[Magdalen] opinions on web based eye glasses???

[Ann Markle]

Lynn, I have bought my eyeglasses online from EyeBuy Direct for the past 5+
years.  I get trifocal progressive lenses, with the "darkening feature" (is
this also called progressive?).  I save at least $150-200.  I use the
rimless titanium frame.  I've been totally satisfied with them.  The
distance between pupils wasn't included in my prescription, and it was
necessary for a correct fit/focus.  I was told I could only get this from
the optician who fitted my frames.  I called the in-person, in-office
optometrist I used last time (years before) and got that measurement.  They
warned me that "it could have changed," but it was fine, despite my 80-lb
weight loss.  I've been highly satisfied with my on-line experience, and
the savings is amazing.

Ann

The Rev. Ann Markle
Buffalo, NY
ann.markle at aya.yale.edu

On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 12:30 PM, Lynn Ronkainen <houstonklr at gmail.com>
wrote:

> I'm facing having to replace my beloved Silhouette rimless glasses
> 'frames' after a few recent years of patch/patch/patch. I found a place
> online where I can order them for 50% of what an optometrist  would charge
> for them but am somewhat leery of having my lenses 'made' in this way.  I
> had planned to have my eye exam, bring the frames that I was going to buy
> on line in with me and then have the optometrist fill the Rx for the lenses
> (which will have to be sent away with the frames because of the way the
> temples and bridge are attached). Even this lens cost is more than a 50%
> savings online.
>
> My cost savings could be as high as $300-400. if I order online. Even more
> depending on where I go for the eye exam.
>
> SO... has anyone in the pub had experience buying frames and or lenses
> online? what say yea??
>
> Lynn
>
> website: www.ichthysdesigns.com
>
> When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I have not
> a single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything You gave me."
> attributed to Erma Bombeck
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> by Richard Rohr
>