21 Nov 2016, 12:10
I'm looking for a company online who sell a wide variety of contact lenses, and don't require any prescription or Doctor's information. I use CooperVision/Preference and am having trouble finding that brand with a company who don't require Doctor authorization. Thanks in advance!
Mevis 14 Nov 2016, 22:46
Just ordered a pair of progressives glasses from http://www.optical4less.com the lenses are perfectly spot on. Will definitely go back next time.
Query 12 Sep 2016, 12:58
Did you get caught for custom duty and a Post office handling charge as it was imported from USA. That has always been my experience and you have to go to the Post Office to pick them up and pay the charges which are hefty.
John London 12 Sep 2016, 12:03
Sorry, i meant that I ordered them from www.firmoo.com
John London 12 Sep 2016, 12:00
Ordered two pairs of glasses on 26th August; arrived in London on 9th December. Exactly two weeks. Incredible considering that my prescription is -16 and -18 with -3.5 cyls.
Likelenses 29 Aug 2016, 22:08
Firmoo is an online optical.
If you sign into their website,they will on occasion send you a free eyeglasses offer.The last pair I got were FREE, $ 33.00 frames with single vision minus 18 lenses,and the cost was $ 11.90 for shipping,and handling to the U.S.Arrived in less than two weeks.
I have taken advantage of this twice now,and can tell you that the quality of the frames,and lenses is outstanding as is the shipping time.
They offer up to minus 18 lenses.
Soundmanpt 21 Jul 2016, 09:16
Sam
What your asking won't work. A good example of this is people that want to wear contacts and they have a small astigmatism and their CYL is -.50. The doctor will often times add an extra -.25 to the SPH and ignore the CYL completely. The idea is to try and compensate for the lack of CYL by increasing the SPH. But even with just such a small difference the person doesn't see quite as well as they do with their glasses which has the real full prescription in them. So if it doesn't work very well for even a small change from CYL to SPH it certainly won't work for what you want.
Your much better off paying the extra $9.00 so your able to see properly. Remember even with the added $9.00 your glasses are still much cheaper than buying them at your local optical store.
Sam 21 Jul 2016, 08:52
Just want to bring this thread up, so hopefully someone can help me out with my wuestion in the previous post.
Sam 16 Jul 2016, 10:31
I was trying to order glasses fron Zenni, becauze theh are so cheap, but sadly my prescription is "high," so they are charging me 9 extra dollars. My question is kind of weird, but I know that spehere and cylinder numbers are addative, so I was wondering if there is any way to minipulate my prescription to be heavier on cylinder and bring down the sephere to a low number? Also, would doing something like this harm my vision?
I know it is just 9 dollars, but I feel like it is a bit unfair to ask someone to pay extra because their vision is worse.
HighMyopic 10 Jul 2016, 18:59
I want to get this pair with this rx from eyeglassesfactoryoutlet.
Chief - Black
- Choose your frame size: 56-20-145-44-145
- Lens Type: Single Vision Readin..
- Will these glasses be used for safety glasses or by a child under the age of 18: No
- SPHOD: +30.00
- CYLOD: +8.00
- ADDOD: +3.50
- PRISMOD: +10.00
- BASEOD: Out
- SPHOS: +30.00
- CYLOS: +8.00
- ADDOS: +3.50
- PRISMOS: +10.00
- BASEOS: Out
- Right PD: Right PD
- Left PD: Left PD
- Far: 63.0
- Lens Thickness Material: Standard Plastic CR ..
- U.V. Protection: No
How would the +30 diopter lenses with 10 base out prism each look? Like halves of balls?
Glasses Lover 07 Jun 2016, 02:55
Can anyone please recommend an online retailer where I can order a pair of thick glasses in a large frame, say minus 15 or higher?
I've tried Zenni but they never listen to their customers' requests. If you ask them to make the lenses thick they shave them down or give you something that looks like a myodisc. If you ask them not to polish the lens edges they'll do it anyway. I used to buy from greateyeglasses.com but they won't do anything over minus ten now.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Karot 29 May 2016, 11:33
I do not like glasses from Zenni. I go to Walmart for eye exam and then buy from http://coastal - cheap and quality + 1 day shipping.
If I need contacts I just compare prices from all stores with https://contactsprice.com to find where is the best price at the moment cos no difference in quality as its one brand.
Maxim 30 Apr 2016, 11:37
Glasses from 6.99 Euros, postage limited to 5.99 Euros, a total of approx. 13,00 Euros, that looks good!
Try this - more or less for weak prescriptions:
http://www.polette.com/eu/ for Europe, or
http://www.polette.com/en/ for the US,
http://www.lusinealunettes.com/fr/ for French-speaking people,
I'll try it soon, only have to wait for a new refraction (eye test).
Lance 06 Apr 2016, 06:11
Likelenses
Thanks for the info. We are sending the glasses back so we'll see what they say.
Likelenses 05 Apr 2016, 21:37
Lance
Perhaps this explains it better.
http://blog.rx-safety.com/correct-markings-for-safety-glasses/
Likelenses 05 Apr 2016, 20:32
Lance
I believe that Zenni used lense blanks that are used in safety glasses.
Here is some info that I copied from a web site talking about required marking for safety equipment.Lenses that comply with the impact testing of safety glasses ,must be marked with a cross ,and a manufacturers mark,which is most likely the Z.
Page 2
SECTION 5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
New!
Ignition
testing on all externally expo
sed materials is now required but ignition tests of textiles or
elastic bands are
not
required.
New!
Formerly,
there was no specification for the soft tissue
area around the eye that was to be protected
by safety glasses. It was assumed that the position of
the test shots would define this issue. This was
found to be inadequate. Therefore, the new standard now has a
minimum coverage
area defined by a
space of 40mm in width by 33mm in height in an ellip
tical shape centered over each eye and centered on
the geometrical center of the lens
. For smaller heads, this dimension changes to 34mm by 28mm and
testing for the smaller size must be performed on th
e 54mm PD headform. Frames tested to the smaller
size will require a special mark of the letter H.
New!
Marking requirements
have changed significantly: issues su
ch as what marking is required, where
the marking should be located and how it should
be sequence
d
apply to both lenses and frames.
Lens
markings for Rx:
o
All lenses will have the manufacturers logo
o
Coverage for small heads will have: H
(this pertains to rimless designs)
o
Impact rated will have a +
o
Specific lens types will need to be marked as noted:
Clear: no mark
Welding: W shade number
UV Filters: U scale number
Visible light filter: L number
IR Filter: R scale number
Variable tints: V
Special purpose: S
Frames and shield
markings for Rx:
o
All frames will have the manufacturers logo.
o
Size markings will be in a
ccordance with ANSI Z80.5
2004 and will include the A
dimension, DBL on the fronts with temple length on the temples.
o
New!
Impact rated frames will be marked Z
87-2+ on the front and on one temple.
o
New!
Small head tested frames will
be marked with the letter H.
o
New!
All detachable sideshields are to be marked Z87 + if impact rated.
New!
Sequence of markings:
o
Frames
for Rx spectacles that are impact rated will
be: manufacturers logo (ABC), Standard
mark (Z87-2) and impact mark (+).
o
Lenses
for Rx that are impact rated will be: Manu
facturers logo (ABC), impact mark (+)
and other special marks as in
dicated by lens type.
New!
Aftermarket components
not sold with the original device must
be tested on the device for which it
is intended.
For example, sideshields must be tested with test
documentation made availa
ble upon request. The
entity making the claim for the aftermarket device
is responsible for the testing and documentation.
Soundmanpt 05 Apr 2016, 10:09
Lance
Like you I have placed orders for several hundred pairs of glasses over the past 11 years. I have only had a couple minor problems in all that time and Zenni was great about taking care of very quickly as well. Things like opening a package and having the temple unattached Oddly the screw was even in the package and nothing as broke so I just replaced the screw myself. Now i assume the glasses your wife found the registration marks on were her newer ones. Of course her feeling like they constantly needed cleaning was her seeing those marks. Like you say someone goofed and either they didn't remove the marks or they were as you say a test pair of lenses. I'm sure once they see them your wife will have a new pair of glasses coming her way. you or your wife don't seem to terribly upset about this so i assume you will still be ordering glasses from Zenni in the future?
Lance 05 Apr 2016, 09:37
About a month ago my wife ordered a new pair of progressives from Zenni (this is her 3rd pair from them). She has been working a lot on the computer and had noticed that the mid range on the lens was giving her problems so she switched back to her old pair (same prescription just +.25 less in the add). She also was constantly trying to clean them.
On Saturday we were out at a basketball game and she went to clean her glasses. She held them up to the light and noticed a set of 2 registration marks on each lens. It was a cross with a Z underneath it. The marks were etched on the lens. I recognized them as registration marks from my years as a graphic designer.
She contacted Zenni and they are having her send them back so they can inspect them. Between the 2 of us we have had at least a dozen or more glasses from Zenni and have never seen this marks on the lenses before. And to be honest this is the first problems we've had with their products.
My guess is that this was a test and they just left the wrong lenses in.
Anyone ever come across something like this?
Likelenses 26 Feb 2016, 00:09
Interesting new concept for those in New York,and according to them,soon to expand elsewhere.
PlusWearer 20 Feb 2016, 07:29
I just realized that Zenni does not offer progressives with prism correction. Does anyone have suggestions for online shops that offer this combination at similar price levels?
Thanks!
Cactus Jack 26 Jan 2016, 11:06
Weirdeyes,
No. You can convert between + cylinder and - cylinder (or vice versa) using a simple procedure. Lens makers covert + cylinder to - cylinder and make the glasses. The results are optically identical.
We could tell you that messing with cylinder correction is not a good idea, unless you have lots of headache medicine handy. There are some ways that you can compensate for refractive errors, but cylinder is not one of them.
That said, I know that you must experience the effects of incorrect Cylinder and Axis for yourself. However, you can get an idea of the kinds of effects cylinder lenses have, in the extreme. by filling a clear glass of water and observing various objects through it. The glass is a cylinder and it and the water make a very high PLUS cylinder lens.
C.
Weirdeyes 25 Jan 2016, 23:48
Some online retailers like to charge extra for prescriptions over +3.75. Will I still get charged extra if I write my prescription in plus cylinder?
Weirdeyes 22 Jan 2016, 01:16
Guess I'll get them adjusted tomorrow. I have some real rayban glasses, so I won't seem too cheap.
Likelenses 21 Jan 2016, 22:18
Weirdeyes
Don't worry,any chain optical shop will do it for you,no questions asked.
Weirdeyes 21 Jan 2016, 12:36
How do I get over my anxiety about getting my online glasses adjusted? I bought some glasses online. They fit pretty well, but they keep sliding down. I once got my vision tested and they were checking my online glasses. I swear I heard them say online glasses. I also bought some glasses at Costco. I'm thinking of getting my online and Costco glasses adjusted at Costco.
HighMyopic 14 Jan 2016, 18:40
How big are the frames of the black pair? Like the lens holders are 3 or so inches tall and 4 inches wide? What is the frames of the other pairs like? Chunky or oversized?
Colin 14 Jan 2016, 18:20
Well I will do my best.
HighMyopic 14 Jan 2016, 18:18
Colin, Can you get pics of your very strong plus contacts too? I would love to see pics of them.
Colin 14 Jan 2016, 18:11
Plus 34 which is my current reading prescription.
HighMyopic 14 Jan 2016, 17:32
Whats the strongest pair you have ever worn? I have worn +17 diopter glasses before many times.
Colin 14 Jan 2016, 17:28
I just have one pair to wear and I keep one spare pair in my bedside cabinet. I have had quite a few pairs over the years but when they either got broken or too scratched I got new ones. I wear each pair for several years as my prescription doesn't really change. It's always been this bad! As we recently moved house all my old glasses got packed away and I am not sure where they are.
HighMyopic 14 Jan 2016, 17:15
How many pairs of glasses do you have in total? Like 5 or so pairs? Or more?
Colin 14 Jan 2016, 17:13
Cateracts when I was 6 weeks old. Seeing the world through strong glasses / contacts since then.
HighMyopic 14 Jan 2016, 17:09
You have severe hyperopia or did you have your natural lenses removed?
Colin 14 Jan 2016, 17:08
I have no other camera. I last wore the full frame glasses with inch thick lenses about 30 years ago and I will do my best to find them. If I can it will be worth the wait!
HighMyopic 14 Jan 2016, 16:54
You have a digital camera or anything thing else like a Ipad that you can take pics of the glasses that you have at home? Until you can get a new phone? I am absolutely dying to see the black pair with the inch thick lenses!!
Colin 14 Jan 2016, 16:49
High Myopic
Yes. Everything was just so magnifyed that I was unable to make anything out.
HighMyopic 14 Jan 2016, 16:07
Have you tried wearing your plus contacts under your +34 diopter glasses pair?
Colin 14 Jan 2016, 16:05
High Myopic.
You definitely should not wear other people's contact lenses. Trying other people's glasses is one thing. I have often done it myself but the size and base curve of a contact lens is specific to the individual. Your corneas are very delicate you should be careful not to damage them. C
HighMyopic 14 Jan 2016, 15:55
Are they hard or soft? If they are soft then I should be able to wear them if you have a pair or two that I can have to keep. If they are hard then I cannot wear your contacts.
Colin 14 Jan 2016, 15:50
I wear Hydrasoft sphere aphakic contact lenses.
HighMyopic 14 Jan 2016, 14:19
You wear soft, very strong plus contacts, Colin? I have worn soft contacts before.
Colin 13 Jan 2016, 13:32
Have ordered high plus glasses (plus 33) from. Glassesframesandlenses.co.uk. Just emailed details of the prescription and PD.
Have ordered contact lenses from discountcontactlenses.com Just completed the on line form. Didn't have to send prescription.
NJ 13 Jan 2016, 12:07
Tom, I've ordered prism glasses from Zenni, with no questions. They seem to be pretty thorough about getting it right, but not about confirming the provenance of any given prescription.
Unfortunately they don't make glasses in my current prescription.
Tom 13 Jan 2016, 05:39
Hi there, long-time browser, first-time poster here. I've had a look around here and it looks like, from people's experiences, Zenni doesn't ask any questions regarding prescriptions, but does this include prism?
Stingray 04 Dec 2015, 17:04
I just recently purchased 2 different pairs of glasses from http://www.glassesshop.com/ Their prices were really low and the prescriptions were right on the money. The turn-around time from order to receiving them was 2 weeks. I would say their prices as far as frames go are equal to Zenni, but the lenses are better quality. I just got Wayfarer style frames with photochromatic progressive lenses for around $60. That's a great deal and they always have great sales as well.
svensont 27 Oct 2015, 03:49
What prescription do you need?
CLs 27 Oct 2015, 02:43
can someone help me find a place online to buy contact lenses without a prescription? i think canada doesn't work anymore.
EyeTri 21 Oct 2015, 01:46
Aviator -OO-
I have bought two pairs of glasses from Global and they were both good. Both lenses and frames are good quality.
Likelenses 20 Oct 2015, 15:52
aviator -00-
I made a few purchases from them a few years ago,and found their frames,lenses,and workmanship to be high quality.
At that time they were offering glass lenses for the same price as CR 39. I purchased a pair of aviator style frames, with glass lenses,and was very happy with how thick they were.
aviator -00- 20 Oct 2015, 13:30
https://www.eyebuydirect.com/rflkt/women
This is a nice site with some very appealing pictures, even though the models are wearing frames without lenses
aviator -00- 20 Oct 2015, 10:45
Has anyone ordered from Global Eyeglasses? http://www.globaleyeglasses.com/
The prices (at the lower end) are very good but there is a relatively high charge ($19) for shipping outside the US/Canada. They also do a reasonably priced re-glaze service; unfortunately it is only available within the USA.
Likelenses 02 Sep 2015, 17:13
Interesting line of products,to include stick on lenses in minus,plus,and prism.
https://www.techopticsinternational.com/press-on-prisms-low-vision
Myopic Grant 11 Aug 2015, 09:57
I'm just finding out about the new policy at Global Lens. Has anyone found a place where you can order contacts without a prescription? This is rather alarming...
daffy 29 Jul 2015, 18:11
This website made its way to my inbox from an engineering news daily emails.
https://www.opternative.com/
At this stage it is not available to non-US countries yes I had a go but came to a dead-end. So I was wondering if someone or a few can test this out and report back here. Their claims are huge in regards to accuracy. Can anyone verify this? Is it accurate? More importantly, does it say what your Rx is without having to pay? Im interested and intrigued at the same time.
Mr. Prism 29 Jun 2015, 15:58
Mr. Prism 29 Jun 2015, 15:48
Very high Quality Prism Glasses at www.brillaro.de
JIM 29 Jun 2015, 14:18
It is not just Global Lens. EFFECTIVE TOMORROW, no contact lenses can be sold outside Canada without a valid prescription... Yes, the Canadians bowed to USA pressure and decided to make it illegal to buy contact lenses without a prescription...
Better get your GOC-KERS now!
lurker 23 Jun 2015, 10:03
FYI....Globallens.com just posted a notice that as of June 30th they will no longer ship orders outside of Canada without a verified prescription.
Also posing this in the GOC board.
aviator -00- 22 Jun 2015, 15:54
I've just received my first order from http://www.selectspecs.com/
The consignment arrived 9 days after I placed the order. The frames I ordered with -6.00 AR lenses were: 8121 Clear, 2444 Havana and 2444 Black and Blue. I'm very happy with them all. The quality is fine.
Jarred 16 Jun 2015, 05:47
In a similar vain, I discovered Hyperocular spectacles. http://www.visionenhancers.co.uk/Coil-Aspheric-Hyperocular-Microscopic-12x-Magnifying-Spectacles-Both-Eyes.html These have somewhat amazing +48D lenses. Unfortunately I've not yet been able to find a retailer with stock.
Danbert 16 Jun 2015, 05:08
A bit of an epiphany...
I just realised that some sellers on eBay sell generic, not very customisable but nonetheless ridiculously cheap glasses with negative prescriptions! I'm talking less than $2 including postage. So while I wouldn't recommend this as an alternative to proper online retailers where everything can be customised and you can choose nice frames, the prices are unbeatable.
None of these would help anyone with astigmatism or eyes with mismatched prescriptions (though who's stopping you from buying several and trying to swap the lenses around), but would be adequate for many people with moderate prescriptions.
Search for "myopia glasses" on eBay and you should see various results. There are a few semi-rimless ones which even don't look too bad.
DS 31 May 2015, 20:04
selectspecs.com is decent. I've always had excellent results when ordering above the "cheap glasses" line.
The cheap glasses are fine on delivery, but the AR coating crazes with heat such as if left sitting in a car. I've seen it with three different pairs. I've also seen the $10 glasses shipped a couple of times with "slightly blemished" frames... like a dark spot from heating during manufacturing on frames with a rubberized material. It's always been on the inside and not really visible when wearing, but it seems that there might be a stock sort on the incredibly inexpensive purchases.
aviator -00- 30 May 2015, 15:51
has anyone ordered glasses from this site? http://www.selectspecs.com Prices are very reasonable
LEO in PERTH 28 May 2015, 06:22
Tino
Thanks Tino!
Sorry for the late reply.
aviator -00- 27 May 2015, 16:29
I collect RX glasses which are only ever worn by ladies who model the frames for me on photographic shoots. My first on-line orders were with Zenni, but I have got all the frames from them I like, and I rarely see new ones I want. I then moved to ordering from Google4u.com, but again I got through all the frames I like. I then placed one order with Visio-rx.com, who initially wouldn't ship outside the US, but they have finally changed their policy. I have also placed two orders with Polette.com. They are quite slow, but quality is fine, and they have some different frames. I have often looked at Firmoo.com but their prices are not so competitive.
Can anyone out there suggest any other good on-line suppliers who don't charge relatively high prices?
Tino 11 May 2015, 09:12
Hi Leo
I've been told that progressives can't be made with prism as I tried this myself and had to order bifocals instead.
LEO in PERTH 20 Apr 2015, 07:28
Bracesfan, thanks.
I've tried some of the online stores, as soon as I enter my type on lense,(progressive ) prism disappears from the order.
I'll have to look for a friendly ECP, that's not going to be easy here in Australia .
bracesfan 20 Apr 2015, 02:12
These online optical shops offer only low prisms and the quality isn´t very good. Much better is to find friendly optician who can fix original prisms from optical factories. I got several pairs up to 25 prism diopters this way.
LEO in PERTH 18 Apr 2015, 09:35
Thanks BRIAN, will try them.
Brian 17 Apr 2015, 13:19
Zenni does up to 5D in each eye for Prism. I think Optical 4 less also does prisms at Higher amounts.. I think Goggles for U will do Prism up to 3D in each eye.
LEO in PERTH 17 Apr 2015, 08:00
Iám looking for an online store where I could purchase PRISM glasses,can anyone help ,please?
efy 12 Mar 2015, 23:37
Where can I order only lens with prism option?(without frame
)
Cactus Jack 09 Mar 2015, 12:37
Le Visiteur,
Shipping cost is the wrong thing to be worrying about, at this time. It sounds like you would like to try GOC. If so, I suggest that the GOC thread would be the best place to learn the important steps for successful GOC. One of the biggest mistakes is starting with prescriptions are too high and potentially unwearable.
If you would like to learn more about GOC, please post your Age, Most Current Complete Glasses Prescription, and Where you live on the GOC Thread. We will be happy to help you.
C.
Le Visiteur 09 Mar 2015, 11:09
Thanks Soundmanpt, much appreciated. This is my first time so I'm not quite sure about how all of this works.
Soundmanpt 09 Mar 2015, 09:55
LeVisiteur
If you look back in this thread you will find quite a few places that you can order the glasses your wanting that doesn't ask for a doctors prescription and don't check.
I know Zenni (zennioptical.com) is one of them, they are international so they ship everywhere, and they go to -20.00 for glasses. Also their prices are very inexpensive.
As for as contacts not as many but if you look back in here you will find several that don't require a doctor's approval.
Le Visiteur 09 Mar 2015, 06:37
Hi, where can I get buy contacts AND glasses (trying to minimise shipping cost!) online for GOC? I'm looking for contacts in the +10D area and glasses for -20D. Also, do these stores ship internationally? Please don't suggest stores that will ask for a prescription. Thanks!
g 08 Mar 2015, 13:09
interesting pictures from Zenni's labs -
http://www.zennioptical.com/zenni-optical-eyeglass-production-story
adam 03 Mar 2015, 03:20
hi guys does anyone know of any online optical that can do 10 base prisms,have any of you guys bought prisms online and how strong were they,any help would be great,thanks
21 Feb 2015, 22:44
Has anyone tried Ozeal Glasses? ozealglasses.com
Demon 20 Feb 2015, 20:55
CJ,
Yeah, I actually figured that out. It was a challenge to see my pupils while getting so close to the mirror (since near vision is my main problem) and to see the marks on the ruler for that matter. I couldn't figure out a good way to do it with my current glasses on, but eventually I got it.
Cactus Jack 20 Feb 2015, 17:18
Demon,
You will need your PD to order from any online retailer If you don't have your PD, it is easy to measure using your bathroom mirror and a ruler calibrated in mm. You need to see your pupils pretty clearly in the mirror without glasses. If you can't see your pupils clearly, a friend can measure your PD easily. Most sites have instructions or we can tell you how.
C.
Demon 20 Feb 2015, 11:17
Thanks!
...so stupid that I should have to go pay for exam even though I know the Rx numbers.
Guest 20 Feb 2015, 11:10
Demon try globellens out of Canada.
Demon 20 Feb 2015, 10:22
....and for contacts?
Crystal Veil 15 Feb 2015, 08:32
Demon,
Zenni never asks any questions
Demon 15 Feb 2015, 08:11
Quick question.....Do websites such as Optical4Less, Zenni, and Coastal Contacts require proof of prescription?
I know my prescription but I don't have an actual official RX card or anything.
DWV 13 Feb 2015, 17:12
Regarding glasses that won't fold due to thick lenses, I have one pair like that that I picked up at a thrift store. The optical sales critter must have been a drooling untrained moron to sell that frame to someone with that prescription, since the hinges and temples were arranged so as to fold much closer than normal to the front of the frame (if you see what I mean). In almost any other frame of a similar size, there would have been no problem. I bought several other pairs that day that probably came from the same person, and all those folded just fine. Strength was about -16, with high-index lenses.
EyeTri 30 Jan 2015, 15:44
aviator -00-
I saw the question you posted about www.polette.com/en/.
I looked at their website, found a frame I liked, and ordered them. They shipped them in a week. The glasses came from Switzerland so it took a while to get here (Virginia - US) and they arrived yesterday.
Good frame, good lenses and the price was right. Frame + progressive lenses + shipping = $54.97. I will buy from them again.
Soundmanpt 28 Jan 2015, 23:31
Kiki
I don't know what I should be more impressed by? Your ability to see to drive to and from work wearing glasses that strong, your being able to wear your glasses all day while at work doing much close work or that by the end of the day your still able to take off your glasses and still have perfect uncorrected vision?
It's very hard to say at what point your eyes will finally reach a point that they can no longer tolerate even stronger glasses, but since they are doing so well with -3.75 / -4.00 I think increasing by only a -.25 is not nearly enough of a challenge to your eyes and you would hardly notice it at all. I suggest maybe increasing by -.50 or even -.75 if you want to tell a difference in power.
I am really amazed that if your constantly either wearing contacts or glasses that your eyes are still prefect and I really don't have any advice on what you can do to create any myopia at this point.
DS 28 Jan 2015, 21:04
VP,
The answer is ultimately Minkwitz's Theorem:
In the vicinity of the corridor, (unwanted) cylinder power lateral to the corridor increases twice as fast as (wanted) add power increases along the corridor.
What this means is that as the transition region is shortened distortion is increased. You end up with a useless corridor and tiny areas of clear distance and reading vision where is lens is no longer functional to correct vision.
Very Progressive 28 Jan 2015, 18:05
Can anyone tell me why Zenni cannot make a progressive lens (rimless specifically) that isin't excessively large? I have a very small face and want rimless frames. Every lens shape I pick is too small for progressives.
They may be reasonable but I have never seen an optician in this day and age that cannot create a progressive lens that it is not huge.
I am very disappointed as I found some great frames,
Kiki 28 Jan 2015, 17:44
Andreas - sounds like you misunderstood me, I don't require any correction but love wearing glasses so much that I do whenever I can! I've worked my way up to -4 and -3.75 and am confident that I could increase a bit without any problems! When I don't wear glasses I wear contacts with the same prescription as my glasses!
Andreas 27 Jan 2015, 22:30
Hi Kiki
starting to fancy you. You are really driving your car bareeyed and all your collegues in office only know you as a myope needing minus glasses? Sort of cool. I.m a low myope of -2 and I could only do the other way round: driving in my glasses and squinting my day in office perhaps bareeyed, so your way of wearing them sounds sort of cool for me. Do you have clear sight bareeyed in the evenings for reading far after wearing them all day?
Did your collegues comment on your new glasses. Are they stronger than what you wore there before? Did you tell anyone your eyes are real bad now as you need -4s now to see? :-)
How do you do if you give a lift to a collegue? I would be scared if a collegue wearing quite some minus prescription in office suddenly puts them away and starts to drive :-). Besides in my case that wouldn.t be safe at all, I could hardly read any sign then or only very late. Fancying your way of wearing,
Andreas :-)
Kiki 27 Jan 2015, 20:33
Soundmanpt... My sister's glasses are her true prescription with the astigmatism but my glasses are R: -3.75 and L:-4.00, which is the same as hers but I left off the astigmatism! I wanted to bump it up my -.25 each but will have to do that next time!
Kiki 27 Jan 2015, 20:29
I wear my glasses from the time I'm pulling out of the driveway until the time I'm leaving work... I work a desk job so mainly computer work, I have no issues wearing them :)
Cactus Jack 27 Jan 2015, 19:19
Ellie,
Your post reminded me that some years ago, I tried to order some -14 bifocals from Zenni and wound up with two pair of glasses. One with the distance prescription and one with the near prescription.
It could be that they just don't want to try to stock high sphere lenses with a bifocal ADD, because there is just not enough demand for them.
This may not be an option for you, but you could try wearing some high minus sphere only contacts, say -8.00 AND use glasses for the rest of your prescription. Because of vertex distance, you cannot just subtract 8.00 from your glasses prescription, but you may be able to bifocals in the lower prescription glasses. Just a thought.
C.
Ellie 27 Jan 2015, 18:51
Anyone know the highest minus rx that can be fitted with bifocals on Zenni?
I tried to put in my glasses rx with an add to see how much a pair of bifocals would cost, but apparently a sphere of -15.50 is too strong to be compatible with bifocals at Zenni.
Soundmanpt 27 Jan 2015, 17:17
Kiki
I will be interested in the effect your sisters glasses will gave on your eyes now that there is a slight astigmatism correction for you to deal with.
If I recall you said that you quite often wear -2.50 glasses without any problem and your own uncorrected vision is perfect. So the only way to tell if your eyes can tolerate stronger glasses is to try wearing stronger ones. But isn't your sisters new prescription stronger anyway? So by wearing them should be somewhat of a test. If your able to see well with them but get a dizzy feeling then the glasses probably aren't too strong for your eyes but the astigmatism may be too much for you to handle?
Andreas 27 Jan 2015, 13:15
Hi Kiki,
How often or for what do you wear those glasses?
Just curious. Cu Andreas. :)
Kiki 26 Jan 2015, 14:51
I ordered my pair with the same RX as her minus the astigmatism and that's what I've been wearing, I tried hers on and can see just fine but didn't keep them on long! I wanted to order mine slightly stronger but wasn't sure if my eyes could handle it!
Soundmanpt 25 Jan 2015, 16:22
Kiki
I was not surprised at all that you intend to wear the one pair. Did you order both pairs in her prescription or did you order yours slightly weaker and without astigmatism correction? I'm sure you must know that when your placing an order you can order in 2 different prescriptions? But if there actually both for her then of course you needed to get them in her prescription. If yo did order both the same and been wearing one of them how do they feel so far? Have you noticed things like the floor seeming to spin or be uneven as well as be a bit sick to your stomach feeling? Your eyes seem to be very able to tolerate moderate distance strength glasses, but it's surprising what just a small amount of CYL (astigmatism) can do to your eyes.
Kiki 25 Jan 2015, 14:14
I have ordered from Zenni many times but this was the first time I paid extra for quicker shipping! I ordered a pair for both of us and we are quite pleased! She's never ordered from there and thinks they seem kind of cheap but the price is right! I live in central Wisconsin (USA) and can't believe they came as quickly as they did!
Soundmanpt 25 Jan 2015, 09:27
Kiki
Was this your first order with Zenni? I assume you were in a hurry to get your sister (and you) her glasses, but often times even the normal delivery is around 10 days and not more than 2 weeks depending on where your located. So you ordered 2 pairs would it be safe to assume one for your sister and one for yo to wear? You may find that the astigmatism your sister now has may not be comfortable to your eyes and might take some getting used to.
Kiki 24 Jan 2015, 23:50
I cannot say enough good things about Zenni! I ordered 2 pair of glasses on Tuesday and paid the $20 extra for 6-8 day shipping with expectations of getting them the first week in February but lo and behold, they were on my front steps on Friday! I didn't even know they had shipped so it was a fabulous surprise!
aviator -00- 09 Jan 2015, 11:38
Has anyone ordered from Polette?
thebrit 03 Dec 2014, 05:20
Ellie & Crystal Veil
Firstly thank you CV for the pictures you posted of thick lenses bevelled off to make arm folding on certain frames possible. Its a very good idea & besides being practical, it reduces the outer edge thickness quite significantly. I think the myodisc effect is very acceptable, & may be a good choice if the frames are of the semi rimless type.
Ellie, you are obviously pleased with what Zenni have done with your new glasses, & I think I will also give them a try. I totally agree with you about choice of lense index.
Why pay big bucks for a high index lense, when it may save only a mm or two on the edge thickness, & cost so much more.
I would rather have the more standard lenses with bevel, & save a lot of bucks!! I am not unduly worried that my lenses are 10/11mm in thickness, as with the correct frame they can look great. I think you are of the same opinion?
I will try Zenni & post again to let you know how I find them. In the meantime enjoy your new specs!!
Andy 01 Dec 2014, 04:06
interesting article on USA Today http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/11/30/warby-parker-selling-stylish-eyewear-cheaper/70060670/
Likelenses 01 Dec 2014, 01:14
Ellie
A number of years back I dated a girl that had gone from - 11.5 to -14.0 in a period of two years.
