Where do you get your glasses?

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I hate shopping for glasses, was just at Costco, they didn't have any frames I like. Too much goofy shit, and brand names on the sides that were like billboards. I don't want to be a walking advertisement, just something simple and elegant.

Any good places to buy glasses? Any good all American brands? I'd rather not support Luxxotica if I don't have to.

Shopping for glasses is one of my least favorite things to do, perhaps there's some good all American companies that have good frames that I can support.

Where do you guys get your glasses?
 
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I go to sears of all places.. in the burbs of Dallas the on site optometrist is pretty good and she understood what I meant by saying my Reddot sights look like a cluster of grapes and got me contacts that are comfy enough to wear that crisp up my dots! Also they seem to always have a bogo going on
 
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for plain 'readers, amazon has plenty. usually better quality than readers.com. if you have the time, call around to find an optometrist who shoots, or at least has some experience with shooters' needs. i can give you some specific design suggestions in a pm if you like(as retired OD).
 
#7
My wife and I just went through this...

We had PLANNED to use Costco and get an out of pocket reimbursement from our vision insurance... but like you, we realized quick, Costco's selection SUCKED, and they had 1 person working and like 8-10 people waiting for help... We left.

We went to Target. WAY better selection. WAY better workers. Prices were "comparable" I guess(I never knew the lense prices at Costco, just the frames, since we couldnt get help). Our insurance was taken there and I didnt pay for the frame(which would have been basically same as Costco as our insurance would cut us a check up to $100).

As far as frames... good luck on "made in America"... I doubt it exists... although Oakley(luxotica) is bringing some production back to the USA as I bought a pair of USA made sunglasses last year(they are in a special locked case at the Oakley store LOL)...
 
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Shuron Ltd. / Shuron.com

We sell eyeglasses of all types for the public. We have a wide variety of lenses as well.
www.shuron.com

Not a lot of choices, but the are American made, and sold to the public.
I buy frames from them, the take them to a local place for the lens.
 
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I used "Eyemart Express" for quite a few years, but, my last prescription, I felt they short changed me (three return visits), so, I used a small, local, business and felt that the service and time spent doing it right, was worth the upcharge. Mac
 
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I too have used Zenni Optical (online) and this started back in '17. The first pair of glasses that I received, the lenses weren't ground properly (peripheral) so they were actually 'loose' in the frames. I phoned in about it, and emailed them a few photo's with pieces of paper stuck through the gap in a few places, and they sent me another pair right then-and-there. Received the second pair in just a few days.

So yeah, there was a quality-control issue there, right from the start. BUT, the glasses have worked for me ever since, with no complaints at all. "auto-darkening" when I go outside, as well as the "line-less bifocals" (whatever that's called) for old eyes that don't shift gears as well as they used to.

In truth, the frames have lasted me the best of any frame I've had, as there's no corrosion or weakness anywhere. I've had to have a LOT of other frames repaired due to one issue or another in the over 40 years I've been wearing glasses, all-day, every day.

So yeah, I have to state for the record that these Zenni's are leaps and bounds better than "walk-in-glass-shop-eyebologist-wares".... even considering the first hiccup.

One day when I'm rich and famous, I'll get my eyes lasered so that I can see properly, and through-walls, and night-vision, and with a MIL reticle for ranging.
 
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I was thinking Warby Parker, I like that they will send frames to your door to try on.

The glasses I need will be a pretty heavy prescription, more then just an off the counter reading glasses. I normally wear contacts, so the glasses will be mostly for night time use when my contacts are out.

It's a shame that everything is mostly offshored for glasses. Luxxotica owns most everything, I was really bummed out when I heared they bought out my beloved sunglasses brand, Costa's.
 
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Zenni is great. The frames that I am wearing now are 4 years old and going strong. I did have a problem with my bifocal lenses from them The transition point was too high and they won't do custom positioning so I no longer use them, but my wife and son use them for single vision lenses and they are great.

I buy frams from Zenni and get my lenses from the local rip-off optomistrist
 
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MarkDwalden said:
I usually get glasses from different places, but one brand I really trust is Eyeweb. They’ve been great for me, especially when it comes to durability and quality. If you’re into Wiley X safety glasses, they have an excellent selection. Wiley X is known for making eyewear that’s tough and designed for active, high-impact environments. Whether you need them for work or outdoor activities, they hold up really well. Plus, Eyeweb makes the buying process easy, with clear options to choose from and great customer service. Definitely recommend checking them out if you're in the market for something reliable!
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Thanks, AI.
 
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kthomas said:
I hate shopping for glasses, was just at Costco, they didn't have any frames I like. Too much goofy shit, and brand names on the sides that were like billboards. I don't want to be a walking advertisement, just something simple and elegant.

Any good places to buy glasses? Any good all American brands? I'd rather not support Luxxotica if I don't have to.

Shopping for glasses is one of my least favorite things to do, perhaps there's some good all American companies that have good frames that I can support.

Where do you guys get your glasses?
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Get my prescription glasses at Chinamart. Main reason it’s close by plus I’m good friends with the Optometrist. She’s really hot to boot 🤪
 
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Mine come from the VA. I choose from the frame samples on hand and they send them to me. Lately I have been choosing the same frame I have been wearing for the last 20 years or so.

- and no, they are NOT the frames they used to be issued in Basic Training.
 
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GUN NUT in IA said:
Mine come from the VA. I choose from the frame samples on hand and they send them to me. Lately I have been choosing the same frame I have been wearing for the last 20 years or so.

- and no, they are NOT the frames they used to be issued in Basic Training.
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Lately, for the last 20 years?... are you 170 years old?...just being a smartass.
 
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kthomas said:
I hate shopping for glasses, was just at Costco, they didn't have any frames I like. Too much goofy shit, and brand names on the sides that were like billboards. I don't want to be a walking advertisement, just something simple and elegant.

Any good places to buy glasses? Any good all American brands? I'd rather not support Luxxotica if I don't have to.

Shopping for glasses is one of my least favorite things to do, perhaps there's some good all American companies that have good frames that I can support.

Where do you guys get your glasses?
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I always wear Oliver Peoples. I buy them from an Optometrist 40 miles away that is a dealer.

My wife uses Warby Parker
 
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kthomas said:
I was thinking Warby Parker, I like that they will send frames to your door to try on.

The glasses I need will be a pretty heavy prescription, more then just an off the counter reading glasses. I normally wear contacts, so the glasses will be mostly for night time use when my contacts are out.

It's a shame that everything is mostly offshored for glasses. Luxxotica owns most everything, I was really bummed out when I heared they bought out my beloved sunglasses brand, Costa's.
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I think that Smith are still made in the USA, with an impact resistant line as well.
 
#27
Since it is the frame that is usually the most expensive, I order it using any mi/LE discount I can and then goto my optho and get the lenses/prescription and hand them the frames.
 
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Maggot said:
Dollar tree. Its the one Chinese item I compromise on... or you can order from Faggot Bay...
10 pair delivered to you home for $15.95
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I think the OP means prescription glasses, not cheaters. For some reason my dog likes to chew eyeglass frames so yes I have bought them from the dollar tree myself!
 
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UKDslayer said:
I think the OP means prescription glasses, not cheaters. For some reason my dog likes to chew eyeglass frames so yes I have bought them from the dollar tree myself!
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Yeah, Nikita has gotten a couple pair but I think she has a nylon fetish as well. I dont dare leave anything like a pack laying where she can get it.
 
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