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retiredguy123 06-02-2020 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbo120 (Post 1775818)
I use zinni optical for everything top end frames with progressive lens under $200. The only catch is that you have to provide your pupil distance which is only provided with an exam if requested zinnioptical.com online only but great customer service

It's very easy to measure your pupil distance yourself. Or, you can go to almost any optical store and they will measure it for free with a special machine they have.

Baywayric 06-02-2020 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Challenger (Post 1775377)
Just got prescription for bifocal glasses - First time . Need suggestions on where to get it filled, or who to avoid . Help

COSTCO is great. Great selection & great price. They also take United HealthCare’s Villages Insurance Plans.

Challenger 06-02-2020 11:30 AM

This is what TOTV does best. Decided on Peepers. Walked in this morning. Immediate, friendly, competent service. Reasonable price, will have glasses done this afternoon . Hope the final product is as good as the service.

Nanny32162 06-02-2020 11:34 AM

Our optometrist told us to avoid "big box" stores for prescription glasses. Peepers may be a bit more expensive, but it is locally owned and operated. I love the care and attention that I receive from them. I have a frame from Oakley sunglasses (that I did not buy at Peepers), they custom made prescription sunglasses to fit these frames.

CFrance 06-02-2020 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 1775628)
We go to a local optician every year to have our eyes checked because our health insurance covers the cost.

However, they have a poor choice of frames, so we take our prescription to Wal-Mart to get our glasses. We have been very pleased with their choice of frames and the three pairs of glasses we purchased.

What optician do you use? I would like to get a prescription only.

Lizziemay 06-02-2020 12:10 PM

Walmart is as good as any and cheaper .

SharonW 06-02-2020 12:36 PM

Clear View Optical in Mulberry. Ron is awesome.

valuemkt 06-02-2020 01:52 PM

I had Lange do mine. I also had them re-do what was a horrible eye exam at St Luke's .. They were amazed at how off the script that Lukes wrote me. Also be ware that many of the shops do not take insurance of any kind. My experience is that unless all you need are basic readers, the discount places .. either brick and mortar or internet, do not have the best technology lenses .. IMO

sallybowron 06-02-2020 02:02 PM

Glasses
 
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Originally Posted by Challenger (Post 1775377)
Just got prescription for bifocal glasses - First time . Need suggestions on where to get it filled, or who to avoid . Help

We go to Walmart and they do a great job.

Barborv 06-02-2020 02:07 PM

I have had friends buy from Zenni and were quite happy. I wear progressive and transition lenses. I know they do both but isnt it hard to measure for progressive lenses? Has anybody done it?

retiredguy123 06-02-2020 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1775937)
What optician do you use? I would like to get a prescription only.

I think you mean optometrist or an ophthalmologist. An optometrist can write a prescription for glasses, but is not a medical doctor and cannot prescribe drugs. An opthalmologist is a medical doctor who can write a prescription for glasses and can also prescribe drugs. An optician is a person who can only measure you for frames and lenses, but cannot examine your eyes or write an eyeglass prescription.

photo1902 06-02-2020 02:46 PM

Another vote for Hindsight. Sam's is no cheaper, and unless you happen to be there when there are no other vision customers, be prepared to wait. Never again.

John_W 06-02-2020 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 1776024)
Another vote for Hindsight. Sam's is no cheaper, and unless you happen to be there when there are no other vision customers, be prepared to wait. Never again.

I called Hindsight this morning, I'm going tomorrow. I don't have a written prescription, so I asked if they could determine my prescription by looking through my glasses. He said yes, and they can even find tune that with some other procedures.

Ann Marie Acacio 06-02-2020 10:11 PM

Rx glasses
 
Took my Rx into Hindsight and had my glasses the same day! Very pleased!

LynneH 06-03-2020 08:14 AM

Eyeglass Prescription at Sam's Club
 
I have gotten eyeglass prescriptions filled at Sam's Club two different ways. I have brought in frames and had updated lenses installed. And also picked out frames and lenses together from their offerings. They were accurately done, reasonably priced, and arrived on time.


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