I remember that when she picked up her new -14.0 glasses that they could not be folded due to the lense thickness.
In those days either high index lenses were not available or they were too expensive.Many people were still in glass lenses,and CR-39 were just becoming popular.I don't know for sure,but I think her lenses were glass.
Additionally there not a lot of frames to accommodate high prescriptions.When we picked up her new glasses she was told that because of the thickness of the lenses,and the position of the hinge,they could not be folded.She was not bothered by this as she said that she wore them constantly,there was never a need to fold them.
What did bother her was that due to how much the lenses stuck out on the backside,they had to fashion the nose piece area with nose pads,that the frame did not normally come with,so that the lenses would not rub her nose.The lenses also stuck out almost as much on the front as they did the back,and were her first pair of bioconcave.
I thought that they were the sexiest glasses that I had ever seen,but she was very sensitive about how they looked.
Crystal Veil 30 Nov 2014, 17:06
Soundmanpt,
the answer is yes. Even a pair fitted with -19 lenses (albeit 1.67) was able to fold closed. Re the other issue: a few years back, I ordered a giant red pair (279918) fitted with the long distance prescription of my life partner Nel. The glasses arrived with the same kind of beveling shown in the photo on my 2nd weblog and they folded up perfectly. The lenses were 1.57. Nel posed in this pair and then said she would like to have it fitted with progressives but without the beveling. She is fine with posing (and even doing a catwalk or two) in myodisc glasses but she would never wear myodisc glasses in everyday life as long as there are alternatives. Zenni does not make progressives above -10 so I ordered an empty frame for her and then sent it to ciliaryblue to have it fitted with high index (1.74) progressive lenses. When the glasses arrived, it was a shock to both of us that the glasses could not be folded up properly. The arms make 90 degrees (like an x) and that's it. As a result, she hardly ever wears these red glasses. A pity!
Soundmanpt 30 Nov 2014, 15:30
Ellie
You have several very good questions and I think even if your okay with your glasses you should call and ask why the only did one lens and not both?
As I said I have always found them very nice about providing answers and they might even send you a complete new pair.
Ellie 30 Nov 2014, 13:55
Hi everyone,
I got my glasses in the mail today.
Thanks so much to Crystal Veil for posting the pictures of the beveled lenses.
The rx in the left is -14 and the rx in the right is -14.50. What was sort of weird was that Zenni ended up beveling the right lens, but not the left lens. The left lens is really thick, to the point where the inner "edge" of the glasses touch my nose a bit because they stick out farther than the plastic nosepad itself.
The frames that I got have the hinge set pretty far back to the point where my 13mm left lens closes with no problem. I wonder why they had to bevel the right lens then because the frame still would have closed.
A couple questions:
1) Anyone else have a similar thing happen to them where one lens is beveled and one isn't?
2) If I were to order a frame with the hinge that wasn't set very far back at all (for example, a wayfarer style), would Zenni bevel off the same amount of the lens as they did in my case in the frames with the hinges set really far back?
3) Also, related to question 2, would Zenni bevel off more of the lens if I ordered 1.57 index compared to 1.67 index? Meaning, will my lenses have an even greater myodisc effect with the 1.57 beveling compared to the 1.67 beveling?
If I'm going to need the lenses beveled with the frames with the hinges set really forward anyway, should I even bother to buy the 1.67 lenses at all?
Sorry for all the questions. Just a few things I've been wondering. I might also send an email to Zenni as well.
Overall, even though at first I thought the glasses looked really weird with only one lens beveled, they're starting to grow on me a bit because they look so unique. One thing that i do miss in the beveled lense though is being able to see the sparkle of the power rings even when you look straight at my face. The power rings are only visible when you look straight at me in my left lens, but not the right.
I'll show my glasses to my boyfriend later today and see what he thinks!
Thanks so much for everyone's help!
I really appreciate it.
Soundmanpt 30 Nov 2014, 10:00
Crystal Veil
Am I correct in saying also that even the strongest that you have gotten from Zenni were able to fold closed and fit fine in the glasses case? You can clearly see the beveled edges on them. I can't see where anyone would have a problem wearing glasses with that look. Yes of course your going to be able to se the bevel but it doesn't look bad at all.
Crystal Veil 30 Nov 2014, 07:56
Ellie, thebrit,
I just posted eight photos showing two pairs of Zenni glasses with strong lenses. The first pair (2611) is ideally suited for strong lenses (here -14 / -15) as the frame folds back towards the connection with the arms. The second pair is fitted with lenses of nearly -12 but the frame 2608 could not be closed. The photos show how Zenni beveled the back side of the lenses, almost creating a myodisc effect.
http://moreladiesbehindcrystalveil.blogspot.com/
One of the models who recently posed in the 2611 pair was Juliette in her second photo shoot, early this year. She also posed in the 2608 pair towards the end of that photo shoot.
http://lovelyladiesbehindcrystalveil.blogspot.com/
I hope these photos will give you the information required. Best of luck to both of you!
thebrit 30 Nov 2014, 04:05
Ellie,
We seem to be in much the same situation!!
I have looked at some of my glasses, & can confirm that about 2mm is out the front of the frame & the balance of 8mm is out the back. Obviously with a thicker plastic frame with wide arms you see very little of the back part of the lense. 1 also have some semi rimless metal frames & the back part of the lense shows much more, but when polished they look very good. However I have never had the back edges bevelled, & have no idea what they would look like but I suspect the bevel will show through the lense?
EyeTri 30 Nov 2014, 03:14
Soundmanpt,
When you get the e-mail notice from Zenni that the glasses have been shipped, if you scroll down you will find a tracking number. Click on this number and you can see tha actual status of the the package. They can get a tracking number before they actually ship the package (eBay people do this a lot). The e-mail goes out when they get the number.
The last glasses I got from Zenni was actually shipped four days after they got the tracking number. The glasses still came in a reasonable period of time, but that is a bit annoying.
g 29 Nov 2014, 15:31
I've got very bad experience with ordering high plus glasses from Zenni. I'm generally very please with their service. But once you go over +6, you should expect them to mess things up. I've got a +6.5 pair that wasn't cut properly (one lens was too big for the frame), and was therefore all twisted. I've ordered once a +8.5 pair and a +10 pair, and the higher one, although a high index lens, again wasn't cur properly, so the lens was too big and twisted the frame (the +8 pair was ok).
You should take that into account when ordering high plus prescriptions from them. These problems are very obvious too see, and there's no way the technician did not notice it was done wrong, so it seems they don't really care.
Otherwise, however. I'm very please with their service.
Soundmanpt 29 Nov 2014, 14:25
Funny thing is happening as we speak. I placed an order on November the 18th for just 2 pairs of glasses for 2 different people. As you know they always say 2 weeks to arrive. Well I was shocked and pleased to get the e-mail on Monday November the 24th saying they had been shipped. They always send out an e-mail when the glasses ship. From the time you get that e-mail until they arrive in the mailbox over the past 10 years or so you can expect the package with the glasses to be in your mailbox either the next day or the day after sure. So not being there on Tuesday was not surprising but not being there on Wednesday was somewhat surprising, but I just assumed maybe due to Thanksgiving they didn't make. So of course no mail on Thursday Thanksgiving, so I was positive they would be there on Friday, still no package, now it's Saturday and I see the mail lady stop at my box and I could see she only put a letter in my box. I went out to wait for her return back through my subdivision as there is just the one way in and out. When I saw her coling I stopped her and she is really nice and been our mail lady for several years. She suggested I call the local post office and even wrote the number for me. I called and they ran a check and for some reason Zenni put the mail label on as stated that Monday the 24th but they never left Zenni until Friday. Now to be fair they will now be here on monday December 1st and that is still in the 2 week period so they did nothing wrong but I can't imagine why they would hold sending them for nearly a week? Had they really shipped they would have been here on Wednesday the 26th and looked like heroes. Crazy that they can actually take an order get the glasses made in Hong Kong, ship them to the states, reinspect them and have them ready to ship out of California in less than a week, but then waste 4 days getting them picked up by the post office out there. I am going to make a comment to them about it but not a real complaint because they arrived withing the 2 weeks time they claim to deliver in. but I would think they might wonder why it took nearly a full week to have the post office pick them up?
But no matter I still highly recommend them as well. I have chatted on live chat as well as on the phone with them and they really are very nice and very helpful with answering any and all questions. I only wish I owned stock in them.
NJ 29 Nov 2014, 13:56
I've had nothing but great experiences with Zenni. Unfortunately they do not make glasses in my native Rx, they only go from +12 to -20. However I've ordered many pairs for the glasses I have to wear over my contacts, which mostly just deal with the astigmatism and add for reading. In years past I have also ordered high minus glasses from them, when I used to do GOC with a high Rx minus glasses. They always came out great, and the one time I ordered two pairs but got the Rx wrong on one of them I got a call from them to clarify.
They are fast, cheap and well made. I've never done any custom orders so I'm not sure how they do with these.
Soundmanpt 29 Nov 2014, 12:13
Ellie
Crystal Veil is the perfect one to answer your question best. I think the strongest I have ever had the pleasure of ordering was -11.00 with a fair amount of astigmatisms but she wanted high index so that doesn't help you much only to say her glasses turned out very nice and she loved them. Needless to say they closed up just fine. Really because they mail the glasses out in padded bags the glasses has to be able to fold or they couldn't fit them into a case. Without a case and left open they would likely arrive in several pieces.
Also the people at Zenni I have found to extremely nice and helpful. So you can do a live chat with them or even a phone call and most times the wait to talk live isn't very long and they even tell you how many callers are ahead of you as you wait but I can tell you they have several that take calls so even if there are 7 ahead of you it will still be only around 10 minutes or so.
Ellie 29 Nov 2014, 10:16
Hi Crystal Veil, thanks for your response! I would really appreciate some links to photos if possible. Thanks so much!
thebrit 29 Nov 2014, 09:04
C/V...would like to see some pictures as you propose please
Crystal Veil 29 Nov 2014, 04:02
Ellie, thebrit
over the past five years I ordered many Zenni glasses with lenses above -10. They did a fine job at beveling the edges in some pairs that otherwise would not close properly. No additional cost was charged. I never order high index lenses from Zenni. These glasses are for use at my photo shoots and they also serve as trial frames. After receiving the photos, the model makes her choice and I then order the same pair fitted with her own prescription. I can post the links to some pictures taken during recent photo shoots or take some pics of the glasses from different angles. If the glasses fold up, Zenni leaves the lenses as they are, no matter how thick. I have a couple of pairs in the -14 / -15 range and the lenses are well over a centimeter thick but this does not show as the frames fold back neatly, concealing most of the lens thickness. Hope this helps.
thebrit 29 Nov 2014, 02:44
Hi Ellie,
Interesting question...I have a similar problem as my lenses are 10mm thick. I suspect some of the lense will be out front but most of it out the back of the frame. They could bevel the edges but I dint know what it would look like?
Ellie 29 Nov 2014, 01:56
Anyone have experience with ordering really thick lenses from Zenni?
The frames that I'm thinking about ordering do not have the hinges set far back enough that the glasses would close.
Does anyone know how the glasses would turn out? Would Zenni set the lenses forward or would they shave off the sides? Would they consider just not closing the glasses and letting the lenses stick out as far back as needed?
Thanks!
Cactus Jack 22 Nov 2014, 09:06
Ardief,
Try Globallens.com. They are in Vancouver, BC, Cananda.
C.
Ardief 22 Nov 2014, 07:06
Are there any reputable online retailers that sell contact lenses without the need for a current Rx validation from an optician or optometrist? I have all the information (Rx, diameter and base curve) just not a recent (within 1 year) Rx slip.
24 Sep 2014, 17:31
That's great! now go into the the Halloween web site and and drive them crazy. Good bye!
HighMyopic 24 Sep 2014, 13:58
I gave up trying that giftcard on zennioptical. I bought a nice Halloween mask instead with it plus come cash to cover the total cost of the mask.
http://www.partycity.com/product/el+diablo+mask.do?pp=100&page;=2&navSet;=170614 This is the mask I bought. I love it a lot.
DS 19 Sep 2014, 14:01
When I go to www.adlens.com, there is a "Buy Now" button.
I picked up a pair of the EmergenSee a while ago to see what they were like. This model is the Alvarez lens (two lenses slide across each other) vs. the fluid injection adjustment. They are made to me inexpensive, and they are very much an inexpensive feel.
Powers range for Emergensee and Adlens Adjustables products is -6D to +3D. Hemisphere and John Lennon models (fluid) adjust -4.5D to +3.5D.
Cactus Jack 19 Sep 2014, 13:39
JDug.
They appear to be adjustable power glasses based on the principles either two sliding lenses with variable power or a clever fluid filled lens design where you can change the power by controlling the pressure of the fluid inside the lens. They do not state exactly the lens power range, but ideally the lens power would be from perhaps -2.00 to perhaps +3.00. I got the impression that only Sphere is adjustable with no provision for cylinder and axis correction
Apparently, you can order on line by clicking on the "BUY NOW" box. I am viewing the web site in the US and they show the least expensive versions at US$29.99. If you are viewing it outside the US there could be problems ordering.
C.
JDug 19 Sep 2014, 10:15
Anyone tried these?
https://www.adlens.com
I can't find a way to buy online.
JDug 19 Sep 2014, 10:15
Anyone tried these?
https://www.adlens.com
I can't find a way to buy online.
17 Sep 2014, 17:35
Don't you have just a regular debit card? Stop making such a big deal out of every little thing.
HighMyopic 17 Sep 2014, 16:47
I cannot get Zennioptical to accept my visa debit gift card's number. If I can just get it to accept the cards number then I will order these -20 diopter glasses to wear.
HighMyopic 17 Sep 2014, 06:13
They look really nice. I would be happy either way if they come with inch thick lenses or myodisc lenses.
motard 16 Sep 2014, 22:56
Himy,
Sent pics
HighMyopic 16 Sep 2014, 09:59
Motard, jetcoasterfan@gmail.com
motard 15 Sep 2014, 23:56
Himy,
Yes I have pic where can I send it?
HighMyopic 15 Sep 2014, 20:33
You have a pic of a example to show me what the lenses look like? I want to see if I want to go with the myodisc lenses or ask for inch thick lenses in the special requests. Before I buy these glasses to wear.
motard 15 Sep 2014, 09:26
Himy,
The bowl is about 1 inch or so, stops about 1/4" from outer lens edge
Soundmanpt 13 Sep 2014, 16:28
Nathalie
Okay then if you normally wear your glasses both for up close and for distance then you do want to mark it as being "distance" where it asks that.
Sorry for all the confusion, but just wanted to be sure exactly waht you were using your glasses for.
Nathalie 13 Sep 2014, 12:52
Hi,
I have had glasses previously. They do help in the distance, I just never ordered on that website. I have ordered on clearly contacts and was never asked that preciision.
Thanks,
Soundmanpt 13 Sep 2014, 12:47
Nathalie
When they checked your eyes did you need any correction for distance? Of course if you did that could be put in the top instead of no prescription in the top.
Soundmanpt 13 Sep 2014, 12:44
Nathalie
Okay I tried to go into that site where your planning on ordering your glasses from and it wouldn't allow me to even get into anything for some reason. I was curious why it is even asking that question. I wanted to see if it asks you for a P.D. (pupil distance) measurement or not. The only difference I can think of is that reading glasses would have a slightly smaller P.D. measurement than distance glasses would have.
For example if you look at Zenni's site (zennioptical.com) they ask for a P.D. measurement and they only ask if the glasses are single vision or bifocals.
Not to further confuse things but it seems you have never wore glasses before and these will be your first? Being in school and needing glasses for reading you might be better off just getting a pair of progressives (bifocals) That way you have the top part which you would use for seeing distances with as plain without any prescription and the lower part having the +2.50 for reading with. that way you can keep your glasses on as much as you like and be able to see distances just fine and also be able to read close up. If you get them from Zenni you can find a buge choice for under $55.00.
Nathalie 13 Sep 2014, 12:18
Thanks Soundmanpt,
Do they actually make the lenses differently if you qualify them as reading instead of distance?
Soundmanpt 13 Sep 2014, 12:10
Nathalie
So if then your intending to wear them most of the time. So in that case you should say distance even though they are mostly going to be for reading and seeing close up. But your eyes should be able to adjust to them for distance after you wear them for a while. Your prescription is +2.50 plus lenses will make everything appear big with your glasses on. but at first they will be fine for close up but blurry when you look in the distance with them on. This will slowly clear up the more you wear them. If you had minus lenses then everything would appear to be small but very sharp with your glasses on.
Now if you were only going to wear them for reading only then you should call them reading glasses and not distance.
Nathalie 13 Sep 2014, 08:41
Hi, I will be using the glasses in class, computer work, reading tv. Probably all the time.
What is the difference between reading and distance lenses?
Soundmanpt 13 Sep 2014, 07:38
Nathalie
Your farsighted (long sighted) and it seems you wear your glasses for more than just reading close up or at least your intending to with your new glasses? So you are fine to say distance.
Nathalie 12 Sep 2014, 18:18
Also, for extra info, this is not my first pair, am a student and 21
Nathalie 12 Sep 2014, 18:13
Hi,
I am trying to order full time wear glasses for hyperopia (+2.5 prescription) on smart buy glasses.com They offer different options for the lenses, reading, distance or computer. I chose distance seeing as I was told to wear them for class etc.
Was that the correct choice?
HighMyopic 12 Sep 2014, 14:40
Is this the right way to word my special request on zennioptical, for my -20 diopter eyeglasses with inch thick lens blanks when I go to place my order?
"Can you please use 25mm lens blanks for both -20 diopter lenses and do not bevel the edges at all? Just make two 25mm thick -20 diopter lenses out of lens blanks and fit them into the frame.
I also want the lens edges to be polished and look crystal clear. Can you make the lenses have no concave bowls in them at all?"
11 Sep 2014, 22:31
About the same size as a salad bowl.
HighMyopic 11 Sep 2014, 12:32
How big is the lens bowl?
motard 10 Sep 2014, 20:02
Himy,
I got -14.75 in 1.57 index, the edge thickness is only 8mm, its like they cut the rx into a bowl in the middle, looks like myodisc but its not as its still 1pc lens
HighMyopic 10 Sep 2014, 18:02
I want to order these glasses really soon on zennioptical since I have a prepaid visa debit gift card to use on them.
http://www.zennioptical.com/419011-metal-alloy-full-rim-frame-with-spring-hinges.html
I will order them with -20 diopter 1.57 mid index lenses. They should be about 20mm thick. Can I ask zenni to make the lenses, lens blanks so that they can be 25mm thick instead?
Also I want to ask them to polish the edges really nice so they look like ice cubes on my face.
Can they do that for me without me having to pay a bit more? I only have 25 dollars to spend.
marvell 19 Aug 2014, 15:19
Hi,
I've just found myopic OTC glasses (!!!) a site called aliexpress.com
For example:
They are VERY cheap, so I think, the quality won't be that good either.
I'm very curious, but my eyes are quite myopic (-4 both), I'm kinda afraid to order, they might mess up more my eyes.
Any thoughts?
bracesfan 18 Aug 2014, 06:47
New Prism,
I´m afraid you can´t get prisms in such power from online retailers. You need a friendly optician to order them from optical factory.
Here in the Czech rep. is a manufacturer who make prisms up to 15 pD in excellent quality (about 65 USD per lens). I also got myself ordered 20 pD prism - it came from Essilor in Portugal for about 80 USD. First lenses weren´t excellent but the second pair is fine. I have got many pairs of prism glasses in excellent quality that bring absolutely crystal vision.
Cactus Jack 06 Aug 2014, 16:16
New Prism,
Optical 4 less, used to have a special makings department, but I thnk they closed it several years ago. Essentially, with 0.00 Sphere and -0.25 cylinder, your glasses are almost pure prism. There may be another way to do this that i would prefer to discuss privately. May I ask you to contact me privately at cactusjack1928@hotmail.com
C.
New Prism 06 Aug 2014, 12:23
CJ, thank you for the reply.
My full prescription only has -0.25 cylinder per eye and no sphere.
Do you have any experience with optical4less? Can they really produce 10 prisms or they make less (6 to 7) as they stated in the email?
Problem is I can't find even an offline shop that would produce 15 bo prisms. Up to 5 I was fine. Now I have hard time finding even ones that would make 10. Before I ordered 10 BO per eye from eyeglasses factory outlet and they were satisfactory but I planned on using optical4less now (nicer frames) or any source that could make high prisms.
Cactus Jack 06 Aug 2014, 11:30
New Prism,
Could you provide the complete prescription for the glasses you are trying to order?
Glasses with about 10 BO in each eye are very hard to make and fit properly. The difficulty increases exponentially as you go above 10 BO. The difficulty increases if there is significant Sphere and or Cylinder. I was told by one Dispensing Optician (the person who adjusts and delivers your glasses) that they have had re-order glasses with 15/15 BO as many as 5 times to provide the patient with marginally acceptable visual acuity and often the laboratory had to remake the lenses several times before they had lenses that would pass their internal Quality Assurance tests and send them to him. Which explains why high prism glasses are expensive. They HAVE to cover their costs and make a profit to stay in business and every lens that fails inspection is money in the trash. High prism lenses have very thin inside edges and they often break when mounting the lenses in the frame. The business model of online retailers will not support a very low volume business with a very high spoilage rate. So they just decline the opportunity to loose money.
Typically, very complex lenses are made by a handful of specialty labs who only work through certain Dispensing Opticians. The business is hard enough when working through well trained and experienced Opticians. Even their specialty business model won't work if they tried to deal with the general public.
Making and fitting high prism glasses is an Art and it is rapidly becoming a LOST ART as the people who know how to make and fit high prism glasses retire or die.
C.
P.S. You are right to reject Fresnel press ons. They have a purpose, they also introduce severe distortion which makes reading with them almost impossible. They are fine for children who can't read and have eye conditions where they are very useful. They are marginally useful in adults where Visual Acuity is important.
New Prism 06 Aug 2014, 08:53
I have one question if anyone can help me out.
I have recently unsuccessfully tried to order glasses with 15 BO prisms per eye.
Does anyone know if there is any online retailer that would produce this prescription?
I have tried contacting optical4less with this request. However, I received a reply that maximum they can make is 6 or 7 prisms per eye (and they really wrote "6 or 7"). I find this strange since on their online prescription form you can choose up to 10. Did anyone order their glasses with 10 prisms? If so, did you try measuring prisms to see if the prescription is correct? From their answer it seems that they would just put 6 or 7 prisms for anyone that orders 10.
I just want to be on a safe side before I order from them. I can get away with 10 BO for close up but I really would need 15 to be able to see full time and I am trying to avoid fresnel prisms that my doctor advised.
Thank you.
gwgs 19 Jun 2014, 10:05
What is weird is that the website freeprescriptionlenses.com doesn't even exist despite it being advertised in every video! Weird.
youtubespotter 19 Jun 2014, 07:44
This online retailer posts videos of every pair of glasses he makes. Very interesting (for optical nerds like me!)
Here's one of them:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFI-HMYZGro
There are loads more, he goes under two different user names:
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi42-kv6IMBEe_cACOQbJMQ
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmv33m2fzflA60ImYPqv9RA
HighMyopic 17 Jun 2014, 23:45
What is the number one zennioptical glasses frame that will have the thickest -20 diopter 1.56 mid index lenses? I have been looking a bunch and have found a frame that can have 21.1 mm thick lenses. I am also looking for the biggest frame possible and the lowest possible PD. Is there a frame that can top that lense thickness?
Melyssa 12 Jun 2014, 07:46
Right now I am wearing my 25-year-old Liz Claiborne clear plastic trapezoid-shaped frames, which back then cost a little over 100 simoleons complete. That was my first-ever clear frame. My favorite frame that is neither drop-temples nor cat's-eyes is a light blue Alberto Pucci frame, bought in 1987 for about the same price, one that I could probably sell for $1000 if I wanted to (and I do not). And last year I was able to get a pair of black Ray-Ban cat's-eyes for $100. That's it for my designer frames. Of course, I have several pairs of drop-temples that cost $29.95 complete 30 years ago. For me, price and quality are more important than having some unpronounceable name or odd logo on my frames.
Soundmanpt 11 Jun 2014, 16:46
Pipifarina
Your right and I in no way am saying that you or anyone else shouldn't buy what you want and where you want. I am only making a point that because they control so much of the optical world just as the video said they are selling glasses for more than 20 times what they need to sell for. Yes of course if the customers are willing to pay that much so be it. If it is that important for someone to wear glasses with the designer's name on the temples that they have no problem paying several hundred dollars to become a human billboard of sorts its fine with me.
I hope everyone takes the time to watch the video you included and they can make up their own mind.
Pipifarina 11 Jun 2014, 11:04
Luxottica is the name of the company. They have every right to do as they please. The global demand gives them legitimation. And they are very transparent. They are listed on the New York Stock Exchange therefore they have the obligation and have to fulfill the requirements of the SEC (I believe that is the commission's name)in order to be listed. They do so.
And that's the piece on it. I don't think the CEO was very hush-hush. He was maybe annoyed by the allegations made by the interviewer. But I would say that his appearance was legit and ok.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sticker-shock-why-are-glasses-so-expensive-07-10-2012/
Salutti
Pipifarina
Crystal Veil 11 Jun 2014, 05:59
Soundmanpt,
the monopolist company in question has its headquarters in the Italian Dolomites.
By the way, some months ago you considered doing a few photo shoots with ladies in the know. Have you made any progress with this idea? I certainly would welcome an influx of original content. To quote Alain in an email exchange after I started my project: "I was beginning to feel lonely" :)
Soundmanpt 10 Jun 2014, 18:07
Revolver
I do agree that many of the optical stores now are taking the on line retailers as a serious threat. But oddly enough the ones that are revolting, at least in regards to providing a PD, are all owned by the same company and I might add the most expensive as well. Lenscrafter's, Pearle Vision, Target Optical, JC Penny, Sears optical and even Sunglass Hut are all owned by the very same company. Not to mention they also own many of the expensive designer frames they sell at very high prices. Just to name a few include Ray-Ban, and Oakley plus many others. You can also include that they now even have their own vision insurance called Eyemed. I'm sorry but they need to be challenged so they maybe will decide to stop over charging for everything. Talk about corporate greed, that is what I call corporate greed. Oh and if your wondering they are not headquartered in the US either. I believe they are in Italy or France. The CEO was interviewed about 6 or 7 months ago by 60 minutes and he really didn't like being asked many of the questions he was asked.
My suggestion is if your considering ordering glasses on line before you call one of the mentioned stores to get an eye exam you may want to ask if they will not only provide you with your prescription, which by law they have to do, but also your PD? If they refuse thank them and call a local shop or a Wal-Mart, you won't have much trouble finding a place to get what you need.
It could be that it is the company policy not to do adjustments on any glasses not purchased at that store. I don't have a problem with that if that is indeed the case. But it seems the optician was on the rude side which is unnecessary.
The best way to adjust the nose pads on a rimless pair of glasses is to use a plier's with cushions and hold it by the bridge of the glasses and slowly bend the nose pads as desired.
Stingray 10 Jun 2014, 14:47
As it turns out, the optician at BJ's is also the optical department manager. BJ's doesn't sell rimless glasses, so they knew right away they didn't come from BJ's. I would think that as a courtesy to any BJ's customer, they would have adjusted the glasses. It was my idea to have them adjusted there. My wife was apprehensive having that obnoxious optician even touch her glasses because she was afraid her fat fingers would just get in the way. No big deal though. We belong to Sam's Club and Costco and can go to their optical departments where the staff is much friendlier and not reluctant to work on glasses that did not originate from their store. We are not talking major adjustments here, just bending a piece of wire.
Revolver 10 Jun 2014, 13:47
I disagree with Sounder, other than a call to the manager may be in order. More and more opticals, from the independents to the chains, are being forced to charge for routine services due to prescriptions going out the door to online companies with which they can't compete due to overhead. There have been at least two serious articles in respected optical trade journals making the point that they can't give away services like they used to because of online competition. One went so far as to publish a suggested list for everything from adjustments to providing PD's.
By all means make that call, but don't be surprised if it is indeed store policy set by management. The other thing is what are the lenses made of? Plastics are very prone to cracking and if that did happen the onus would be on the optician to provide a replacement, an expensive proposition for no return whatsoever. Most independent labs now highly recommend polycarb or Trivex for drill and/or compression mounts for that reason although if pushed, they will provide plastic but with a disclaimer.
Soundmanpt 10 Jun 2014, 09:25
Stingray
If I were you I would simply place a call to the store manager and make a complaint about that optician. I really doubt that is the policy that "BJ's" has. I really hope you and your wife made a point of letting him know that your fine if he didn't wish to make a simple adjustment, but because of his attitude you will never be a customer of their optical dept.
I'm sorry that happened to her, but I assure you that what happened their was by no means how most optical stores will respond. I urge you and your wife to try another optical store. I think you will find he was indeed full of "BS" as you thought.
Stingray 10 Jun 2014, 09:15
Soundmanpt: My wife's glasses arrived yesterday, less than 2 weeks after ordering them from Zenni. She loved the way they looked on her, but found that the nose pads were pressing into her nose, causing discomfort. I really didn't want to mess with them, as I am no optician. We went to BJ's wholesale club where they have an optical department and a morbidly obese obnoxious optician. When my wife asked her politely for an adjustment, she refused saying they were not purchased at BJ's and she would have to return them to where she got them from. Well, we can't send them back to China or Zenni because they have to be done on a face to face situation. The BJs optician said that any little adjustment would crack the lens. Sounds like BS at BJ's!
Crystal Veil 02 Jun 2014, 18:03
High Myopic,
to be honest, I have no idea. The -19 glasses arrived as myodiscs but perhaps with one difference: they flattened the lens enough for the glasses to be folded up neatly. They did the same thing with a couple of glasses with Rx -12. On the other hand, a couple of pairs ordered with Rx -14 / -15 arrived without the flattening, just very thick at the edges. These were frames that bent back at the sides, leaving enough space for the thick edges of the lenses. It did not matter to me as all these glasses were only meant for use at photo shoots, not for use in daily life. I always send Zenni a note that the strong glasses are not for use in everyday life. This saves a lot of Q&A.;
Soundmanpt 02 Jun 2014, 15:12
High Myopic
The site is simply "zennioptical.com" Alos if you scrol down the page on the left side you can chat with a real person that will be able to answet any of your questions Also I suggest that when you place your order you use the "comment" box for any special request. Zenni is very good at working with your request. I have even had then call be if they something that didn't look exactly right to them.
HighMyopic 02 Jun 2014, 11:50
Do you have to contact/email zennioptical to get the myodisc option for your glasses? Or if you select the high index option the glasses will automatically be myodiscs and you pay more for them? Can you select the bowl size in mm of the myodiscs that you want?
Crystal Veil 02 Jun 2014, 09:27
Anton,
the answer is yes. Three years ago, I ordered a pair of Zenni glasses with Rx -19.25 / R: -19.75, high index 1.67. These arrived as myodisc glasses. You can see these glasses on the first page of my weblog "Lovely ladies behind crystal veil" (Juliette 270 - 275). If my memory serves me correctly, the price of the glasses was between $40 and $50. Also, over the years, Stephan has listed many Zenni glasses for sale, fitted with myodisc lenses, Rx -20.
Anton 02 Jun 2014, 04:53
I was wondering if anybody knows if its possible to order myodisc glasses online at Zennit or any of the other online retailers. Thanks.
astigmaphile 29 May 2014, 21:58
I have ordered three different pairs of glasses from Zenni and all seem to be perfect and the price is very resonable.
Soundmanpt 29 May 2014, 15:33
Stingray
Now to be honest with you the glasses offered by Zenni are also made in China, but I think it is very important to note that the glasses are first checked while still in China and then they are sent to the home office of Zenni which is located in California and they again are checked to be sure there is no mistake in the prescription. I very well recall when I first started placing orders with them I had the very same concerns you and your wife have about how accurate the prescription would be. So when i came across various prescriptions including bifocals as well as some with a high astigmatisms I would take them to friends I have that are still opticians. They were constantly perfect. I very well recall going to my local Sears Optical and having my friend compare the lenses on the glasses to the prescription slip. She came back and said she only wished her lab did nearly as well. She was very impressed. Now something I don't think you will be needing to worry about but lets just say for some reason, maybe nothing more than when your wife sees the color she isn't happy with them. You can return them for 50% of what you paid for them with no questions asked. I only ever had to return glasses to Zenni and had no problem getting the refund. Zenni did nothing wrong, my customer / patient was being changed from having a very weak prescription for astigmatisms to more of a plus prescription and she just struggled trying to focus distances with them. She had gotten 3 pairs. I even took the glasses to where she got her eyes examined and had them check to be sure the glasses were made correct and once again they were dead on per the optician. I resolved the problem by reordering just one pair and cutting the rx in half so her eyes could adjust better to them. That solved the problem. Actually Zenni was really even nicer than they needed to be. The policy is that you need to return them withing a month or less to get the partial refund. This young lady had the glasses for over 3 months before she got them back to me so I could return them.
