No wonder my brother calls me squirrelly! What if they need an eye one day? YOU have glasses that fit. Zenni Optical. But usually plastic is plastic and it will soften and bend. now each time a comment is added I get several emails with I don’t care what my parole officer tells you! Especially the matte black. Mine’s the opposite. Thanks! Thanks Melissa! Even if it doesn’t, in some cases you may be able to pay up front and obtain reimbursement from your plan. And if your frames need adjusting, you’ll probably have to find a local professional to do it. Can we allow for some minor but friendly disagreement? HOW I’M REALLY DOING NOW. He went to several shops and they either wanted 4 times the amount of the original price of said glasses or had no luck what so ever. Karen and Brad, does the heat technique work on Flexon type frames or just plastic ones? If you are planning on buying your eyewear elsewhere, make sure to ask the doctor to measure your pupillary distance (the distance between the center of each of your pupils) which online vendors will need to create your glasses properly. Now, in order to complete your amateur status as an optician you also need to procure a small case of precision screwdrivers available at a dollar store. Results are based on more than 65,000 members who, collectively, reported on eyeglass purchases at 33 retailers and contact lens buys at 17. Talk to Your Eye Doctor Our survey reported that almost half of people who bought their eyewear in person received their purchase within a week; only around a quarter of those who bought online did. And rimless and semi-rimless frames may be problematic if you have a strong prescription that requires thicker lenses. I have one ear lower than the other…….any suggestions? Report Any Problems Right Away I’m not a stalker, well maybe I am, but not one of those dangerous types! I can’t do any of the things McGyver does. I pushed them up. He will be so very disappointed when he gets home tonight. Are you stalking me? Where would women be without hair dryers, power drills, nail files, nut pickers, dental floss and razor blade scrapers? One retailer that strives to give you the best of both worlds is Warby Parker; it sells eyeglasses online and in walk-in stores, which also provide eye exams. Comparison Shop I don’t understand why someone thinks I called them a troll and see no reference as such in my previous comment.. And the larger this blog gets, the more readers it gets and the more interesting opinions there will be. Read about must-know topics in our guide to eyeglass and contact lens stores to make an informed choice. Where you live may dictate what walk-in stores are available to you, but more people are also going online to buy glasses as well as contacts. Don’t recommend this. Another option is to purchase the frames and have the prescription filled at a local discount store. – karen! If it doesn’t budge when you give it some pressure to bend, just quit. So much so that the next pair I bought were going to be metal rims with the rubber noses pieces. Can’t wait to try this. ~ karen! You might even be able to upload a photo of yourself and use the virtual try-on feature available on some sites to get an initial idea of which frames look best on you (although we still recommend you try on a frame in the real world before buying it). In time, it is possible that your reputation will be legendary and renown in the far nether reaches of the human world. If your eye examination was at Costco and you spot a frame you like there, you might not need to look any further for lower prices. I’ve had other friends who have gotten progressive eyeglasses from eye doctors who apparently didn’t know what they were doing and found they couldn’t wear the progressives because they made them so dizzy. All you can do is give it a shot. I was going to tell you the same thing about the progressive eyeglasses as the above person. If you’re not fussy about frames, a discount store may be right for you. I didn’t purchase my plastic eye glass frames on line but at my optometrist office. For obvious reasons. You’ll know right away if you get the arm good and hot whether it’s going to work or not. If your glass have an anti-reflective coating you can craze (crack) it easily if you get the hairdryer close to your lens. Required fields are marked *. If you’re unfamiliar with an eyewear retailer, whether walk-in or online, it’s worth checking whether it has a Better Business Bureau report before buying. Thanks for all your efforts. My uncle was an Optician. Feel free to surf to my website: Mas informacion aqui (inagist.com). Here are a few practical tips to follow wherever you decide to shop. Now I have to go fix my crooked eyeglasses. Karen, I can feel my glasses slipping down my nose as I type this. So he used a hot air gun and a toothbrush to melt “new” plastic onto the glasses. I have to say that it has really done the trick. Yes, it’s a post from 2014. Keep in mind that buying your glasses at a walk-in store makes it easier to return them if there’s a problem. This is awesome. If you’d like progressive or other multifocal lenses, a narrow frame might not be able to accommodate your prescription. are paid based on the gross income that they collect. Members also get 10% off replacement contact lenses, eyeglasses and accessories. So your hair dryer solution is correct. Keep in mind that vision insurance does