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

Re:Why are glasses so expensive? The eyewear industry prefer... by Spivak on Wednesday November 09, 2022 @09:42AM (#33532235)

This life hack really isn't necessary, you can just ask for your PD distance and they'll bring out a little machine that measures it. No optometrist has ever been weird about it, a few have even told me a few sites to get cheaper glasses.

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Re:Why are glasses so expensive? The eyewear industry prefer... by timbit42 on Wednesday November 09, 2022 @11:37AM (#33534069)

My optometrist was weird about it, presumably because he also sells frames and lenses. I went to an optometrist who doesn't sell frames or lenses and she was happy to spend less than a minute to measure my PD. I won't be going back to the former.

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Re:Why are glasses so expensive? The eyewear industry prefer... by ushtaritk421 on Monday November 14, 2022 @10:15AM (#33595159)

I go to Walmart Vision. They do all the measurements and write down everything without complaining at all for (I think) about $70. Then order a few pair from Zenni and restock every 5-7 years.

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