Stingray 29 May 2014, 14:01
Soundmanpt: Thanks for your input. My wife is very wary of online eyeglass retailers. She once got this pair from a company called 5 star optical. She loved the frames and they offered a good price on progressive lenses, like $100 including the frame and photochromatic lenses as well. However, their optical plant was in China. The glasses when they arrived looked nice, but something was off and my wife said they made her dizzy. I sent them back to China for a re-do and they came back the same, so we ate the $100 I spent on them. She just got a pair of rx sunglasses from our optometrist which cost nearly $600! What a rip-off. $197 for each lens and my wife is only a -3.00. So with skepticism, I found these nice frames on Zenni, she liked them as well and we are taking a chance they will come out correctly. Based on what you said, it appears that they have great quality control on their eyewear. I hope you are right. I will give you an update when they arrive. What is their usual turn-around time?
Soundmanpt 29 May 2014, 01:32
Stingray
Yes #251321 would be easy for any optician to adjust by pushing together or separating the nose pads to allow the frame to be lower or higher on the nose. In most cases if any adjustment is needed it should only be by a few millimeters.
I think the these glasses in fact have just what Revolver was describing as to how the lenses are held to the bridge as well as the temples.
By the way I like what you have selected and they should make for great looking glasses.
Revolver 28 May 2014, 13:15
Stingray: those are called compression mounts, no nut underneath just two tiny posts, it can usually be pressed back into place. Carefully, of course. It's possible the plastic part could be worn in which case it can be replaced.
Stingray 27 May 2014, 19:45
Soundmanpt: Thanks for the response. It would be rimless glasses. Do they typically polish the edges of the lenses? If you could look at frame 251321, can you tell me if that particular bridge can be adjusted if necessary? Just another question if you don't mind. My wife has a pair of rimless that she loves, only the problem is that one of the lenses is loose. Rather than a screw and nut configuration, it has on the inside of the lens what appears to be a plastic cap that holds the lens screw on. Any suggestions on how to tighten that cap? Is there a nut, under that cap? Thanks again.
Soundmanpt 27 May 2014, 11:33
Stingray
I have over the past 9 or 10 years placed orders fro several hundred pairs of glasses including progressives and have honest;y never had even one problem with Zenni.
Somethings I do always recommend to anyone getting progressives is that because of the positioning of the bifocal it is always a better idea to get glasses that have the adjustable nose pads such as semi-rimless or rimless offers. There is a few plastic frames that also have the adjustable nose pads. This allows some adjustment up and down of the bifocal segment. A molded plastic frame with nose pads that can't be adjusted limits any adjusting by an optician
Stingray 27 May 2014, 10:13
Has anyone ever ordered from Zenni optical and has a bad experience with them? Not so much customer service, but incorrect prescription issues especially with progressive lenses.
Myopic Grant 26 May 2014, 02:22
Is there an online retailer who will make glasses with the 1.67 lenses, like the ones posted below?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l74RwRatDfg&feature;=player_detailpage
aviator -00- 13 Apr 2014, 18:36
Has anyone used this company to 're-glaze'?
EyeTri 18 Mar 2014, 08:42
Heinz,
I have purchased trifocal glasses from several places. Try these: www.lensesrx.com www.simplyeyeglasses.com
www.bestbuyeyeglasses.com
If you just want to new trifocal lenses put in a frame you already have try: www.eyeglasslensdirect.com or www.replacementlensexpress.com
My favorite lenses are executive trifocals, and I've only found them available from www.eyeglasslensdirect.com
Hope this helps
cactus Jack 17 Mar 2014, 18:11
Heinz,
Try Eyeglass Factory Outlet in Florida.
C.
Heinz 17 Mar 2014, 14:19
I am trying to find on-line retailers which offer trifocals. No success so far. Does anyone have suggestion? Thank you.
19dollface76 19 Feb 2014, 10:28
aviator -oo-
so sorry...I didn't realize that! I believe they are working on opening divisions worldwide, which should free up the international shipping options. I'm not sure when that will be finalized, but hopefully it will help with the issues you encountered! Don't give up on them yet...I know you would be very pleased with them as I am!
aviator -oo- 18 Feb 2014, 18:42
19dollface76
Thanks for your feedback. Unfortunately, they only ship to the US and Canada, something which is not obvious when you register. Even worse, the site doesn't work properly when trying to place an order from the UK (despite help from their support person), so I could not even get as far as entering a US address. Looks like I'll have to wait until I am actually in the US!
19dollface76 18 Feb 2014, 11:40
aviator -oo- In response to your question... visio-rx.com is fabulous! They have such a great selection, quality is beyond expectation, EVERYTHING (even lens coatings!) is included in the price, they ship the entire order for one price (not individual shipping), they offer a TON of articles on every topic AND youtube videos (even how to adjust and fix your glasses), and their customer service is exceptional! They don't offer super high Rx, but for mild to moderately high prescriptions, they can't be beat!
http://www.visio-rx.com/vision-topics
http://www.visio-rx.com/our-videos
Soundmanpt 15 Feb 2014, 00:30
EyeTry
Thanks i will have a look and give that as a suggestion.
EyeTri 14 Feb 2014, 12:18
Soundmanpt,
Two places where I've bought "designer" frames (with or without lenses) are:
www.bestbuyeyeglasses.com
www.lensesrx.com
Soundmanpt 14 Feb 2014, 11:46
I need some help. I came across a young woman the other evening that unlike everyone else I generally talk with about glasses. She is all about designer frames. She even told me the names of the 2 she prefers but as it was rather loud in there i didn't quite hear what she siad the designers were. But of course she was interested in getting her designer glasses on line if they were less expensive. So over the years I have seen several sites that sell designer glasses but never wrote any of them down. The only one that comes to mind is "coastalcontacts.com" but I know there was more. Any help would be nice.
09 Feb 2014, 10:42
Aleja, to see how you look in them, just photograph yourself.
Aleja 09 Feb 2014, 10:39
I have not posted because I have been very busy enjoying these glasses. The blur is tremendously strong but it gets even stronger if I put my own glasses on underneath these ones. Is that because it corrects my 6 prescription and makes the glasses stronger for me? These glasses are best I ever had and I wear them very often in private. It is funny because I want to see what I look like in the glasses but I can't because I am too blurry in the mirror.
gordon 27 Jan 2014, 12:24
aleja,hi i saw your tread about ordering new glasses from zenni,i also have ordered the same rx as you,what index lenses did you order,mine are 1.57 so they will be very thick and bi-concave and wonder how small the discs will be,i have -22.50s at the moment and they are quite thick and bi-cocave so my new ones will be even thicker,i bet you can not wait for them to come,i can not wait for mine too.let me know what they are like when you get them.
GreginColo 24 Jan 2014, 12:31
Aleja; sounds like quite the good deal on some high Rx glasses. When you get them, I would guess everything will look very small and blurry to you, especially at a close range, since you are more than tripling your degree of correction. Let us know!
Aleja 24 Jan 2014, 11:09
I enjoy wearing good strong glasses because I find it very stimulating. Usually I get some thrills from the thrift store, but they are usually weaker lenses. My eyes are only -6, but I wanted something extremely strong to try out. I went to Zenni optical and picked out a frame with the following prescription maxed out:
-20 each eye
-6 cylinder
180 axis
This only cost me $33 and I am eagerly awaiting their arrival to see what it feels like to put them on. Any ideas what I can expect from my vision when I put them on?
Soundmanpt 10 Jan 2014, 17:41
Clare
Very simple. What would you do now if you were say in another city and you accidently fell asleep with them on. When you wake up your glasses are now out of shape and sit very crooked on your face? Well if you don't have an answer for that, just in case that should ever happen to you, you would simply find the closest optical shop and they will gladly adjust them back into shape for you without any charge. So that applies the same way if you order prescription sunglasses and they need to be fitted a little better for you.
Remember my recommendation about ordering a good size to begin with. I'm quite sure you have a nice pair of non prescription sunglasses you wear with your contacts. So measure them using a ruler that is in millimeters. The first and most important measurement is across the front, or face, measure from the outside left to the outside right and then simply compare that number to glasses you see on line. I will look up several styles that I have ordered for people that make great sunglasses from Zenni. But of course you may find a lot of others as well. Just remember that anything you see that shows up as regular glasses can be sunglasses as well.
Clare 10 Jan 2014, 15:18
In the depths of winter it's good to think about better weather so I've been thinking I'd get some prescription sunglasses for the summer. If I order online I wonder how I'd get them fitted as I assume that they'd need adjusting. What do people generally do in this situation?
Bart 08 Jan 2014, 07:24
New glasses virtual try in 3D by glasses.com/Luxottica
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlHOhYF_jqM
aviator -oo- 27 Dec 2013, 19:10
has anyone used this supplier. They have a few fraes which I have not seen elsewhere.
aviator -oo- 25 Dec 2013, 14:06
A Happy Christmas to all Eyescene posters. As a present to myself, I recently ordered about 12 new frames with a range of minus RX lenses from Zenni. The package arrived on Christmas Eve, but I waited until today to open it. All was in order, and I am pleased to report that the plastic cases they use now have an attractive Paisley type pattern on them, and the lens cloths are decorated with images too. As a present for a few friends, I also ordered some frames with a zero RX and a tint, together with the recipient's name type printed on the temple. The type turned out a bit small for my liking, but it is subtle if that is the effect you want. Zenni continue to offer the best value for money of any on-line retailer I know of; I just wish they would refresh their range of frames.
mark 09 Dec 2013, 21:38
thanks guys, I checked zenni and they're cheaper as well
NJ 09 Dec 2013, 14:37
If I had a choice I'd choose Zenni. I've always had good luck with them, and it seems they do minus up to -20. They are more limited in plus lenses, topping out at +12 which is too low for me.
I also just checked greateyeglasses.com and tried to order a +20 just to see what happened. When I went to check out I got a window saying that my SPH was a special case and I needed to call them. I've had to do this anyway in previous orders, but there didn't used to be a popup window telling me I had to do so.
In any case, I've gotten glasses from both places and overall the better experience was from Zenni. They even once noticed a mistake in my Rx and called me to verify. I wish they did high plus these days, but they don't.
Soundmanpt 09 Dec 2013, 12:41
Clare
I'm not sure when your due for your next eye check but if it is getting close you may want to hold off until then in case there is any change in your prescription. When you go besides getting your full prescription for glasses in writing be sure to have them provide you with your P.D. measurement. All the on line places will need that. I assume you know what that is? But just in case. It is when they measure the distance between your pupils.
Soundmanpt 09 Dec 2013, 11:48
Clare
Okay I can help you with that since i have ordered many hundreds of glasses on line.
The best way is to take a pair of your glasses that you feel best fits your face. Find a ruler that has millimeters on it, and measure your glasses across the front from the outside left to the outside right. In most cases for the average size woman and face they should be between 125mm and 132mm. Now when you find a pair of glasses that your interested in most of the on line retailers provide an "overall width" meaning across the front of the frame. Compare that to your glasses that you measured and if it is close then they should be a good fit. In most cases the on line retailer also provides other measurements as well such as the height of the lenses, the width of the lens and the length of the temple (arms)and even the bridge (across the nose). But generally the most critical is the overall width. If you happen to be looking at an on line retailer that doesn't provide an overall measurement you may be able to e-mail them and have them provide that to you. As you know I still highly recommend Zenni and they do provide the overall measurement.
Also if your considering Zenni, they offer 2 lens options that are both at are "free" options. 1.50 and 1.57 Since I know you want your lenses thinner rather than thicker I recommend the 1.57 lens. Unless your prescription changes a good bit more than it is now there is no need to go with any thinner lenses as your prescription isn't enough to need it.
Here are 3 choices that I seem to get a lot of orders for that come from Zenni #339121, #262621, and #335221. but there are several thousand to choose from.
Also Zenni has a pretty good return policy in case you get your glasses and don't like them for any reason. They will return 50% of what you paid for them with no questions asked so even if you get them and you don't like the color you can return them. You just need to return them within a month.
Since your now wearing your glasses more than these days you should consider getting several pairs. With many of them being less than $20.00 (including the AR coating) getting 3 or 4 pairs is still far less what you would pay at an optical store.
If you need any help, please let me know. I will be more than happy to help you.
Clare 09 Dec 2013, 10:54
If you order online what happens with fitting? I imagine they could come too large or wide, then what would you do?
NJ 09 Dec 2013, 10:33
I've used greateyeglasses.com in the past and have been very happy with them. I also have an unusual script, very high plus, and it took them a little longer than usual. About 4-5 weeks. Also they charged more than the advertised price when I asked for one pair to me made in a full field instead of lenticular.
But overall, pretty happy with them!
Mark 08 Dec 2013, 22:40
Anyone used Greateyeglasses? Are they reputable? Not doubting your word stingray just looking for some consensus before sending off dollars. Pretty complicated RX at -.50sph -4.50cyl add 2.00. Some places struggle to get it right in the regular retail world.
PS 04 Dec 2013, 15:52
Thanks Stingray, I should have mentioned this in my previous post but I am looking for something stronger than -20, say around -22 and Optical4Less wants to charge an arm and a leg for those glasses, so looking around for other options.
Stingray 04 Dec 2013, 09:43
Try this website: Great Eyeglasses.com . They have no questions asked prescriptions up to +/- 20.00 for under $50.00 including the frames.
http://www.greateyeglasses.com/shop/product.php?productid=2018&cat;=0&page;=1
PS 03 Dec 2013, 16:50
Does anyone know if choiceeyewear requires an rx? I am thinking about ordering a pair from them for GOC and would like to evaluate options other than Zenni.
Jamie 02 Dec 2013, 23:22
bill, yes they do. And they just sent me a 10% off discount I think you can also use it for special orders. Use this code" winter2013
bill 02 Dec 2013, 13:27
To Jamie, did I understand correctly? Optical4less did supply 18mm thick -25 spex recently?
bill 02 Dec 2013, 13:25
to Jamie, did I understand correctly? Optical4less did supply 18mm thick -25 spex recently?
Jamie 02 Dec 2013, 03:20
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SZ6 25 Sep 2013, 14:29
Quick question: is optical4less the only online retailer that will make glasses over -20? I'm looking to get one pair around -23 and one pair around -35 for GOC.
Also, has anyone had any luck ordering "special making glasses" from O4L recently? I corresponded with them last summer about getting some high minus glasses made with 18mm lenses, but they said they no longer can accommodate those kinds of requests. I referred to Albert by name in my correspondence, but didn't get anywhere.
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SZ6,
Optical4less still making special orders. I just ordered a pair of 18mm -25 last month and they are beautiful!
Ellie 30 Nov 2013, 01:58
Zennioptical is having a buy one get one half off sale!
Just thought I would let you all know :)
aviator -00- 22 Nov 2013, 15:55
Has anyone purchased one of these Lesmeters/Focimeters? £105 seems like quite good value compared with the full-spec non-portable versions.
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A. P. 13 Nov 2013, 08:32
I still didn't get the link right! Try this.....
http://www.zennioptical.com/537021-stainless-steel-half-rim-frame-with-acetate-temples
A. P. 13 Nov 2013, 08:28
Thanks for your help Danbert. Seems Zenni moved that frame to a different page since yesterday. Here's the correct link with the ")" removed:
http://www.zennioptical.com/537021-stainless-steel-half-frame-with-acetate-temples
Danbert 13 Nov 2013, 05:35
Seems ES assumed the ) was part of the link. My apologies.
Danbert 13 Nov 2013, 05:33
A.P.,
(Here's a more direct link... http://www.zennioptical.com/537021-stainless-steel-half-rim-frame-with-acetate-temples)
They look nice to me! I like semi-rimless frames alot I must say.
A. P. 12 Nov 2013, 16:58
Decided today that I need to own a spare pair of glasses to have in case of emergency. I ordered on-line for the first time ever (Zenni). I think........uh,hope that these frames will be big enough for my extra-gigantic melon head!
Here's what they look like: frame #537021 at the bottom of page
http://www.zennioptical.com/men?currentPage=90&Nao;=1068
what do you think?
Filthy McNasty 25 Oct 2013, 13:08
Thank you, CJ. I will follow up and report.
Cactus Jack 24 Oct 2013, 20:10
Filthy,
Not 100% sure, but try Eyeglass Factory Outlet in Florida. Please let me know if you have any success.
C.
Filthy McNasty 24 Oct 2013, 19:44
I want to find an online retailer who will do 15D of prism OU.
Any ideas?
Trent 09 Oct 2013, 22:13
GreginColo
I tend to agree with you. Already I am starting to see the sales ramp up. I usually get my eyes tested in November just in time for the US Thanksgiving holiday. Seems like the time when the public is in a buying frenzy and the optical shops are in the mood to move their old frames to make room for next years fashion designs.
GreginColo 08 Oct 2013, 22:18
Trent:
Last year Zenni Optical had a BOGO special right around Thanksgiving, possibly their equivalent of Black Friday. I think I got 4 pair for right around $120. I don't know if they are doing that again this year or if they have other sales thru the year, but caught their BOGO promotion almost a year ago now.
Trent 08 Oct 2013, 21:20
Question - What time of the year do you think is the best time to buy glasses? When are the sales at their best? Back to school, pre-Christmas, post Christmas, spring or summer?
Crystal Veil 29 Sep 2013, 11:28
Liza,
check Zenni Optical, frame 727618. The width of these cat eye glasses is only 127 millimeters. They have the frame in two different colours. Good luck!
Liza 29 Sep 2013, 09:27
Hey guys.
I was reading about online retailers who provide glasses for small and narrow faces, but i didn't found anything nice...if they are small enough i don't like them, and if i like them, they are too big. i would like to order simple rectangular/cat eyes/rounded, plastic glasses in brown/black/tortois color. dimensions of my current glasses are: total width 130 mm, lens width 47 mm and temple length 137 mm, and they are still a little too big. so if anyone could help me,with any advice where can i order glasses i would be pleased.
bye
David 27 Sep 2013, 10:24
Oh sorry last point.
My RX for them was +9.75.
David 27 Sep 2013, 10:23
Lentyfan,
I recently got my glasses from Firmoo.com made as lenticulars.
I just simply asked for them to make them as lenticular.
They charge extra for it though.
Got them made with 40mm bowls and they turned out really nicely.
Hope that helps
Lentyfan 27 Sep 2013, 02:59
Is it possible to force online retailer to make a lenticular plus glasses? What is the minimum prescription for them? Any experience?
KL 26 Sep 2013, 18:08
Stingray - thank you for the link!
Stingray 26 Sep 2013, 15:25
KL: Try http://www.greateyeglasses.com they have small frames and also high prescriptions
SZ6 25 Sep 2013, 14:29
Quick question: is optical4less the only online retailer that will make glasses over -20? I'm looking to get one pair around -23 and one pair around -35 for GOC.
Also, has anyone had any luck ordering "special making glasses" from O4L recently? I corresponded with them last summer about getting some high minus glasses made with 18mm lenses, but they said they no longer can accommodate those kinds of requests. I referred to Albert by name in my correspondence, but didn't get anywhere.
Soundmanpt 16 Aug 2013, 13:32
juicebox
I took a look at the site you said you have gotten glasses from in the past and they have nice looking frames, but it is still very hard to determine the overall size across the face or front. The easiest way for most to know about how well a pair of glasses will fit them is by measuring their own glasses, in millimeters, and then comparing that overall width with the glasses on line. Specs Depot doesn't give that final size. They do give a lens width and the bridge but it doesn't include the outside of the frame edges which has to be considered as well.
I just sent them an email asking them why they don't provide that as well. Other wise if I find some that I think would be good for me to include in my samples I will have to first contact them and have them do an actual measurement for me.
KL 15 Aug 2013, 15:57
Soundmanpt - thanks for the welcome! I'm looking for frames around 125-126 mm too, probably, if not even smaller. I'm still wading through the options at goggles4u, kind of euphoric at the selection. Yay!
Carrie - I got the opposite of you, I guess: narrow face, tall body, huge feet. :)) Quite a combo.
Carrie 13 Aug 2013, 12:22
Hi Juicebox
Both my eye tests and all 3 pairs of glasses (my first ones +1 and +0.75 prescription and my 2 current pairs +1.50 and +1.75 prescription) all done/bought from a local independent optician. I have looked in Specsavers but I haven't bought anything from them, not to say I wouldn't in the future. I think my girlfriend bought her rimless glasses from Specsavers as she has a Specsavers case with them in. She already had these glasses when we got together and no longer wears them since getting a stronger prescription. She got her new glasses from an independent optician.
I have also been in another well known chain and an assistant steered me towards the children's section!(yes, the children's section, not even the teens section!) I know I'm petite but I didn't think I looked that young, especially with my bust! Maybe, to be fair, they thought I had a small head and that children's glasses would fit me better. Luckily some adult frames do fit me (I couldn't see myself with Barbie glasses, somehow! Ha Ha)
juicebox 12 Aug 2013, 20:36
Carrie,
Since you're in the UK, where do you get your glasses? I always go to Specsavers for eye tests but tend to not get glasses from them. At least in there they point me towards the teenage section, and not the general kids section :)
Soundmanpt 12 Aug 2013, 19:05
KL
I forgot to welcome you as well. Always good to see new people come on board. Don't be afraid to post comments or questions.
Most of the people that come in here are all very nice and just enjoy commenting about anything glasses related. Sadly like any chat room there are always a few rotten apples that we have come to ignore.
Soundmanpt 12 Aug 2013, 19:01
Carrie and KL
I have to agree with you both, for some reason it is really hard to find very many frames that are on the smallish side. Zenni who I favor a lot due to price and past history has great prices but not nearly enough small frames. I come across more young ladies just like yourselves that are on the petite side and need smaller glasses. I think I have about ordered every small size they offer so i can have samples. For too many are 130mm and over. I have several right now that really need more around 125mm or 126mm and they only have a very few and not the most stylish in those sizes. Most are more interested in plastic frames and yes you can get rimless or wire frame in smaller sizes. I have complained to Zenni quite often about the need for smaller sizes.
Carrie 12 Aug 2013, 15:32
Hi KL! Another girl who likes girls in glasses! Yay!
I'm a petite girl but luckily I managed to find frames that didn't look ridiculously massive on my face. My girlfriend is also petite and she also has always managed to find glasses that fit well. Maybe we've got average sized faces even though we are below average hight.
You are lucky that your prescription has only increased a little bit since your first glasses.
Good luck finding new glasses that look right on your face.
KL 12 Aug 2013, 14:44
Oops, that last post was mine. Sorry!
12 Aug 2013, 14:43
aviator -oo-
Thank you so much for the link! They have an *awesome* selection!
juicebox
Thanks for the welcome and the link! I'd never stumbled across that site before.
aviator -oo- 11 Aug 2013, 17:20
LK. I have used this company a few times and they are reliable. It would be worth you looking through their site
If you click on the name of the frame, it comes up with details including the dimensions. Here is an example which might appeal with a frame width of 125mm
http://www.goggles4u.com/children-eyeglasses/prescription-eyeglasses-by-goggles4u-6989-html.html
juicebox 11 Aug 2013, 16:46
KL,
as a member if this community (welcome by the way) who also has this issue, I feel your pain! I always feel weird when the optician mentions I'm perhaps better looking in the kids section, I'm not a hipster so having Barbie on my glasses would not be some sort of ironic statement! I don't think you mentioned where you are based but I'm in the UK so that's where I was looking online for a second pair. (After months of searching I managed to find a 51mm prada frame that's slightly tapered so its not too wide at the bottom but is a bit at the top!). I found a website that does petite versions of a lot of its frames, so they're the adult frames, just smaller. ( http://www.specspost.co.uk/catalogue/petite-glasses ) They ship internationally, so if you're not UK based, it's no problem. I have a few more sites that I found but this seems to have the best range (at least to me!).
Good luck :)
KL 11 Aug 2013, 14:54
Hi, everyone! I'm new to posting here, but have lurked off and on for a while. I feel like I should introduce myself properly, and then I have a question at the end.
I'm a 35 year old woman, around -3, and have worn glasses since I was 13 when I started out at -2.25/-2.50 if memory serves correctly, and with some astigmatism as well.
I tried contacts briefly when I was 19 or 20, but they weren't really all that comfortable, and so I gave up on that.
I remember that as a child I definitely wanted glasses for myself, but now I love glasses far more on other people than on me. Luckily for me, my better half also wears glasses. Also around -3 as far as I can remember, but progressives - she's older than me (hey Carrie, another lesbian here. hehe)
Now, I've bought glasses from Zennioptical several times, and have mostly been happy with the quality. My problem is that I have a very narrow face, and even their smallest women's frames are plenty big enough on me. I currently have this: http://www.zennioptical.com/?nav_cat_id=2&q;=463621&navused;=1 but it's getting a bit worn, and as it's been several years I'm also bored with it. I haven't found many alternatives on Zenni. The kids' frames would probably work except the temples would be too short.
So, does anyone have recommendations for where I might find a better selection of frames to suit a really narrow face on an adult head?
I'd appreciate any suggestions.
Zenni Review 08 Aug 2013, 10:55
Pretty young low myope does a comprehensive review of some Zenni rimless frames:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KimIbZKBFwQ
NJ 08 Aug 2013, 09:22
Hey Filthy, who did you buy from, and what are they making for you? Just curious, as I may be in the market.
Filthy McNasty 08 Aug 2013, 08:52
Hello TonyLids,
Thanks for the offer. I have ordered a pair and will let you know how it goes. I may be interested yet....
TonyLids 02 Aug 2013, 08:35
@Filthy Mcnasty
I have a few old pairs (little use) for sale, one of which is around +16 bi-convex full fied lenses in a semi rimless frame. If you are interested please contact me at tl5@live.co.uk
John S 01 Aug 2013, 17:57
NJ,
A friend of mine is the manager of a very small independent retail store (3 employees).
I had researched what office progressive lens would work out the best for computer use, since I liked a strong add. I decided on the Shamir Office 225 lens for several reasons. I chose CR-39 of course, in a kind of semi-rimless Nike frame.
I determined what I thought would be a good compromise for the RX. I said I wanted this lens, and handed him the frame, and the RX I had calculated. I told him if he beat the online services, he got the job. He did it for $100, with scratch and UV.
I ended up adding another +.50 to my distance rx. The RX came out perfect. He never looks at my file, he just asks for the RX I want. Everybody needs a friend like that.
By looking at the websites, both labs can do some really cool stuff. Let me know how things work out. Being an end user, they will probably say "no returns". You can't blame them either...
John
NJ 01 Aug 2013, 14:46
@John S.: Dunno...I know that they will send you the uncut lenses, which you can take to an optical store to be placed in frames. That's what I have done in the past with other labs.
John S 31 Jul 2013, 18:10
NJ,
Will the labs install the lenses in your frame, or only sell an uncut lens?
It is no big deal either way, just wondering.
Filthy McNasty 31 Jul 2013, 16:23
NJ: You am (still) the best. I will let you know!
NJ 31 Jul 2013, 15:34
Filthy, there are a few other places I have looked into that do custom work. I have never used them, but have been in contact with them and was told they could do a high plus lens in full field. Both are wholesale labs but occasionally do custom work for individuals.
Laramy-K Optical: http://www.laramyk.com/
Chadwick Optical: http://www.chadwickoptical.com/
Let me know what you find out.
NJ 22 Jul 2013, 18:54
Haha, I must have worn them down!
Filthy McNasty 22 Jul 2013, 18:49
NJ: Many thanks. I am having no luck. Your recommendation doesn't take on this kind of work anymore. Still looking!
NJ 22 Jul 2013, 18:43
@Filthy--I have heard of it but don't know what it is.
There aren't many choices anymore for high plus blanks, ever since IOLs became the norm for post-cataract patients. I've had some luck with online retailers who have the glasses made in China. It seems that there are some Chinese lensmakers that do make full field lenses up to +20.
Filthy McNasty 21 Jul 2013, 17:53
Anyone ever heard of a "super mod lens"? I am told it may be the only alternative to a lenticular in a +17.
Is it a Fresnel lens?
NJ 19 Jul 2013, 10:25
@Filthy: tell me about it...
18 Jul 2013, 18:26
post deleted - undo criticism of other posters
Filthy McNasty 18 Jul 2013, 17:16
It hits me sometimes how unusual and powerful this little obsession is.
NJ 18 Jul 2013, 13:54
It's been hit and miss on the full field plus lenses at this Rx...Used to be that the largest FF lens was made by Signet Armorlite and came in a 16 base. Now it looks like some manufacturers in China go up to +20 on a FF lens.
GreatEyeglases.com made me a nice pair of +20 in a FF lens with a good sized add, so I tried to order another pair in a slightly larger frame (53mm vs 55mm) but it came back in a lenticular lens with the seg height way too low.
Anyway, just be specific and get it in writing so that you can return the glasses if you don't like them.
Filthy McNasty 18 Jul 2013, 11:08
NJ: Thanks for the heads up. I will give them a try. I don't much like their frame selection.
I'm trying to find as big an eye size as possible at +17, while getting a full-field lens, so as to have a complete image of the hugely magnified eyes visible to the onlooker. That's what fascinates me about plus glasses: Two ridiculously magnified eyes, way too close together, that sweep this way and that trying to deal with their restricted visual field.
I'll never understand it.
NJ 18 Jul 2013, 10:18
Filthy, you might try http://www.greateyeglasses.com/shop/home.php as well. I've gotten some decent full field lenses in the +20 range from them, and their workmanship is good. However, they usually won't do high plus lenses at the prices advertised, instead preferring to charge 'special order' prices.
Filthy McNasty 17 Jul 2013, 11:09
Many thanks, plusinterest.
plusinterest 17 Jul 2013, 04:31
@filthy mcnasty:
here you go: http://www.eyeglassfactoryoutlet.com
they make glasses up to +30dpt.
best,
newglasses
Filthy McNasty 15 Jul 2013, 11:01
I'm looking for an online retailer to fill an Rx of +17.00 in full field lenses (no lenticulars). Hi index is obviously fine. Anyone have any ideas?
TIA!
Tonylids 09 Jul 2013, 03:02
David, I have 4 or 5 old pairs I am looking to sell. I'm unsure of the exact prescriptions but will be mostly between +11 and +16 and have had limited use. Some are in designer frames and I would be after £50 to £100 per pair. If you are interested please email me at tl5@live.co.uk
Selectspecs 08 Jul 2013, 06:16
One of the online retailers in the UK, SelectSpecs, have published this interesting video on YouTube showing the manufacturing process for a pair of prescription glasses. Very interesting!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb5_zUHfQ5E
David 05 Jul 2013, 08:10
I'm after plus lenses, and looking for something less than $100. Used to get them for about 50.
EC 05 Jul 2013, 06:07
My last pair of myodisc ordered from o4l. cost me $230 or something. Very good deal for me here (in Sweden). http://optical4less.com
David 05 Jul 2013, 04:02
Anyone know a website that offers Lenticular lenses that don't cost a huge amount extra?
Glassesshop.com used to if you asked them but not any more
gwgs 31 May 2013, 04:08
I've got a couple of pairs of glasses that have arms that don't properly due to the thick lenses, and both times they've come with an elastic band around the glasses case. The case almost closes on both pairs, with the arms sticking out a little more than they should do, so the case doesn't click shut.
I've found a way around this is to just get a bigger case which does shut - don't know why the opticians didn't think of this in the first place, with even an established optician like Specsavers falling foul of this on one count, with their own branded case which my other half changed for a Dior case which was about the twice the height of the aforementioned case.
We have also once had a pair of frames that I wanted to be reglazed with my other half's prescription refused by an online optician because they said the lenses would be too thick, and the arms wouldn't shut properly. Why they wouldn't just grind down the lens edge so they would shut I don't know, but maybe they were worried about the thickness of the edge of these lenses in the semi rimless frame they were intended for.
