyewear Retailers
- Zenni Optical: Best for budget-friendly prescription glasses starting around $7 to $10 for basic frames. Offers a massive selection of styles, blue-light blocking options, and virtual try-ons.
- Warby Parker: Best for stylish designer-quality frames with prices starting around $95 including prescription lenses. Offers a popular Home Try-On program where you can select 5 pairs to test at home for 5 days for free.
- EyeBuyDirect: Best for fast delivery and wide selection, with many complete pairs starting under $20 to $40. Features 2-day delivery options on select frames and extensive lens customization.
- FramesDirect: Best for luxury and name-brand designer frames (such as Oakley, Ray-Ban, and Gucci). Offers high-end prescription lenses and accepts many out-of-network vision insurance reimbursements.
To help narrow down the best choice for you, please let me know:
- What is your budget range?
- Do you need prescription lenses, progressives, or just non-prescription/sunglasses?
- Do you prefer trendy designer brands or simple everyday value?
ChatGPT
The question asked
Best eyewear US
From the recorded answer
EyeBuyDirect - strong value with many styles. www.visioncenter.org …
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Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 4 October 2026
If you mean best eyewear brands in the US, here are strong choices by category: www.visioncenter.orgwww.framesdirect.comwww.feelgoodcontacts.com
### Best overall (style + reliability)
- Ray-Ban - timeless frames like Aviator and Wayfarer; a safe choice for everyday glasses and sunglasses. www.visioncenter.orgwww.framesdirect.comwww.feelgoodcontacts.com
- Oakley - best for active lifestyles, sports, and durable performance frames. www.visioncenter.orgwww.framesdirect.comwww.feelgoodcontacts.com
### Best online eyewear stores (US)
- Warby Parker - good all-around option with home try-on and modern designs. www.visioncenter.org
- Zenni Optical - best budget option for affordable prescription glasses. www.visioncenter.org
- EyeBuyDirect - strong value with many styles. www.visioncenter.org
- GlassesUSA - large selection, including designer frames. www.visioncenter.org
### Premium / luxury eyewear
- Oliver Peoples - understated, high-end designs.
- Persol - classic Italian craftsmanship.
- Tom Ford Eyewear - bold, luxury fashion styles.
### Best picks by need
| Need | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Everyday glasses | Ray-Ban, Warby Parker |
| Cheapest prescription glasses | Zenni |
| Sports/outdoor | Oakley |
| Business/classic look | Oliver Peoples, Persol |
| Fashion statement | Tom Ford, Gucci |
| Wide selection online | GlassesUSA |
If you tell me men's/women's, prescription vs sunglasses, budget, and face shape, I can narrow it down to specific frames.
Perplexity
The question asked
Best prescription glasses US
From the recorded answer
| Prescription sunglasses | EyeBuyDirect | Recommended as a top choice for prescription sunglasses. | …
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Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 4 October 2026
For most people in the US, GlassesUSA is the best overall online choice, while Zenni Optical is the best budget option.
| Best for | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | GlassesUSA | Broad frame selection and prescription options; named best overall by Forbes Vetted. |
| Lowest price | Zenni Optical | Strong value and the lowest prices among major online retailers. |
| Prescription sunglasses | EyeBuyDirect | Recommended as a top choice for prescription sunglasses. |
| In-person fitting and style | Warby Parker | Good option if you want to try frames in stores, with online ordering available; also rated highly for everyday prescription sunglasses. |
| Premium optical quality | Moscot or a local optician | Better suited to high-end frames, complex prescriptions, or progressives, though prices can be substantially higher. |
What to choose:
- Pick Zenni for inexpensive backup pairs, basic single-vision prescriptions, or several styles.
- Pick GlassesUSA for a wider range of brands and lens configurations.
- Use Warby Parker or an optician if fit, progressive lenses, strong prescriptions, or hands-on adjustments matter most.
You'll need a current prescription and your pupillary distance (PD) to order online. Choose anti-reflective coating and UV protection; anti-reflective lenses reduce glare and can improve clarity.
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This is a sample of AI responses. Answers vary by platform and date; visibility does not measure sales or product quality.
Overall visibility combines answers within the published dates. Some market series accumulate scans from launch; others use four-scan cycles. A new cycle changes the scoring window, while individual scan history is retained. Compare the dates and sample sizes before comparing periods.
In the Found by Flux AI Visibility Index, EyeBuyDirect ranks #5 among 37 tracked brands for Eyewear & Sunglasses · United States (21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026). Its visibility is 11.6%. It was named in 416 of 3,598 AI answers across 57 of 150 tracked questions, averaging position 2.6 when mentioned.
Source: Found by Flux · ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. Visibility measures mentions in this sample, not sales or recommendation quality.
The scores, explained.
The scope, scores and comparisons behind this brand profile.
What is this brand’s AI Visibility Score?
Found by Flux records 11.6% AI visibility for EyeBuyDirect in Eyewear & Sunglasses · United States, measured over 21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026. It ranks #5 among 37 tracked brands.
How often does AI mention this brand?
EyeBuyDirect was named in 416 of 3,598 collected AI answers, across 57 of 150 tracked questions, for Eyewear & Sunglasses · United States (21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026). A mention can include a comparison or qualification; it is not necessarily a recommendation.
How is the AI Visibility Score calculated?
Found divides the number of collected answers naming EyeBuyDirect by all 3,598 answers in the published Eyewear & Sunglasses · United States sample, then multiplies by 100. The same question set is used across ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. See the Found methodology for the scope and limitations.
