Buying Prescription Eyeglasses Online - Comments Page 3

I wore eyeglasses for 51 years before cataract surgery at age 63. We have bought from zenni optical at least five times, and have always been thrilled with everything. Quality wise their glasses are the BEST have I ever had in all those 50+ years. My wife just got two pairs of prescription sunglasses- progressive with the fanciest coatings, for $110 total. She loves them both.

a few years ago I bought a pair of bifocals from $39 Glasses.com. They fit fine, looked fine and I have had no problems with them. That is my only experience with on line glasses. I paid $89.

My husband and I have bought from Zenni for years. Occasionally I get mine locally for a more fashionable frame but all of our glasses have been great. Both wearing no-line bifocals with the sun-changing lenses. To the person who was 'ready to order' but changed their mind, give it a shot. I think you will be pleased.

Good article. My wife needs glasses and I've been tempted to shop online. We'll probably go with America's Best 2 for $69 with Eye Exam.

I mashed my frames all up falling asleep watching tv. I took the lense to Dollar Tree and matched them to a set of reading glasses frames. The reading lenses just pop out and I pop my lenses in. New frames for a buck! lol

Thanks for the informative article, Bob. I'm glad to see so many positive comments about Zenni. My optician at the VA recommended them so I could get a second pair at reasonable cost. The last set of glasses I got were from Costco. They're progressives with transition lenses. I'm really happy with them and they came out much better than what the VA provides and at a much lower cost than Lenscrafters or a local optical shop. I may go ahead and get that spare pair from Zenni now.

Twice I have recieved glasses through the VA system and twice the lenses blinded me. Not certain what to do about it.Perhaps retain the frames and determine a local provider for lenses. Also I will need a sunglass Rx and owned Persols at one time. Now Luxotica owns most manufacturers and have downgraded all quality. I believe that Maui Jim is the only remaining privately owned sunglass manufacturer. True or not?