Ellie 31 May 2013, 02:28
Has anyone ever ordered a pair of glasses with lenses that were so thick that the temples wouldn't close? I'm just curious as to how companies would ship those glasses to you. Usually online companies include a glasses case, but I guess if the glasses can't close, that might not be useful.
lazysiow 20 May 2013, 13:50
Can anyone comment on the lens quality between these companies? price would be secondary to me and I'll probably be sending out various older frames to test them all before I figure out who to put the main order with
My biggest peeve is smudging and lenses that are hard to clean or see out of. My fave is basically Zenni, great price and very good quality for what you get if you get the coatings etc. Even without they are pretty decent. 39DollarGlasses is also decent (but bad frame selection) as well as EyeBuyDirect, but Firmoo is absolutely atrocious. Seriously.. with Firmoo they came smudged and fogged like hell and no amount of cleaning would really improve anything.
I am wearing a pair right now that are lens changed from a local independent optician and I'm not not that impressed. They claim to use Sola, Essilor etc but what I have are decent if they can be cleaned but pretty smudgy most of the time. I paid more and got inferior to online/china lenses. The quality can vary allround.
John S 18 May 2013, 21:53
The pricing is correct for SV lenses. LensesRX is really high on progressives. JEM Optical has much better pricing for progressives than any of the three shops listed. JEM uses AO lenses, not off shore products.
I think their frame selection is pretty poor. But if you are sending in your own frame, they offer a reasonably priced replacement service that is good quality. You can also specify the fitting height. I have not found any other shop that has good prices that will do that.
I ordered a complete pair from Goggles4U, the PD was 8mm too wide. They argued with me about my rx. I don't understand the relationship between my RX and PD. Now I see they are offering lens replacement. They won't get my business.
EyeTri 18 May 2013, 14:39
Lazysiow:
I've used all three of these sites for lens changes and all have done a good job. eyeglasslensdirect.com seems to have the most lens options, including executive trifocals which are my favorite lenses.
lazysiow 18 May 2013, 07:32
A list of online retailers that replace your lenses. This is a list in order of cheapest to priciest for North America. Has anyone had any experience with these and their respective lens qualities?
http://lensesrx.com/293-supply-your-own-frames.html
http://www.eyeglasslensdirect.com/
http://www.simplyeyeglasses.com/prescription-lenses/prescription-lenses-prices.php
Soundmanpt 14 May 2013, 11:25
I need some help. I know there are several on-line retailers that sell designer glasses and some are really quite inexpensive but I can't remember any of them. I saw one that I don't recall which one that even had complete pairs of Guess glasses for around $120.00.
I have someone ask me the other day about "Oakley's" and I can't recall where I saw them at a really good price.
Filthy McNasty 25 Apr 2013, 09:33
Yeah, that store is a few blocks from where I work. I will have to check it out.
lazysiow 25 Apr 2013, 09:16
Clearly Contacts as a store open in Vancouver now. It's a "lab" for them, they are experimenting with the concept but I wonder if it'll help them save costs on returns as well if people can actually try them.
http://vancouverisawesome.com/2013/03/21/vancouver-daze-clearly-contacts-store-robson-opening/
Those eyetry things are not perfect and if anything I've ended up liking frames that I thought would probably be terrible and sent back ones I thought were going to be awesome.
Would love if Zenni did this soon too
Soundmanpt 23 Apr 2013, 11:14
Jacko
It sounds like a great deal to me. I will have to give them a try as i rarely ever order less than 3 pairs at a time.
Jacko 23 Apr 2013, 08:45
Soundmanpt : they have free shipping if you order 3 or more pairs. So their minimum shipping fee is free and max shipping is $8 http://www.bavelworkshop.com/shipping.html
Soundmanpt 21 Apr 2013, 23:44
Jacko
Seems very reasonable from what I could tell. The shipping is as much as many of the glasses are. I just picked out one to see waht the total price would be and the total including shipping was only $16.00 and that included AR coating.
I will have to keep them in mind a and give them a real order in the future.
I do have a question as I didn't try this. How much do they charge for shipping if your ordering several pairs at one time? For example Zenni only charges a flat $49.5 no matter if you order one pair or 50 pairs the shipping is always only $4.95 total. In some cases that is how you can get burned because they will charge a delivery for each pair ordered.
Jacko 21 Apr 2013, 21:10
Ordered a pair of no-line bifocal from http://www.bavelworkshop.com and received them 2 days ago.
The frame was fine and the lens fit well and very comfortable. Shipping took 3 weeks which was acceptable for me
Will definitely be ordering from these guys again!
Cactus jack 01 Apr 2013, 15:03
It is pretty easy using a ruler calibrated in mm and a bathroom mirror. However, if you are very nearsighted or very hyperopic, if may be difficult to focus on the numbers on the ruler.
If you presently wear glasses, could you supply your prescription. If we think you can read the markings on the rule, we'll tell you how to do it yourself. If not, we will tell you how to do it with some assistance. In that case, all you need is a willing helper and a ruler calibrated in mm.
C.
01 Apr 2013, 14:32
how do i measure my pd
jeeek 01 Apr 2013, 00:56
bravo
I will recommend optical4less if you need special lens. but their price not cheap for special making...
bravo 31 Mar 2013, 10:18
Does anyone know of any online places that do special lens work? I am looking for full field lenses around +15. All the usual sources seem to use lenticular lenses at this strength.
jb 26 Mar 2013, 22:52
spiritwurm- ordered 2 pairs, will report back after receiving them, thanks.
Spiritwurm 11 Mar 2013, 04:59
I just ordered a pair from a new website http://bavelworkshop.com . I think they shared the same professional team with another online store cuz their products are pretty same as o4l except some of their items are a bit cheaper ... Looks like we got another choice.
independent optician 23 Feb 2013, 00:53
Funny parody video of why NOT to buy eyewear online:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOteUP9R23E
independent optician 23 Feb 2013, 00:48
Funny parody video that explains why NOT to buy eyewear online:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOteUP9R23E
aviator -oo- 16 Jan 2013, 17:43
I've just received my first order from www.googles4u.com
The order was placed on 2nd Jan, so it has taken about 2 week. The packaging suggested that the package was posted in Pakistan. I am happy with the quality and like the fact that they give you a free screwdriver for adjusting the hinge screws. They have some incredibly good prices on some of their frames; even better than Zenni.
Melyssa 15 Jan 2013, 13:20
Likelenses,
That was a very interesting video. I wouldn't mind having some of those frames -- especially a blue one -- in my RX. Of course, I would never wear my hair like the women in the video. I would need an icepick to comb it. :)
Likelenses 14 Jan 2013, 23:21
Melyssa
Yep, those are quite some lenses.
My -9.00,and yours plus Clare's would be just a tad over that Rx.
On another note,how did you like the 50's glasses video?
Melyssa 14 Jan 2013, 14:40
Even 2 pairs of my glasses wouldn't match up with that Youtube one. That pair would help many sports officials, though.
Clare 14 Jan 2013, 14:38
Soundmanpt - thanks for the advice, it was helpful. I won't give up on the contacts but am happy now to wear glasses some of the time. What I can't understand is why I've suddenly developed an intolerance after over 10 years of wearing contacts. I'm trying a new variety but they haven't fixed it so will be reporting back to my optician in the coming weeks and will be interested to hear what he says. I'm still hoping I'll be able to wear them for longer as my eyes reacclimatise.
Clare 14 Jan 2013, 14:35
Hey Likelenses and thank you but I don't think so! -3 is enough for me ;)
Likelenses 14 Jan 2013, 01:30
Clare
You would be the belle of the ball with these.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms1hS_U1wSg
Likelenses 14 Jan 2013, 00:53
Clare
Happy New Year.
If you order online,you may want to consider the 1.50 lenses to give a nice thicker look.Also you may want to bump up your prescription by 1.00 diopter to give you incredible clarity.That also will stave off the need for bifocals a bit longer.
Soundmanpt 13 Jan 2013, 20:23
Clare
Your more than welcome. Was everything understandable about getting a proper fit?
Because of the drying out issues you seem to have it is probably a good idea to give your yes more rest from contacts. I am not saying give up on them but limit how long you wear them.
I think I may have told this before but someone I am good friends with a several year ago was complaining about the fact that every spring her eyes were killing her due to allergies. She had glasses however she claimed they were several prescriptions old and not really much good anymore. okay for around the house but any real distance was not at all clear with them. I told her I could help her get new glasses but she needed to provide a glasses prescription. This went on for a couple years and then finally one day when I went to say hello to her, she was and still is a manager of a large chain jewelery store, I was surprised that she was wearing glasses. I could tell they were very new. I complemented her on how nice they looked and she told me she had taken my advice and ordered glasses from my favorite place. Zenni. But what was even more surprising was that she ordered not one pair but 8 pairs. She has not worn contacts since then. She even had a small change in her prescription and she again went in and ordered 8 more pairs and she admitted she had 4 more she was still thinking about getting. Her co workers call her a "diva" now. But several of them have also got glasses from there as well, but not 8 pairs.
Clare 13 Jan 2013, 14:44
Hi Phil. I'm getting back to contacts wear after a bit of a rest (new for me) but I don't seem to be able to wear them for longer than 8 hours so I'm frequently seen wearing glasses now more than ever before!
Clare 13 Jan 2013, 14:41
Thanks Soundmanpt, all that information was very helpful. Both my contacts and glasses prescriptions are current as they are from September last year. I am very happy with my current glasses, and have received compliments on them which is nice. That said, one pair is not many!!!
Soundmanpt 13 Jan 2013, 11:45
Clare
One last thing you will need a current glasses prescription that is within the past year. Do not use your contact prescription as there can sometimes be slight differences between your contacts and glasses. Also you will need your PD measurement as well. You can get this from where you got your last glasses from. It of course is the distance between your pupils.
So if your planning on getting new glasses because your going for an eye exam be sure to get these things.
Soundmanpt 13 Jan 2013, 11:40
Clare
Sorry I forgot to answer your other question about if they get loose.
Well that is very easy. just like your current glasses if you were out and found that they were sliding down you could stop at any optical shop and they will always adjust your glasses fro you. It is just good business. I had people come in and all they wanted was to have their glasses cleaned. So lets say you got glasses on line and they were nice but needed adjusting so they were not slipping down or too tight even Just take them anywhere and ask if they could adjust them for you.
Just a helpful tip for you and others. Something that nearly every glasses wearer has had happen is for a screw to work loose and even fall out. A great way to keep this from happening is to first have the screws tightened on your glasses or do it yourself with an eyeglass screwdriver. When they are tight take a small drop of clear fingernail polish on the head of the screw Don't overdo this and be careful not to get any on your lenses. This will keep the screws from working their way loose. Of course never use glue of any kind.
Soundmanpt 13 Jan 2013, 11:29
Clare
Let me help you with that. I know your actually very happy with your current glasses as you have wore this pair more than any other glasses you have ever had. So that means you like the fit. So that said take out a ruler that has millimeters on it. Take off your glasses if your wearing them and measure everything on your glasses. Measure the height of the lenses as well as the width, then measure the temple (arms) and you may want to measure the bridge (nose area) and last but not least measure across the face of your glasses from the outside left to the outside right. With these numbers in front of you now go to any of the on line retailers out there. I highly prefer Zenni (zennioptical.com) but that is up to you. Now when you find glasses you like click on them and it should show you all the dementions that you have in front of you. Match up as close as you like to your current glasses and they should fit you very well. Some including Zenni even allow you to post your picture and try on glasses that way.
As for the lenses you will select single vision, and your prescription is not anywhere close to needing hi index lenses so go with their standard lens options, for Zenni you would want the 1.57 option which there is no additional charge for. They have 1.50 lens as well but it is really for someone with say a -.50 rx and they choose a drill mount frame, that is a little thicker lens so it won't be so easy to break. Also choose an AR coating that you want. Zenni now offers 3 options and to be honest i have always only went with the least expensive one which is $4.95 but they have one for $9.95 and now $14.95 which are supposed to be even better with keeping smudges and fingerprints off your lenses.
Many on liners have return policies, Zenni does as well and they will refund 50% of the what the glasses cost with no questions asked so if you get your glasses and they are not the color brown you wanted you can return them.
I hope this covers many of your questions about getting your glasses on line if not ask and i will do my best to help.
Philip 13 Jan 2013, 08:46
Happy New Year Clare. Are you still wearing glasses or have you reverted to the dreaded contacts? Will 2013 be the year of the add for you?
Clare 13 Jan 2013, 03:38
My first post this year, so happy new year to everyone.
I've never bought online but would consider it. What I wonder is how you get them properly fit and what happens if they get loose?
Aubrac 10 Jan 2013, 12:51
There is a company called selectspecs.com in the UK who offer complete glasses for £6.00
They are based in Westgate on Sea, Kent and have previously only sold on-line, but now they have opened a shop and I think also do eye tests.
Their £6.00 glasses are in a range of styles from +6 to -6 and cyl. +2 to -2 and also include anti-glare, UV protection, and scratch resistance - they also do re-glazing from £35.00 and I think they can do prism correction too.
My wife works just around the corner from them, and may have had her sneaky eye test (see post on other Thread) there, as re-glazing even for varifocals and rimless is quite cheap.
Any reports on just how good they are welcomed as they must be the cheapest around.
Soundmanpt 10 Jan 2013, 10:53
Specs4Ne
Well then you had no other option but to return them. I can't understand why they had the bifocal so high up on the lenses. It almost seems a mistake was made.
Generally speaking with adjustable nose pads you can alter the bifocal by about 4 or 5 millimeters.
Specs4Me 10 Jan 2013, 00:06
Soundmanpt,
They do have an adjustable nose pad setup; however, I could not get them low enough. The beginning of the add was still directly in my normal line of sight and there by making everything at any distance very blurry.
lentifan 09 Jan 2013, 14:46
Specs4Me
Perhaps I've been lucky but I've not had any bother with varifocals. I have never tried bifocals. I went straight to varifocals when I could no longer watch TV and read the newspaper at the same time. Not because of vanity (at least I don't think so), but because it seemed a technically better solution. It took me about three weeks to get used to them and I've no complaints. I have heard it said that it is harder to convert from bifocals to varifocals.
I do notice that in my backup pair, which I bought online, the add seems to begin higher up the lens than in those bought from opticians shops. This is fine for outdoor, but noticeable when reading, but still tolerable.
Soundmanpt 09 Jan 2013, 10:02
Spex4Me
If you do try again to get progressives i suggest getting something with adjustable nose pads so that they can be fitted if they need to be. A plastic frame of course doesn't allow for any adjusting up and down your nose or at least very little.
Specs4Me 09 Jan 2013, 09:04
Lentifan,
Therein lies the problem, I had to bend my head forward and look out of the top of the lens to have any chance of seeing clearly, add to that the fact that the PD was off mm or so it was almost impossible to see anything without contorting my head.
I've recieved the replacement glasse and I'm happy with them. They are made with a lined bifocal which I'm OK with. At my age we are expected to wear bifocals anyway so life goes on.
I'll probably order a clear pair from them, the price certainly is attractive to an old retired guy.....
Trent 08 Jan 2013, 21:00
Anyone heard of this dispenser?
lentifan 06 Jan 2013, 12:46
I'm not an expert either but I can understand why the progressive add portion of the lens starts higher than a lined bifocal. The latter, by definition, is a lens with two discrete focal lengths, or powers, whereas the progressive lens, again by definition, includes a GRADUAL progression between the two focal lengths. Therefore, there is a point in the lens where the distance power BEGINS to change towards the reading power.
One would expect this to be higher in the lens than the 'line' in a bifocal lens, just as the upper line in a tri-focal lens would be higher than the line in a bifocal.
Having said that, I am still a little surprised that the progressive area starts aove the mid-point of the lens, as you might expect to look straight ahead through the distance Rx.
Soundmanpt 06 Jan 2013, 12:05
Specs4Me
I don't that I consider myself an expert on how Zenni operates, but you are correct about how they place the the add in their glasses. I talked to one of their reps and they told me the same thing as you found out. I even asked if that didn't lead to a lot of returns if the add was not in a comfortable position for the wearer? They said that the percent of returns is really very small and since they have a refund policy of 50% back without any questions it seems to work out. Without going into their lab I can't answer why the adds MUST be in a certain spot for progressives and a different position for lined bifocals.
To be honest I tell anyone that has ordered bifocals through me that there is a possibility that the add may be off and that they may not work for them. I also try to encourage that they choose a frame that has adjustable nose pads as that really helps so the glasses can be adjusted that way slightly. To date i have not had anyone that has had a problem with their bifocals or progressives.
Most when I tell them the slight risk because they aren't paying much for their glasses anyway are willing to try it instead of paying hundreds at an optical shop. Remember many that I deal with don't have any insurance.
Again we all know there is no such thing as perfection in any business and I can understand not everyone likes Zenni and there are certainly many options out there.
06 Jan 2013, 00:12
S4Me,
That is why I stopped ordering from Zenni. I wanted to specify the fitting height of the progressive, and they refused. It seems like it would be no big deal to pass the info on to the lab with the rx. But what do I know?
Nevertheless, they are off my list. I have been buying frames off of eBay and sending them to JEM. JEM doesn't have much in the way of frames, but their lab is top notch and reasonable.
Specs4Me 05 Jan 2013, 18:47
Soundmanpt,
Since you're the expert on Zenni, I have an observation and a question for you.
I ordered a pair of sunglasses from them, wanted progressives. When I got them I noticed that they put the progressive start point way too high and that the PD seemed to be off. I had the PD checked by my ECP's optom and she confirmed that it was off.
I contacted Zenni and was told that they only put the progressive in one spot and could not change it. I don't remember exactly where they put it but I think it ended up being 2mm above the physical center of the lens. They said to send the glasses back and they would check them and if in fact the PD was off they would remake. I asked if they would remake in a lined bifocal which they said that they would, they told me that the lined bifocal was placed 2mm below the physical center of the lens so I figured that would work. I send the glasses back and they confirmed that they needed to be re-made and would do so in a lined bifocal. Just recieved the re-made glasses today, have not had a chance to test them fully but they seem to be OK.
My question is: Have you had any problems like this and if so how do you handle? I'm surprised that they are so fixed on the hieght of the progressive, other than selecting a frame with a very large frame hieght how can this be addressed?
Thanks,
aviator -oo- 31 Dec 2012, 16:31
Trent: thanks very much for the link. I have made a lot of use of Zenni, but am pleased to see that the are some other suppliers who can complete on price. All good wishes to everyone here for the year ahead.
Likelenses 31 Dec 2012, 01:12
ds
Coastal also has a first pair free.
I was pleasantly surprised how thick their lenses are.
ds 31 Dec 2012, 00:28
I've had positive experiences with EyeBuyDirect. My last order (very recent) came back great. The higher priced frames are definitely higher quality than those at the $6.95 price point. Don't forget to search for coupons!
I also like the quality I've received from Coastal, Global Eyeglasses (globaleyeglasses.com), Zenni, SelectSpecs.com and Firmoo (first pair free for new customers).
spexman 30 Dec 2012, 13:08
Hello Trent
I wanted to write to you but my I cant reach your mailadress at the moment pc problems
Spexman
BTW Happy new year to you all !
Trent 30 Dec 2012, 10:32
aviator -oo-
This optical review site appears to endorse them.
http://glassyeyes.blogspot.ca/
You might want try your Rx first, I entered my prescription and the site found no suitable lens type. Instead I got a message to phone the 1-800 number.
aviator -oo- 30 Dec 2012, 09:44
has anyone experience of ordering from: http://www.eyebuydirect.com/ ?
Likelenses 11 Dec 2012, 23:41
Here is a source that can do up to -30.
http://epiclabsinc.com/ordering.html
leo 18 Nov 2012, 07:31
SCOTT
belated thank you Scott>
Trent 17 Nov 2012, 21:09
Soundmanpt
That's a solid recommendation for Zenni. And yes they did respond saying all their progressive lenses are made from a polycarbonate composite polymer. Thanks again!
Soundmanpt 17 Nov 2012, 20:27
Trent
I must admit I have never questioned the material that they use for their lenses but for what it is worth I have ordered many hundreds of glasses from them over the past 10 years both for the vision volunteer group I am with as well as many others including many friends and even family members and everyone has been well pleased with their glasses. One young lady is an optician with Pearle Vision and has been there for 4 years now and she gets a free pair every year and she of course always gets the name brand designer glasses to wear in the store with the best lenses they sell. She told me more than once that she actually prefers her cheap glasses that she gets several times a year from Zenni as they are more comfortable to wear. She has never complained about the lenses. I will ask her when I see her again if she van tell any difference between the expensive ones she gets and the Zenni lenses? I really want to know myself now that you have brought it up. Great question. I hope Zenni responds to your question as well.
Trent 17 Nov 2012, 20:10
Soundmanpt
Yes I am considering Zenni in fact I have already e-mailed them with a question about their lens material. Except for the 1.59 index which are pure polycarbonate all their lenses are made from a polycarbonate composite polymer. Polycarbonate does not have the clarity that other lens materials do nonetheless their prices are inviting. For a pair of 1.57 index, frame, coatings and shipping it comes to $57!
Scott 11 Nov 2012, 11:01
Leo
That South African company are actually based in Las Vegas:
https://www.specfactory.co.za/contactus.php
leo 10 Nov 2012, 03:27
Found an online company offering -40 glasses, in South Africa
John S 06 Nov 2012, 18:23
I and other friends have sent in a number of pairs, and also ordered complete pairs with SV & progressive lenses from JEM Optical in Florida (CR-39). From what I can tell, the work is done in their local lab. The RX, PD, and FTH have been perfect. The progressives supplied have been AO lenses (obviously I cannot tell about the SV lenses). Zenni will not allow you to specify the fitting height. Between not being able to send your own frame, and not having a say on the fitting height, I have decided to use JEM in the future.
I did not want to post a review until I had seen enough pairs to get a good track record (over 15). Except for incorrect base lenses being installed into a high wrap sunglass frame, I have been very happy. They frequently offer a ~30% discount. For lens replacement, they are very competitive. They have a limited selection of frames, they most seem to be no names. The AR coating is higher than Zenni and others, but it seems to be of higher quality. They only offer 3 types of lens materials, but I like CR-39, that is fine by me.
If anyone else has used them, I would like to hear your opinion.
Crystal Veil 23 Oct 2012, 17:37
sorry for the typo: expect should be except!
Crystal Veil 23 Oct 2012, 17:35
Soundmanpt,
I can assure you that Aviator -00- is a great photographer with a line of approach completely different than mine in almost every respect - expect for our shared interest in the theme. I have nothing but praise for his work but it's up to him to decide where and when.
Soundmanpt 23 Oct 2012, 15:34
aviator -00-
Sorry I misses your comment a couple of weeks ago. Sounds very cool and I am sure most everyone in here would love to see your photos.
Soundmanpt 23 Oct 2012, 15:30
LUVS THICK LENSES
Not true! Zenni does have an option for what your looking for. If you pretend to be ordering glasses where it has you select your lens type they offer both 1.50 and 1.56 at no additional cost. The only thing is if you pick the 1.50 lens option it only goes up to around -8.00 whereas the 1.56 goes up to -20.00.
The reason they offer the thicker lens I am sure is mainly for someone with a very weak prescription and they order rimless glasses a 1.56 lens is almost too thin and break much easier.
LUVS THICK LENS 23 Oct 2012, 10:12
Curious as to which online retailers offer a traditional CR-39 lens option. I've always ordered through Zenni and the lowest is a 1.56 lens...
lentilux 13 Sep 2012, 01:41
I assume that nobody knows an online store which does lentilux glasses.
best
l.
lentilux 10 Sep 2012, 01:48
I have a prescription of +14.5 dpt and therefore have lentilux lenses.
I was wondering if any of you know an online shop that produces lentilux glasses for an affordable price.
thanks and best regards
l.
aviator -oo- 03 Sep 2012, 15:57
Soundmanpt:
I am male, and purchase glasses which would mainly be regarded as unisex or male, but ones which look good on women. I have built up quite a collection of frames as well as pictures of attractive women modelling them for me. One day I'll get around to posting them on a web site.
Soundmanpt 02 Sep 2012, 19:34
aviator-00-
So if I may ask then, are you purchasing women's glasses or men's glasses or maybe unisex glasses? So are you female as well?
Nothing wrong with your hobby if you don't mind me calling it that. I see nothing wrong with having a collection of different glasses and I think having women try them on sounds interesting and fun for you and them.
I also have about 50 different pairs of glasses in my samples that have for the most part either -.50 or -.75 lenses in them. The main reason for the samples is they come in handy working with the volunteer vision group I am with. But I also sue them with others as well. much like you do only I don't take any pictures. But actually maybe I should start doing that as well. I don't think the ladies would object. In fact I just met with a young lady this morning as she wanted to try on some glasses so she can order a pair. I was a bit surprised that she may be the first one that didn't find something to her liking in my samples. She thought the glasses loked nice and she liked the quality but she is interested in something on the big side and in bright colors.
aviator -oo- 02 Sep 2012, 17:29
my own script is a mere -0.5, but I like to have a range of rx powers even if I can't wear them myself. I occasionally do GOC, but I also ask ladies to model them for me and my camera. The models are often glasses wearers themselves, and are usually happy to try glasses with different strength lenses.
Soundmanpt 02 Sep 2012, 10:19
aviator-00-
Now that is interesting. Why such a range in prescriptions if may ask? I assume somewhere in there is your own actual prescription.
Melyssa 02 Sep 2012, 09:34
Sherry,
While never having bought complete glasses online, preferring the lenses to be done "live and in color," I have over 40 pairs of big, bold, and beautiful glasses in my -9.00 prescription. And I do own more glasses than shoes, if not by much.
aviator -oo- 02 Sep 2012, 09:20
Sherry: I am a collector of glasses. I am aim to have all my frames fitted with music lenses, ranging from -1 to -10 (above that strength doesn't appeal to me). Zenni are very good value, which is why I keep ordering from them.
Soundmanpt 02 Sep 2012, 09:04
Sherry
Why not 10? If you think about it which do you see first when you see someone, there face or their feet? If someone wears glasses full time wouldn't it make it more fun to be able to change into a different pair of glasses to match the outfit they are wearing?
I have told this before but it fits this discussion well. A good friend to me is a manager of a local jewelery store. She always wore contacts, but in the spring months she suffered from allergies and said her eyes were killing her. I questioned her as to why she didn't wear her glasses? She said they were old and not really close to her current prescription anymore. After suggesting that she should order some glasses on line. Finally I was shocked to see her at work and wearing glasses. But more surprising was during our chatting she told me she ordered 8 pairs. She told me she kept finding different ones that she thought would go well with certain outfits and after totaling the cost of all was only $125.00 much less than she paid for her last glasses. I saw her recently and she told me her prescription had changed a bit and she again ordered 8 more pairs and was about to get 4 more as well. By the way of course she doesn't bother with contacts anymore.
Sherry 02 Sep 2012, 00:54
10th order? OMG... why would you ever need that many pairs of glasses? Shoes I can see, but not that many glasses.
aviator -oo- 31 Aug 2012, 16:25
I've just received my tenth Zenni order. It is always a thrill when the package arrives and I get to open up the contents. This most recent order was placed on 25th August, and it arrived at my home in England today on 31st. I am so impressed with the speed of service.
Glasses Lover 30 Aug 2012, 01:45
SZ6,
Two months ago I bought a pair of high minus glasses at rx -14 from greateyeglasses.com and the lenses are 15 millimeters thick. The side edges of both lenses have a bit of a 'myodisc effect' which might be due to being the maximum thickness lens blanks they have in stock. Still, 15 millimeter-thick lenses are very nice. Needless to say, lens thickness depends on the size of the frames.
As far as I can see they don't offer special requests. But when I order from them, I say something like this in the customer comments field: 'I realise the lenses will be very thick. Please use the thickest lenses available'. I find this works and they never query the order.
SZ6 29 Aug 2012, 13:51
Those of you who have ordered high minus Rx's from greateyeglasses.com - have they been able to use thick lens blanks to maximize edge thickness and avoid a myodisc effect? Did you need to put in a special request for them to do so?
Astra 20 Jul 2012, 07:16
Title: Best optical stores in taobao.com (a page similar to EBay in America)
http://www.ttdyclub.com/29.html
Abstract: the variety of the market glasses frame brand, the price is low, too, from several hundred to several thousand or even tens of thousands have. In fact, for patients with myopia, "frame control" crowd, just a fashion embellishment, using the medium material frames, prices are generally about 50-300 yuan, such as titanium frame frame plate frame . The following is a few good glasses frame store on Taobao I personally recommended!We buy!
Astra 20 Jul 2012, 02:38
Previous post is by me.
20 Jul 2012, 02:38
Re: lazysiow 17 Jul 2012, 06:08
In China, Some wholesalers or factories in eyeglass industry, does sell some of their products to customers.
To a lesser extent there are several in Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan.
I have never been to North America. Don't know whether they have such direct selling model.
lazysiow 17 Jul 2012, 06:08
I actually would LOVE to have someone who did the Glasses Direct model in North America. I've got a ton of pairs and frames etc that I've paid for but ended up keeping as spares just because cost wise and hassle it wasnt worth it to return them but they didn't fit. The lenses are the biggest part of the expense so I can understand them doing it with plano but I can say that whoever DOES do that in North America would probably monopolize my business.
I dont even bother with bricks and mortar stores anymore, most of the time you don't really have the freedom to try plus I would never foot the "High Street" prices as you guys put it anyway so my trying them on in store is just to get a sense of the types of frames that might work and a waste of their time in actually trying to sell me something lol
Julian 17 Jul 2012, 04:44
GlassesDirect will send you four frames at a time to try out, as many times as necessary, for one payment of £5, which is deducted from the bill when you finally buy - and you get a second pair free. They are OK, but their progressives are not as good quality as more expensive ones.
gwgs 17 Jul 2012, 03:28
Nicky - I too have been offered many free trials with GlassesDirect, but they only offer the glasses with plano lenses for free. Their thinking is that they send you (I think) 5 pairs free of charge, you pick the one(s) you like and you send them back to have prescription lenses put in them. Once I learnt that they send the glasses in this form I was no longer interested in this concept, but it's another clever marketing gimmick, but not the most exciting deal in the world then for us who can't stand plano's!!
nickweymouth 16 Jul 2012, 13:54
MY PARTNER HAS ORDED FROM GLASSESDIRECT A FREE TRAIL CAN ANY ONE GIVE ME THE PROS AND CONS ON THEM PLEASE REGARDS NICK
aviator -00- 05 Jul 2012, 06:10
I recently received my 8th order from Zeeni. It came incredibly quickly; the email acknowledging the order was on 21st June and it had arrived in the UK by 27th! Is this a record?
Astra 07 Jun 2012, 06:07
Zoff online store :
lazysiow 06 May 2012, 15:45
GL, what was the lens quality like? say compared to 39dollarglasses or clearly/coastal contacts or Zenni? I ordered from Firmoo recently and while the prices and service was very good, the lens quality was very poor. The lenses were perpetually smudged and basically uncleanable. I would say Zenni is my top low cost supplier imo
Julian 06 May 2012, 06:45
Charles: I ordered glasses (progressives) from Glassss Direct and they took the Rx details over the phone.
GL 06 May 2012, 05:52
Charles,
I recommend greateyeglasses.com
They're based in the US but they ship worldwide. You can order glasses to any prescription you want and they don't ask for a copy of it. Also, their prices are very good.
Regards,
GL
Charles 06 May 2012, 04:39
Hi
Can anyone recommend a UK website which sells glasses without needing to send a copy of your prescription?
Thanks
C
DWV 25 Apr 2012, 03:13
I came across a forum that was discussing Shuron frames. Some people were of the opinion that the current Shuron frames are not the same quality as in the past. I recently got a pair from FramesRX (best price I could find online for new Shuron). Quality seemed fine, but these were plastic frames, not a combination metal style.
EyeTri 31 Mar 2012, 03:14
I think both Shuron and Art-Craft still make frames in the USA.
Astra 29 Mar 2012, 13:01
If so, my frame labelled "made in USA" are likely to be false claim. It is likely to be manufactured in China.
Now we have discovered this. Does not really worth going to Osaka, Japan. to purchase such frame. It cost around US $ 40 in Osaka.
Soundmanpt 29 Mar 2012, 11:08
Astra
From the best that I can tell there are no eyeglass frame manufacturers in the US. They of course do have lens manufacturers though. Actually most frames except a few come from China. There are some from Italy.
Astra 28 Mar 2012, 23:20
Are there any lenses or frames manufactures in US ? How are the price ?
