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mommy2be716
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eyeglasses
I am new to the eyeglass game, and only found out last year I needed glasses. Every 2 years, I get $250 from my insurance for an eye exam and glasses. However, my daughter broke them. I don't need them ALL the time, but I do wear them when i can. Because I still have a year until I can get another $250, I need to buy out of pocket from somewhere. Any recommendations?
Also, I can just call the place that did my exam to get my prescription right? (I went to cheaper peepers if that makes any difference)
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Posted 3/10/19 7:14 PM  |
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loveus
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eyeglasses
A prescription is only good for 1 year.
You can see if the place you bought the glasses has the same pair and can switch the lenses.
Walmart, Costco, BJ, Visionworks all seem to be good and always having deals.
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| Posted 3/10/19 7:39 PM |
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mommy2be716
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Re: eyeglasses
Posted by loveus
A prescription is only good for 1 year.
You can see if the place you bought the glasses has the same pair and can switch the lenses.
Walmart, Costco, BJ, Visionworks all seem to be good and always having deals.
even if it's only good for a year, would they give me my prescription info if I called or no? I was thinking I may want to try BJs
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| Posted 3/10/19 8:28 PM |
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PitterPatter11
Baby Boy is Here!
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eyeglasses
If your prescription is still valid, I recommend ordering online through Warby Parker. They are under $100.
Message edited 3/11/2019 6:24:40 AM.
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| Posted 3/11/19 6:24 AM |
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LInMI
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Re: eyeglasses
If the prescription is within the last 12 months go to Costco or Walmart. They have the best prices.
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| Posted 3/11/19 7:06 AM |
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RainyDay
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eyeglasses
I just buy online from discount glasses place
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| Posted 3/11/19 7:08 AM |
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BargainMama
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eyeglasses
I get mine on 39dollarglasses.com. Just put your RX info in. I don't even think they verify it with the doctor to be honest. They often have $15 off coupon codes, and they are located on Long Island, so they come fast!
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| Posted 3/11/19 7:54 AM |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: eyeglasses
Posted by mommy2be716
Posted by loveus
A prescription is only good for 1 year.
You can see if the place you bought the glasses has the same pair and can switch the lenses.
Walmart, Costco, BJ, Visionworks all seem to be good and always having deals.
even if it's only good for a year, would they give me my prescription info if I called or no? I was thinking I may want to try BJs
If it hasn't yet been a year, use the same rx as you did to buy the previous pair. The place you bought it from only copied it, they would have given you the original back. They will not write you a new one even for the same rx.
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| Posted 3/13/19 12:02 PM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: eyeglasses
Zenni Optical online.
So cheap for a spare pair.
Cheaper than Warby Parker and any of them.
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| Posted 3/13/19 12:09 PM |
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liadorbs
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Re: eyeglasses
Posted by RainyDay
I just buy online from discount glasses place
Same - I 've bought through eyebuydirect.com and it's been great so far. (And my rx is more than a year old)
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| Posted 3/13/19 12:52 PM |
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Momma2015
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Re: eyeglasses
OMG why have I been paying one zillion dollars for glasses?! These sites are great!
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| Posted 3/13/19 1:51 PM |
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AngnShaun
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eyeglasses
I got mine online, theyre crazy cheap!
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| Posted 3/13/19 5:13 PM |
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mommy2be716
LIF Adult
Member since 1/16 2921 total posts
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eyeglasses
I got my prescription emailed to me but I'm super confused about how to put it in lol. Who understands prescriptions?
Mine says this:
Far (OD) 29.75
Near (OD) 28.25
Far (OS) 29.75
Near (OS) 28.25
Far (OU) 59.50
Near (OU) 56.50
OD:
Sphere PL
Cylinder -1.25
Axis 165
OS:
Sphere PL
Cylinder -1.25
Axis 175
I have no clue what any of this means and when I go to some of these sites it asks for single vision or multi-vision, and idk how to fill the stuff in!
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| Posted 3/14/19 8:54 AM |
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BargainMama
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Re: eyeglasses
Posted by mommy2be716
I got my prescription emailed to me but I'm super confused about how to put it in lol. Who understands prescriptions?
Mine says this:
Far (OD) 29.75
Near (OD) 28.25
Far (OS) 29.75
Near (OS) 28.25
Far (OU) 59.50
Near (OU) 56.50
OD:
Sphere PL
Cylinder -1.25
Axis 165
OS:
Sphere PL
Cylinder -1.25
Axis 175
I have no clue what any of this means and when I go to some of these sites it asks for single vision or multi-vision, and idk how to fill the stuff in!
I've only used 39dollarglasses, and I only have to put in these along with your PD (which you can measure)
OD:
Sphere PL
Cylinder -1.25
Axis 165
OS:
Sphere PL
Cylinder -1.25
Axis 175
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| Posted 3/14/19 9:02 AM |
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mommy2be716
LIF Adult
Member since 1/16 2921 total posts
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eyeglasses
thanks! went to the 39dollarglasses site because I found a $15 off promo code too :)
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| Posted 3/14/19 8:52 PM |
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BargainMama
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Re: eyeglasses
Posted by mommy2be716
thanks! went to the 39dollarglasses site because I found a $15 off promo code too :)
That's what I always use! They come quick! I've ordered like 3 pairs in the past few months because I like to change up the style (I wear contacts mostly)
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| Posted 3/14/19 8:55 PM |
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Mrs213
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eyeglasses
I would say Walmart for a cheapie. They have a nice selection of $10-15 frames....
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| Posted 3/14/19 9:07 PM |
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