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vintageogauge 08-03-2021 05:40 PM

There are so many different frames, lenses, coatings, etc., that it's nearly impossible to compare apples with apples. I have been using Flexon titanium frames for over 20 years with great results. I have had excellent lenses and also had some bad ones placed in those frames. I can't remember the name of the company but they are in Buffalo Ridge area, that is where I bought my last set 4 years ago and they are still excellent. I have a new prescription so I'm going back there on Friday to order my new ones, I generally get two pairs, regular and sun glasses.

Djean1981 08-03-2021 07:35 PM

Zenni.com
Ask your eye doctor for your pupil distance (pd). Or, follow the instructions on Zenni's site to measure it. Love the virtual try-on feature.

Villages Kahuna 08-04-2021 05:07 AM

Walmart. Good selection of frames and they get the lenses ground, probably by one of the same lens grinding services used by the more expensive glasses botiques. And lots less expensive.

debron911 08-04-2021 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben Franklin (Post 1982906)
I have my eyeglass prescription, and now I'd like to know where to get eyeglasses made. Goodbye eyeglass readers. I hate getting old ;-) Thank you.

Sam’s are the best deal out there. Will remake lenses in first 90 days if not happy. My mother couldn’t navigate progressive bifocal lenses, so they made new lenses with regular bifocal lenses. If frame breaks for any reason they replace for free. That is good up to a year and they don’t charge for “insurance “. Just the best deal around IMHO.

mydavid 08-04-2021 05:43 AM

[QUOTE=Ben Franklin;1982906]I have my eyeglass prescription, and now I'd like to know where to get eyeglasses made. Goodbye eyeglass readers. I hate getting old ;-) Thank you.[/QUOTE Getting old is better then the alternate.

Scouty 08-04-2021 05:59 AM

Peepers at Colony

Eg_cruz 08-04-2021 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben Franklin (Post 1982906)
I have my eyeglass prescription, and now I'd like to know where to get eyeglasses made. Goodbye eyeglass readers. I hate getting old ;-) Thank you.

Sam’s Club

noslices1 08-04-2021 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben Franklin (Post 1982906)
I have my eyeglass prescription, and now I'd like to know where to get eyeglasses made. Goodbye eyeglass readers. I hate getting old ;-) Thank you.

Zenni Optical online. About 1/3 the cost of a retail store.

JayK! 08-04-2021 06:44 AM

Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco

kendi 08-04-2021 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben Franklin (Post 1983116)
Thanks everyone. I did run over to HindSight. They wanted over $200 for the same style frame EBD and Zenni had for about $70. I'll also look at warbyparker.com

I’ve used Warby Parker for single vision lenses. Some of the reviewers said their lenses got lots of scratches. Sure enough, mine did as well. They had all the same features as glasses I’ve gotten from other companies which never had those scratches. I am not careless at all with my glasses so there was no reason for scratches other than the glasses are cheaply made

DonnaNi4os 08-04-2021 08:04 AM

Go to Ron at ClearView Optix 352-259-6789. He’s amazing and has a unique selection of quality frames and glasses. He will help you choose a pair that fits your face and personality. He’s awesome.

retiredguy123 08-04-2021 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben Franklin (Post 1982942)
Thank you both. How does one measure for fit with on-line glasses?

You need to provide online companies with your pupil distance (PD), which is the distance in millimeters between your pupils. It is easy to do yourself, or you can ask an optical store to measure it with a handheld machine. It only takes a few seconds and most of them will do it for free. I had mine measured at Sam's Club.

philoret 08-04-2021 08:13 AM

Clear View Optix near Mulberry Rec ctr. Fine personalized service. By appointment to reduce waiting and crowding.

Pedrocarrasco01@yahoo.com 08-04-2021 08:49 AM

Try Googles4you
 
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Originally Posted by Ben Franklin (Post 1983116)
Thanks everyone. I did run over to HindSight. They wanted over $200 for the same style frame EBD and Zenni had for about $70. I'll also look at warbyparker.com

I could not believe the prices that googles4u were selling glasses, so I gave them a try, it takes about 10 days to get them, but I purchased 100% Titanium frames and my prescription with coated lenses. Bifocals for less than $90. Their service is wonderful, guarantee against (I dropped them and broke the plastic lenses, told them it was my fault, sent pictures and they sent me another pair at no charge, they even paid for the shipping, very good people

wilhiteusn 08-04-2021 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben Franklin (Post 1982906)
I have my eyeglass prescription, and now I'd like to know where to get eyeglasses made. Goodbye eyeglass readers. I hate getting old ;-) Thank you.

Try Hindsight in Pinellas Plaza
I had my eyeglasses in one day
Good Luck


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