Seeing through rose-colored lenses
Wearing glasses runs in my family, so I’m sure it won’t be long before I need new ones, and before my daughter needs to start wearing them.
Unfortunately, buying glasses at the regular stores, even the so-called discount stores, isn’t always affordable. But luckily there are online bargains. I just found an online store with a lot of nice selections for frames. The store, called Zenni Optical, sells its own brand of stylish frames, and their prices are low, starting at only $8.00.
Besides regular eyeglasses, Zenni Optical also offers rimless frames, bifocals, goggles, and children’s frames. You can choose from Monel steel alloy, stainless steel, memory or pure titanium, plastic, aluminum, and memory aluminum frames. The lenses are made from a polycarbonate composite, with UV protection built-in, and you can add a tint or anti-glare coating for a little extra cost.
The site gives clear instructions about how to place an order correctly, and they seem upfront about their refund policy and guarantee. You have to provide your own prescription, obtained from a licensed eye doctor, of course.
Have you bought glasses online before? How did it work out for you? With the economy like it is, I’m definitely going to give it some serious thought.
Thanks for the hint Theda. Glasses really are too expensive. I have bifocals and that runs it up. A lot of my friends are buying the reading glasses at Dollar General because getting a prescription pair is so expensive.
Thanks for dropping by, Data Entry Lady. I don’t wear bifocals yet, but my mother does. It’s even harder with healthcare often not including vision.
Drop by again soon!
I think I need one, too. Haven’t had a checkup for ages. I think I’ll have to do something about a health plan first. That would make for very costly glasses.
Theda,
Great to hear about Zenni Optical, with stylish frames, low prices are definitely a plus. I will check them out as I’m ready for a new pair.
Retired Early in Ajijic, Mexico,
Sue Weiss
Casa Preciosa, Ajijic Mexico
www.casapreciosaajijic.com