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[sabatini]

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@jonbon wrote:

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@sabatini wrote:

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@gardenman@  wrote:

I used Zenni optical online for my last glasses and they're great. The price was amazingly low, the quality is great, and the selection is enormous. The only negative was the three weeks they took to get here. I highly recommend them.

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Online glasses are definitely the way to go! You can pay anywhere from $10 on up.

For those who've never used an online glasses site, it's very easy. Just get your prescription from your doc, enter it on their website, and choose the frames.

I've tried many, many online sites, and have never had a bad experience.

One particular site offers the 1st pair free. Grab a pair!

I even ordered a pair of glasses from China for $30 (I forget the site), and they're my favorites.

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I wish I could do so, but I have an extraordinarily difficult time finding glasses that are not too large for my face. I often have to resort to children's frames, and even then, I simply can't tell whether or not frames will work without trying them on. I envy people who can wear a variety of styles and sizes and look good!

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What I suggest is to go somewhere and try on a variety of frames. You'll eventually find a style that suits your face. That's what I did, but then went online & looked for similar styles.

Zenni Optical has loads of children's frames! Try out an inexpensive pair to see what you think.

I love being able to buy a variety of glasses w/out breaking the bank, and for me it was a luxury to snag a few pairs of prescription sunglasses too.

[Moonchilde]

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@catwhisperer wrote:

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@Moonchilde wrote:

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@catwhisperer wrote:

@Moonchilde....I am a believer of you get what you pay for. My last pair of glasses lasted me eight years. I got a new pair a couple months ago. I LOVE them. They were expensive, but I have the transition lenses and no longer need to wear the fit over glasses.

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@catwhisperer

Most people need a change in prescription at least every 2-3 years, especially those who need to wear their glasses from getting out of bed in the morning to taking them off to go to bed, and can't see without - and compounded as we age, get cataracts, etc. That's why eye insurance typically allows for a pair of glasses every 1-2 years depending on the policy.

As you will have seen in my earlier post, I am more light-sensitive than the average person; it's very common in those with light-colored eyes. So I expect to need "more" than either just the Transitions or just fit-overs. I have debated special-ordering darker fit-overs in the past. I may still need to do that. I'm hoping the Transitiins will help but I'm not expecting them to be all I personally need.

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@Moonchilde....when I was younger, I needed new glasses every two years. Not so much now. I don't have insurance, so it's out of pocket. My eyes are sensitive to light, but my new glasses are doing a great job. Best of luck to you.

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@catwhisperer, I'm encouraged that you find them so helpful.

[Pearlee]

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@Mz iMac wrote:

What I found interesting is that it's the rx lens that are expensive.

For me, I do not want the expense of purchasing rx glasses then another expense of purchasing rx sun glasses.  So I go w/the Transition lens. 

It's expensive to kill 2 birds w/one stone.

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I don't care for the transition lenses and I use fitovers.  I think fitovers are great!

[Kachina624]

A couple years ago a poster pictured a  frame that I just loved.  I found it on sale at an optical shop in Canada, ordered it, then had lenses made by Walmart.  They did an excellent job and I get lots of compliments on my frames.  I think I paid about $370, for the glasses with progressive lenses.