Eyeglass Case
Eyeglass Case
Should lenses in eyeglass RX be perfect in both lenses?
If I cover one eye and read a traffic sign, for example, and then cover the other eye and read the same sign, should the clarity be the same?
I know that there is a tendency to have a dominant eye, but should that be factored into the RX, or should it just be the case that both eyes, when covered individually, should see with the same quality?
your eyes are meant to work together. i work with an optometrist and recently had a patient with the same complaint. what we did to show him that his eye glasses were correct was give him a prescription that made each eye see clearly when covering the other eye. but when he opened both eyes it was blurry. so he realized that what matters is that you see clearly when both eyes are open. you are not going to walk around with one eye closed and one eye open so unless you cant see with both eyes open your prescription is probably correct
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RARE Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Saks Kisslock Eye Glass Glasses Pen Accessory Case LV $579.99 |
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orig Persol Ratti folding eyeglass-frame, + boxes + case + plastic bags, vintage $499.00 |
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RARE Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Saks Kisslock Eye Glass Sunglass Case Accessory LV !! $449.99 |
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VINTAGE LANVIN EYEGLASS FRAMES GOLD EMERALD STONES SET IN ARMS WITH CASE 1980’s $399.99 |
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CHROME HEARTS SEE YOU IN TEA BLACK EYEGLASSES CASE AND PAPERWORK NEW CONDITION $400.00 |
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19c Victorian 16k Gold Folding Spectacles Eyeglasses Original Silver SP Case $399.99 |
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RARE VTG AUTHENTIC LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM EYE GLASSES SUNGLASSES CASE KISS LOCK $375.00 |
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NEW BVLGARI EYEGLASSES BV 1027 HAVANA 278 W/ CASE $343.00 |
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RARE! VTG ORIGINAL CAZAL ASYMMETRICAL HAND PAINTED EYEGLASSES MOD# 161 W/CASE $324.94 |
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*HERMES* Eyeglasses Case, Fuchsia $300.00 |
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Louis Vuitton Monogram Simple Eye Glass Sunglass Case Holder Lv Mint LN $285.00 |
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19C. ANTIQUE ORIGINAL EYEGLASSES w/METAL CASE $280.00 |
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BRAND NEW WOMEN CHANEL’S EYEGLASSES MOD.2082-B BLUE CRYSTAL $259.99 |
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NEW BVLGARI EYEGLASSES BV 2030B GREEN 2030 102 W/ CASE $268.00 |
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LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Simple Eyeglass Case Holder LV $265.00 |
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Rare Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Eyeglasses Sunglasses Case Accessory Saks LV Kisslock $250.00 |
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Chrome Hearts Eyeglasses Blue Ballz Tortoise New w/Case & Booklets MSRP $1,038 $250.00 |
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VERSACE UNISEX EYEGLASS/SUNGLASS FRAMES W CASE/BOX/CLOTH & AUTHENTICITY CARD $250.00 |
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Vintage Lady Bosca Black Genuine Calfskin & Alligator Eye Glass Case $250.00 |
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Vintage Gucci Floral Eyeglass Case….Double GG’s $249.99 |
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NEW OLIVER PEOPLES EYEGLASSES OV1O43T 4427 ELLSWORTH TITANIUM PEWTER GREY W/CASE $248.95 |
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NEW OLIVER PEOPLES EYEGLASSES 1O43T ELLSWORTH TITANIUM OBSIDIAN CHARCOAL W/CASE $248.95 |
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NEW OLIVER PEOPLES EYEGLASSES OV1O43T 4426 ELLSWORTH TITANIUM AUBURN COCO W/CASE $248.95 |
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TIFFANY & CO. 1028B TF1028B 6011 GOLD SWAROVSKI EYEGLASSES NEW W/CASE & BOX $233.95 |
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CHANEL 2159 c 428 AUTHENTIC EYEGLASSES GLASSES NEW SILVER BLACK GREY ITALY CASE $230.00 |
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DIOR RARE VINTAGE NWOT LOGO EYEGLASS CASE COCOA MINT! $225.00 |
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RARE GUCCI VINTAGE DOUBLE GG BRWN RED GREEN STRIPE EYEGLASS/SUNGLASS CASE $224.00 |
