Karen’s Opinion

Eyeglasses are Expensive!

I got new glasses back in 2007 and decided I need to get a new pair. Back then, I got wire frames that are rimless. They are so flimsy that they are often out of focus. I try to be careful to put them in a case each time I take them off but I admit to not always doing so. That means they are scratched up and the frames are bent.

I went to the eye doctor this morning and tried to purchase the cheapest frames and get out of there for the least amount of money spent. Can you believe that my total is still almost $500!! And to top it off, I have to join AARP to get a 30% discount.

I have bad eyes and I am old. I am cheap. I wish I could go back to bed.

June 25th, 2010 Posted by karen in Health, It Just Ain't Right |

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3 Responses to “ Eyeglasses are Expensive! ”

# 1 Charla @ Healthy Home Blog Says:
June 25th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
I need to get glasses before long and dread having to pay so much. I’ve been using reading glasses up to now, but my poor old eyes have gotten worse.
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# 2 Natan Says:
June 27th, 2010 at 4:23 am
Farhad Manjoo wrote an excellent article in Slate a couple years ago about buying glasses online: http://www.slate.com/id/2198746

I took his advice and bought a pair from one of the companies he used. The quality and style are not as good as my previous (designer) pair, but the price was so insanely low that I now can’t imagine buying glasses in any other way.
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# 3 Gail Says:
July 15th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
My nephew was laughing when reading this line on your blog “… are often out of focus. I try to be careful to put them in a case each time I take them off but I admit …” it also bring back to mind about the day I came across my husband.

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