I moved to the States from England, and my current pair of glasses are about done. I have no idea on good deals or anything because I have no knowledge of the system here. I have no eye insurance, so I'm paying full price so I'm looking for the best deals. I've been quoted $60 at two local vision shops for an eye test, so I'm looking for a cheaper one and then hopefully taking my prescription to a place with good prices on frames. Any tips?
Best place for glasses in the United States?
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If you don't have insurance, your best bet may be to go to Wal-Mart. Some people would feel more comfortable not getting their exam done there, but having it done at a private place and then bring the prescription there to be filled. Wife and I went to Lenscrafters, the nice thing about their place is that the glasses were ready in an hour instead of days. Ours would have been $380 without insurance, but we didn't get the cheapest ones. With insurance, $40.
http://www.warbyparker.com
fashionable plastic frames with ridiculously cheap pricing on the lenses. you can request 5 frames to 'test' at home and mail back for free. alternatively, you can upload a picture and test the frames using their flash program.
fashionable plastic frames with ridiculously cheap pricing on the lenses. you can request 5 frames to 'test' at home and mail back for free. alternatively, you can upload a picture and test the frames using their flash program.
LowEndTorque
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Lasik ftw.
You may end up spending more on glasses over your lifetime then the cost of the procedure so it's a good investment.
You may end up spending more on glasses over your lifetime then the cost of the procedure so it's a good investment.
Get a cheap eye test. You can possibly get a cheaper price than 60 at some of those optic offices inside a Sears or Walmart. If not 60 isn't bad. After that buy glasses off coastalcontacts.com. 35 bucks for a nice solid frame. 10 or 15 more for 60 pack of contacts.
Mineshaft_Gap
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Got my glasses on Zennioptical.com after asking GAF this same question.
Couldn't be happier.
$15.
Couldn't be happier.
$15.
The prices on Zennioptical.com are insane, especially as I was quoted $350 for a pair at PearleVision but it seems like such a crap shoot to buy them without seeing them on your face. As nice as a little graphic is of you virtually wearing them, it's not the same as actually seeing them on in real life...
I don't know where you're at but America's Best gives you two pair for $70 and includes the eye exam.
http://www.twopair.com/
TBH, despite the namesake, they are not the best as far as frames, not even close actually, but if you want something cheap and hassle-free they might be an option. Honestly most of the chains like Lenscrafters, Pearle, etc will try and rake you over the coals. Local places are usually your best bet.
http://www.twopair.com/
TBH, despite the namesake, they are not the best as far as frames, not even close actually, but if you want something cheap and hassle-free they might be an option. Honestly most of the chains like Lenscrafters, Pearle, etc will try and rake you over the coals. Local places are usually your best bet.
Very cool. I may have to try out this.
OneEightZero
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If you're really strapped for cash on this matter, I wouldn't complain. I know plenty of people who have gotten glasses there and have been happy. You could buy 5 pairs if you weren't happy with how the first 4 looked and still save money.
Why would you do that?
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Yeah, I remember your thread. Ever since then, I've been telling people about Zenni. Still sorta shocked about the price.
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