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LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Simple Eyeglass Case Holder LV $215.00 |
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Vintage Three Wire Frame Eye Glasses/Clip Round W/Case $199.99 |
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NEW CHROME HEARTS EYEGLASSES TWIGGY CS CHERRY STRIPE .925 STERLING SILVER W/CASE $200.00 |
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BURBERRY SUN GLASSES $195.00 |
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Vera Bradley Chanticleer Lot – Miller Bag, All Cosmetic Bags, Eyeglass Case /EUC $179.99 |
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OLIVER PEOPLES OV 5176 1094 KALDER BUFF CLEAR EYEGLASSES WITH CASE NEW $192.95 |
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Brand New Fendi Brown Eyeglasses: Mod. FS 456 (206) & Case $184.95 |
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Brand New Fendi Brown Eyeglasses: Mod. FS 456 (238) & Case $184.95 |
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NEW+CASE 525$ STARCK P0511 BLACK PURPLE 360° FLEXIBLE EYEGLASSES LUNETTES SOLEIL $169.00 |
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Authentic Louis Vuitton Eyeglass Holder Case Monogram Canvas, RARE $185.00 |
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LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Eyeglass Sunglass Case Holder LV $185.00 |
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FENDI,Vintage,BEADED,Eye Glass Case,Designer,SUMMER,Italy,EYEWARE,Sunglasses,WOW $175.00 |
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Auth. BVLGARI 4045-B 5127 Black Marble Crystal Eyeglasses 52mm w/ Case $175.00 |
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NEW OLIVER PEOPLES EYEGLASSES OV 5176 1005 KALDER BK BLACK WITH CASE 44MM $184.95 |
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NEW OLIVER PEOPLES EYEGLASSES OV 5176 1005 KALDER BK BLACK W/CASE 44MM $184.95 |
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NEW OLIVER PEOPLES EYEGLASSES EYEWEAR OV 5176 1005 KALDER BK BLACK W/CASE 44MM $184.95 |
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NEW OLIVER PEOPLES EYEGLASSES EYEWEAR OV 5176 1005 KALDER BK BLACK W/CASE 44 $184.95 |
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OLIVER PEOPLES 5176 1005 KALDER BK BLACK EYEGLASSES W/CASE NEW $184.95 |
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NEW OLIVER PEOPLES EYEGLASSES EYEWEAR OV 5107 1003 DANNIE COCOBOLO W/CASE 48 $183.95 |
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Auth. BVLGARI 4036-B 5073 Transparent/White Crystal Eyeglasses 53mm w/ Case $172.50 |
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Vintage Neiman Marcus 1960’s beaded beads silk eyeglass glasses case MINT! yes!! $180.00 |
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GUCCI GG 1917 Eyeglass Blue GG1917 VE1 52MM NO CASE $179.44 |
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NEW+CASE 525$ STARCK EYES P0511 BLACK & PURPLE OPTICAL FRAME EYEGLASSES GLASSES $179.00 |
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GUCCI GG 2705 Eyeglass Antique Gun GG2705 ZM1 NO CASE $168.88 |
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All Black Gucci Sunglasses $175.00 |
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GUCCI GG 1578 Eyeglass Walnut GG1578 2B7 NO CASE $160.44 |
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NEW+CASE 525$ STARCK EYES MIKLI PL203 MATT SILVER METAL OPTICAL FRAME EYEGLASSES $149.00 |
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NEW+CASE 525$ STARCK EYES P0511 PL511 BROWN RED OPTICAL FRAME EYEGLASSES GLASSES $159.00 |
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Vintage 60s Allover Beaded Glasses Eyeglass Case Hollywood Regency Pastel Flower $159.75 |
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ANTIQUE EYEGLASSES/-/SPECTICLES – 10K GOLD – FINE QUALITY WITH CASE $154.95 |
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vintage gold eyeglasses with cases $150.00 |
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Vintage 1950’s Brown Eyeglasses Rare Unique ANNE KLEIN MADE IN ITALY HARD CASE $149.00 |
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vintage steve jobs 12k gold round saddle bridge rimless eye glasses + case 1467 $155.00 |
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PRADA VPR 52N AB6-101 AB6101 GOLD/BROWN TEMPLES EYEGLASSES NEW W/CASE $154.95 |
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3 SHIH TZU HANDPAINTED ON EYE GLASSES CASES GREAT GIFT $150.00 |
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Early 1900’s Vintage Eye Glasses w/Case Rimless Corrected Curve Waltex Lenses $150.00 |
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Art Deco Beautiful Marcasite Brooch Case Folding Eye Glasses $149.99 |
