Getting Eyeglasses
May 3, 2023 10:05:53 #
Costco is selling readers from Foster Grant for $18.95 / a package of three similar styles. They offer a range of styles. Right now they are on sale at $13.95 per pack. My problem is both my wife and I need them in 3.0 strength which are not carried in my local Costcos here in NYC. I tried ordering them on line and it came up saying they could not deliver them to my area. I guess I need an out-of-town friend to order them for me and then send them along to me! So I'm making do with 2.75 readers.
May 3, 2023 10:13:25 #
bw79st wrote:
Costco is selling readers from Foster Grant for $1... (show quote)
My wife has 3.5 readers from the Dollar Store, $1.25
May 3, 2023 10:24:47 #
I had an eye-exam late last year for the first time in 30 years; I’ve been using drug store readers. The eye exam results came up with the same strength as the readers I’ve been using. I’m still glad I had the exam as I now know there are no other problems.
May 3, 2023 10:25:51 #
BigDaddy wrote:
My wife has 3.5 readers from the Dollar Store, $1.25
I'll have to look around for that kind of price! Walgreens, Duane Reade, CVS, etc. sell readers in the strength we need but the price is exorbitant.
May 3, 2023 10:44:36 #
Dannj wrote:
I had an eye-exam late last year for the first time in 30 years; I’ve been using drug store readers. The eye exam results came up with the same strength as the readers I’ve been using. I’m still glad I had the exam as I now know there are no other problems.
After my cat surgery I bought some readers at 1.5 and 2.5. I hated the 2.5 because every thing past a foot or two was extremely blurry and made me dizzy and disoriented when looking at anything past that. I could read small print easily with them however. The 1.5 was much less bothersome when not reading but small print was not clear. When my surgeon did my prescription for readers, both eyes were 2.5. My wife said I'd get used to this, I hope she's right.
May 3, 2023 11:09:41 #
mr spock wrote:
Well worth the drive for a lot more than eyeglasses
True, but...
May 3, 2023 11:52:41 #
Dear Shellback,
Boy,you hit the nail on the head with your answer today. You are really on spot !
Boy,you hit the nail on the head with your answer today. You are really on spot !
May 3, 2023 12:10:19 #
Effate
Loc: El Dorado Hills, Ca.
radiomantom wrote:
My wife just got her a new pair a month ago at a cost of $850. Hearing aids and eyeglasses are the biggest rip-off ever.
What?
May 3, 2023 12:43:57 #
lenben
Loc: Seattle
jlocke wrote:
I read an article a few years back about how most of the 'chain' eyeglass stores are owned by one company. That may have changed a bit since then, with some new online sources.
May 3, 2023 12:48:13 #
lenben
Loc: Seattle
A significant number of eyeglass outlets are now owned by one company - Luxottica - an Italian company. Costco for instance is independent and not owned by them. Luxottica with a semi-monopoly has elevated prices beyond reason
. Optometrists are usually independent but tend to hold onto the prescription to steer you into their optical to make a profit there. Ophthalmologists-the true eye doctors - have no reluctance to give you the prescription to take anywhere for eyeglass construction. Shop around and realize the major cost is the frame.
. Optometrists are usually independent but tend to hold onto the prescription to steer you into their optical to make a profit there. Ophthalmologists-the true eye doctors - have no reluctance to give you the prescription to take anywhere for eyeglass construction. Shop around and realize the major cost is the frame.
May 3, 2023 12:56:17 #
jerryc41 wrote:
What's the deal with getting eyeglasses? When I w... (show quote)
I wear bifocals, blended, glass, same metal frames last 35 years. Blended means no difference between powers , a smooth transition, like wearing regular lenses . Glass means no fn scratches, they last ( no coatings to scratch ). Metal frames mean they fit the same and last a long time. Remember get blended glass, might pay more but will not scratch like plastic.
May 3, 2023 13:05:06 #
Wife and I also. They work fine but seem to migrate and then flock together, not where you are though.
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May 3, 2023 13:40:04 #
will pick up my new glasses from costco this week. United health care picked up the cost of the exam ($109) and a $100 of the price of the glasses. This is the first time for the coverage.
May 3, 2023 13:57:58 #
Some blame it COVID but my take is that they want us to think that they are swamped with customers so we should feel privileged to be able get an appointment. And their prices are pure greed like most other outlets.
I think the eyeglass business has always been a racket and, like you, since cataract surgery I wear nothing but dollar store glasses.
I think you can walk in to the optometrist at COSTCO and get an exam any time without too long a wait.
Ed
I think the eyeglass business has always been a racket and, like you, since cataract surgery I wear nothing but dollar store glasses.
I think you can walk in to the optometrist at COSTCO and get an exam any time without too long a wait.
Ed
May 3, 2023 14:09:45 #
BigDaddy wrote:
After my cat surgery I bought some readers at 1.5 and 2.5. I hated the 2.5 because every thing past a foot or two was extremely blurry and made me dizzy and disoriented when looking at anything past that. I could read small print easily with them however. The 1.5 was much less bothersome when not reading but small print was not clear. When my surgeon did my prescription for readers, both eyes were 2.5. My wife said I'd get used to this, I hope she's right.
I hope it works out for you. Good luck👍
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