[DBaty]

I am new to the Villages and need new glasses (I have a prescription from my ophthalmologist so I do not need an eye exam). Any recommendations? Have you gone to Sam's Club for glasses and how was the experience? I used Costco before moving to The Villages and they did a good job and were reasonably priced, but I do not want to drive to Clermont.

[villagetinker]

I have been using Hindsight in Pinellas Plaza for 10 years, reasonable prices, great service. I have a complicated prescription, but typically get the same day glasses, at worst the next day.

[retiredguy123]

If you are looking to save money, Zenni.com is way cheaper than Sam's and Costco, and they have a much better selection. I can usually buy 4 or 5 pairs of prescription eyeglasses for the cost of one pair in any store.

Also, ophthalmologists usually do not examine eyes for an eyeglass prescription. It is done by a non-doctor technician in their office. I go to an ophthalmologist annually for a medical appointment, but I use an optometrist for an eyeglass prescription. The optometrist at Peepers in Colony Plaza, Dr. Collins, is very reasonable, and he will write a prescription for two years instead of the usual one year.

[biggamefish1]

I believe they have closed the Pinellas store.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by biggamefish1

I believe they have closed the Pinellas store.

The Hindsight store in Pinellas Plaza is not closed. Also, the Peepers store in Colony Plaza is not closed.

[gatorbill1]

Walmart probably cheapest for same RX

[Smalley]

We use Ocala Eye. There is an office in Laurel manor and one near Fenny. This is a full service eye care organization with many specialized ophthamologists as well as a full eyeglass department with good service and good prices.

[bobeaston]

After an unsatisfactory result, and even less satisfactory customer service (must have been a bad day for the doc?) at a store in Colony Plaza, we tried Zennie Optical online and are very satisfied. Sure, it takes a few days, but quality is great and service excellent. Good prices too.

[Rzepecki]

Another vote for Hindsight.

[Cliff Fr]

Originally Posted by bobeaston

After an unsatisfactory result, and even less satisfactory customer service (must have been a bad day for the doc?) at a store in Colony Plaza, we tried Zennie Optical online and are very satisfied. Sure, it takes a few days, but quality is great and service excellent. Good prices too.

I looked at Renni. They don't appear to have any metal frames available, only plastic

[Cliff Fr]

Originally Posted by bobeaston

After an unsatisfactory result, and even less satisfactory customer service (must have been a bad day for the doc?) at a store in Colony Plaza, we tried Zennie Optical online and are very satisfied. Sure, it takes a few days, but quality is great and service excellent. Good prices too.

I looked at Zenni. They don't appear to have any metal frames available, only plastic

[bowlingal]

you don't say where you live in the villages. If near Pinellas Plaza, go to Hindsight.

[Spanish4us]

Originally Posted by DBaty

I am new to the Villages and need new glasses (I have a prescription from my ophthalmologist so I do not need an eye exam). Any recommendations? Have you gone to Sam's Club for glasses and how was the experience? I used Costco before moving to The Villages and they did a good job and were reasonably priced, but I do not want to drive to Clermont.

Village Optical on 466 next to the Publix. Good selection of frames, great service, glasses produced in-house.

[Remembergoldenrule]

Costco if you are member or Walmart. Realize there are only a few manufacturers of the lenses and frames. They just put different names on them.

[mlmarr]

Originally Posted by DBaty

I am new to the Villages and need new glasses (I have a prescription from my ophthalmologist so I do not need an eye exam). Any recommendations? Have you gone to Sam's Club for glasses and how was the experience? I used Costco before moving to The Villages and they did a good job and were reasonably priced, but I do not want to drive to Clermont.

BJ's watch for their BOGO deals, got mine there very satisfied!