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I Need New Eyeglasses...

nana59 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:32:47 GMT

Has anyone bought prescription eyeglasses from a website? If so, were you satisfied? What was an average savings for you? Prices are so ridiculous at eye doctor's office! Thank you.

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cherry — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:35:27 GMT

I know it's expensive to buy glasses. I get titanium frames.

I am particular about fit, and I would be afraid, not to be able to try my frames on

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Desertdi — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:36:14 GMT

Been going to Lenscrafters since they opened their doors. I get a gradient tint.........and I need to know "on the spot" if it's "right"................

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esmeraldagooch — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:37:34 GMT

No but we just went to Costco and bought them there. Big savings with all the great trifocal, anti scratch and transition coating. Worth the membership if that is all you bought.

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patbz — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:38:26 GMT

I've been a customer of Zenni optical dot com for 12 years. Just got a new pair last week. Frames, lens (progressive and astigmatism) were $111(easily $400 plus) and I had them in ten days. I have shared this with friends and everyone raves. They have very good customer service over the phone.

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Mz iMac — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:39:44 GMT

An eye dr office is not the only place to purchase "eyeglasses" offline.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 23:04:22 GMT

Several years ago someone posted a picture of her new frames, which I loved. She gave me the name etc., and I found them online on sale at an optical shop in Canada. I got the frames with no problem then took them with my prescription to Walmart for the progressive lenses. They did an excellent job. I think the whole thing cost me about $250, and I got high quality frames made in England.

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Sassealassea — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 23:06:59 GMT

I have ordered on line from Warby Parker saving over $150.00 for each pair of glasses. You select frame style from their selection and they send you samples for free to try. They do have a couple of retail locations in large cities. Worked very well for me

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hoosieroriginal — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 23:18:57 GMT

Zenni is a great place - even if you just buy the frames and get the lenses at a local eye store. Will save you lots on frames alone.

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:18:14 GMT

I wouldn't even attempt it! My eyes are too important to cut corners or look for a bargain.

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chrystaltree — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 01:34:10 GMT

I thought about it once, I went to the website and read the instructions. You had to do some eye measurement thing, measure your pupil and that was just to complicated. I'd rather just go to Walmart.

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Bridgegal — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 02:04:48 GMT

@ALRATIBA wrote:
I wouldn't even attempt it! My eyes are too important to cut corners or look for a bargain.
I got a new pair in September. I was in NYC and went to Warby Parker. I had checked them out about 8 years ago but at that time they didn't do progressive lenses. Great customer service, super selection of frames and a great price. Progressive lenses with all the bells and whistles for $295.00. If they get a scratch within a year, you get new lenses free.

I took them to my opthomologist when I got home and they said the lenses matched the RX perfectly. That's not cutting corners, it's getting exactly what you need for 1/2 the price of Lenscrafters or the optician connected to the eye doctor etc.

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roeroe1005 — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 02:08:48 GMT

If you have AAA, 30% off the final cost at Lenscrafters. As my plan allows one pair every other year, I get any extra pairs at Lenscrafters.

As my face is fuller, I really need to try frames on!

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YorkieonmyPillow — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 02:12:53 GMT

Zenni Optical. Huge selection of frames

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JaneMarple — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 02:28:32 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
I thought about it once, I went to the website and read the instructions. You had to do some eye measurement thing, measure your pupil and that was just to complicated. I'd rather just go to Walmart.

@chrystaltree on your prescription, your eye doctor includes these measurements. (mine does)

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makeup addict — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 02:30:50 GMT

Another fan of Zenni! You will need your pupillary distance and your eye doctor can give you this info.

I wear ear progressive lenses and have been very pleased with Zenni.

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Sparkeys Girl — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 02:36:01 GMT

Yes, I have purchased several pairs for myself and for my mother from Zenni Optical. They have a wide selection of styles & pricing. The only tricky thing is getting your PD. I found the easiest way to do that is put on a pair of glasses & then have someone put a mark in the center of each pupil. Then measure that way. They have tips to do it on their website. Got my glasses in between 2-3 weeks.

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Reba055 — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 02:46:38 GMT

I don't know if everyone is aware, but 60 minutes did a piece one time about eyeglass frames. There's one place that makes basically 95 percent of all frames. The biggest difference is the name attached to it.

There's really no point in buying designer frames unless you just want to wear designer frames. My last pair was Fendi, I'll admit, but insurance paid a big portion and I paid the difference. Won't be doing that again. I'll order online. I just need to get an exam.

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makeup addict — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 03:01:10 GMT

60 minutes article.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/luxottica-eyewear-why-are-glasses-expensive/

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Reba055 — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 03:14:38 GMT

@makeup addict wrote:
60 minutes article.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/luxottica-eyewear-why-are-glasses-expensive/

@makeup addict That link isn't working.