Soundmanpt 24 Mar 2012, 17:22
Lazysiow
Oh! Your thought is totally possible and I am sure that someone is in fact doing just what you suggest. I have a very good friend that is an optical manager at a Sam's Warehouse store nearby. I had told her many times about Zenni and she finally decided to order glasses for herself from them. For her it was a very good deal because her company does not offer her free pair each year as many optical stores do. So if she wanted or needed new glasses she would only get a 10% discount on them. She got 3 pairs of glasses her rx and was thrilled at how fast they arrived, the price and the quality. Now every time I see her she is trying to convince me into going into business with her selling Zenni glasses. It would be easy to do, now Zenni even sells their frames with demo lenses in them for under $5.00. Some are as low as $3.00. like she said, you rent a space and have a laptop handy. You bring in a good sampling of styles to display and sell them for triple the price you pay Zenni for them. You go into the Zenni website and place the customer's orders at the the end of each day. She even said she was quite sure her doctor would take an active role as well because she is also new and looking to increase her patient list.
lazysiow 24 Mar 2012, 00:30
Ok I've had this idea for awhile but what if there were stores JUST for trying out the frames you can buy at online retailers. Instead of Ray-Ban, Fendi etc the shelves would be marked Clearly Contacts, EyeBuy Direct etc. It could be an independent business set up where somebody just buys up a set of every frame and color offered and just stuffs them in a store and maybe charges an entry or per hour fee. Or the online retailers could form a collective and form a chain.
The idea for this game about because I have a ton of frames and old prescriptions now. There are many that didn't fit or were just not comfortable to wear all day but given the cost and delay in returns etc I kept them around just to have some spares. I'm sure if I added up the cost of having so many it would not be too dissimilar from getting the one pair that you know is likeable from having tried it at the store. In the end I end up sticking to one or two anyway.
I've already got too much on my plate to start something like this myself (silent investor a possibility)but hell I would just love to be able to use such a store. Thoughts everyone?
Stingray 23 Mar 2012, 19:58
Pete: They don't require an rx. I just sent them an email with my prescription and the PD. That's all they wanted ( and a Paypal payment naturally). I'm sure they do glasses with "no questions asked". I think the anti-glare coating is included. I know they polish the edges for free. Contact Ms. Wu for any info you may require.
Soundmanpt 23 Mar 2012, 17:29
Stingray
Looks like a nice find. I don't know anything about the company, but her prices seem more than fair. I found a nice semi-rimless frame for $9.00 and single vision lenses (1.56) for $7.00. The only thing I couldn't find was an option for AR coating. They must offer it? I may have to test them at some point. much like Zenni and others they don't require a doctors rx.
Stingray 23 Mar 2012, 16:31
I would like to recommend http://www.5starglasses.com as an online retailer. I ordered 2 pairs of eyeglasses from them; one for me and one for my wife. We both got prescription progressive lenses with photo-chromic (changes to sunglasses in the sun) and a semi rimless frame. The frame was $13 and the lenses $90. They paid for shipping and included an eyeglass case, microfiber cloth and a screwdriver for fixing loose screws. I suggest you contact Monica Wu who speaks and writes English and she can help you out. You can't beat the prices and the service. Turn-around time from order to delivery in the the U.S. from China was 2 1/2 weeks.
Astra 23 Mar 2012, 12:29
yes, take them to any optical store.
this is the most basic service they provide, even if they can't offer good frames or lenses, they at least have proper tools to fix faulty frames.
Soundmanpt 23 Mar 2012, 11:47
JC
The simple answer is, don't try to adjust them yourself. The best thing to do is to take them to any optical store and they will be happy to adjust them for you at no charge. They don't mind as they hope you may come back the next time you need eyewear and purchase from them. I have adjusted hundreds of glasses that didn't come from our shop.
When you are doing it yourself you run the risk of breaking them. They have the proper tools to do the adjustment needed. Even Believe it or not but many stores if for some reason thye accidently break your glasses will actually replace them at no charge. Now to be honest where I worked we didn't do that but we did generally sell them a new pair for about half price.
JC 23 Mar 2012, 11:14
A post in the sightings thread about misfit glasses that no decent optician would dispense made me think about buying online, which is how I buy all of my glasses. I have fit them to myself the best I can by tweaking the nose pads and slightly bending the temple arms, but of course since in reality I don't really know what I'm doing I always feel like I could get a little better result. Has anyone ever seen a step by step guide of how to properly adjust a frame to a face? In particular I always find one lens sits higher then the other because one of my ears is slightly higher then the other; I try to correct this by bending one arm downwards a bit.
Dee 17 Oct 2011, 00:58
They are glasses with strings on them-LOL. No, it shoud have said "plays guitar well" and if they wore glasses or not, that is okay. Playing a guitar well is number one.
16 Oct 2011, 16:52
What are "guitar glasses?"
Dee 16 Oct 2011, 16:06
I like men who play the guitar glasses or not.
Like lenses 15 Oct 2011, 23:33
Dee
I raced over there,and I do like your choices.
I am thinking of ordering a pair of " Martinez "
Would you like to see a guy with -8.50 wearing these? Do you like guys in strong glasses?
Dee 15 Oct 2011, 17:37
I know all the guys are wondering. I looked at the on line receipt and the frames I got were "Laguna Hills" and "Dearborn". Now race to the site-LOL.
Like lenses 15 Oct 2011, 15:49
Dee
I agree with ehpc, I love the look of strong minus lenses.
Mine are -8.50, and I usually wear CR-39.
I think you would look fantastic in CR-39 with rectangular drill mount frames.
ehpc 15 Oct 2011, 15:37
Dee - thick minus lenses are COOL :) Providing you have perfectly healthy eyes and can see perfectly wearing glasses, the more minus a girl has, the better:) Pete
Dee 15 Oct 2011, 15:08
I don't remember the frame names as they name all of their frames. I got a tiny frame and a larger frame with wide temples so my lenses would be relatively hidden. The problem with the tiny glasses is I have no side vision. I look left or right and everything becomes a blur. I am -13
Like lenses 10 Oct 2011, 00:59
Dee
Which frame did you purchase,and what is your prescription?
Soundmanpt 09 Oct 2011, 10:39
Dee
I just checked out that site and it's okay. It's never a bad thing to find new places to shop on-line. Most all of the on-line retailers charge a little extra for higher rx's and if you have much cyl to deal with. I did a quick cost comparison of the add on's and Zenni is cheaper in all areas. Zenni is $4.95 for AR coating compared to $9.95, all the lens options are cheaper at Zenni as well. For instance 1.61 hi index lenses are $19.00 at Zenni compared to $31.99 and the 1.67 hi index lenses at Zenni are $34.00 compared to $79.99.
But you may like the selection better than then what Zenni offers or you may have had a bad experience with Zenni. I must admit that I have tried to find other on-line retailers that equals the quality and prices and so far have found no one. The old LB Eyewear was very close,but they would charge you a delivery charge for each pair of glasses you ordered at the same time of $5.00 each. Zenni only charges a one time delivery of $5.00 for 1 pair or 100 pairs.
And before you ask, no I don't have any stock in Zenni nor do I collect a commission, but I sure wish I did.
Dee 08 Oct 2011, 21:27
I have gotten several pairs of glasses from
http://www.greateyeglasses.com/
the site is easy to use and the glasses arrive in less than two weeks. My high prescription is only $10 more.
Soundmanpt 01 Oct 2011, 13:32
You can look into Warby Parker on You Tube and there are a few people that have gotten their glasses from there. They seem well pleased. One interesting thing is that they will donate a free pair of glasses for everyone sold to people that can't afford them. Avery nice thing. But looking at their site they don't seem to have a big variety to choose from. Pricing is easy. $95.00 for your choice and that includes the lenses with AR coating and scratch resistant coatings.
Personally I still feel like zennioptical.com offers many more and for a good deal less. There are a few places like globaleyeglases.com and coastal eywear.com that offer designer glasses for about the same price as the Warbly Parker glasses.
Mister Roberts 01 Oct 2011, 11:54
NJ, how did your glasses from Choice come out? Were they lenticular?
24 Jul 2011, 03:29
Anyone ever used or heard of Warby Parker??
www.warbyparker.com
NJ 14 Jul 2011, 13:14
Finally ordered from Choice Eyewear, a pair of +20D lentics with an add of +5. Two days later I got a call from them saying that they cannot make that Rx in a bifocal, but were happy to provide me with two pairs in each of the Rx's. It seems that they use labs in China, probably the same labs that SGS uses, and that they never checked about the availability of such high scripts. I had my doubts when I saw that they offered a +25D bifocal, as to my knowledge no one made a blank higher than +20D in a bifocal.
Still, this notwithstanding, they were very friendly and cheap, and I have two pairs on the way from them. We'll see how they turn out when I get them.
Soundmanpt 06 Jun 2011, 14:57
NJ
Remember I am guessing that they only changed there name. My orders were placed with "LBWeyewear". I would think they should be fine to use. Let me say it this way if someone of my friends picks something they offer I would not hesitate to order from them.
NJ 06 Jun 2011, 12:19
Hey soundmanpt, I haven't yet ordered from Choice Eyewear, but plan to, so glad to hear they have good quality as well as good prices.
Soundmanpt 05 Jun 2011, 12:58
NJ
I have ordered from LBW before they changed there name and as you say they offer good quality and good service. The only reason I didn't use them more is because they feel the need to charge for delivery for each pair of glasses ordered even at the same time. So in my case I most often am ordering anywhere from 6 - 14 pairs at one time. Zenni only charges a one time shipping cost of $5.00 no matter how many. With the old LBW it could cost as much as $70.00 in shipping. I didn't feel that was right. However for most people that are only getting one pair of course that is fine.
Your comments about the care that Zenni takes is something I have noticed more than once. As I have told others you can like them or hate them but they do care to try and make glasses that will be right. I know people seem to get put off by this , but they are only showing they care.
NJ 05 Jun 2011, 11:37
Choice Eyewear does look like a great alternative. It's the first site that openly offers very high plus scripts. I have managed to get my +20s as special orders from other places, mostly Eyeglasses International in Florida, but Choice Eyewear is the very fist online site to have pull-down scripts anywhere near this high. And they are cheap!
Also, in support of Zenni, I ordered two pairs from them in my low script (+1 sph, -1 cyl range with adds), one for regular use and one for computer use. Zenni noticed a discrepancy between the two Rx's in that one specified a -0.75 cyl and the other a -1.00 cyl. They emailed me to ask about it, and suggested I call my eyedoc to confirm. For what looks like a cheap, high volume operation, I was very impressed with their attention to detail!
Highmyope 22 May 2011, 00:54
Possibly of interest: LBW has renamed itself "Choice Eyewear" and now offers powers from -25 to +25. Prices look the same.
EyeTri 20 May 2011, 08:23
Cassy,
They list minus prescriptions to -15. They have a nice selection of frames, prices are good, and the service is fast. I'm completely satisfied with glasses I've bought from them.
Crystal Veil 19 May 2011, 16:56
ciliaryblue certainly goes higher than -12.00 but they just fit lenses into frames you send them. Their price is higher than Zenni but they do an excellent job!
Soundmanpt 19 May 2011, 14:54
Cassy
I know Zenni goes up to and including -20.00 glasses, but be sure to ckick on the 1.56 lenses. They are there regular lenses and there is not additional charge.
There should be other on-line places that go higher than -12.00?
Cassy 19 May 2011, 14:48
Had some good experinece with Specs4Less. They were very professional. But their range is very limited. Nothing pretty or trendy. Trouble is that all the fashion-conscious online retailers I've visited limit their Rx to a fairly low level. Mine is around -12. Any suggestions.
Rachel 17 May 2011, 09:01
I did email Zenni and now waiting for a reply.
I do have a fairly narrow pd of 58 and when I was making my order it pulled up a frame that I couldn't have with that pd, so I chose another and the order went through OK so it shouldn't be that. Plus the refund is for the whole order (more than one pair). Despite the refund notification in my Zenni account page it still says 'processing' and i've not had the money put back on my card yet. It's all very odd and is putting me off Zenni altogether!
gwgs 17 May 2011, 05:54
Wow! Just found it was actually 20th April I bought them - where the h*** are they!!??
gwgs 17 May 2011, 05:48
SGS's shipping time for glasses really does horrify me as I bought a pair of glasses from him on 26th April and despite paying £8 for shipping (the most I've ever paid for shipping) 4 weeks on I still haven't received them, nor are there any tracking details!! Where are they???
This is certainly the last time I'll be buying off him
gwgs 17 May 2011, 04:01
Rachel, I've had several refunds from them when I have requested them, this however was on their old site when they said the pd didn't match the frame, or the lenses would fit into this certain type of frame.
Get onto them to find out why you've been refunded. They are normally very quick on the old email.
Rachel 17 May 2011, 01:16
Hey guys
So it's 14 days since I placed my zenni order and no sign of it yet. This morning I got a worrying email say my account had been refunded..... But I didn't ask for a refund!! I reckon something has messed up somewhere, maybe in customs to get to the UK? So they got returned to sender? Who knows! Did anyone else get any email like this from zenni? I emailed them back now have to wait for a reply.
It seems its not gonna be my lucky day :-(
Portia 12 May 2011, 20:32
Not sure if anyone else saw this: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/13/business/13borker.html?_r=1&hp;
This online glasses purveyor was scum. The New York Times followed the case as well as they could. Look up all of the articles on their website.
specs4ever 12 May 2011, 07:57
Soundmanpt, I am pretty sure that my case is an exception. I honestly think that they might have gotten too busy and are having trouble handling their load. In the case of my daughter's glasses we are not talking a really simple prescription - looking at over -10 and with greater than -4D astigmatism in both eyes, so I sympathise with their problems. But I am under a real time constraint, and I didn't need this s***.
JFI, my own bifocals as well as my reading glasses came out perfectly.
Soundmanpt 12 May 2011, 00:13
specs4ever
Man I can see why your upset. That is bad from many ways. Please keep me informed as to the final outcome an dif they finally get them made good. I want to know because as you know I recommend them very often in here and also to many people that I know away from "eyescene" as well. I'm hoping this is only an isolated case, not that that makes it any better for you, but not a trend on their part.
specs4ever 11 May 2011, 21:27
Actually Soundmanpt, it was over 4 weeks from when the order was placed until I received my order. And then the most important pair of glasses was improperly made. The left lens had a bubble in it - you know the type of distortion you get when they grind the center too thin, and then put the lens in the frame. So I called aqnd complained and got a RMA and I had to send them back. I paid extra, and sent them priority post, with delivery guaranrteed Monday, and I still havent't heard from Zenni that they have received and inspected the glasses.
They have 2 weeks yeaterday to get them fixed and get them to me, or they can cancell the order.
Soundmanpt 11 May 2011, 18:24
specs4ever
Can you look back at the exact date you placed your order? has it really been more than 3 weeks? That is very surprising to be that long. I totally agree with you that at the least they should have sent something to you telling of a delay or whatever. As long as you have your order number you really should call and complain about that, I would.
lazysiow 11 May 2011, 18:03
Anyone know of any US or Canadian "reglazing" services? There are lots of UK places when I google but nothing closer to home. I'm looking to turn some existing pairs into transitions, but from what I can tell reglazing in the UK means lens replacements. I'm only looking to have my existing ones recoated.
specs4ever 05 May 2011, 20:51
Well, at long last Zenni sent me a notice that my glasses have been mailed. Wonder how long they will take to show up?
Soundmanpt 05 May 2011, 19:05
Sadly that is something I do totally agree with you on. They should try to let you know if a certain frame comes in other color options when you pick one. I have even talked with them about as well. Maybe they will get that fixed. I hope so.
I can't defend them on that issue at all.
Rachel - I honestly don't know how long it takes for shipping to the UK. Even though some may dissagree 98% of the many orders I have placed have come within the 2 weeks period. They have a number you can call. Maybe ask the question. If I have a reason to call I will ask for you because I would be curious to know as well.
Rachel 05 May 2011, 17:12
Oh dear, I hope my order from Zenni doesn't take forever to arrive here to UK. I ordered from them once before about a year ago and it took exactly 3 weeks. Also agree that new website has pros and cons, the annoying thing I find is that colour options of the same frame are no longer listed under the one frame.
Soundmanpt 05 May 2011, 11:45
Also I think that the lens issue is due more to the fact that they deal more to the masses. Most people want their lenses thin, thinner the better. We are a different group of people that come here each day and sorry to say a very small minority. I think they are only trying to cut down on remake orders where people don't realize that the lenses they have picked will be very thick. Because they offer a 50% refund policy that causes remakes to be expensive.
I have had several times that they called me about the PD only checking to be sure it wasn't a mistake. The most recent was glasses I ordered for an optician friend from Wal-Marts her PD is only 53 and they thought that was too small. The girl is 25 and her eye are very close together. She had a hard time finding glasses that would even work. In fact she couldn't find anything in her store that worked for her.
Soundmanpt 05 May 2011, 11:30
specs4ever - You have many valid points, actually I do agree that I liked there old format better than this new one and it took me a while to learn my way around it. I found it does help to narrow it down by using the sidebar on the left side where you can indicate the price range, single vision vs. bifocals, shape of frame, color etc. But I do like the idea that they offer so many to choose from now over 6000. I like that one can post their own picture to use for look. Honestly i have always found there customer service people to be very good and helpful. But that being said the strongest glasses I have ever purchased from them were in the -12.00 range without a problem. The only reason I can give for your waiting 4 weeks is that they may have gotten pulled in customs coming from China. This has happened to me twice out of many many orders I have placed with them. In both cases they ended up replacing the orginal order at no cost and at some point you would get the orginal order plus the replacement. so you got a duplicate order for the price of one. Of course it is your choice to use any on-line retailer you wish and i'm sure they are very good, the only thing I have found is that most of them are a bit more pricey for options like AR coating etc.And in some cases shipping is more as well. But remember you as you said you have used them in the past without a problem, know one is perfect.
gwgs 05 May 2011, 10:37
specs4ever - I agree about their website, their latest redesign of it makes it extremely slow to navigate and given the large amount of frames that they have on offer I like to reduce it down to what I'm after at that specific time, but everytime I select one of their boxes it takes an age to reload the site.
I also agree on the thick lenses point, I have previously posted my own problems with them over this. They even seem pernickety over the pd measurements saying some frames won't cos of it, which I'd never had from an optician before!
specs4ever 05 May 2011, 09:18
Soundmanpt has been pounding the drums so heartily for Zenni, that I just have to post my experiences with them. At this point I have done at least one order every year from them, and up until this year my experiences have been fairly good. But this past experience has left a very bad taste in my mouth, and I doubt I will order from them again. It is a possibility that my problems are a result of them being too popular, and having their business expand beyond their capabilities. However, their customer service is also lacking.
1) Web site is very hard to navigate. Too slow, and poorly designed for the traffic they are getting.
2) Even when they are informed that "I know this is a strong prescription and the lenses will be thick in this frame they refuse to do what the customer wants.
3)Their delivery time is very slow. It has been 4 weeks since I placed my order and there has been so sign of my shipment.
4)They have not even given me any indication that my glasses are finished and have been shipped unlike O4Less who advised me 2 weeks ago that my order was complete and my order had been shipped. Both orders were placed the same day.
Now I realize that my order might just be the exception to the rule, but I can't stand by and not let others know that in my mind Zenni isn't the greatest place to order from in the world. This is my experience, so take it for what it is worth.
Rachel 04 May 2011, 17:08
Hey GWGS....Thanks - I keep thinking i'm the only young woman who actually WANTS to wear glasses. It's nice to know some people think that is somewhat amazing ;-) I'd like to post more about my fetish but will move to the 'Love of the lens' thread in case I get accused of cluttering up this one......
gwgs 04 May 2011, 10:39
Wow, you sound amazing Rachel!
I'd love to hear how you get on with your minus 5.5's!! I'm also a UK citizen and like you, although I don't need glasses have ordered a whole variety of frames and prescriptions as they're fairly cheap and can usually be resold if I, or my partner at the time, don't like them.
GOC is another fun activity, but the couple of times I've tried it I've had trouble getting the contacts out of my eyes and this has put me off as I've had a high plus prescription in one eye, and bare eyed in the other and it's sometimes taken a few minutes to get the lens out. Aside from that its been great fun and would love to try it again.
Rachel 04 May 2011, 10:13
Hey Soundman
Thanks for the info, really good to know. I have just placed my order. I'm a wannabe myope - in fact i'm slightly farsighted (+1) with a little astigmatism in both eyes. I'm 29 and have brown eyes, copper coloured hair and pale skin so i'd never get away with the black, hence going for the brown. I normally get brown specs and they look good. So i've actually ordered some in my current Rx and some -1.5 with the correct CYL correction as i'd like to see if I can get away with wearing them and still function. My husband's Rx is -2.5 and this is too much for me - I sometimes check when he's in the shower. I can kind of see ok but feel funny walking about. I also splashed out and got some -5.5's!!! Just for the hell of it, as i've never had chance to handle higher Rx minus glasses, and they're cheap enough. I opted for the 1.5 lenses hoping they'll look nice and thick. I'd love to do GOC in private but haven't been able to get a contacts fitting since my optician says I can't have them with my low current Rx. I've not been brave enough to lie and say I want coloured contacts...... anyone else in the UK done this? Plus there's the fact that my husband doesn't know i'm somewhat obsessed!
Soundmanpt 04 May 2011, 08:52
Rachael - That is probably the most popular glasses that I sell the most of. They are well made and I have not had any complaints about them and many of the young ladies wear them full time. They are in no way cheap looking. My favorite as for color is the all black. That being said the brown is nice as well as the blk and red. The all red is okay if you like red, it is actually a scarlett color. Not sure what your rx is but it is great for people with rather high rxs. I have used that for people with rx's in the -5.50 area and not used high index lenses. With AR coating they will only cost you $15.00 plus shipping. In the USA it is $5.00 in the UK it is $9.00.
EyeTri 04 May 2011, 04:11
Rachel,
Take a look at LensesRX.com and their Vicky frame. It looks about the same as that frame from Zenni,and is available in three colors. I have this frame in both brown and black, and I think the quality is good. They are slightly more expensive than the Zenni 339115,but still pretty resonable. These people are good to do business with, and they deliver quickly.
Rachel 03 May 2011, 16:55
Soundmanpt:
I noticed you commented on zenni frame 339115. I am thinking of placing an order for these in brown soon and wondered if you could vouch for the quality/appearance of the plastic with these frames. I ordered some plastic frames from zenni last year and was disappointed with the finish, they looked like cheap OTC specs.....
BTW, I have been observing threads for ages but not posted until now in case anyone is wondering who I am!
Thanks
Crystal Veil 01 May 2011, 01:31
chrissi@
The Zenni glasses equipped with 1.57 lenses near your own Rx can be seen at http://ladiesbehindcrystalveil.blogspot.com/ (Petra 280-299, including some side views of the lenses) and at http://moreladiesbehindcrystalveil.blogspot.com/ (Karen 270-271 and 277-280; Jolien 204-222). Jolien is the model referred to by soundmanpt. Lens thickness of these glasses is written in the accompanying text with some of the portraits.
Soundmanpt 30 Apr 2011, 19:20
Chrissi - The 1.57 lenses are the same as CR-39 lenses. The 1.50 lenses are even thicker that is why they only go to -8.00. If you get your glasses made using the 1.57 lenses they will be very thick.
Maybe have a look at the latest photo shoot that "Crystal Veil" put up a few weeks ago with the pretty blond girl. If you view all the pictures you will find several glasses from Zenni using the 1.57 lenses with -12.00 lenses. I think there may even be a few with -13.00 as well. The only problem is the frames are not real big, but it may give an idea of the thickness you would have.
ehpc 30 Apr 2011, 16:15
Chrissi - thick minus lenses and big plastic frames are the hottest combination of all :) Pete
Chrissi 30 Apr 2011, 16:08
Hi Soundmanpt and Pete. Sorry, I meant to say that Zenni won't accommodate my rx in the lowest index in the big frames. Sorry for not clarifying. Thanks for your help!
Soundmanpt 30 Apr 2011, 15:54
Chrissi - I am not sure what you mean that Zenni won't accommodate your prescription? I just went into their web site and using glasses #820415 which is a big frame, actually is is a knock off of the famous Ray-Ban Wayfarer style. I even made the prescription for -13.50 in each eye and I used the standard 1.57 lenses and it accepted it without any question. The only addition was a $9.00 charge for being a strong rx. But even with that and the AR coating the total cost was only $23.95 Plus $5.00 for shipping.
Don't use the first option for lenses, it is for people with a really weak rx in a drill mount frame.
ehpc 30 Apr 2011, 15:50
Thick minus lenses are VERY HOT, Chrissi :) Pete
Chrissi 30 Apr 2011, 14:27
Hi everyone, thanks for all the input. I don't have my rx memorized or with me at the moment, so it's not exact, but I'm around -13 or almost -14 in my right eye and -12ish -13ish in my left. Soundmanpt, you are right. I was looking into getting slightly larger frames, but I now realize that Zenni won't accommodate my rx in the larger frames, which is too bad. I have a pair from Zenni that I ordered a while back in Feb with my current rx in them. I chose the 1.67 lens option, but the lenses are still pretty thick, about a centimeter. Oh well. Anyway. I was just interested in looking at some frames and what not. I might get another pair in late summer when I get a new rx.
Glasses Lover 28 Apr 2011, 05:11
@glasseslover - no sweat. All is cool.
Oh, and I will say again that glassesshop.com is still a great site to order thick glasses without any crap.
glasseslover 26 Apr 2011, 22:10
@glasserlover (the original)-sorry! didn't realize that was already taken! I'll change it up...my bad!
@soundmanpt-I can't wait to get them and see how they fit and how the Rx is. I'm actually male...lol! However, I do have a fashionable side, hence getting multiple pairs to go with multiple outfits...really pulls an outfit together and the ladies always seem to notice! :)
Soundmanpt 23 Apr 2011, 11:48
glasseslover
I hope you enjoy your new glasses when they arrive. If I may make a suggestion, something I always tell my friends that go on-line. Find a pair of glasses that fit you well and using a ruler in millimeters measure them across the face part from outside left to outside right. If you come up with say 130 then check the frame you are considering from zenni and see how close that is to their frame in the "overall width" size. If it is only a millimeter off either way they should fit perfect. Also some seem to miss the box for AR coating (anti-reflective) it is only a $4.95 option ans I recommend it as it is great for driving at night and does cut down on glare. Are you going for the record a friend of mine has? She shocked me when I saw her wearing new glasses, first off because she was always a contact lens girl. But I was quite surprised when she said she ordered 8 pairs because she couldn't decide. Now she only wears glasses, sometimes several pairs in the same day. I am guessing your a female? Sounds like you plan on creating a nice glasses wardrobe? Good for you. You have different purses and different shoes why not different glasses?
Hope I helped,
By the way I have ordered more than 400 pairs of glasses for people (non-profit vision group) and for friends in the last 8 years from zenni. One that is a real favorite is frame #339115. It comes in all blk, all brn, blk and red and red.
Soundmanpt 23 Apr 2011, 11:29
Chrissi
I have your answer. No they do up to -20.00 in 1.57 lens material at no additional cost except for a stronger rx. What you picked was the 1.50 lenses which are a thicker lens material mainly used for very low rxs with rimless frames to make the lenses thicker and so they wont break easily. The 1.50 lenses only go up to -8.00 because they would be very thick. (But nice for someone doing GOC) Again try again only be sure to click on the 1.57 lenses. What rx was you whating to order if I may ask?
Glasses Lover (the original) 23 Apr 2011, 04:13
specs4ever,
I think you have me confused with someone else. Or, maybe I've got it wrong and you mean someone else entirely (phew! My brain is beginning to hurt). :)))
I posted with the additional 'the original' because someone else is also posting as glasseslover. I'm just trying to differentiate from the other poster. No sleight is implied against anyone.
All the best.
specs4ever 22 Apr 2011, 07:41
Hey OGL, if in fact it is the OGL I am thinking of who used to be a regular poster on here many moons ago, it is good to see you are still around. I have thought of you often. My e mail is still the same, so drop me a line if you have a chance.
Glasses Lover (the original) 21 Apr 2011, 23:00
gwgs
Try glassesshop.com You can order lenses as thick as you want and they don't give you any shit. Just tell them you want the lenses to be thick and they'll do it. I've ordered several pairs of -10 glasses from them and never had a problem.
gwgs 21 Apr 2011, 03:49
specs4ever - I have also had the same trouble with Zenni, I had tried on a couple of occassions to order a frame with minus 10 lenses only to be told that the frame could only accommodate -6 lenses. On another occassion I was told that a frame could only accommodate -10, when I wanted to order -12. They said the lenses would be too thick etc etc, please try this frame and that frame - which were totally different from the one requested.
After several emails back and forth they still wouldn't budge and still said the lenses wouldn't fit into the frame either because the pd was preventing these prescription lenses being fitted into the frame, or because the lenses were too thick!
glasseslover 20 Apr 2011, 23:29
Just made my 1st online glasses purchase at Zenni this evening. I can't wait to get them!!! I saved a bunch of frames ranging from professional to absolutely absurd and funky to my profile...going to see how this 1st pair is and if it's good I'm ordering a bunch more!
R -4.50 -0.75 122
L -4.75 ds
I know what the the 1st number means but have no idea what the others mean though. Anyhow, I'm excited to get them...I'm hoping they turn out well so I can order a bunch to go with certain outfits, work, play, etc.
specs4ever 20 Apr 2011, 08:16
They still will do up to -20, but they want to dictate the frames that they will use high minus lenses in. Even after numereous e mails they still refused to use a frame I wanted, but woyld use a number of crappy old ugly ones that I think they wanted to get rid of. I have had it with Zenni, and their piece of junk web site.
Crystal Veil 20 Apr 2011, 04:14
Chrissi @
if the Zenni website is causing you trouble when ordering strong lenses you can always send them an additional email. I did this several times and they are always quite helpful - warning me that the lenses would be too thick in certain frames and so on. I have the same positive experience with ciliaryblue from England
gwgs 20 Apr 2011, 03:36
Chrissi, as far as I'm aware Zenni do prescriptions up to -20. They changed the pricing scheme a while ago where anything up to -8 is free with standard lenses, anything higher than that is an extra.
Trying refreshing the page or clearing the cookies out of your browser if it does the same thing again.
Chrissi 20 Apr 2011, 00:25
Hi everyone, I was looking at some frames on zenni today and I'm not sure if the webpage hadn't loaded correctly on my computer, or does zenni only do minus rxs up to -9 now? If so ( and I hope it was just a problem with my comp), I won't be able to order glasses from them anymore....:(. Anyway, I just wants to know if this was strictly a problem with my comp at that moment, or if anyone else had seen the same thing? Thanks!
Soundmanpt 17 Apr 2011, 21:32
glasseslover
Zenni has both 1.50 or 1.57 lenses at no additional cost. For added thickness I recommend the 1.50 lenses.
Chino 17 Apr 2011, 20:44
glasseslover
Zennioptical.com has 1.50 index CR-39 lenses available up to -6.00D. I didn't see 1.50 index lenses at optical4less.com, but I know they do custom work (http://www.optical4less.com/specialmaking-eyeglasses/). I'm not sure how much it would cost, but it's worth asking them. Hope this helps.
Chino
glasseslover 17 Apr 2011, 19:06
Doing some research on purchasing a pair of glasses online. Looking at all the different vendors it seems all of them come standard with high-index lenses. I'm looking for non-high-index in a CR-39 lens. Anyone have any experience as to which on-line retailer carries CR-39?
Thanks in advance!
Mr Jules 31 Mar 2011, 17:41
Just had my reading glasses reglazed here in the UK by online supplier Ciliary Blue. Excellent service. And less than half the price of my local optician.
scott 31 Mar 2011, 15:26
Jack - thanks! that looks a good site (and it is new to me)
Cactus Jack 30 Mar 2011, 14:15
scott,
Check out www.eyeglassfactoryoutlet.com
C.
scott 30 Mar 2011, 13:12
Help!!
Does anyone know an online retailer that sells Trifocals with prisms?
I'm a low Rx
-1.75 -1.75 90 8base out +3.00add and
-2.50 -1.75 80 8base out +3.00add
Thanks for your help!
Tim 05 Mar 2011, 22:08
I find my expensive varifocals fine for being out and about and for reading, but pretty useless at the computer. However I always use my previous OTC +3 readers at the computer and they are fine for this. I wear the varifocals at all other times.
varifocals 03 Mar 2011, 05:00
I am a varifocal person +4.50 add +3 and it s a little tricky for computers. So following chats with 2 other plussies I now have a pair of readers to my perscription.
