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Prescription Glass frames

qvcaddition — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:24:24 GMT

Yesterday I ran over my glasses with the car. I won't go into the story too long, but the positive part, my lenses are OK.

I will call the vision center tomorrow and see if they can be repaired and attach to lenses. If not, I am wearing glasses from five years ago and have to wait until June 1, 2022 until my insurance for next year kicks in to get new exam and glasses.

I understand if you have old frames they can install the lenses in them. I say this because I had a friend who would go to goodwill to hunt glass frames to install her lenses.

I have frames, just like the ones that broke and I think it might work. I'm staying positive. If I had broken the lenses, it would be all over.

What a way to start New Year. I was so happy I finally had a good week, and it was a stupid mistake.

Re: Prescription Glass frames

Wsmom — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:41:47 GMT

If you have the same frames from a few years ago have you tried popping the lenses into those frames until you can get in? DD used to pop her lenses out of the frames all the time when she was little and I would just pop them back in.

Re: Prescription Glass frames

Goldengate8361 — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:59:59 GMT

If I were you, I would just buy a new pair now from Costco - without insurance. Costco is much, much cheaper than just a out any other place for glasses.... And they're just fine. Even if you have to buy a Costco membership, you would still come out way ahead. Your vision is important.

Re: Prescription Glass frames

freakygirl — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 01:46:50 GMT

do you have a copy of your prescription? i'm asking because for years, i had my glasses made in my eye doctor's office. the frames were very pricey, and i was never happy with them. i found eyebuydirect.com. the frames are super affordable. you choose the frame you like, make some measurements, send it in with your prescription, and they'll mail it to you in like 2 weeks. i'm very satisfied and have had no complaints so far.

Re: Prescription Glass frames

qvcaddition — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 01:57:47 GMT

@Wsmom

@Wsmom wrote:
If you have the same frames from a few years ago have you tried popping the lenses into those frames until you can get in? DD used to pop her lenses out of the frames all the time when she was little and I would just pop them back in.

They have some kind of wire hanging on the lenses that fell out, but not broken. I am calling for appt tomorrow. Thank you for answering.

Re: Prescription Glass frames

Wsmom — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 02:00:47 GMT

@qvcaddition , Very good...fingers crossed!

Re: Prescription Glass frames

qvcaddition — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 02:00:33 GMT

@freakygirl

@freakygirl wrote:
do you have a copy of your prescription? i'm asking because for years, i had my glasses made in my eye doctor's office. the frames were very pricey, and i was never happy with them. i found eyebuydirect.com. the frames are super affordable. you choose the frame you like, make some measurements, send it in with your prescription, and they'll mail it to you in like 2 weeks. i'm very satisfied and have had no complaints so far.

If all else fails. I'm hoping they can put lenses in the frames. To me they seem like it would work. Will know soon.

Re: Prescription Glass frames

Linmo — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 03:18:29 GMT

@qvcaddition My new puppy chewed up my glasses when we first brought him home. I found the same frames on ezcontacts dot com and the lenses were free. I just entered my prescription when I placed the order.

They came a couple of days ago and are exactly the same as my previous ones. I did not use insurance and they still cost less than my previous ones that were paid for using insurance at the eye doctor's.

Re: Prescription Glass frames

wagirl — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 14:49:57 GMT

My question is---will the lenses fit into new frames? thought thats how works--lenses are fitted into new frames-----not the other way around--otherwise how on earth would all those eye drs make their $$ if you could just go out and buy any ole frame??? Eyewear is so overpriced it should be criminal

Re: Prescription Glass frames

handygal2 — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:34:41 GMT

This happened to me once-- the frame broke, and l wanted to keep the lenses and buy a new frame for them. As long as the new frame is smaller than the old one was, a full-service opticial shop can grind down the lenses to fit the new frame.

Re: Prescription Glass frames

qvcaddition — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:04:31 GMT

@Linmo

@Linmo wrote:
@qvcaddition My new puppy chewed up my glasses when we first brought him home. I found the same frames on ezcontacts dot com and the lenses were free. I just entered my prescription when I placed the order.
They came a couple of days ago and are exactly the same as my previous ones. I did not use insurance and they still cost less than my previous ones that were paid for using insurance at the eye doctor's.

I am going in today to see if they can be fixed, but I appreciate the info. I just need frames, my lenses didn't break, but if they can't fix, I will look up ezcontacts. Thank you.

Re: Prescription Glass frames

Sooner — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:25:41 GMT

@handygal2 wrote:
This happened to me once-- the frame broke, and l wanted to keep the lenses and buy a new frame for them. As long as the new frame is smaller than the old one was, a full-service opticial shop can grind down the lenses to fit the new frame.

@handygal2 That wouldn't work with all progressive lens because the prescription has different zones of correction. You couldn't go much smaller at all without losing some of the reading strength.

Re: Prescription Glass frames

handygal2 — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:11:45 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@handygal2 wrote:
This happened to me once-- the frame broke, and l wanted to keep the lenses and buy a new frame for them. As long as the new frame is smaller than the old one was, a full-service opticial shop can grind down the lenses to fit the new frame.
@handygal2 That wouldn't work with all progressive lens because the prescription has different zones of correction. You couldn't go much smaller at all without losing some of the reading strength.

@Sooner : Good point. I went slightly smaller at the time, and it worked out.

Re: Prescription Glass frames

qvcaddition — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 02:12:27 GMT

Brought frames in today and need new ones. I have progressive tri vocals. She said I need the same frames for the lenses and they are 200.00. I can see out of old glasses, and will have a new eye exam then and everything new.

Ins is 6-1-22. I was going to change them at that time, so don't want to get new frames and change in June.

I'm elderly, so I don't need them for work, just reading around the house and I can still see with them, so will wait. Pres. is two years old, although I'm thinking they could be a back up just in case. Have to think on it, because I'm on a tight budget.Thank you for all your answers.

Re: Prescription Glass frames

patbz — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 02:55:36 GMT

@qvcaddition : If you are over 65 go to an opthamalogist for an exam and a free prescription. I then use zennioptical dot com for all frames and lenses. My bifocals always cost under $150 and the quality is very good. I've used them for 20 years and highly recommend. ( cheaper than optical insurance).

Re: Prescription Glass frames

qvcaddition — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:26:33 GMT

@patbz

@patbz wrote:
@qvcaddition : If you are over 65 go to an opthamalogist for an exam and a free prescription. I then use zennioptical dot com for all frames and lenses. My bifocals always cost under $150 and the quality is very good. I've used them for 20 years and highly recommend. ( cheaper than optical insurance).

Will be 86 in 6 mos.. I am checking all the recommendations suggested online. Now mine are tri focals. I thank you..

Re: Prescription Glass frames

Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 09:19:18 GMT

Last year I had my frames break and I took them to the local Lenscrafters seeing if I could get them to do a repair for me, although I'd purchased the glasses elsewhere.

Lenscrafters said they couldn't help, but as a :last resort: I should go to the Watch Repair kiosk in the mall.

This guy is a genius and fixed them in a half hour! He did caution me that they might last for 6 weeks or 6 months and no guarantees, but I wanted to take a chance on a quick fix, for now. It worked out great!