not cover the cost of the Eyecare Club membership. It’s very good for those sunglasses that are a tad over sized for your actual head but you still want to wear them without them falling off at every opportunity. There are also others although I find them less comfortable. If you find a great deal, consider buying a second pair of glasses. Service and Follow-Up Wait, maybe I forgot to take my meds today! People paying entirely out of pocket for their glasses paid a median of $91 online, while those buying in-store paid $234. You can feel confident that you are receiving the best possible care when visiting the Costco Optical department. Buying eyeglasses online is great, and convenient and usually cheap but what about fitting them to your face? The store may be willing to adjust your new frames, if needed. Get a Spare Pair Enjoy the ocean! I’m curious since I live through you vicariously, what is your criteria for polish? After you have your best price, go back to the walk-in shop where you initially saw the frames and find out whether it can meet or at least come close to your top deal. Hi Karen, love your blog. Ah! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This sounds like a sure fire way to create sore, red blisters behind your ears. :) I didn’t know you were an optician too. I think you should start another blog called “Ask The Experts”..Then people who know more than you about any subject can go there to leave their expert opinions on the things you write about..and the rest of us can come here to have fun, learn something and leave nice comments..You don’t have to always agree with someone but you can always be polite and kind and if you can’t..don’t comment..I’m sorry Karen but I think some people just troll the blogs searching for something to be negative about..God forbid they just keep their mouths shut and let everyone else enjoy what is being discussed..I guess it’s getting on my nerves because I’m seeing more and more of this rude behavior.. Meh. There is an actual product that opticians can buy. This post I wrote a while ago has a diagram, http://betasimplicity.com/wedgeclassic.html. What’s happening? Good job. (Our members reported a median out-of-pocket cost of $204.) They fit so much better now. 3. All Rights Reserved. But these same stores didn’t receive top marks in other categories, such as follow-up care (this may include services like glasses adjustment and minor repairs). Hubby broke his favourite game frames, the lens are are still in perfect condition. ~ karen! But I’m not *that* great. Are yours naked because they are always in the dirt or grass stained this time of year like mine? Ask About Insurance Finally. I can’t wait to try this, (but I have to because everyone is asleep) especially since my glasses are thick and heavy even with a high index lens and if I’m wearing them and have to look down for any length of time I get an instant headache. You can also do a web search with the name of the retailer and such terms as “complaints” and “reviews” to see what other customers have to say. Is there any way you can remove people from That is your real silhouette, isn’t it??? Hubby broke his favourite game frames, the lens are are still in perfect condition. For glasses to sit properly on your face and not slip down they have to be right behind your ears, and the hinges, and at the nose (and have a correct panoscopic tilt…the amount of tilt at the hinges, which is another reason it might be a bad idea to mess with the hinges) and work together to evenly distribute the weight across your nose and ears. Brilliant! There’s no need to shop around since the big names like Air Optix and Dailies come with a price match guarantee. (We have a name for tangents; they are called “squirrels”. I am hoping to contribute & assist different users like The plastic on those seems to be the harder, more brittle kind and I wonder if it would break, (not that it would be much of a loss if they came from the dollar store to begin with). You need to go to someone that really knows what they’re doing too. I found a pair of Raybans and had the cracked lenses replaced. According to America’s Best, that’s a $400+ value! It wasn’t a reply to your comment. Costco Optical prides itself on having some of the most knowledgeable employees in the industry. There are some online tools for this, but a professional can do the job properly. that service? Our ratings highlight exactly what survey respondents report that each vendor provided—or didn’t. Shop with Costco to browse our selection of great offers on binoculars and spotting scopes to assist in hunting and wildlife observation. If you’re having your eyes examined (which is always a good idea to rule out any underlying eye health conditions as well as to get a solid prescription), ask the doctor for advice about which lenses are best for you and whether there’s anything you need to consider when buying frames or lenses. Cheers! Some retailers will let you exchange frames that you find you don’t like for little or no cost, even if you ordered prescription lenses. For example, if you are willing to buy online, members reported paying less out-of-pocket at certain retailers. I hate that my plastic glasses slip. I have been back in about 7 times to have the frames adjusted. You have eyeglasses that stay on your face and you never have to push them up again, leaving your finger for more important tasks