Across 8 recorded scans from 21 August 2026 to 4 October 2026, GlassesUSA's single-scan score moved from 16.2% to 14.2%, down 2.0 percentage points. Latest recorded scan 14.2% on 4 October 2026; combined-window score 15.2%.
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Individual recorded scans. Each row is one scan on one date. The published combined-window score is 15.2% 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
16.2%
24 August 2026
15.3%
30 August 2026
14.7%
6 September 2026
15.6%
13 September 2026
15.4%
20 September 2026
14.9%
27 September 2026
15.6%
4 October 2026
14.2%
Latest scan = one scan. Overall visibility = all answers in the published window.
Visibility across AI platforms
Share of answers naming this brand
ChatGPT
14.9%
Perplexity
20.4%
AI Overviews
10.4%
21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026 (scans 1–8)
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It appears in 20.4% of collected Perplexity answers and 10.4% of Google AI Overviews answers: a difference of 10.0 percentage points within the published window. This describes where mentions occur; it does not establish why the platforms differ.
Named across 53 of 150 questions.
GlassesUSA appears in at least one collected answer to 35.3% of the tracked questions. That is question coverage; the 15.2% visibility score measures its share of individual answers.
Across 8 published scans, visibility ranged from 14.2% to 16.2%. The latest scan was 14.2% 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 acetate sunglasses US
Best affordable glasses frames US
Best affordable prescription glasses US
Best alternative to Sunglass Hut US
Best blue light glasses US
Best budget eyewear brands 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.
Best polarized sunglasses US (Maui Jim, Knockaround, goodr)
What sunglasses brands do Americans actually wear (Maui Jim, Costa Del Mar, Warby Parker)
Best American glasses brands (Pair Eyewear, Randolph Engineering, Vint & York)
Best American sunglasses brands (Randolph Engineering, Maui Jim, Costa Del Mar)
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 prescription glasses US
From the recorded answer
GlassesUSA is the best online prescription glasses retailer overall in the USA, offering a massive selection of name brands and house labels.
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Recorded answer text · Google AI Overviews · 4 October 2026
GlassesUSA is the best online prescription glasses retailer overall in the USA, offering a massive selection of name brands and house labels.
### Top Online Glasses Retailers
- Best Overall: GlassesUSA provides over 10,000 styles, ranging from affordable house brands to luxury designer names like Oakley and Ray-Ban, backed by a 60-day return window and virtual try-on tools.
- Best Value: Zenni Optical features budget-friendly glasses with basic frames starting at just $7, alongside advanced virtual try-on filters and broad HSA/FSA acceptance.
- Most Stylish: Warby Parker delivers chic, in-house designed frames starting at $95 (which include prescription lenses with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coatings) plus convenient at-home try-on kits.
- Best for Variety and Pricing: Eyebuydirect offers budget frames starting around $6, frequent lens sales, and good support for high-index or transition lenses. Users on Reddit generally agree that they provide cost-effective everyday glasses that hold up well over time.
If you want, let me know:
- Your budget per pair
- Whether you need designer brands or budget basics
- If you plan to use vision insurance or HSA/FSA funds
I can recommend the exact site that fits your needs.
ChatGPT
The question asked
Best eyewear US
From the recorded answer
GlassesUSA - large selection, including designer frames. 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 online eyewear stores US
From the recorded answer
| Best overall | GlassesUSA | Broad selection, frequent discounts, virtual try-on, and free standard U.S. shipping. | …
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Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 4 October 2026
The best online eyewear store depends on your priority:
| Best for | Store | Why choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Best overall | GlassesUSA | Broad selection, frequent discounts, virtual try-on, and free standard U.S. shipping. |
| Lowest prices | Zenni Optical | Excellent budget pricing and a large selection, including children's frames. |
| Best value | EyeBuyDirect | Regular promotions, inexpensive frames, and printable tools for measuring pupillary distance. |
| Best try-on experience | Warby Parker | Attractive modern frames and a strong virtual/home-try-on experience; also has physical stores. |
| Best for insurance/FSA/HSA | Roka | Offers FSA/HSA payment and accepts several major vision-insurance plans. |
| Best designer selection | LensCrafters | Many brand-name frames plus in-store support if an online order needs adjustment. |
| Best premium option | Maui Jim or Roka | Stronger focus on premium lenses, materials, and performance eyewear. |
Quick recommendation: Start with GlassesUSA for the best all-around experience, Zenni for the lowest price, or Warby Parker if style and trying frames before buying matter most.
Before ordering, have a current prescription, verify your pupillary distance (PD), and check the return policy-especially for progressive, high-index, or complicated prescriptions. Online retailers are generally best for straightforward prescriptions; an optician is safer for eye-health concerns or difficult prescriptions.
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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, GlassesUSA ranks #2 among 37 tracked brands for Eyewear & Sunglasses · United States (21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026). Its visibility is 15.2%. It was named in 548 of 3,598 AI answers across 53 of 150 tracked questions, averaging position 1.8 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 15.2% AI visibility for GlassesUSA in Eyewear & Sunglasses · United States, measured over 21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026. It ranks #2 among 37 tracked brands.
How often does AI mention this brand?
GlassesUSA was named in 548 of 3,598 collected AI answers, across 53 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 GlassesUSA 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.
