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[feline groovy]

@I am still oxox :

Yes, the lenses are a bit worn-down but they came with a scratch-resistant coating that has held up pretty well.  

Which I'm extra grateful for as I wear my glasses full-time.

[nycalady]

You may want to consider looking into organizations that have programs to assist with the purchase of a new pair, exam, etc

[feline groovy]

@spumoni99:

I will check that out.

[feline groovy]

@nycalady :

That's a good idea.

[Tori3569]

I'm almost positive that LensCrafters will do what you're looking for.  Having said that, I've been getting very inexpensive prescription glasses from a website called Hip Optical and another called Zenni.  You may find it easier to get new glasses from one of many online sites.  

[feline groovy]

@Venezia :  I just read your ETA.

Warby Parker discontinued my frame but I have looked at their other options.

They were one of the first to have 'at home try-on' which has been very helpful.

They still have my current-but-old RX in their records, but need one within the last two years for their frames.

[feline groovy]

@Tori3569 :

I'll look into Lenscrafters, plus Hip and Zenni.

I got my glasses from WarbyParker, which is also online.

[pdlinda]

@feline groovy   The Lion's Club has free eyeglass services for those who cannot afford to pay for their own eyeglasses.

I worked in criminal defense for many years and always contacted the Lions Club for inmates who couldn't afford eyeglasses.  They were a wonderful provider with expert practicioners.

Just looked online and they are still providing those services.

Good Luck!

[Meowingkitty]

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@Tori3569 wrote:

I'm almost positive that LensCrafters will do what you're looking for.  Having said that, I've been getting very inexpensive prescription glasses from a website called Hip Optical and another called Zenni.  You may find it easier to get new glasses from one of many online sites.  

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Since her prescription is very strong and difficult to make many chain places won't be able to make them. I was 20/800 or worse with astigmatism and progressives.  My lenses were thick even though they were plastic. Places like Lens Crafters etc could not make them and I had to go to an independent optician who custom made my lenses. 

[feline groovy]

@pdlinda:

Nice to hear your history with the Lions Club.

I appreciate you double-checking to see if they still provide assistance, along with the good wishes. 8)

Most free or reduced-cost glasses are single vision only, but maybe they cover up to a certain amount for people like myself who wear progressives.