These are great. We do tend to wear these glasses more than we should and have needed a plus lens increase. However the readers are great. They are on now of course.In a way, induced long sight I suppose.
Dave 03 Mar 2011, 03:23
I've had my progressives for a couple of days now. They are going to take a lot of getting used to.
They are the same Rx and frame as the pictures I posted, non photochromatic with a +1.75 add. Got the AR coating.
Turning my head from side to side is like a house of curved mirrors for the lower part of the lens. It's already a bit better than the first day so there is hope.
I'm committed to making it work so I'm going to wear them until I get used to them. Or I'll get frustrated and stomp them into crumbly bits.
For progressive wearers, how do you find them with computer screens. The "sweet spot" is only a small part of a line of text. Weird having to turn my head to read instead of just my eyes.
Dammit about close vision and age.
Mark 25 Feb 2011, 19:12
Thanks for that EyeTri.
I have contacted them as the exact RX I need is slightly higher than the +15 they listed. Lets hope they can do it.
Until then does anyone know of any others incase they cant?
EyeTri 25 Feb 2011, 17:40
Mark,
Try www.simplyeyrglasses.com. I just checked and they list up to +15. They have done some trifocal work for me before - good work at a reasonable price.
Mark 25 Feb 2011, 11:37
Hi
I have done + OGC for a while with +10 glasses but want to move it up.
I've gotten some new contacts and am looking for a site to produce glasses around +16. I dont want to spend loads on it as im not 100% sure they'll work (the maths says its ok)
Anyone know a good site that does RX's this high? have looked around and they're either really expensive or only do up to about +12.
gwgs 21 Feb 2011, 03:18
Hi Fabienne, you can request your preference of polished or unpolished edges with Zenni - and to my knowledge - any optician.
Good luck deciding!
Soundmanpt 20 Feb 2011, 11:08
Fabienne
The rimless and semi-rimless comes with polished edges. I don't know if you can request that they not polish them or not. If you have much trouble deciding do as many of my friends do when they can't decide they order more than one. Makes it even more fun wearing glasses when you have more than one to choose from to wear. My record is a friend of mine actually ordered 8 pairs at one time because she couldn't decide which ones she could live without. Her total cost was around $125.00.
Fabienne 20 Feb 2011, 03:20
Hi all, again,
I'm still looking for the right zenni frame for me, which is really hard work among those hundreds of fancy frames ;-) First, I had planned to order a simple full-rimmed frame but then I had a look on the pictures of Dave's new glasses here and found that they make also nice rimless glasses. What I could not unambigously see from the pictures is, whether they polish the edges? Or can I choose between polished and frozen?
Thanks again for your answers.
Soundmanpt 19 Feb 2011, 18:37
Dave
I agree the cases they use are not much to brag about, but your not wearing the case. haha! I usually suggest to people that might only be wearing their glasses part time that they may want to purchase a better case. Look at this way you, saved more than $200.00 at Zenni that should buy a pretty nice case.
Dave 19 Feb 2011, 15:02
@CJ
I think the old glasses were about $300. They were from Wal-Mart. Frames were about $100 and the lenses $200. They're single vision and I forgot to ask for the AR. Too many reflections off the inside surface.
The new glasses are $113 including shipping.
@soundmanpt
I never got any sort of wrench. Hope I never need one. They came in the cheapest case I've ever seen. I think it was designed to cross the pacific ocean just once LOL. (Shipping was from hong kong)
Cactus Jack 19 Feb 2011, 01:12
Dave,
The pictures are excellent and very helpful in understanding the problem. The glasses are very nice looking. I am not familiar with those type frames, but it looks like they have used a cap nut as a locking (jamb) nut to keep the main nut from loosening, so you may not have much need of tiny tools to keep them tight. I suspect the trick would be to snug the main (inner nut) just enough to keep from damaging the lens and then torque the cap nut enough to lock it with out stripping anything or stretching the screw. I suspect the torques involved are in gram-mm.
Could you give us an idea to the difference in cost between the older glasses and the Zenni's.
C.
Soundmanpt 18 Feb 2011, 23:20
Dave
They did send along the tool to tighten the nuts didn't they? They normally do. Be sure to keep this tool in a safe place. Not just zenni but as you probably know that style of frame tends to ned more care than say a plastic frame. As a rule of thumb I would be sure to check all nuts to be sure they stay tight.
Nice glasses! I think zenni is one of the best if not the best on-line retailers out there.
Dave 18 Feb 2011, 21:23
I just got my new Zenni glasses today. They cost $113.85 CAD including the $9.95 flat rate shipping. The specifications are here: http://www3.telus.net/daves/New_Glasses/Specs.JPG They arrived in 12 days.
I liked them so much I ordered the same pair today in a non-photochromatic progressive with +1.75 add. They will cost $66.80 including shipping.
I uploaded a few pictures: http://www3.telus.net/daves/New_Glasses/ I hope all my links work.
In picture 5 I placed them beside my old glasses which are the same Rx except both lenses are sph -0.50. The old ones are Essilor transitions if I remember correctly. You can see the new ones are thicker which is OK for my weak prescription. You can also see the apparent "twist" in the lenses that are for astigmatism.
The only thing I don't like is how much the screw sticks out the back. I have never seen anything like that before. However, I don't notice it in any way when I'm wearing the glasses and I doubt it will be noticeable to others.
I only wear rimless, and probably always will. I think these will be good glasses for me.
Crystal Veil 17 Feb 2011, 04:55
Hi Fabienne, I hope that your new Zenni glasses will be a success. Let us know after a few weeks of use. Thank you for the nice compliment about my models. I am in the process of uploading an extensive photo shoot with a new model. She is in her mid thirties and she fits your description perfectly. I will post here on the "Seen on the web" thread as soon as the whole photo shoot is installed on my new weblog.
Fabienne 17 Feb 2011, 00:56
Thanks, Crystal Veil, so I will try it as you suggested. Incidentally, it was your ladies behind crystal veil blog which has drawn my attention to zennioptical.com. I know, it doesn't fit to this thread, but what I even liked more than the glasses is the fact that you work with models at very different ages, having a natural look, some even without any makeup or something like that; keep it up!
Crystal Veil 16 Feb 2011, 19:21
Fabienne@
you can write an additional instruction to Zenni, indicating that your PD is slightly asymmetrical and asking them to adjust the lenses to the position you need. I did this for some of my models who had a distinct PD asymmetry like your good self. They were all quite happy with the glasses, no headaches or problems whatsoever!
Fabienne 16 Feb 2011, 17:33
Soundmanpt,
thanks for your reply. So, I think I will try the cheaper photochromatic lenses and not the transitions. I know, they are useless for driving, but they will be a useful addition to my (commpared to others here in ES) still small glasses collection, which already contains a pair of Rx sunglasses.
Fred,
thanks for your reply, too. You are right, the transitions lenses are painfully expensive and the zenni price with VAT would still be unbeatable. By the way, my actual Rx sunglasses are from brille24.de, but unfortunately the tint (75 % brown) is clearly inhomogeneous and for that or for another reason they cause eyestrain. So I can use them for short periods of time only. Maybe brille24.de is o.k. for clear lenses but concerning the tinted ones they did not convince me.
Concerning a zenni order I have a further question. My PD values are asymmetric (31/33), the zenni website offers only the opportunity to fill in the sum of both (64). So, I guess, the lenses will be fitted symmetrically (32/32). Could this be a problem and cause eyestrain?
Fred 16 Feb 2011, 16:05
Hi Fabienne,
I ordered multiple times from zenni and never had any issues with customs in Germany. Nevertheless there is always the risk of the import VAT (19% USt.) charge. Still the price of zenni of much better than with local dealers especially with the transition lenses. I always went for their basic 1.5. index offer and even with my -7 prescription I am happy with them. In case you want to go for tinted lenses only and your prescription is lower +/- 6 "www.brille24.de" might be another choice I made good experience with both quality and price (39 EUR) wise. Hope this helps.
Soundmanpt 16 Feb 2011, 10:55
Fabienne
I have not ordered either of the type of lenses from zenni that you ask about, however I am familiar with both types of lenses and they do about the same thing.The photochromatic lenses do have one thing that may bother you, they tend to stay a bit dark er than clear under flourscent lighting. But I will issue you a caution that many people don't know. Both are very good when going from indoors to outdoors, they do take a few minutes to change. The biggest problem is they are nearly useless for driving as sunglasses. They will only slightly change and not get very dark at all. Your windshield has UV in it and UV is what makes the lenses change. For someone that works outdoors are spends much time outdoors they are great. Sorry to say that for driving you would still need a pair of prescription sunglasses. Actually if it were me I would probably just buy 2 pairs of glasses from zenni. Regular glasses and rx sunglasses. It is actually about the same price doing that anyway. Of course the downside is you need to be switching glasses. hope that helps a bit.
Fabienne 16 Feb 2011, 01:12
Hi all,
at present I'm thinking about ordering online at zennioptical.com and have some questions:
First, does anyone have experience with the photocromic lenses they offer (there is a big difference concerning the price between the 1.50 Transitions lenses and some other photochromic lenses (index 1.57))? Is it worth to take the expensive Transitions?
Second, are there any experiences with shipping to germany concerning unexpected custums duty or something like that?
Thanks for your comments.
Russell 11 Feb 2011, 11:26
Sorry, the previous post from "Dave" was actually from me for Dave.
Dave 11 Feb 2011, 11:26
I've worn progressives for twenty years, and I never had an adjustment problem at all. I think people who have problems (and this is just my opinion) may be those who have higher prescriptions for distance than I have. I started with a mild prescription for near-sightedness and now I have a mild prescription for far-sightedness (probably because of age.) As for the lens shape on 39dollarglasses: they may not offer choices other than the ones pictured with each frame.
Crystal Veil 10 Feb 2011, 17:10
@ Dave
my "getting used to" with varifocals took less than a minute, in spite of two handicaps: four diopters difference between both eyes AND a first add of +2.00. No problem at all, I walked out of the shop and never had any problems. This was over 20 years ago. The only occasions when I use single vision glasses are when I am on really steep slopes heading down the valley after climbing mountains in Switzerland.
dave 10 Feb 2011, 15:50
@Crystal Veil, russell
How did you find the getting-used-to period for progressives?
When I first tried them I said I can't wear these. They lowered the seg to the bottom third of the lens I could tolerate them. I sometimes think I didn't give the standard configuration enough time.
I looked at the 39dollarglasses.com site. I couldn't see where you could specify the lens shape for the rimless glasses. Is the shape fixed for each pair?
russell 07 Feb 2011, 09:26
Dave...I have bought progressive lenses many times from both Zenni and 39dollarglasses.com. I have been totally pleased with all of them. 39dollarglasses.com also will do the narrow corridor lenses which means they can do narrower frames, which are more in fashion right now. They used to charge extra for this, but now they don't. You simply order the frame you want and they put the appropriate lenses in. And you can send them your own frame for new lenses, too. I highly recommend them!
Crystal Veil 07 Feb 2011, 03:18
Hi Dave,
I ordered several varifocals from Zenni and they are entirely to my satisfaction. I wear them all day. The glasses cost me only ⬠40, with anti-reflective coating. I have some 3,5 diopters difference between both eyes - but it works. I also ordered varifocals from Zenni for two of my models and the ladies wear them fulltime. It's a pity that Zenni does not manufacture varifocal lenses above minus 10.00. My partner has minus 12 and I am still looking for an online retailer for her precription.
dave 07 Feb 2011, 01:27
I just ordered glasses online for the first time. Rimless single vision for about $115. The biggest add-on was to have photochromic transitions, otherwise they would have been around $50-60.
I would like to get bi-focals but the optometrist I saw advised against online retailers for progressives.
Has anyone here bought progressive lenses from an online outlet?
If yes, does anyone know a retailer that will lower the progressive segment? The online chat I had said that their standard was 2mm above the mid-line and they don't customize progressives.
Thanks.
Soundmanpt 04 Feb 2011, 10:38
anic
Please see my response over in "Induced Myopia" as we are in the wrong thread for this discussion.
Crystal Veil 04 Feb 2011, 06:45
anic
I understand your dilemma but likelenses may be quite right about the astigmatism.
Perhaps the "safest" way is to put off your glasses just before you reach the shop. You can tell them that you lost or broke your glasses.
If you select an optician that has a one hour service your story will be much more credible and there is a fair chance that no questions will be asked at all.
It's probably best to choose an optician in a different part of the city.
Another option - 100% sure no questions will be asked - is to order a cheap trial lens set on the internet and do the eye test yourself but that will cost you about 150 GBP.
I have an antique trial lens set and I sometimes use it to check the Rx of models for my photo shoots if they don't know their prescription. When I notice that my own glasses are too strong or too weak I always use the trial lens set for a check and the results always match the outcome when I go to an optician.
anic 04 Feb 2011, 04:36
Can you tell me then like lenses how, if I'm not truly minus 7 with the applicable add prescription, I get away with wearing these glasses into the opticians? Someone said previously if I did want to go for an eye test there are ways around explaining how I have such a high prescription for someone who's never had an eye test before.
I need some advice on what to say to the opticians when I go in for an eye test as they'll surely ask when my last eye test was etc and this could be a truly awkward position to be in!
Like lenses 04 Feb 2011, 00:33
anic
The reason that I think you should get an eye exam is that at your age with -7.00 glasses you should be able to read without a bifocal.
I therefore conclude that you have some astigmatism,and that is what is causing the reading problem. Wearing the bifocal will enlarge the image,but at the same time subjects your eyes to a less minus condition,which is not good for inducing additional minus. So if you have astigmatism,by getting an exam.,then you would know the proper amount of cylinder,and axis to incorporate into any stronger minus that you would want to try.There is another benefit,in that having a cylinder correction,adds to the lense thickness.
You would progress much farther,and faster to your desired double digit prescription if you were able to subject your eyes to the close work wearing the strongest minus,that being the same as the one for distance.
If I were you,I would not look at it as damage that you have done to your used to be normal perfect vision,but instead use it as a guage of progress toward your goal.
anic 03 Feb 2011, 03:36
Soundman - I am slightly apprehensive about posting in here, given Julian's previous comments about posting in the wrong thread, but here goes!
I have said previously that I don't really want to know what actual rx I am. I started out with perfect vision - neither of my parents wore glasses until they were about 50ish when one wore glasses for reading so I know the history of my immediate family's eyesight is good - and therefore don't really want to be "confronted" by what "damage" I have done to my eyes!
Friends and family don't know about me inducing myopia, I had posted on the inducing thread about my parents seeing me in glasses for the first time, and their comments - you may see that thread to refresh your memory of their comments as I only get to see them about once every year given they live in my home country of Poland.
I am single at the moment, but had a boyfriend a couple of years ago who lived with me but he seemed none the wiser to my increasing prescriptions and apart from several discussions about how my eyes always seemed to be getting worse, and his concern for me over that, we never really talked about it that much. He liked me wearing glasses and would often pick the frames for me to wear, both current frames, and when I was looking for new ones to buy I would often ask his opinion. The relationship broke up probably because as I work nights, and he works during the day we never got to see much of each other. I've had several shorter term relationships since then, but none of them have ever questioned my glasses. One or two have wanted me to take my glasses off when we're in bed but I've relented saying I can't see much without them, and so I've always worn them until I go to sleep, apart from the odd occassion. I think I've posted before about the usual (or it seems over here in England it's usual for non glasses wearers to be intrigued about other peoples glasses) "can i try your glasses on" from friends, or co-workers.
The girl I worked with before, who I've posted about previously who had a high prescription, swapped glasses with me once, more because I was intrigued about how strong hers would be compared to mine - this was before she got her latest increase. I think at the time she was -7.50 and -8.75. She instantly told me my -7's were too weak and started laughing saying things were a bit blurry, I don't think the read add in helped much either! I loved the feel of her glasses, they were some cute black metal framed Tommy Hilfiger's and she didn't have the thin lenses either which was refreshing, but her glasses were a bit too strong for me - obviously!
I checked Zenni Optical out, and they do 1.5 index lenses for free if you buy frames from them, which it would appear (at least to me) to be the "glass" lenses you are referring to? They only do them up to -6 prescriptions though, but as they ship worldwide this would seem to be a good place to buy glasses/lenses from for the lower prescriptions with thicker lenses. What prescription are you now?
Soundmanpt 02 Feb 2011, 12:00
Flaine
Funny you said that, I almost left a comment teasing you because all the others that were registered was men. I was going to ask what you were doing with all those men? But I didn't see any comments from you so I assumed you were gone.
Flaine 02 Feb 2011, 11:37
Opps soundmanpt i missed u on lenschat again..
Soundmanpt 02 Feb 2011, 11:22
Glasses Lover
Thanks for the lead on "glassesshop.com" I was not aware of them. You are correct form what I see on screen they look like nice styles and good prices. As you may know I have ordered hundreds of glasses from zenni optical over the past 8 years (because mostly of my work with a volunteer vision group) and they are very good as well , but it helps having another outlet to use and I will be giving them a try very soon. May I ask which ones you ordered from there? One thing that is nice is that you say they deliver in about a week, zenni is 2 weeks. That is nice in the case of someone loosing or breaking their glasses and being without correction.
Glasses Lover 02 Feb 2011, 08:15
Visit www.glassesshop.com you won't be disappointed. I got my most recent pair of 'lovely' glasses from there.
Their prices are good and they deliver within about a week.
Soundmanpt 02 Feb 2011, 00:07
anic
That is the problem for me as well. It seems they only ship within Canada. Sadly I live about 800 miles south of Canada myself. I called their 800 number once and asked about it all they said was that I might try "globallens.com" to be honest I didn't follow up, but I don't think they sell glasses. Other posters here have said that they get contacts form there because you don't need a real rx.
Like lenses 01 Feb 2011, 23:49
anic
I will look up that order,and get back to you with the company name.
You did not answer the question that I asked on another thread about why you are reluctant to get an eye exam.
You may have a small amount of astigmatism,that has crept in with your inducing myopia. If this is the case your near vision problem may be due to this,and with the proper cylinder in your lenses,you would be able to read clearly with your -7.00s and no bifocal. Then you could be more aggressive in bumping up your Rx.
I am curious, how many friends,and family know that you have induced myopia? What about your husband,or boyfriend.
I have induced up to -5.00, and family and friends think that my vision changed quickly, but never say much. When I started wearing the flat fronts,everyone thought that my eyes had gotten a lot worse in a short time.
anic 01 Feb 2011, 10:55
Soundman - thanks for your speedy response, as I live in rainy London this would seem as if it couldn't happen. Would it be possible to order them, get them shipped to you (for instance), then you ship them onto me?
Soundmanpt 01 Feb 2011, 10:47
anic
Not sure this will help you, it depends where you live. If you go on-line to "clearlycontacts.com" choose glasses and in the search bar put in a designer you like, for example I picked "Guess" and several pages opened up with hundreds of glasses to choose from. The prices seem to be around $88.00 for most all of them and that includes single vision lenses with AR coating. I am in the states and it looks like you must live in Canada to place an order. So anyone in Cananda can get a great deal on designer glasses way under market value. By the way it looks like they carry all major designers.
anic 01 Feb 2011, 10:14
Like lenses - please do tell me where you purchased them. I once purchased a pair of Dior glasses from America that had glass lenses in them - they're prescription must have only been about -3/-4ish yet they are probably over 1/2 cm thick. I'd love to order a couple of pairs from this company, especially if it means increasing my prescription!
I do tend to wear only designer frames, not because I'm a snob but just because there are so many fantastic designs around and I can grab some excellent deals online on used designer spex and then get them reglazed.
Like lenses 01 Feb 2011, 03:20
anic
Do you only wear designer frames?
Something you may want to look into online is a company that offers glass lenses. They are somewhat thicker than CR 39,and vision is much sharper with them. I was able to actually bump up my prescription by -.75 with glass lenses.
I cannot remember at this time who I got mine from,but if you are interested,let me know,and I will find my old order.
anic 27 Jan 2011, 07:27
They don't seem that cheap to me! All designer frames which don't appear to be discounted at all, compared to other places I shop for my designer frames
luvspecs 20 Jan 2011, 12:47
I have used Giarre.com several times, They are based in italy and glasses are genuine, they ship all over the world, prices seem resonable to me and they don't check your rx, I have ordered several different ones.
spexfan 16 Jan 2011, 23:30
Hi.
Am a bit out of practice...but am looking to buy some genuine Ray-Ban aviators and have rx lenses put in. This is for GOC so I need an online retailer which doesn't require a doctor's rx.
I'm in the USA.
Any suggestions?
Trent 12 Jan 2011, 22:17
Has anyone had dealings with this outlet in Canada? They are opening a store close to me.
Smudgeur 05 Jan 2011, 11:53
Never bought from Zenni so can't comment on them. Have used the following:
http://www.ciliaryblue.com/ (UK based - reglazing only - buy frames from eBay)
http://www.glassesonspec.co.uk/ (very quick turnaround as they glaze onsite)
I have also used http://www.direct-specs.co.uk/ on a walk in basis (they don't do mail order). However if you are in the Essex area they are highly recommended. If the lenses are in stock they do them while you wait (about 10 minutes!)
gwgs 05 Jan 2011, 04:37
Anon, see my post below.
04 Jan 2011, 18:18
first time buying glasses of net. which site best? need the glasses quick. from the uk
varifocals 12 Oct 2010, 16:01
I have used select specs twice, based in Ramsgate.
They have been cheap & quick, varifocals in under 2 weeks.
gwgs 12 Oct 2010, 06:21
Roni, I'm in England and have ordered from Zenni several times, the delivery has differed, the first time it two weeks, another time it took only 5 days!
Give them a try, you sure won't regret it.
Cactus Jack 08 Sep 2010, 18:53
roni,
I don't know for sure. I think one of our members in Ireland got delivery in about 2 week. Maybe one of our members in the UK can offer more accurate information or suggestions.
C.
roni 08 Sep 2010, 17:19
where to get glasses online? how long delivery for uk?
Cactus jack 05 Sep 2010, 13:20
roni,
Consider Zenni Optical for very low prices and typically about 2 weeks in the US, There are also some low cost on line retailers in the UK. Obviously, if the glasses are made in the UK, delivery will be quicker. To some extent, delivery is related to your Rx.
C.
roni 05 Sep 2010, 12:46
where to get glasses online? how long delivery for uk?
Soundmanpt 28 Aug 2010, 18:14
Looking for Lenses
I don't know much about "globallens" but "clearlycontacts.com" does offer glasses starting at $38.00 including your prescription and AR coating (anti-reflective) You did not state if your male or female but I clicked on women's glasses and there are 27 pages to look at. They offer a large selection of designer glasses that range from $85.00 - $145.00 complete. I think they deliver in about a week. Also not sure why you want to shop in Canada, but if you look at "zennioptical.com" they are home based in California, but they are international. So shipping should not be a problem. They take 14 days in most cases form the date of your order. The advantage is price, they offer many styles ranging from $8.00 - $around $21.00, add $5.00 for AR coating or sunglass tint.
Looking 4 Lenses 28 Aug 2010, 14:13
I am looking for a place online to buy minus glasses without a prescription, preferably in Canada. I see many recommendations for globalens and clearlycontacts, but they are just for contact lenses, not glasses. Any suggestions?
JC 28 Aug 2010, 10:34
Thanks for the tip Soundmanpt, I'll check them out.
Soundmanpt 25 Aug 2010, 23:16
JC
Try "clearlycontacts.com" they are in Canada and do not require a doctor's okay. If your wanting colored contacts have a look at "colorlens4less.com"
JC 25 Aug 2010, 16:02
I've used globallens several times before without problems, but I placed an order 6 weeks ago that was never filled. Now they won't answer e-mails asking about it. Does anyone have a recommendation for another contact lens retailer for GOC lenses, shipping to the US?
gwgs 10 Aug 2010, 02:26
I've just found an online retailer who can reglaze, or fit lenses into their frames from +23 to -24, also seemingly in whichever lens material you want - providing they can fit them.
Their website is http://www.glassesframesandlenses.com
RL 12 Jun 2010, 16:42
I gave Zenni a try for my glasses (-15.) Since they don't do myodiscs they made them in biconcave lenses which I have had before. But they split the prescription almost evenly between the front curve and the back. So the front curve is about -7 and the back is -8. It makes for a very interesting looking lens. The vision is good except for distortion around the edges which my myodiscs don't have so I have to look even more through the very center than with the myos. But I've never seen such a high minus front curve ( I think the highest I've ever had was maybe -3 on the front.) Way exotic.
DWV 07 Jun 2010, 02:17
Roger:
Eyeglassfactoryoutlet does trifocals. Frame selection is mostly "discontinued" or "budget".
If you can provide frames, Opticallabdirect and Wohl Optic sell replacement lenses and have a great choice of trifocal styles.
http://www.eyeglasslensdirect.com/
Neither have prism on the menu, but you could ask for a quote.
If you can catch some place like Sears when it has a "real" sale, and have a plausible paper prescription, they may be able to beat the online prices. With my last pair, Sears did frame plus lenses for about what lenses alone would have cost online.
Brille 04 Jun 2010, 00:23
Yes, I've used them a number of times and they are as good as any low-cost glasses site.
Lee 03 Jun 2010, 23:16
Anyone used goggle4u?
Roger 03 Jun 2010, 23:11
Hi!
Is there an online shop, which can provide me trifocal lens with prism?
Dee 02 Jun 2010, 15:05
I have saved sooooo much money even compared with using my vision insurance at my eye doc or any other local place to buy 3 pairs for what one would cost for one pair even with tha price add-on for my high prescription. I have no clue as to what is a quality frame however my $20 frames look as good a $180 frames at my eye doc. I was worried about seeing well but all pairs give me good vision.
Soundmanpt 01 Jun 2010, 09:29
Dee
Yes, I totally agree, I have ordered many glasses from zenni and glasses unlimited and find them the best for the price. I am with a non-profit vision group that helps people that can't afford eyewear. Finding these places has been a God send. The quality is so good I have told many of my friends that work in optical, and they have gotten their own glasses from these places. Don't forget you can get prescription sunglasses as well.
Dee 31 May 2010, 20:45
My non spell check stinks-LOL
Dee 31 May 2010, 20:43
For some reason my posts seem to disappear. Anyway Zenni and Glasses Unlimited have both provided me good glasses at prices way below what my eye doc charges with insuraance. I give "humbs up" to both.
Smudgeur 12 Mar 2010, 14:00
great video review of glasses from various online vendors
http://www.youtube.com/user/brazenspider#p/a/u/0/aZoejaBwlVM
gwgs 28 Jan 2010, 03:46
Hi all,
I want to get a couple of pairs of glasses I've bought online fitted with -9.75 lenses (they currently have demo lenses fitted) but I don't actually have a prescription, and these glasses will be for - as some might say - "bedtime use" - yet the best priced online opticians I've found so far, and all the others require a prescription to be sent, or the name of your optician where you got your eyes tested.
Also, both online companies that I've narrowed down to use are stating they use either 1.50 or 1.523 index lenses. I thought 1.57 was the norm??? Would this mean that because the aforementioned two are lower index the lenses would be thicker?
davemtb77 22 Jan 2010, 02:36
Thank you katy/trickster et al, took the advice from this thread and went with ciliaryblue for my variofocals, had them back now and they're perfect, my optician wanted over £400! just for the lenses but only paid £140 online and I think they're better than my last pair anyway! I'm a bit of a sceptic too, so I'm happy now.
All those wanting bifs/variofocals you really should have a look at
Katy 17 Jan 2010, 16:49
Thanks Trickster & Aubrac. Yes they do require a copy of the rx to be sent. I just spoke to them on the phone and they seem very friendly and helpful so I'm going to give them a go :-)
Guest 17 Jan 2010, 15:02
Try http://www.globallens.com/
I just got some from them
Trickster 17 Jan 2010, 14:40
Katy, I've use ciliaryblue many times, and have been very happy, professional and efficient and also inexpensive. Try them at www.ciliaryblue.com definately worth a look!
Aubrac 17 Jan 2010, 13:28
Katy
I ahve not used Cilairy blue because I think they need an up tp date prescription.
I did use glasses4you because they offer prism correction, and found their reglazing service very good.
annon 17 Jan 2010, 10:48
Hey, just tried to get some new contacts from lensway and one of the canadian sites that never insisted on an rx for orders going to the US. Now they are. Are there any other sites out there that sell contacts to the US without an rx?
Myopic Grant 17 Jan 2010, 10:34
Thanks to both of you!
russell 17 Jan 2010, 09:20
I have used 39 dollar glasses for several pairs of lenses. The quality is amazing. The price even better. Procedure: You fill out the online form for lenses only, then they tell you to print out a form and they give you the address. It takes up to 10 days after they receive them. And though I've always used a valid prescription, I don't think they check it out at all. I just fill in the numbers.
Eye Tri 17 Jan 2010, 02:12
Myopic Grant,
I haven't used 39 Dollar Glasses for lens changes, but I have had good results from www.replacealens.com
You print out an order form from their site which you fill in with the desired prescription and send it off with the glasses. There are no questions on the form as to who your doctor is. They are not expensive, and I got my glasses back in a reasonable amount of time.
Myopic Grant 16 Jan 2010, 19:40
I'm wanting to have 39 Dollor Glasses put a new prescription in some glasses that I have, and was wondering if someone on here who has used them for this service could tell me how it went for them. So far at the site, I was unable to find an address to send the glasses to. Also, I think they ask your Doctor's name and phone number. Can this be left blank, and if not, do they really check with your doctor to verify the information you've given them. Thanks!
Katy 13 Jan 2010, 16:07
Has anyone used these for a reglaze?
They seem very reasonable - £25 for lenses with AR coating.
minus 5 who luvs gwgs 25 Nov 2009, 22:40
Just bought 2 new pairs from optical 4 less my slightly overprescribed old -5/-6 were a little scratched so new ones were ordered excellent in every respectand I would recommend them
gwgs 28 Oct 2009, 03:36
I have again emailed Zenni asking them if they can fit -15 lenses into their frame 4978 and they say this isn't possible. Can anyone hazard a guess as to why this is or what I can say to them as I am keen to order these with standard lenses (CR39). Thanks
gwgs 21 Oct 2009, 01:16
Not very often at all, apart from maybe when a model is sporting a pair in an advert for an eyewear company and she has her own lenses in them.
That is rare!
Brooklyn_boy 20 Oct 2009, 05:36
I thought I should share this with all the folks here at eyescene.
How many times did you guys see glasses online that already shoes the prescription lenses on them?
http://www.selectspecs.com/Featured/Dolce-and-Gabbana/DG3003/ss17.71.html
harry 24 Sep 2009, 02:02
can someone send me images of the -19.75 (or less) glasses from zennioptical ?
if you can send it to my mail that will be great - dsuk124@walla.com
thanks :)
glassesadmirer 23 Sep 2009, 04:00
They have new frames at optical4less and they do every special lens design you want them to do...
gwgs 23 Sep 2009, 03:45
One would assume the thickest lens is the highest prescription they sell which is -19.75, carefully observe SZ6's comments below as otherwise they might polish down the lenses. If you choose a bigger frame the lenses will obviously stand out more than in a smaller frame.
harry 22 Sep 2009, 10:06
i want to buy the thickest lenses that zennioptical made, what prescription should i tell them to put in? and what cy7l or other comments to tell them?
thanks
gwgs 21 Sep 2009, 05:31
Hi SZ6, I've only just seen your post from yonks ago, so apologies for not responding sooner!
I would also like to get some as thick as you can. I had naturally assumed 1mm per diopter and therefore when I ordered my oval -19.75's I thought they would be near on 2cm thick. Wrong. My -15's seem a couple of mm's thicker than the -19.75's and upon closer evidence, I can clearly see they've bevelled the 19's down quite a bit.
Can you please let me know about my post from a few weeks ago regarding these two frames;
http://zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=1162&cat;=13&page;=2
http://zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=1434&cat;=13&page;=1
Zenni say they can only fit lenses as high as -10 in these but I ideally want at least -15 in these. What do you think, can it be done? If so I'll ask them not to bevel them down and leave them unpolished. I've always preferred an unpolished gem
Mark 15 Sep 2009, 00:13
@Guest:
They are still around, i sent them a message recently and got a quick response.
The message was asking about whether they would lower their prices etc and said they would take it into consideration.
Perhaps if more than one person sent them queries about their prices, they might review them, for the good of everyone.