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Auth. BVLGARI 4032-B 851 Tortoise Crystal Eyeglasses 52mm w/ Case $140.00 |
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4 PIECE VERA BRADLEY SITTING IN A TREE SET LAP TOP, PURSE WALLET, EYE GLASS CASE $139.00 |
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NEW+CASE 525$ STARCK BY MIKLI PL203 GOLD TORTOISE BROWN OPTICAL FRAME EYEGLASSES $149.00 |
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New Auth. BVLGARI 2119-B 378 Purple Eyeglasses 53mm w/ Case $135.00 |
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Brand New Versace Gold Eyeglasses: Mod. 3113-B & Case $137.95 |
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NEW TIFFANY & CO. EYEGLASSES TF 1050 TF1050 6021 GOLD PINK TORTOISE $295 W/CASE $143.95 |
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NEW TIFFANY & CO. EYEGLASSES TF 1050 TF1050 6001 SILVER BLACK RX $295 W/CASE $143.95 |
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NEW TIFFANY & CO. EYEGLASSES TF 1050 TF1050 6002 GOLD TORTOISE RX $295 W/CASE $143.95 |
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GUCCI GG 1532 Eyeglass Chocolate Red GG1532 AKD No Case $143.34 |
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NEW+CASE 525$ STARCK P002 STEEL & BLACK 360° FLEXIBLE OPTICAL FRAME EYEGLASSES $139.00 |
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NEW+CASE STARCK P002 SILVER METAL & CRYSTAL OPTICAL FRAME EYEGLASSES SPECTACLES $139.00 |
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Eyeglass case in honey colored alligator $124.99 |
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Auth. BVLGARI 4028 851 Tortoise Eyeglasses 54mm w/ Case $126.99 |
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Auth. BVLGARI 4028 807 Transparent/Gray Eyeglasses 54mm w/ Case $126.99 |
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B. New Fendi Black Metal Eyeglasses: Mod. FS234 & Case $129.50 |
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vintage steve jobs 12k gold octaganol rimless eyeglasses + case 1469 $135.00 |
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Vintage OLIVER PEOPLES England Tortoise EYEGLASSES & SUNGLASSES w Case EUC (j0 $125.00 |
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Rare vintage Tiger design CAT EYE EYEGLASSES & Poodle Case 1960s retro-Excellent $130.00 |
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Auth Chanel Rare Gold Frameless Rimless 2051 CC EYE Glasses Eyeglasses +Blk Case $130.00 |
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NWT Coach Skinny Signature Wristlet Cosmetic Make Up Bag Passport Case Eyeglass $119.99 |
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1940’s Round Eye Glasses in Case $126.22 |
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Auth LOUIS VUITTON EYE GLASS CASE MONOGRAM M62970 (BF032548) $125.00 |
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vintage rimless eyeglasses steve jobs 12k gold oval saddle bridge + case 1472 $125.00 |
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PUCCI 656S 971 CRYSTAL DARK GRAY EYEGLASSES NEW W/CASE $395 $124.95 |
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TIFFANY & CO. 1039 6005 SILVER BLACK RX EYEGLASSES AUTHENTIC W/CASE NEW $124.95 |
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TIFFANY & CO. 1039 6021 GOLD TORTOISE EYEGLASSES AUTHENTIC W/CASE NEW $124.95 |
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Brand New Gucci Red Eyeglasses: Mod. 1459 & Case $114.95 |
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RAY-BAN UNSEX TORTOISE SUNGLASS/EYEGLASSES w RAY-BAN CASE pls read description $120.00 |
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CIGAR SHAPED LACQUER WARE VICTORIAN EYEGLASSES CASE – A % Benefits INTERLOCHEN $119.99 |
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ANNE KLEIN gray shoulder bag w/wallet & eye glass case – NEW $119.99 |
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Gucci GG 2266/N M83 130 Eyeglasses Frame Golden Without Case & Tag $119.50 |
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COACH JANELLE SILVER/RHINESTONES EYEGLASS FRAME + CASE $119.00 |
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CARTIER EYEGLASSES BORDEAUX SOFT LEATHER CASE BRAND NEW $109.95 |
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CARTIER EYEGLASSES/SUNGLASSES SOFT LEATHER CASE BRAND NEW $109.95 |
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YORKSHIRE TERRIER HANDPAINTED EYE GLASSES CASE $110.00 |
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VINTAGE SHUR-ON 10K GOLD EYEGLASSES SPECTACLES GLASSES & HOWARD E. MARSTON CASE $99.95 |
One Hour Eyeglasses: Is the Mark Up Worth it?
