Why are glasses so expensive? The eyewear industry prefers to keep that blurry

Re:Why are glasses so expensive? The eyewear industry prefer... by yungbeto on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @04:46PM (#18983406)

At some stores you don't even need your prescription. I recently purchased my best (and cheapest) pair while visiting Japan and an eye exam was part of the transaction - at no extra cost! As an American I was shocked at how seamless and quick I was able to walk out with a new pair of glasses

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Re:Why are glasses so expensive? The eyewear industry prefer... by softgrow on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @08:23PM (#18985170)

I've done the same. Did the eye test in English with really big writing on the cue cards :). 40 minutes later my glasses are ready. Real contrast to Australia where you make an appointment for an eye test for a day or two later. The test is paid for by the government (Medicare AUD$56.80) and then select your frames (AUD$150 and up) and then come back a week later. I suppose the delay justifies the cost or vice-versa.

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