No Insurance for eyeglasses?

[lindany]

This site is wonderful!! Both my husband and I have ordered three pair so far at about a third of the price in one of the big box stores, and love them.

www.eyebuydirect.com/

Just go to your regular eye doctor and have him give you a copy of your prescription with the Pupillary distance if possible, if not use the normal average of 63 on the form.

Pick out your frames and then put the numbers in and you are set to go.

[merryfl]

Linda - their prices are amazing!! What do you do about getting the frames adjusted once they are delivered? Is the quality ok?

[lindany]

I just had to bend mine a little bit and the quality is fine.

My frame less bifocals are perfect!!!

[diannelou]

Ok, everyone, like it or not I have to step in here, hehe. When you order a pair of glasses more then one measurement needs to be taken, not just your pupillary distance. Every frame measurement is different therefore whatever style bifocal you wear needs to be measured in the frame of your choioce. ALl frames have more then one length temple, and need to be measured also. More importantly, a frame needs to fit good to begin with and it needs to be checked by a professional before a final choice is made. There is a reason you pay more for glasses in person then you do online, and one of the many reasons is for the help you receive both picking a frame out and measuring for bifocal heights. Then there is the problem of adjustments after you receive them. Many optical shops will adjust anybodys glasses but many wont, DOnt attempt to do them yourself, it may result in breakage. We heat them up to bend them or use the appropriate tools to do so. It may be cheaper at first, but in the long run, not so much.

Dianne

[lindany]

Feb 14, 2010 22:28:12 GMT -5 diannelou said:

Ok, everyone, like it or not I have to step in here, hehe. When you order a pair of glasses more then one measurement needs to be taken, not just your pupillary distance. Every frame measurement is different therefore whatever style bifocal you wear needs to be measured in the frame of your choioce. ALl frames have more then one length temple, and need to be measured also. More importantly, a frame needs to fit good to begin with and it needs to be checked by a professional before a final choice is made. There is a reason you pay more for glasses in person then you do online, and one of the many reasons is for the help you receive both picking a frame out and measuring for bifocal heights. Then there is the problem of adjustments after you receive them. Many optical shops will adjust anybodys glasses but many wont, DOnt attempt to do them yourself, it may result in breakage. We heat them up to bend them or use the appropriate tools to do so. It may be cheaper at first, but in the long run, not so much.

Dianne

Got mine checked out a an optical place and they are fine. Both the bifocal heights ( which was on my script) and the adjustments. The Optical place did a very minor adjustment and didn't charge a cent.

[merryfl]

Thanks Linda -- and Dianne -- I'll have to give it some thought.

[diannelou]

Linda, While I dont doubt something was on your script, I find it hard to believe it was the bifocal height since that isnt known, till the frame size is known. ALl measurements in all frames are different and while most frames of today are smaller, not all are and not all people desire small frames. Having worked at an optical company for over 30 years Ive seen too many people come in with glasses purchased online or through a catalog with no recourse but to complain to us about everything from fit to visual problems. WHile I know the price is attractive, it most often isnt worth the savings. I feel that you were one of the lucky ones and more power to you. Most optical companies do adjustments at no charge.

Dianne , Optician for 30 years

[lindany]

Diane, I went to an optical company with my script, was fitted for frames and then decided not to purchase them there for $600.00 when I could get the same frame on line for a whole hell of a lot less. They were kind enough to give me what I needed when I told them I wanted to shop for price.

So you see, there are ways around the fittings.

[pennypa]

You could also do the whole thing in reverse. Get the frames first then go to the eye doctor for your testing.

[diannelou]

Yes you can Penny, but what most people dont know is that each frame has its own pattern and if it is a frame that a lab doesnt normally handle they have no pattern for it hence the need to make a pattern driving the price up considerably. I dont mean to sound negative you guys, but you are far better off getting your glasses at a company that has it all in one. Dr on site,lab on site, and better frame selection. And Linda Im wondering what price the frame was that you picked out? ANd also it sounds like you got the works, like coatings, etc. I dont know but just guessin' here? If you picked out a namebrand frame it can be pretty highdollar but you can keep the cost down considerably by picking out a less expensive frame. There are many frames out there that have the same look as designer frames but are far less expensive. Dianne

[pennypa]

Have you ever heard of the Oxyview glasses, Dianne? That is what people who use them do...get the frames first then get the lenses to place in them. Perhaps the oxyview frames use a standard pattern.