Guest 14 Sep 2009, 18:13
Has anyone ordered from Optical4less recently? Are they still around? I had a look at their site, old prices are still there; think they should review their prices, because they are not very competitive compared with my local opticians (in the UK).
Highmyope 08 Sep 2009, 20:52
Correction: "The curve on the back *doesn't* reach all the way...."
Highmyope 08 Sep 2009, 20:50
SZ6,
As a former optical lab monkey, I can say that Zenni almost certainly didn't "shave down" the lens edges. Rather, those flat "shelves" are actually the back of the lens blank the lenses were ground from. The curve on the backside don't reach all the way to the edges of the frame because of a combination of: 1) the curvature that was needed for the Rx, 2) the width of the frame and (again) 3) the blank thickness--in this case, 12 mm.
The key (and the challenge) is to get the lab to use the thickest blank possible when they cut the lens. (The thickest blank I'm aware of was about 18 mm.) Sadly, because of this lens-blank limitation--which is particularly characteristic of high-index lenses--there probably is no way to get actual "inch-thick" lenses....
SZ6 08 Sep 2009, 12:17
gwgs,
I just received my -16.75 glasses from Zenni today. Zenni did honor my requests to keep the edges unpolished and unbeveled. However, they did shave down the edges of the lenses to enable the temples to close, generating a not-insignificant myodisc effect when looking at the glasses from the front. I had hoped that they would not shave down the backs of the lenses at all and would simply set the lenses slightly forward in the frame (resulting in them sticking out significantly at the front) to enable the temples to close. The lenses are perhaps close to 12mm thick after being shaved down.
Overall, I'm fairly satisfied. But at some point, I would really love to purchase some glasses for GOC with lenses approaching 2 cm or even 1 inch in edge thickness.
What do you all think would be the best way to achieve this? Is it easier to get such specialized requests honored by Optical4Less? What's the maximum lens thickness you've been able to get Zenni to produce, and what did you need to ask them in order to achieve it?
Johnny 02 Sep 2009, 22:35
Shalom David, and regards to Israel.
I've purchased from both Zenni and from O4Less, and very happy with both. Zenni is much cheaper, but limited on their powers. O4Less is more $$ (or NS in your case?), but they are capable of producing much higher power lenses. Last I checked, I believe it was down to -40.
david 02 Sep 2009, 05:12
hi
i want to make an order from zennioptical and i have some questions.
my prescription is -3.25 and -0.5 cyl
1)what will be the difference between lenses index 1.61 and 1.67 ?
2)is there anyone here who didnt receive his glass from zenni?
3)how much time it will take them to ship to israel?
4)you reccomand to buy from zenni or from optical4less?
if you cant answer some of this questions send it to email -hareld10@gmail.com.
gwgs 28 Aug 2009, 01:02
Hi SZ6,
Good to hear from you and Zenni's comments, this does give me some hope about the frames I wanted to order but didn't cos they wouldn't fill with the rx I wanted.
The two frames are detailed below;
http://zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=1162&cat;=13&page;=2
http://zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=1434&cat;=13&page;=1
One has a lens width of 52mm and the other 52mm, both with a height of 32mm. Like you, they suggested several other frames which I found rather bland and uninteresting so didn't go ahead with the order but would like to order both or one of these with some high myopic lenses.
They are for "bedroom wear" (wink wink), I wish she could accommodate such stength but as she doesn't wear glasses the most she can seem to tolerate is (remarkably) up to about -5.25, any higher than this and she says things are a complete blur. I am amazed though with her 20/20 vision (which I'm pretty sure she has as she's spotted things in the distance I haven't) that she can see well with the drop temple -5.25's I have!
Please let me know how you get on with Zenni as if you have success then I will place an order with them for what they can't apparently do!
gwgs 28 Aug 2009, 00:49
David, I've ordered several pairs of glasses from Zenni and been incredibly happy with them. Their dispatch time is pretty quick and their prices are very reasonable.
david 27 Aug 2009, 15:35
i want to order from web which ship worldwide and sell cheap frames,
what about zenni optical ? are they really sip and the eyeglasses eventually came?
MyopBoy 27 Aug 2009, 12:45
Does anybody know what's up with Optical4less page? They seem to not have actualized their frames since Feb. ? No new frames, even less than before... I just wanted to order a pair but their wasn't much variety for me. I wanted a very special pair with high myopic myodisc lenses -30.00 just "for fun"
SZ6 27 Aug 2009, 07:15
gwgs,
I received an email from Zenni yesterday saying that they will accomodate all of my requests - no polish/bevel, large frame, etc. Not sure why they would be able to do it for my frames but not yours. What was the eyesize of the frame you originally selected?
When I get my glasses from them, I'll let you know how they turn out. It's probably too soon for me to give you any real advice one way or the other.
You said the -19.75s were for your girlfriend. If I might ask, what is her natural Rx? Are the glasses for use with GOC? For "bedroom" wear or out-and-about wear? Forgive my curiosity - I've had some roundabout discussions with MY girlfriend about GOC and am curious about how you're approaching it.
gwgs 27 Aug 2009, 00:31
SZ6 - I seem to have had this problem with Zenni also, I ordered a couple of pairs of frames recently with -19.75 lenses in (not my prescription, just wanted it for the lens thickness and my gf to wear) and they emailed me after I'd placed the order saying the highest those frames could accommodate was a -10. I was incredibly suprised as I thought most frames could take most lenses. I had ordered a much smaller frame from them also which had -19.75 lenses and they didn't have a problem fitting lenses to this frame.
Do you suggest I try and order it again?
SZ6 25 Aug 2009, 06:59
Hi mickey,
The trick seems to be to follow up your order with an email to Zenni referencing your order number and spelling out the request very plainly. I e-mailed them last night restating my wish for no beveling or polishing, and by this morning they had responded saying they would honor the request.
They did, however, seem to balk at fitting -16.75 mid-index lenses into a 53mm wide frame, and suggested four others with eye sizes 50mm or under. Since the customer is always right, I instructed them to go ahead with the 53mm frame unless it was physically impossible to fit with the required lenses.
Crossing my fingers that they'll be able to do it...
mickey 24 Aug 2009, 10:14
SZ6,
Every time I ordered from Zenni they always round/bevel the edges, even though I specifically asked them not to. You might want to send them another message or call them. Good luck!
SZ6 24 Aug 2009, 09:59
What kind of luck have you folks had with getting Zenni to honor "special" requests? I just ordered a pair of -16.75's for use with GOC, and I want to make sure they do not bevel or polish the lens edges. I put a note in the "comments" section when I ordered asking for this. Not sure if they will honor it, though. Has anyone else given Zenni a "special" request?
Brille 21 Jul 2009, 04:18
Optical4less have been very responsive to my requests over the last month. All the tickets were answered promptly.
user 20 Jul 2009, 10:42
have used optical4less last month quick service 16 days to uk good product completely satisfied
misterblister 20 Jul 2009, 10:23
does anyone know what happened to optical4less??? They didn't show new arrivals for the last 5 month - when I wanted to ask some questions about a "special order" I didn't get an answer for exactly 4 weeks now ? Did staff or management change? Are they running out of business ?
misterblister 20 Jul 2009, 10:23
does anyone know what happened to optical4less??? They didn't show new arrivals for the last 5 month - when I wanted to ask some questions about a "special order" I didn't get an answer for exactly 4 weeks now ? Did staff or management change? Are they running out of business ?
Brille 15 Jul 2009, 07:03
I've used them a lot in the past and they were excellent. Now the site doesn't work properly. I've emailed them with no response.
Henry 15 Jul 2009, 06:58
Brille:
Recently no. Used them a few years ago. They did a good job at that time.
Why don't you send them an email. Let us know the outcome.
Brille 05 Jul 2009, 09:42
Has anyone used opticclear.com lately?
Patrick 25 Jun 2009, 20:57
You can always find interesting glasses at my optical shop on ebay:
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/patrickhh523_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_ipgZ
Cactus Jack 22 Jun 2009, 20:09
Help,
Try http://www.globallens.com/.
C.
Help 22 Jun 2009, 10:51
I wear contacts on a regular basis. Where can I order contact lens online WITHOUT prescription? Thank you in advance.
DWV 13 May 2009, 16:09
Opticallabdirect is another one; they have various trifocal styles including executive.
Don't overlook local stores. Last time I checked, Walmart's price was $100 for 7x28 in customer-supplied frames. Which is more than online, but you can be sure they'll be measured properly, and avoid shipping charges. And Sears' sale price on trifocals was cheaper than getting them online (8x35 with transitions).
EyeTri 07 May 2009, 15:25
I've had eyeglassfactoryoutlet.com make quite a few pairs of lined trifocals for me and I've been very satisfied. If you have frame and you just want lenses changed, try ReplaceALens.com. They have done good work for me at a very reasoable price.
Cactus jack 07 May 2009, 14:49
Try www.eyeglassfactoryoutlet.com/. I have not used them, but I have seen a couple of posts by members that seem satisfied.
C.
07 May 2009, 13:12
Which on-line retailers still make lined trofocals? Does anyone here know? Thanks
JC '04 03 Mar 2009, 03:55
I live in the US so you'll won't see a United States Postal Service (USPS) item tracking number.
Sorry I should have asked witch side of the ocean you are on.
I made an order on 02/02. On 02/24 They sent me a USPS tracking number. From there it only took 3 days to arrive.
My assumption would be they would send a Royal Mail tracking number. But I don't know.
Maybe one of our UK friends would be able to answer this one better
benn 02 Mar 2009, 15:13
just tried the contact lenses.UK.
Great price, even with shipping.
Kevin 02 Mar 2009, 14:32
JC 04
I got a receipt e-mail, but have not yet received a USPS. Does that mean that have yet to be dispatched? I'm living in the UK.
JC '04 01 Mar 2009, 20:51
Kevin
I orderd a pair from them and got email recept of what i orderd. When it arrives at their store I got a USPS (via Zenni) notice giving the status of them.
russell 26 Feb 2009, 06:42
Does anyone know an online retailer who has cheap, fashionable frames with clip on sunglasses? I wear progressives, and zenni (the best source I've found thus far) doesn't carry the narrower progressive lenses, thus their frames are not so fashionable.
Trent 25 Feb 2009, 18:49
I hope you people get your glasses. Check out Glassyeyes (link on eyescene front page)
http://glassyeyes.blogspot.com/
Great source for reviews and testimonials related to on-line eyewear stores.
Kevin 24 Feb 2009, 09:33
Do zenni optical e-mail you when they dispatch your glasses
Random_eye 23 Feb 2009, 14:48
I bought from Opticalchic.com on Jan 10th and still haven't got my glasses. I have been told they were shipped today Feb 23rd. SO we will see.
EyeTri 04 Dec 2008, 07:39
If you have any frames that you would like to have new lenses made for, you might want to consider www.replacealens.com for this work. In the past year I've had them replace lenses in two pairs of glasses and I've been pleased with the results. The prices were quite reasonable ($60.00 for 7 x 28 trifocals in CR-39). Quality is excellent. Turnaround time was about two weeks.
Kendyl 23 Sep 2008, 15:49
Thanks for the info. Lensway doesn't have all of the colored lenses that I wanted to get. My roommate was also looking to get some, like 8 different colors! Guess I will keep searching ; )
sourgrapes 23 Sep 2008, 08:10
And I am in the US
sourgrapes 23 Sep 2008, 08:10
Lensway is wonderful. I've ordered twice from them, the order arrives quickly and they aren't expensive. http://int.lensway.com/index.jsp
Dieter 23 Sep 2008, 05:58
Kendyl, lensway.se in Sweden. You have to "route around" a bit to find English. The US is not listed directly but is considered a "Non EU" country.
Kendyl 22 Sep 2008, 21:38
I am aware now that it is nearly impossible to order contacts online in the US. Anyone know of a good website in which I can order some from either Canada or Europe?
19 Sep 2008, 08:09
So, I need to order a pair of plus contact lens' online to wear under my minus glasses. Without having a prescription, where is the easiest and best place to order in the U.S. right now? Thanks!
18 Sep 2008, 08:47
view all posts, i mean this
http://eyescene.net/bbs/threads/33.html
sourgrapes 18 Sep 2008, 08:47
view all threads on this forum and do a search, the question has been asked many times. optical4less and zenni optical and lbw eyewear are ones often recommended
eyebuyer 17 Sep 2008, 15:29
Wondering which mass retailers verify prescriptions and which ones don't. I was thinking of buying from LensCrafters and wanted to check...
sg 06 Aug 2008, 17:12
really? that's unfortunate, i was planning on ordering there again...
Cut-in UK 06 Aug 2008, 15:30
I'm sorry to hear the comments on 'optical4less' as I wanted to order from them again because of the professional quality of the lenses, and good value. Clearly Albert was a pivotal factor in their success, up to his departure.
Can someone give me the latest position and how 'bad' things might be?
Wurm 06 Aug 2008, 12:15
Elkane,
I'm glad to hear you got the preauthorization removed, and the matter was resolved to your satisfaction.
On the other hand, I don't think you've established that glassesonweb.com is a scam site (at least not with the info you posted). From what you wrote, you waited a few days and then got nervous and called the owner. Not all vendors make and ship glasses immediately, and most of the online companies take at least a week or two to ship out.
As I recommend in the FAQ, the best approach with any online retailer is to start with a small order and if that is satisfactory, then consider a major purchase with all the upgrades.
Elkane 06 Aug 2008, 11:38
PS - I learned yesterday that with the "Better Business Bureau" website and Google, you can pretty much find any scam website's info...
Elkane 06 Aug 2008, 11:34
I just went through hell with glassesonweb.com/alldesignerglasses.com and wanted to share some info.
First of all, like it's been said before, the website is running but there's no one actually working there. The automated system just takes your money and that's it.
My credit card was preauthorized for around $400 for a pair of glasses with lots of options on the lens, and the next few days the order status kept saying "pending." Now if I waited maybe 30days the preauthorization probably would've expired anyway, but 400 bucks is too much money for me to wait a month for. So I did a little research and this is what I found out.
The owner's name is Yuri Barsuk. His "office" is located on 84 Pantano Dr in Thornhill, Ontario. Currently he's running the website www.resumecourier.ca and if you call them, he picks up. The number is: (647) 272-2300.
I called and got my order cancelled and the preauthorization removed.
Eva 30 Jul 2008, 09:51
Anyone bought from opticalchic.com ?
I found some great frames there
20 Jul 2008, 12:23
Where can one have a progressive with an add less than +1 made? (And won't try to contact eye doctor)?
Kinnley 18 Jul 2008, 20:02
Has anyone purchased frames from bestbuyeyeglasses.com? I am looking to purchase a pair of Nicole Miller frames but do not want the company to contact my eye doctor. Any help would be much appreciated!
specs4ever 13 Jul 2008, 09:32
I never had any problems with Kounopt myself. I did attempt to purchase from him before I read the negative reviews, but he didn't bother answering any of my quiries, so when I read the reviews, I figured that this was one guy to stay away from. Glad that you had good luck with him. I have heard that Optical 4 less has had a lot of problems since Albert left, so I would also be very skeptical about using them again, although my past experiences were good.
Johnny 13 Jul 2008, 07:15
Spec4ever-
I've also read something about Kounopt problems in the past, but I have two pairs from him (he's in Cyprus). I have the 7/7 prism pair, and a -23 pair from glass. The -23's were just over $200 delivered when Optical4Less wanted almost $300.
I didn't want lenticular/myodisc lenses which is another reason I ordered from Kounopt. Arrival took approx 3 wks but worth it.
I think O4Less are ripoff artists, and I'm still VERY bitter at them for not refunding a full purchase price when they couldn't deliver due to not having specific lenses in stock. They gave me some lame reason about Paypal not allowing them to do it. Morons.
specs4ever 12 Jul 2008, 21:21
Konnopt is a ripoff from everything I heard as recently as 2 years ago. I haven't even heard of him for about that long, but one of the online optical sites had a big do not use after his name for quite a while.
Johnny 11 Jul 2008, 22:34
TO PRISM RX:
I got high prism glasses (7 each lens) from Kounopt.com several years ago. I don't recall exact price, but was the cheapest quote at the time.
Mark 11 Jul 2008, 16:12
Hi Everyone
I have some contacts that I had used in the past for, but decided that I don't want to wear contacts anymore. All packages are open, but the actual *blisters* are still factory sealed and untampered. I have the following powers...
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/6262/allcontactsno6.jpg
Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism
-1.50 -0.75 080 BC 8.6 DIA 14.5 Expires 04/2011 (3 Blisters Remain)
Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism
+2.25 -1.75 020 BC 8.6 DIA 14.5 Expires 06/2011 (5 Blisters Remain)
Acuvue Toric
-1.75 -1.25 080 BC 8.7 DIA 14.4 Expires 06/2009 (3 Blisters Remain)
Acuvue Advance with Hydraclear
-1.00 -0.00 000 BC 8.7 DIA 14.0 Expires 02/2013 (5 Blisters Remain)
Also for sale, are 3 pairs of glasses that I've played around with w/ contacts, an autorefractor, and Trial Lens Sets..
Pair #1:
(R) -1.00 +2.00 112
(L) -3.50 +1.25 170
Pair #2:
(R) +2.00 -2.00 22
(L) -0.25 -0.00 00
Pair #3:
(R) -3.00 -2.00 22
(L) -2.25 -1.00 80
And finally, I have a Project-O-Chart that will sit on a desk. It works, and comes with the slide, and the occluder/red-green slide.
If anyone is interested in either the Contacts, Glasses, or Project-O-Chart, let me know at r-o-d-i-n-9-7-0 (zero) at y-a-h-o-o-.-c-o-m without any dashes.. Make an offer. I'll give this a few days before I go a different route.
brillenträger 10 Jul 2008, 10:24
optical4less is quite cheap, but currently they only manufacture prisms up to 6 pdpt / glass...don't know why though, they used to go up to 11 pdpt/glass, per prism you pay 3$ extra...but still a very good bargain.
greetz
brillenträger
Prism Rx 06 Jul 2008, 08:28
Which online retailer has the best prices on prescriptions requiring prism? Thank you.
sourgrapes 16 Jun 2008, 17:56
sounds like a capthca .are you using any special styles or such in your browser? try loading it with a normal browser with the default settings and see. this is typical i dunno. *drunk*
RL 16 Jun 2008, 16:07
I was recently trying to contact Optical 4 Less about their "Special orders" and when I tried to submit my question, it required "Key from left image." I could find no such thing. There was a box that had "f by p" in it, but that was not the code. Does anybody know what they require?
frankieD 28 May 2008, 14:54
Just received a shipment of 4 pairs of glasses for my daughter from Zenni. All 4 pairs were nicely done, and I am sure they used hi index in even the 2 pairs that were paid for as regular index. Time from placing order to receiving it was a little over 3 weeks, but the prescription strength was fairly high, with strong cyl. We are very satisfied with Zenni.
Robert 10 May 2008, 17:12
James
I assume from the £ you are in the UK. If you are unhappy with the way the opticains made up your glasses you should insist that they put them right. Did you buy them from a major chain or small practice?
James 09 May 2008, 09:36
Yeah, I tried optical 4 less but they dont make bifocals in my prescription.
Johnny5555us 06 May 2008, 23:02
Regarding ZENNI - I ordered one pair from them several years ago, I think it took about 2-3 weeks to receive (in Los Angeles), but worth it. The only thing that I don't like about Zenni is that they are very limited to the power of the lenses they offer, unlike Optical4Less.
But I've had problems ordering from Optical4Less in the past - they refused to refund the full amount even though they were unable to fill the order after a month. Their reason was that PayPal didn't give them an option to refund the full amount after 30 days. They gave me a $10 coupon toward the next order... as if I was really going to order through them again - HA!
In any case - ZENNI's got my vote over O4Less any day. Good luck!!
06 May 2008, 18:49
£400 ... wow. You could get them much cheaper online... like on optical4less.
James 06 May 2008, 16:21
Hello
I have a new pair of glasses - my prescription is +14.40 +1.50 and +15.75 +1.75 with +3.50 add.
My new glasses 3 months old are useless cos they bifocal areas are about 6mm too wide, so I can't converge to read. Im starting a battle with the opticians tio make me a new pair but they dont want to admit they made the wrong measurement.
So Im trying to find a retailer who would be prepared to shave 3mm off the inside of each lens so that the bifocal areas are usful.
So if anyone has any ideas I want to hear from you - the glasses cost £400 so im trying to avoiud paying for anuther pair!
Zenni customer 23 Apr 2008, 10:28
I have being a zenni customer and all my family order glasses from them and since i live in the states, glasses arrive in 2 weeks tops... I actually like their service very much.
lazysiow 26 Mar 2008, 16:03
Zenni has usually been good within 14 days for me. In fact I can't wait to get back to the States and order a few more pairs.
yet another zenni customer 26 Mar 2008, 10:32
I have ordered through zenni many times and usually receive my glasses in two to three weeks. Once it even took less than two weeks. The one time that it took over one month was when my order included a pair of glasses for my friend whose prescription was very high, something like -14 with lots of cylinder. If your prescription is uncommonly strong that might be the reason for the delay.
russell 26 Mar 2008, 10:17
There is a customer service phone number on the Zenni website, and there is a statement that says you get faster answers from it than from email. Call it. I have done so and gotten my questions answered immediately.
zenni 26 Mar 2008, 09:24
anyone who lately ordered from zenni? i've been waiting for over four weeks now and they still haven't arrived... i alrady sent an emai but the adress is not in use anymore....the online-question form was also without response? anyone know what's happening with zenni? thank you.
Eye Tri 26 Jan 2008, 14:40
Optomist,
The post from Cut-in UK has some good information, but didn't answer your questions. When you look at a frame, you will usually see two numbers stamped on it. This set of numbers is the frame size,and is important to how the frame fits your face. Say the frame you are looking at is stamped 48 20. The first number is the horizontal width of the lens opening. The second number is the distance between lenses, and is the bridge size you asked about. The bridge size determines how the frame fits your nose. You also asked about temple length. On most temples, the part that bends down behind the ear is about 32mm ( or 1 1/4" ) long, so subtract that from the overall length. Probably the best way to figure out what works is to go to an optician's shop, try some frames on, and pay attention to the size numbers on frames that fit.
Cut-in UK 26 Jan 2008, 13:15
Optimist, the bridge measurement is non-critical, and depends on the design of frame.It is typically 18 - 20 mm. The important measurement is the PD(pupillary distance) i.e. the precise distance between the centres of the pupils when both eyes are looking dead ahead. This is to ensure that the optical centres of each lens are fitted in the frame in line with the eyes to optimise vision.( You need the PD and it may often be shown on an existing prescription, but not always.) If you examine a spectacle frame three sets of numbers are printed; usually on the temple ( side arm ). In order, they are; diagonal width of lens, bridge width and finally the full length of the temple from hinge to tip, all in millimetres.
If your existing frame has no visible numbers, it's probable that they have worn off with use. If you visit an optometrists shop, try a style that suits you, and make a note of the three numbers, which will give you an idea of the size of frame that suits you. You can then order, through the web, a similar style and size that will be likely to fit you well. In fact you can alter the fitting on the temples, by heating (hair drier or hot water) then bending,if they need adjusting. Hope this helps.
Optimist 26 Jan 2008, 03:33
I'm minded to order glasses from an online retailer but I see that one of the measurements they require is the bridge size. Has anyone any advice on how I measure this, or how I check the size of my present glasses.
Also I see that the length of the 'legs' (excuse if this is not the correct term) is to the end, whereas I would have thought the critical measurement would be to the 'bend' over the ear.
I'm sure you can tell I've not done this before
Melyssa 22 Jan 2008, 12:43
aviator -oo-
I checked the retrospecs site and I didn't notice any drop-temples. After my next eye exam, I will try some others. BTW, the first pair of metal frames I ever had were aviators, just like those of my cousin Melynda.
lazysiow 13 Dec 2007, 05:17
Yes they were quite slow and the frames didn't quite fit me either but at least they were cheap :)
Brille 13 Dec 2007, 00:51
LBW are a little slow but very good.
sourgrapes 12 Dec 2007, 14:10
Optical4Less now seems to allow between +12 and -12, instead of +5 and -5 for CR-39 using their webinterface. But there is still an extra fee.
http://www.optical4less.com/ourlens/#156normal
specs4ever 27 Nov 2007, 13:51
a little slower, but I liked them.
26 Nov 2007, 09:45
Has anyone used LBW? Their prices and selection seem better than Zenni.
Bwian 15 Nov 2007, 05:31
I am very disapointed in Optical4Less this week as i tried to order a replacement pair of glasses which i have purchased from them previously. I wear progessive lens and i have always had a lens height of 26mm. In the past i have ordered at least six pairs of 26mm progressive lens. They have now changed their web site options and no longer offer progressive on this lens height. What a shame as i have always had perfect great glasses from them. Most of the frames i prefer have a 26mm height.
Phil 07 Nov 2007, 01:09
Sorry Katy. I'm just never quite sure with you!! Maybe you should treat yourself too in any case.
Katy 06 Nov 2007, 10:57
Eye Tri, Phil & George - thankyou, I'll try those. Phil - they're for bf, not for me! I'm not quite up to -7 yet!! :-)
George 06 Nov 2007, 02:34
Katy,
EyeBuyDirect.com did -10.00/-2.00 for me in CR39. Excellent service.
Phil 06 Nov 2007, 01:21
Katy, Glasses Direct do up to -8. And they are excellent with a good new range of designer frames. Some lovely plastic frames that would really suit you. Phone for a brochure: 08456882020. Or order on line at www.glassesdirect.co.uk
Eye Tri 06 Nov 2007, 00:25
I've never provided that information, and they've never asked.
royboy 05 Nov 2007, 16:08
eye tri --- do these guys insist on phone number / name of your eye doctor?
Eye Tri 05 Nov 2007, 14:23
Katy,
You might want to try www.eyeglassfactoryoutlet.com
I've had really good service from these folks for years
Katy 05 Nov 2007, 11:47
Can anyone recommend an online retailer that would make -7 glasses in CR39? I know O4L would probably do it as a special order but I was hoping to find one that does it as standard. I have looked at quite a few but they all say -7 is out of their stock range for standard index. Thanks :-)
zenni guest 10 Sep 2007, 21:54
Thanks specs4ever and mickey. Since I'm in New Jersey and my prescription is kinda strong I'll expect the order to take a few extra days.
specs4ever 10 Sep 2007, 20:13
Zenni was pretty fast - under 3 weeks. Goggles4U were reasonably quick, but very poor quality for the lenses.
mickey 10 Sep 2007, 19:42
I order from them all the time. It's always within 2 weeks to CALI. I'm sure it depends on the location you order from.
zenni? 10 Sep 2007, 18:51
Has anyone ordered from Zenni Optical lately? How long did your order take?
Original Tony 12 Aug 2007, 05:18
Great News!!
www.goggles4u.com have just updated thier range of specs with some great "designer" type models based on the ines worn by Al Pacino in the Ocean 13 film. Also,if you use the code 30RKU you will get 5% off the total order price.
Old Friend 09 Aug 2007, 03:26
Just made a couple of new videos about photochromic glasses and bendable frame.
Please comment.
funny photochromic lens demo:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=hL9PWGkSD4o
Bendable farme demo
http://youtube.com/watch?v=aA5jy5pWcwI
lazysiow 31 Jul 2007, 13:39
They were fine, the frames were thicker and heavier than they looked on the site but Ive gotten used to them and quite like them now. The only thing to complain about is the delivery time, especially when Zenni can turn them around in about a week
sourgrapes 31 Jul 2007, 13:15
lazysiow
Did you ever receive your glasses from lbweyewear.com? If so, how were they?
jldx 21 Jul 2007, 00:19
I ordered a pair of single vision glasses for use at the computer from LBWeyewear on July 9 and received them on July 20. They were cheap ($15.50), but appear well-made, requiring only minor adjustment of the nosepieces. This response seemed quite fast (LBW is in San Francisco, I'm in midwestern US). Meanwhile, I'm still waiting for my bifocals from the optometrist, ordered July 5 at great expense.
Lenses are made of index 1.56 plastic, so a bit thinner than regular cr39, and are supposed to be antiscratch and uv coated.
x 21 Jul 2007, 00:12
x
Guest 17 Jul 2007, 12:55
Does anyone know of any online stores other than Optical4less which offer myodiscs?
glassesforeveryone 09 Jul 2007, 06:29
I ordered glasses from www.metsuki.co.uk.
They arrived today 9th July and I only ordered them on the 4th July. Not bad at all.
They are better made than the same frames from Dolland & Aitchson.
They also have a good choice, I'd recommend them to anyone.
Frank 09 Jul 2007, 04:43
I have just opened a package from eyebuydirect.com which arrived first thing this morning. The order was placed on 26th June.
They are progressive glasses, in the -10.00 range with a +3.00 add, are excellent in every way. the cost me about £40.00. Similar frames and the same rx cost me £190.00 a few weeks ago.I am delighted
tortoise 07 Jul 2007, 19:06
Hi, I just want to say that you don't have to tell O4L any stories. You can, for example, be upfront about glasses for GOC (not your real prescription) or any preferences that you may have. The only issues are whether they can actually do it and the price. If you see a frame you like just tell them exactly what lenses you want and ask for a quote. Good luck.
Hey sourgrapes and SZ6! 07 Jul 2007, 18:13
Why not try telling them that you wear contact lenses most of the time and already have a very expensive pair of high index glasses for a back up? All that you are looking for is simply a back up for the back up which will probably never ever get worn.
Cactus Jack 06 Jul 2007, 09:31
Sourgrapes,
CR-39 has very few downsides it's index is about 1.50. The fashionable thing (big market) today is very thin lenses which means high index. Most makers offer an antiscratch coating.
C.
Cactus Jack 06 Jul 2007, 09:27
SZ6,
I think Zenni uses mostly polycarbonate.
Sourgrapes,
You need to contact O4Ls Special Makings Department. I would try sending an email to admin@optical4less.com
C.
sourgrapes 06 Jul 2007, 09:22
I'm also curious about this. I noticed O4L only lets you order CR-39 up to -5. They insist on high-index lenses for higher prescriptions; I got stuck with 1.67's if I wanted to get the cheapest. There are distortions near the edges, as I've read is pretty normal with high index.
However, has anyone had any luck getting O4L to make them higher perscription CR-39 lenses? I know you can place custom orders; how much extra do they charge for such orders? Also, are there any downsides to CR-39 besides thickness (that's not really a downside, hehe)? I have also read they have less distortions near the edges. How prone are they to shattering or scratching?
SZ6 06 Jul 2007, 09:03
How accommodating are the various online retailers when it comes to catering to our OO desire for really thick lenses? I ordered some -19.75s from Zenni and requested that they bevel the lens edges as little as possible - just enough so the temples could close. They complied reasonably well, but I still feel like the lenses could have been thicker.
For those of you who have purchased from Zenni before: what frames did you get to maximize the lens thickness? Did they comply with your request well?
For those who have purchased from other online retailers: could you recommend a men's frame that's conducive to fitting really thick lenses? Say one that has the hinges set well back from the frame, giving the temples more space to close over thick lenses?
I'd love to get a pair that were around 20 mm thick, but am at a bit of a loss as to how to do this cheaply and effectively online.
regualrguest 05 Jul 2007, 04:46
not true. o4l works fine!
guest 04 Jul 2007, 16:13
O4L site is down.
sourgrapes 04 Jul 2007, 08:51
daffy -- Yeah. I'm glad online suppliers like O4L exist. I think it was about 75% cheaper (!) then what I would have paid at a local shop.
daffy 04 Jul 2007, 06:00
some reading
http://au.todaytonight.yahoo.com/article/39634/money/buying-glasses-online
newglasses 27 Jun 2007, 03:06
about three weeks ago I ordered glasses from optical4less. today i received them. i was a bit worried because they have prisms in the lenses....but everything is superfine! i only paid 53$, the glasses would have cost a lot more here in switzerland. probably about 200$.
rx is:
right: +1.75 dpt -0.75 cyl 100 axis 5 pdpt base out
left: +1.5 dpt -0.5 cyl 90 axis 5 pdpt base out.
i can only recommend the service. it was fast, the quality is excellent and the price very moderate!
Jack 25 Jun 2007, 09:42
Just received a pair of glasses that i ordered from Zenni - first time i've ordered on line.