like picking up potato chips and pointing and laughing at people with poorly fitting eyeglasses. Find out from your insurance company. Thanks so much on both counts! No more. We evaluate and compare eyeglass stores for price, quality, and customer service. ALL YOUR PAPER NEEDS COVERED 24/7. The last time I was in they showed me a product that is packaged like lip gloss and is called “Nerd Wax”. Without a single optician in sight. Well, I always have had a hair dryer and I’ve always worn sunglasses and now I know how to get them to fit better. ~ karen! If you plan to buy your lenses online as well as the frames, check the sites’ lens prices, too. It’s not much of a discussion if everyone automatically agrees, now is it? I love this blog and read it daily, but that doesn’t mean my only choices are to automatically agree 100% with everything said, or never say anything at all. You’re taking a chance if you buy frames without having tried them on to see how they look and fit, so you may want to stick with an online retailer that offers a way for you to try before you buy. I’m not kidding. You fixed your own glasses. And Warby sells only its own brand of frames. If you look for frames at your doctor’s office and don’t find anything that you like or think is reasonably priced, try some other walk-in stores. If adjusting the eyeglass is too challenging, simple accessories like ear hook/temple tip that slips on the eyeglass temple will hold the eyeglass well without slipping. At BJ’s, a replacement tire is free in the first nine months for models priced under $200 apiece, and then the cost is prorated, based on how long the tire has been in service. I loooove Costco! Glasses online are awesome, especially for backups… But, this is for your readers, if you purchase progressive (no line) or lined bifocal lenses online and you get them and you can’t see perfectly, please don’t call or email the optician at your eye doctor’s office and tell them that they are horrible at their job… There are several measurements for those lenses that need to be done with the precise frame while it is on your face. Where and how you should look for glasses depend on your needs and preferences. They’re very straight. After reading your post, I immediately got out the hairdryer and my eyeglasses and did this (of course, after making sure it didn’t stay “cold insert only” per Brad’s comment). Set the hairdryer to hot and point it at the portion of the arm you want to bend. The arms don’t curl around the ears. Just gently bend them up or down at the hinges. ~ karen! Hi Lynne, I don’t know how to measure lenses but if you look on the arm of his old eyeglasses they should have all the measurements there. What am I an amateur? I’ve named him Cheeto. Whether they’re buying online or in a walk-in store, CR members told us that cost is one of their chief considerations when choosing an eyewear retailer. I bought these eyeglasses online years ago. I just had the good fortune to find your website, and I quickly recognized — dare I repeat? Thank goodness you included the part about adjusting at the hinges, as I have embarrassingly unlevel ears. Hoping you have some ideas. It does work–no slipping! Your email address will not be published. I’m less impressed by the glasses bending than I am the shot of you holding the glasses, the hairdryer AND taking the photo. In Consumer Reports’ spring 2019 survey, the eyeglass and contact lens stores that topped our ratings received high marks for overall satisfaction. Lol! A complete pair of glasses with single-vision lenses can cost less than $100, but if you have a more complicated prescription that requires, for example, multifocal lenses, things can get more expensive. Truth. Looking for a good eyeglass and contact lens store? Convenience For an immediate fix, he ran a plastic drinking straw through what was left of the bow, with the straw bend coinciding with the part that would go behind the ear. A friend mentioned put them under hot water but I like your idea. When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. ~ karen. Then it hit me. Our staff consists of trained opticians that are well regarded in the optical industry. Enter the o-ring. I believe if they had gone to a competent eye doctor they wouldn’t have had a problem. Heating it there you can slightly bend the frames from that point which will make the frames fit tighter against your head. So you bought some eyeglasses online and you like them butttttt they don’t fit your face. Now I can get what I want. So he is willing to look at internet frames now. Most people don’t know that the AR coating is somewhat heat sensitive, as it expands at a different rate than your lens does. I have been really pleased with it. How did you know that I have brand new glasses? Also, when I need a repair of my not-from-Costco glasses, I take them to Costco and they fix them for free. He went to several shops and they either wanted 4 times the amount of the original price of said glasses or had no luck what so ever. Well … I just chalk it up to people are either a) nuts or b) unhappy. out loads. →Follow me on Instagram where I often make a fool of myself←. I have a friend who was wearing reading glasses while he was working, somehow one bow of the frame broke. Some considerations that may come into play when you give it a shot women be without hair,... 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