[srswans]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I use Hindsight (Pinellas Plaza) for around 10 years, good prices, great service, I have a tricky prescription and they still usually have the glasses done the same day, occasionally the next day.

Same - highly recommend Hindsight - they’ve made three pairs in a row perfectly for me.

[huge-pigeons]

Every eyeglass store that I have entered has always had multiple models in multiple sizes. This is the best way to find out how the frames are going to fit your head.

[DrHitch]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

.... I have a tricky prescription and they still usually have the glasses done the same day, occasionally the next day....

I lost a pair from Costco with progressive lenses. The Rx was faxed to Hindsight and they cut lenses the same day. Yea.

BTW, I then found my old glasses (and put my phone number inside case with a Sharpie marker) but love the new glasses from Hindsight too.

[DONNIEBRONX]

I got them at ocala eye in the laurel manor area

[Angelhug52]

BJs wholesale, Kim and Debbie are wonderful. I don't think you need a membership. SAMS also is fair priced.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Angelhug52

BJs wholesale, Kim and Debbie are wonderful. I don't think you need a membership. SAMS also is fair priced.

You don't need a BJs or Sam's membership to use their optical departments. Also, you don't need a Sam's membership to use the pharmacy. I think it is a state law.

[blueash]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

You don't need a BJs or Sam's membership to use their optical departments. Also, you don't need a Sam's membership to use the pharmacy. I think it is a state law.

from sam's national website my bold I was logged into my local Sam's account but cannot be certain that there is not a different rule for Florida, which is not a particularly consumer friendly state in having more protections than the Federal law requires. YMMV
:
Optical Services, Eyewear Prescriptions & Contacts


1. Sam's Club Membership is required to purchase optical products.

2. However, a membership is not required to see the doctor of optometry.

....
The information on pharmacy does say no membership required for Rx items

[ThirdOfFive]

I've used Wal-Mart for years, though not for refractions. Those are done annually by my ophthalmologist: I just bring the prescription to Wal-Mart. Takes about a week (give or take) to get the glasses once you select the frames you want but I've never gotten a bad pair there. Price is about half that of the optical shop where I see the ophthalmologist (Ocala Eye at Laurel Manor) and I don't have to make an appointment at Wal-Mart like I would at Ocala Eye if I need things adjusted.

[larrycrilley@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by billethkid

I need to get a pair of glasses made just for driving and do not need anything fancy....just 100% function.

Suggestions where to go in or around The Villages for least cost.

I high recommend checking out Zenni.com. The prices are great, big selection of frames. You can even upload a picture of yourself and virtually try on frames. Just enter/upload your prescription.

I just bought a pair of transitions/progressive lens and they came with magnetic clip on sunglasses. And I also bought progressive polarized sunglasses as well.

Total cost was under $200. I did catch a sale this time. Without the sale it still would under $300 for both pairs. I received them in just over a week.
Good luck.

[Bonnien]

Originally Posted by billethkid

I need to get a pair of glasses made just for driving and do not need anything fancy....just 100% function.

Suggestions where to go in or around The Villages for least cost.

Walmart

[Bruceg0028]

Costco. They don’t take insurance but you can submit on your own. Prices better than anywhere we checked even using our insurance. Quality very good!

[pikeselectric]

If you already have your prescription information and your PD or pupil distance - You can order online at Zelool.com LOVE their selection and super cost effective.

[Susan Garbarino]

Originally Posted by billethkid

I need to get a pair of glasses made just for driving and do not need anything fancy....just 100% function.

Suggestions where to go in or around The Villages for least cost.

I had an excellent experience at WalMart (on 466). Optical staff is salaried. No effort to "upsell". They are polite and take their time. I noticed how patient they were when helping people who had difficulty hearing or needed better explanations of what was available.

[Dbryan]

Originally Posted by billethkid

I need to get a pair of glasses made just for driving and do not need anything fancy....just 100% function.

Suggestions where to go in or around The Villages for least cost.

Eyeglass World

[Rzepecki]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I use Hindsight (Pinellas Plaza) for around 10 years, good prices, great service, I have a tricky prescription and they still usually have the glasses done the same day, occasionally the next day.

Double ditto!