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I like Peepers Eye Care at Colony Plaza. 352-259-1621. I've gotten two pair of glasses there over the years. Nice staff and very efficient

I think Hindsight is excellent. They are professional and knowledgeable.

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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 just got a pair of progressive with Transitions XtraActive (darkens in a car and under a hat) lenses with Titanium frames for $188.39 after all coupons. Lenscrafters wanted $1500, 2 local stores were between $1000 and $1100. I got these from EYEBUYDIRECT.COM (EBD). They always have LOTS of different coupons which can reduce the price by 30-40%

Now while I am not saying the EBD frames are as good quality (I have no way to tell but they are fine by me and sure seem the same as the $400 ones from local stores) I can buy 5 to 6 pairs for the price of ONE PAIR from any of the local stores. Been buying from EBD for probably 7-8 years without any issues. Last pair lasted me 4 years and only reason I replaced them was Rx changed.

Zenni and the others are excellent as well but have nowhere near the selection of frames & lenses as EBD. Can't beat their price.

I go locally for an exam and a prescription and order elsewhere.

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Peepers Colony Plazza

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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.

ZenniOptical.com

Thanks again everyone. I went back to HindSight and picked out a cheaper frame, since I am not a fashion aficionado, and I need them quickly. It is too hard for me to measure my own PD, as one of my eyes drifts to one side. I was also concerned about the frames fitting my fat head. HindSight measured my PD, so now I have it and then they said come back in half an hour. When I got back they were ready.

My nest pair will be from an on-line site, probably from Warby Parker as I liked their site and actually spoke with someone there.

Thanks again.

I went to Hindsight once to see what they charge and didn't go with them because they're so expensive. I did purchase a pair of glasses at Sam's Club. They are very reasonably priced and I'm happy with my purchase.

Sam's Club or Walmart.
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Three is an optical outlet in the bestbuy shopping center, that has very reasonable prices.