Shopping for glasses these days is enough to leave anyone in a daze. You have to navigate what seems like an endless maze of choices. There are often thousands of different frames and a confusing list of different lens types and coatings. When you multiply this by all the places you can get your glasses, it gets complicated quickly. Many of these places even offer eyeglasses in an hour for the time crunched buyer. But, is that really an option that you need to pay for? In our experience it isn’t, and we’ve found that many shoppers spend too much money for this minor perk. In most cases, you will overpay for this service, and price is the top complaint that most of our readers have voiced.
In fact, Consumer Reports recently surveyed 92,000 eyeglasses shoppers, and although 75% of shoppers were satisfied with there purchase, only 50% were ok with the price they paid. This is a disturbing trend that has grown in the past few years. With the recent increase in large stores offering eyeglasses in an hour, this satisfaction seems to be going down. All while the cost goes up of course.
In our research though, we’ve found that it doesn’t have to be that way. It is possible to get a great deal on your spectacles if your willing to stay out of the shopping center chain one hour eyeglasses places. This will also cut down on some of the high pressure sales you’re likely to encounter as you can go shopping armed with what you want (and more importantly, what you need) already decided. Before going out to your eye doctor’s office, it would be a good idea to at least be familiar with some of the different lenses, coatings, and edge treatments so you aren’t overwhelmed with the many choices.
This knowledge will also give you a starting point for asking your what you should look for to ensure that you aren’t sold unnecessary upgrades that you don’t need. For example, many shops will recommend that all eyeglasses wearers opt for additional UV protective coatings or high index polycarbonate lenses, which in most cases aren’t needed. These options do provide a nice markup for the store though.
Many of the shady chains will also prey on under informed shoppers pushing them toward much more expensive options such as progressive or “no line” bifocals even if there are other, high quality alternatives that may be less costly. The best way to combat this is to speak with your eye doctor before shopping to find out what you actually need. This small step can save you quite a bit of money and frustration. If your optometrists office includes an eyeglass shop, feel free to look around, but don’t feel as though you have to purchase there. Under Federal law, you are allowed to have your eyeglasses prescription filled anywhere.
On our glasses shopping excursions, we’ve found that the cost of prescription varies dramatically. For example, shopping at a local LensCrafters store had us paying over double for options available elsewhere. For example, a basic polycarbonate (CR-39) lens cost around $120 before any discounts. This is several times more expensive than the same frame at a local Costco store or online from a dealer such as Zenni Optical. We found similar price differences more most options and coatings too. For example, if we wanted to add on an anti-reflective coating LensCrafters required us to upgrade to their FeatherWates polycarbonate lens for a shocking $240! As a comparison, a similar lens at online retailer Zenni Optical is a $41.95 upgrade and $80 at our local Costco. This is over a 300% price difference that the average shopper is charged just to get their eyeglasses in an hour. This seems a bit excessive for such a small convenience.
This cost difference is only multiplied if you are interested in lightweight eyeglass frames. This can push your costs up by hundreds of dollars. Many of these frames are all made by the same manufacturers though, and the designers just license the frame and put their names on. This means that look alike frames are available at numerous other stores for significantly less money. Many of the top manufacturers (like Charmont and Luxottica) have several options that are just like their fashion counterparts for much less money. This is also a situation where online stores can save you a ton money. These retailers carry all the same manufacturers lines, but at hugely discounted prices. Many retailers often have specials offering inexpensive plastic frames for $20 or less. In fact, online retailer Eye Buy Direct offers glasses starting at only $7.95! This is an absolute steal for what you get, and a great way to test the waters or get an additional pair of eyeglasses to keep as a backup pair. It takes a few days to get your order, but who wouldn’t wait a couple days to save $350? We sure would. These are some of the savings available to you if you don’t need eyeglasses in an hour.
About the Author
Aaron McCann is a freelance journalist and independent product reviewer that takes pride in helping others. To learn more about saving money on eyeglasses by not getting eyeglasses in an hour visit his eye glass world blog at http://discounteyeglasses.blogspot.com
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