My precription is left sph+11.50 cyl+1.25 axis 5
right sph+13.00 cyl +1.50 axis 5
Cost was about £30, last time i bought glasses in england from a shop, i paid over £250
5 weeks from order to delivcery, Im impressed, I just wish they could make me a pair of bifocals as well
Gap 19 Jun 2007, 02:31
I just received today my glasses from goggles4u. I had some problems with them because i ordered them on march, they never arrived to me, but then they sent me another pair for free... I must say that 35USD for a frame and -12.50 rx is very cool and they look ok!!
lazysiow 21 May 2007, 17:08
apparently valueglasses.com hasnt been shipping out orders lately according to one of the review sites I posted below
Guest 21 May 2007, 14:50
Has anyone tried www.valueglasses.com? Any reports of note?
lazysiow 18 May 2007, 20:00
Well apparently they shipped them out tuesday and I got them today. Frame was a lot heavier and thicker than I thought. Overall quality was satisfactory but like the previous poster said, Zenni is better and faster.
frankie D 16 May 2007, 20:15
I had not had any previous experience with anyone other than O4less, which I found to be excellant. However I got 5 pairs of very hi mi from lbw for less than the price of 1 pair from O4less. Quality was pretty good, and they were up front with me in telling me 15 working days or more. I still prefer O4less though.
lazysiow 16 May 2007, 00:06
Zenni I like for the most part but they have varying quality. I ordered the same frame twice and both were very diferent in terms of metal quality, ear pieces and one had a crooked bridge (thankfully the worse pair). Other times the quality was fantastic, equal or better to a regular brand name at a chain store. Just like most chinese products, quality varies.
Someone suggested on one of the review sites to order a few pairs just in case (as you can always use them for backup). I couldn't agree more.
Is LBW normally that slow?
DWV 15 May 2007, 23:25
I ordered from LBW earlier this year, and the glasses arrived OK. They weren't as nicely made and packaged as the equally cheap glasses from Zenni that I ordered around the same time.
lazysiow 15 May 2007, 19:59
wow with that kind of response time I doubt I'll buy from them again.
There are literally a billion sites all with chinese manufacturer pricing now :P
frankieD 15 May 2007, 19:35
Give lbweyewear a couple more weeks. It took them 4 weeks to ship to me,and another week for the mail, but it was well worth it.
lazysiow 15 May 2007, 16:32
I took a chance with lbweyewear.com recently and it's been over 2 weeks, no glasses.
I've had better results from Zenni, Optical4Less and 39DollarGlasses (glasses even came in a week once).
So fair warning, I've also emailed them hoping to get a reply soon before I have to dispute the charges..
lazysiow 09 May 2007, 20:59
found some online store review sites
http://www.eyeglassretailerreviews.com/
http://glassyeyes.blogspot.com/
http://forums.slickdeals.net/archive/index.php/t-443888.html
09 May 2007, 12:52
Gap, the glasses usually arrive. The postage is very slow and the packaging is slightly conspicuous which causes delays at customs, depending in which country you live.
gap 09 May 2007, 10:35
hello there, did any of you buy from the site goggles4u.com ? I bought some spex on march 30 and did not receive yet. They don't answer to my emails. anyone tried this???
Wurm 06 May 2007, 12:20
Glassy Eyes is a consumer-centric clearing house for info on online eyewear retailers:
http://glassyeyes.blogspot.com/
SZ6 02 May 2007, 09:19
I noticed that Zenni Optical now offers prescriptions up to -19.75 for very cheap. Has anyone ordered very high prescription glasses from them? Did they take much longer to make than lower prescriptions? How was the quality?
Old Friend 18 Apr 2007, 22:50
New optical4less coupon is up. Link to new coupon: http://optical4less.com?coupon=oureyescene
Old Friend 09 Jan 2007, 12:34
Finally domain http://Optical4less.com is back.
08 Jan 2007, 09:09
http://www.nytimes.com/library/politics/camp/061000wh-bush.html
Old Friend 07 Jan 2007, 11:31
Looks like the originial domain name not coming back easy.
For the latest news of O4L I just start out a blog:
http://optical4less.blogspot.com
Old Friend 05 Jan 2007, 08:12
Please use backup domain names http://optical4less.net or http://optical4u.com
Everything will be fine within 24 hours.
Bwian 05 Jan 2007, 05:36
Anybody know what has happened to Optical4Less? They have dissapeared off the net. I have purchased over 15 pairs of glasses off them and they were great. Does anyone know of another online optical site which does prism correction?
JC 26 Dec 2006, 23:25
Thanks for the suggestion random eye, but it looks like lensway also only carries them to -6.00. The Ciba Vision web site says they go up to -10.00 but I am beginning to wonder if those powers are actually manufactured.
Random_eye 26 Dec 2006, 19:37
Lensway.com might carry them in that RX, I know they don't check for an RX. So they are worth looking at.
JC 26 Dec 2006, 11:47
globallens.com only seems to sell 02 Optix up to -6.00; I believe they are made up to -10.00. I want to order some -7.00. Does anybody know any other Canadian online contact suppliers or any other way to get some shipped to the US without a prescription?
DWV 25 Dec 2006, 01:46
Would you believe $9 glasses?
http://www.zennioptical.com and http://www.LBWeyewear.com
24 Dec 2006, 19:34
Tod 27 Oct 2006, 14:39
SoCalGirl, have you tried this? http://www.1800contacts.com/
SoCalGirl 27 Oct 2006, 10:01
Can anybody help me find a cheap contact lens online retailer. Thanks.
Smudgeur 19 Oct 2006, 04:47
Has anyone tried:
Cactus Jack 18 Oct 2006, 14:23
wannadoGOC,
I would suggest checking out www.globallens.com. They are in Vancouver, BC.
If you would like suggestions or assistance with GOC, you can post on the GOC thread or contact me privately at cactusjack1928@hotmail.com.
-12.00 is a reasonably good place to start, what is your current Rx.
C.
wannadoGOC 18 Oct 2006, 13:57
Cactus Jack,
I haven't decided yet I was thinking -12.00 or so
Cactus Jack 18 Oct 2006, 13:11
wannadoGOC,
What GOC combination are you thinking about?
C.
wannadoGOC 18 Oct 2006, 12:58
do you guys know of a place for contacts where they don't ask for a prescription?btw I'm in the U.S.
thanks
sher 18 Oct 2006, 10:39
Hi,
Did anyone ever use glassesdirect.com? Prices are so reasonable, tha I am questioning quality. Wear progressives so the cut of the lenses is of major importance, although this would be a spare pair. Thanks, Sher
CaliRN 13 Oct 2006, 16:44
Hi any and everyone....:)
Has anyone ever used discountcontactlenses.com to order online CL's?
Discount Contact Lens
Columbus OH
CactusJack, I tried globallens but it appears they only have soft lenses...
Thanks!
Michiz 22 Sep 2006, 10:15
In response to the previous problem I mentioned from the eyedoctor.com. I sent them back and the company redid everything. The glasses are now quite nice, and I have to commend them on their quick response, good communication, and overall customer service in regards to my original complaint. I'm not sure what happened the first time around, but now I do have a good quality product.
Cactus Jack 14 Sep 2006, 19:29
CaliRN,
Try www.globallens.com, they are in Vancouver, BC. If the ECP gave you a CL Rx, try Wal-Mart. They have very good prices.
C.
CaliRN 14 Sep 2006, 17:33
Cactus Jack,
No, thank goodness I got another Rx from a different ECP. Totally different....plus I'm glad I didn't use a semi-conversion from my CL Rx, it would have been off, too.
Now I just need a good online retailer for CL. I was looking at Vision Direct....more research for me!
Have a good night!
Cactus Jack 14 Sep 2006, 15:16
CaliRN,
Glad to hear you are pleased.
Did you order the glasses using the Rx you posted on 01 Sept.?
C.
CaliRN 14 Sep 2006, 13:55
Just wanted to take a second and tell you about my expeience with Zenni Optical. I placed my order just shy of two weeks ago. I was afraid it would be a month or so before I got my glasses...
Well, I received my glasses today, nicely wrapped and placed in a hard case. The glasses themselves are perfect. Even nicer in reality than onscreen. Great quality, and the Rx is perfect as well!
Very happy w/this retailer, I will definitely purchase more from this retailer.
Oh, and btw, much better quality than $39eyeglasses that cost me much more!
10 Sep 2006, 21:15
You got it.
Michiz 10 Sep 2006, 20:37
I recently ordered a pair of glasses from www.theeyedoctor.com - I am nearsighted w/ single vis prescipt -4.5. Although their turnaround time was phenomenal, I was very disappointed with a few things: (1) the lenses are not set right in the frame (I can see space between the two); (2)I feel that the lens quality is questionable (ie: when I look at an object straight on it is clear, but if I turn my head to either side to view the object in my periphery, it becomes blurry - with my previous glasses this definitely does not occur.) Has anyone felt that lens quality from these types of internet sites differs in quality from say local optical centers? Any insights?
Michelle
CaliRN 01 Sep 2006, 12:40
Hi,
My CL Rx is:
Power: OD -8.75 OS -6.87
Base Curve: 7.65
Diameter: 8.8
I KNOW my CL Rx is right, it is the eyeglass RX I just rcvd (from a different doc) that I am questioning. That Rx is:
Sperical: OD -7.00 OS -6.25
Cylindrical: OD -2.00 OS -3.25
Axis: OD 82 OS 175
Since I trust my CL RX, I would like to know it's equivalent for an eyeglass Rx.
Thanks for any tips, help, advice, etc....:)
thanks so much for your help
Cactus Jack 01 Sep 2006, 10:52
CaliRN,
Yes, What is your glasses Rx.
C.
CaliRN 01 Sep 2006, 09:45
I meant to say Good morning ALL, not, al...:)
CaliRN 01 Sep 2006, 09:44
Good Morning al,
I just found this site trying to research online eyeglass and CK companies. It's great!
A couple of comments....
*I'm looking at zennioptical, looking for a discount coupon code?
and
*I ordered from 39dollarglasses, shiping took longer than expected, and when I rcvd the glasses, the frames were not at all the color I ordered, also they were horribly mis-shapen, I couldn't even wear them. They did replace the frames, very quickly, in fact, however the color is STILL not what I selected.....oh well. I also can't seem to see very well out of them...I don't know if the Rx is wrong or what???
*And last but not least....is it possible to convert a CL Rx to a eyeglass Rx...the power, specifically? I know it is not the same, but wonder if there is a formula for conversion.
Thanks all and have a great labor day weekend!
Cactus Jack 31 Aug 2006, 09:29
laulau,
I'm not sure how they handle the logistics of getting the glasses to you. I believe that for the US, they ship in bulk from China to their US office via air freight and then mail them on from there. For Europe, they may have a more efficient way to do it. The ideal thing would be to ship in bulk from China to a central European location and then mail them individually from there.
When you get them, be sure and check the postmark to find out where they were mailed from. With todays global communications and logistics, it is hard to know exactly where anything is really located.
C.
laulau - french 31 Aug 2006, 08:44
Yes but then how to explain why I had to order a pair on their premises 2 months ago and it left the United States? he says to me that that leaves China?
Cactus Jack 31 Aug 2006, 08:32
laulau,
Yes, that is why the price is low. I think the Chinese have a lot of experience making minus lenses.
C.
laulau - french 31 Aug 2006, 08:28
I ordered a pair of glasses at zennioptical it says to me that that Ci were to send at the beginning of their laboratory in China. Is what they have really a laboratory in China whereas the store and American?
Andrew 22 Aug 2006, 05:22
Hello,new Andrew.
Andrew 22 Aug 2006, 04:44
it says it on the coupon link:
http://www.eyebuydirect.com/coupons/SummerCoupon.jpg its 49.95, so its a good deal with 30% off
dealhunter 22 Aug 2006, 04:41
oh, your are right, its the $49.95, and 30% off that. go to www.eyebuydirect.com and you will see it, i think they call them fashion category.
Ofran 17 Aug 2006, 05:02
I found that both coupon codes spring2006 and summer2006 works at optical4less too .
http://optical4less.com/?c=spring2006
and
http://optical4less.com/?c=summer2006
newglasses 17 Aug 2006, 03:01
hey, i couldn't find the $39.95 section. although i chose glasses with that price at the end it said that the glasses (or maybe the lenses...mmmhh?) i had chosen were not part of the summer2006 coupon. anybody with more luck? or can anybody tell me where to find that section? thank you.
dealhunter 16 Aug 2006, 20:10
Andrew--this is the summer one; also on craig's list, http://www.eyebuydirect.com/coupons/SummerCoupon.jpg
Andrew 16 Aug 2006, 20:04
I found this coupon for free tint or UV coating from http://www.eyebuydirect.com on craig's list: "spring2006" , its from the spring but it still works.
Ted 16 Aug 2006, 20:04
I called back to Zenni today. They cannot find my glasses and are having to redo the order.I was told that they left the lab but did not make it to the distribution area for mailing out.another 2 week wait!!!if not more.
Bob 16 Aug 2006, 18:54
What happened to 8004glasses.com?
Ted 15 Aug 2006, 12:09
Ordered RX sunglasses from Zenni on July 31/06. I called today to see if there is a tracking system as I have not received the above. I left a message and they did return my call, but the glasses have not even been shipped.The sales lady said that they left the lab on Aug 6th /06 but have not been shipped to me. If they had I would have received a tracking number. I have to call back tomorrow and they will try and locate them.Anybody else have the same issues?
Cactus Jack 05 Aug 2006, 11:10
contact lens searcher
Check www.globallens.com. Coopervision has Hydrasoft Sphere Stock up to +/- 20 and Ocular Sciences Zero 6 / T0-6 Extended up to +/- 20.
C.
contact lens searcher 05 Aug 2006, 10:43
hey, i got myself some very very strong plus glasses and need to find contact lenses with -15 dpt. does anyone know where i could purchase lenses with this strength? so far i couldn't find any... i might have been looking at the wrong place. thank you.
Kelly 03 Aug 2006, 18:18
Does anyone know of a discount coupon code for Zenni? Thanks!
Cactus Jack 26 Jul 2006, 16:08
Guest,
Try Optical4less (Note sponsorship above. They have an excellent reputation and will do GOC glasses on request.
C.
Cactus Jack 26 Jul 2006, 16:06
Guest,
Guest 26 Jul 2006, 15:46
Do any one know of a non-UK online supplier who can make high prescription glasses?
Laulau - France 18 Jul 2006, 14:23
I have just ordered on zenni optical on July 16, 2006.
It do not answer my mails?
DWV 10 Jul 2006, 23:45
WSJ article that reviews some online stores:
http://webreprints.djreprints.com/1312580443051.html
CircleBox 10 Jul 2006, 16:43
Just got my + contacts from Global Lens. Only took a week to arrive! The GOC combo seems to be working swimmingly!
Rand0m_Eye 08 Jul 2006, 10:35
Did you have to provide a RX to them?
MaureenK 08 Jul 2006, 08:43
Eyebuydirect.com is the best online glasses avaliable. The less modern glasses go for 15 bucks with lenses. I took the rimless glasses for $49 with lneses. Go them in four days to little rock. i have shopped around eyebuydirect is the best value for money.
Cactus Jack 27 Jun 2006, 13:54
The last post was from me.
C.
c 27 Jun 2006, 13:19
I have a couple of suggestions about how to get some contacts inexpensively. If you would like to chat privately, Try cactusjack1928@hotmail.com
C.
CircleBox 27 Jun 2006, 10:26
Cactus Jack- I live in the States, WI to be exact. I don't feel comfortable going to a real eye place to get contacts so I want to order online.
Cactus Jack 26 Jun 2006, 21:50
CircleBox,
Where do you live?
C.
CircleBox 26 Jun 2006, 21:44
Anyone else know of a place where I can get cheap contacts? I just want one box but I don't want to spend over $20!
frustrated 26 Jun 2006, 12:08
I will NEVER order from eyebuydirect.com again. Mr. Hessel, president of eyebuydirect.com, had called me and said I was going to receive the eyeglasses any day now, and he also said that he was going to issue a 15% credit on my cc. Their customer service is below average, and I'm not happy.
Cactus Jack 26 Jun 2006, 10:23
CircleBox,
You might try http://www.globallens.com
C.
CircleBox 26 Jun 2006, 08:45
Anyone know a good place to order contacts besides 1-800-contacts?
Cactus Jack 21 Jun 2006, 08:22
prism,
Optical4lsss offers up to 11 D.
C.
prism 21 Jun 2006, 06:42
anyone konw whow does lenses with prisms? haven't found any sites so far. thank you.
DWV 20 Jun 2006, 00:21
Highmyop:
There's been a lot of on-line retailers mentioned on this thread; select "see all posts" and you'll get the older posts.
Now, with a higher prescription I think you need to be careful to get the PD correct, since errors in pupillary distance can introduce unwanted prism if the prescription is strong. If you don't have an accurate measurement of your PD, like from the doctor's exam, or a previous pair of glasses, you might want try the budget optical stores like Sears Optical (when they have one of their $99 sales), Walmart Vision, or Costco. If you have a good used pair of frames, Walmart will put new lenses in cheaper than many online places charge.
Highmyop 19 Jun 2006, 23:16
Thx to u tortoise, will check it out. Best wishes
tortoise 19 Jun 2006, 06:13
Highmyope, Many routinely supply -12 to +8. 39dollarglasses.com is good(polycarbonate lenses, polished edges). Some go up to -20 and Optica4less goes up to -40!
Google "eyeglasses online". Good luck.
Highmyop 19 Jun 2006, 04:44
Any hints for online shops for blind bats like me with over -10 ??
Wayne 12 Jun 2006, 20:15
Has anyone had any experience ordering frames or lenses from eyeglass.com? I just found their site and they look interesting.
lazysiow 12 Jun 2006, 14:33
well I called and complained today. Couldn't talk to anybody, had to have somebody call me back...
frustrated 12 Jun 2006, 13:48
Well, Mr. Hessel, pres. of eyebuydirect.com, called me last Wednesday apologizong for the delay of the eyeglasses I ordered on 05/18. He told me that I should receive them any day now, if not that same day. He asked me to e-mail him as soon as I got the eyeglasses to let him know if I was satisfied. I had not e-mailed him because I haven't received the eyeglasses. I'm really frustrated about this. Yesterday, he sent me an e-mail to see if I had received the eyeglasses. I replied today in the morning telling him that I have not received them and I asked him to send me the eyeglasses via fedex, I think the ones he shipped on 05/30 were lost in transit.
lazysiow 10 Jun 2006, 04:53
Well it's been a week since I ordered from them and no shipping email or anything :P maybe they keep a low inventory of lenses and have to order.
LindaK 09 Jun 2006, 02:45
Woooah! Just got my Minstrel's rimless frame from www.eyebuydirect.com got them in five days to Michigan. Around here rimless are about three times what I paid. P.S. - Amenda--I saw the Philly plastic frame on a collegue at work, they are more suitable to a narrow face, maybe the Chives would be better for you.
05 Jun 2006, 15:53
By the way, I'm in Southern CA, USA
05 Jun 2006, 15:52
Ordered a pair of rimless from eyebuydirect.com on 05/18 and I still don't have them. I received two different e-mails one saying I should get them by 05/29, the other saying they were shipped on 05/30. I've sent them 4 e-mails and get no response. I'm not a happy camper.
Wayne 26 May 2006, 04:10
Received new glasses from http://www.spexmaniac.co.uk and I'm very please!
Leon 24 May 2006, 04:58
Jenny:I ordered from apairofshades.com a couple of years ago. They did a good job for me, although communication was a bit slow.
JulianM 23 May 2006, 00:01
Sorry here is the link: http://www.eyebuydirect.com
JulianM 22 May 2006, 23:58
I thought I was gambling with www.eyebuydirect.com but turns out this company is for real, got a great deal for rimless glasses probably one forth the price in Jersey. I don't need complicated lenses but they have those too. Enjoy. www.eyebuydirect.com
jenny0 14 May 2006, 07:35
Hi, Has anyone out there dealth with "A pair of Shades". I note someone mentioned them a ways back but I didn't see any positive/negative feedback.
thanks J
JamesGee 30 Apr 2006, 03:33
Amanda thanks for the tip i just got my glasses from www.eyebuydirect.com and they were 21.90-good quality with shipping, great service worth getting a few dosen't it?
DWV 24 Apr 2006, 17:07
Other places for replacement lenses:
http://www.opticallabdirect.com and http://www.wohloptics.com/pages/frames.php and http://www.eyeglasses.com/information/services/lenses_price.page
And if you have a plausible paper copy of a prescription, try a Walmart Optical store.
henry_c 24 Apr 2006, 07:08
Speccy Girl:
You could try www.opticclear.com
I used them a year ago and they did a great job.
speccy girl 23 Apr 2006, 22:23
Does anyone know where I can send my existing frames to have some stronger lenses put in please? Optical 4 Less used to do it but no longer ...
Ilary 17 Apr 2006, 15:08
the Best place I bought my optical frame
and they build optical lenses too
is
Lucy 17 Apr 2006, 09:55
In my current prescription I also have bronze semi rimless. My old pair were black metal rectangular in shape.
lazysiow 17 Apr 2006, 06:33
Their price is even cheaper than zenni (which is my fave), pity most of the frames come in girly colours like pink and blue and stuff :)
ehpc 17 Apr 2006, 02:29
What other frames do you have, Lucy? Pete
Amanda 17 Apr 2006, 02:20
I would actualy reccomend www.eyebuydirect.com, their offer starts at 16.95, actualy its about 20 somthing with shiping and all that but shipping and service were ok and the glasses great.
Lucy 16 Apr 2006, 23:43
ehpc I am shortsighted but I don't have any like you describe !
ehpc 16 Apr 2006, 08:54
What other frames do you have,Lucy? Are you shortsighted? Do you have any black rectangular plastic frames with wides sides:) MY FAVE:)(Just in case 13.4.2006 23.33 poster on Optical Stores had forgotten:)) Or other bold colours? Red? Blue? What hair colour are you?Pete
Lucy 16 Apr 2006, 08:42
I posted here last month that I'd ordered from Zenni Optical and I was prepared to be disappointed. So I was really pleased when my new glasses from Zenni Optical finally turned up. http://zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=267&cat;=10&page;=1
Service wsa pretty slow but I can't fault the quality. Or the price!! I think I'll really enjoy wearing these they're just so different
jojo 29 Mar 2006, 09:18
Don't purchase from goggles4u.com. This company is in pakistan and if you choose the free shipping, it can take anywhere from 4 or more to get your order. But the biggest reason is, they mess up your prescription. I ordered 2 pairs and both were wrong (which took 2 months to receive). The one of the replacements were wrong also. Out of 4 pairs of glasses, I could only wear one pair. Plus they don't reply to your emails. Only way I got them to respond was to file complaint with the company that processes their credit card payments.
Lucy 19 Mar 2006, 14:14
That's a relief, I'm pleased to hear it. I managed to place my order for those gorgeous glasses before I'd seen the previous post. But if it all goes horribly wrong they're still very cheap. Worth the risk.
lazysiow 19 Mar 2006, 12:15
zenni has been great for me. IMO better than 39dollarglasses.com, a little slower but for the price the quality has been great
specs4ever 19 Mar 2006, 06:26
There has been quite a bit of discussion about Zenni, and none of it has been good. Better you should be dissappointed before you loose your money Lucy
Lucy 19 Mar 2006, 04:07
Hello. Has anyone had difficulty placing an order on the Zenni Optical website? I've tried several times and get to the very end before it tells me *order processing error! Payment processor declined your order. Please review your data and try again*
I wanted to order these frames, which I think are fantastic. I'll be sooo disappointed if I can't
http://zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=267&cat;=10&page;=1
DWV 13 Mar 2006, 22:16
http://www.opticallabdirect.com does executive bi and trifocals.
Robert2 12 Mar 2006, 11:08
Do any of the online retailers offer CR-39 lenses in high powers (-7)? All of them I have visited offer only high index, at least for that prescription.
glasses 10 Mar 2006, 05:30
what companies do executive bifocals, which can be ordered online? I only know of Eyeglass Factory Outlet, but they are rather expensive. If anyone knows another company it is greatly appreciated.
thanx
glasses
DWV 08 Mar 2006, 13:55
I wasn't impressed with Walmart's frames. Maybe the safety frames are OK. But they are a good place to go for replacement lenses; take your old frames or get some from a thrift shop or Ebay.
Jen 08 Mar 2006, 08:37
DON'T PURCHASE FROM WALMART. I have had them break - just fall off my face when the bow broke 4 times in the last 8 months. I have only owned the glasses for 8 months too. They are junk frames. At least don't get the George brand from them.
Carol 06 Mar 2006, 13:41
Does anyone know where I can get FT35 trifocal lenses in at least 1.60-1.65 index material? Bifocals seem to be available, but I haven't seen trifocals anywhere.
03 Mar 2006, 18:14
why don't you use our sponsor ? they are fab .
02 Mar 2006, 21:19
no name, try globallens.ca
no name 02 Mar 2006, 14:22
where can i order contact lenses from that dont ask for a dr.'s info?
JohnnyB 02 Mar 2006, 06:17
Dmon, I'm not familiar with either GLASSESONWEB.COM or ALLBRANDGLASSES.COM, but you seem to be correct about ownership. Both sites are registered to the same person in Canada and appear to be hosted on the same server. Good luck.
JB.
dmon 01 Mar 2006, 20:12
DONT EVER MAKE ANY PURCHASE FROM GLASSESONWEB.COM AS WELL AS ALLBRANDSGLASSES.COM. They are same company, Glassesonweb has benn closed due to the fraud.
once i bought a frame, paid $300, they sent me damaged item. They never take it back, either.
Katy 27 Feb 2006, 02:28
CircleBox - No, I am in Wales and we don't have Walmart here - but we do have Asda which is part of Walmart, and the opticians in there let you buy just frames. If they are priced complete with lenses, just ask what they charge for lenses, and they should deduct that from the total. With the two-for-one offers, or any special offers, that usually only applies if you get complete glasses.
CircleBox 26 Feb 2006, 19:15
Katy, have you gone to a Walmart and done this? That is what I am thinking of doing... I wonder how the prices range. I would rather have a pair of glasses that look good and spend extra money. I was thinking too about all those comercials that say '2 complete pair of glasses for such and such price (generally under $100). I guess I will have to look around...
Katy 26 Feb 2006, 11:07
Circlebox - I do that all the time, it's fine. I just say 'I'd like these, but with no lenses', and then get the lenses put in at a discount place. They don't ask why, but if they did, I would say I didn't have my rx with me, or that I could only afford the frames at the moment. None of their business anyway! Where the frames are priced complete with lenses (like Specsavers here), they deduct the cost of the lenses. Once I saw some nice 'budget' ones in Specsavers, complete price £39, asked for them without lenses, and they came to £9 - bargain! :-)
CircleBox 24 Feb 2006, 21:13
OK so I am sick of ordering glasses online because they either don't look good or break. If I went to say a Walmart optical, could I find frames that I like and just buy the frames with plastic lenses? Then I could send them to Optical4less.com to get the RX that I wanted. Also if people think it is possible, what on earth would I tell the people at the optical store? I could say my uncle is an eye doctor in a really small town and there isn't much to choose from and I just wanted to pick out a nice frame and he does the lenses free... I would feel like an idiot, especially if they say I can't do that. I guess I could call first because if they say no, I just won't go there and there is no harm done...
ehpc 05 Feb 2006, 14:36
Um...........er............no there isn't much choice. Hardly a stylist's dream. Clearly the frames they couldn't sell:) Have fun Pete
Katy 05 Feb 2006, 13:53
Hi Pete - no, huge metal frames. There isn't much choice: http://www.specsonthenet.com/free.jsp but they are great for my collection :-)
teddy 03 Feb 2006, 12:38
I just got glasses from goggles4you. The postal carrier and my hubbie both thought that the package was suspicious, being from Pakistan and wrapped up in fabric. They settled down when I told them what it was. My only problems were that the specs needed adjusting so that I could see properly and that they did not roll and polish the edges as I asked. But, what can you expect for 26 bucks? I am going to try to find out if there is a local optician that will do the roll and polish for me.
ehpc 03 Feb 2006, 07:29
Huge plastic frames,Katy? :) Do tell................:) Pete
Katy 03 Feb 2006, 06:45
Yes I got some free glasses from them, a couple of weeks ago. They are great, apart from the huge frames :-)
03 Feb 2006, 06:33
I've just go onto Specs on the net's site to see where my 'free' glasses and have seen the order has been cancelled!
Has anyone received their free glasses from them as I most certainly didn't cancel my order!
tortoise 31 Jan 2006, 06:09
I found the site owner's experience with Goggles4U (includes photos) quite interesting.
http://www.eyeglassretailerreviews.com/goggles4u2.htm
tortoise 31 Jan 2006, 06:03
Here is a well written website where online retailers are reviewed and compared:
http://www.eyeglassretailerreviews.com/
I think the website is just starting out so more reviews are needed.
-- 25 Jan 2006, 09:02
can you get your credit card co. to retract the payment? Tell them they were sent without your authorisation. Do this quick as there is generally a time limit for this.
Once that happens, can you send them back postage due? Be sure to get a signed reciept
Jolene 23 Jan 2006, 05:07
Have just had a nitemare experience with Coastal Contacts www.coastalcontacts.co.uk. Just so that you all know, if you click the Buy Now button - thats you bought your lenses - you don't need to enter credit card details - you also don't need to enter Doctor's details (apparently according to them this is not required in the UK). My main frustration is that I clicked Buy Now, saw the request for Doctor's info and thought forget it - don't have an up to date prescription just leave the site. After receiving an email confirming the order (which stated payment by giro or credit card) - I sent them a reply saying No thanks, please cancel. Well the contacts arrived regardless! - too late for me however as I'd already got myself down to the opticians, had an eye exam and paid offline. They are now saying I have to pay to return the lenses! even though I didn't order them AND cancelled the order. I'm sure they offer good service if you just buy as normal, don't try anything complex like returning or cancelling your order. I have suggested they clarify their website...if the doctor's information is not required they should say so - If I'd known I would have continued and paid. But I'm glad I didn't - they have been so rude - their comment was "we won't pay for returns just for the good of our health!" - what about for customer service then?
Brille 15 Jan 2006, 10:30
The lenses from Gogglse4U seem to be positioned in the centre of the frames giving the same thickness at the inner and outer edges. I suppose you get what you pay for. On the positive side I have received 2 very good pairs of glasses with a correct PD, only because I chose the approprate frames. The customer service is good and the sewn bag packaging is a nice touch.
Katy 14 Jan 2006, 14:04
Hi - I had the same problem with the wrong p.d. from goggles4u recently - I ordered -6 glasses for my boyfriend whose p.d. is 60, and after wearing them for a while he started seeing double! When I measured the p.d. in them, it was 72 - and like yours, the lenses are right in the centre of the frames. The cylinder axis is also a few degrees out, and with a cyl of -1.75, it is causing a bit of blur.
I suppose with lower rxs, the p.d. doesn't matter much, and so not too many people complain. I might try & get them replaced but not sure if its worth the hassle - they were only £15.
Sad 14 Jan 2006, 00:18
Its said they can't even make you a proper P.D. Glasses without correct P.D. are unusable . I think I will not order from this place . BTW I have heard a lot of bad stories about this company . Good luck .
tortoise 13 Jan 2006, 07:07
Hi, that problem with the wrong PD is very disappointing. What a pain! I ordered frames that put the optical centres in the lens centre, (1 lens width: 46mm + nose width: 19mm = PD, 65mm) so I didn't have that problem.
I wonder if they had been getting complaints about glasses arriving damaged because mine arrived incredibly over-packaged. They were wrapped in cotton-wool, inside a fancy case. The case was in bubble wrap inside a thick styrofoam box. The whole package was covered in sewn cloth with my address penned on it! I've never seen anything like it.
Hi 13 Jan 2006, 06:30
I also purchased 2 pair from goggles 4 u in the -18 range, They were fast, I would say there quality is in the fair to good range. I ordered plastic lenses and was given glass, which chips very easily. Upon arrival 1 lens in each pair was poped out of the frame, which I was able to fix myself. Most importantly, they will not make my glasses with a proper PD. I require a PD of 56, they are giving me a PD of 68 to 70, which is way to wide for me especially with such a high Rx. They advertise high index, CR-39 and crown glass are NOT high index, but my lenses are thin, this is because they will not give them to me with my PD. they are centering the lenses to the frame, there is equal edge thickness on the inside and the out side edge, its great that they are thin but I can't wear them because of the induced prism I am getting.
Good luck with them
tortoise 13 Jan 2006, 06:18
Hi Brille, I got glass lenses, thinking they would be a little thinner than CR-39. They have perfectly flat fronts with no AR coating so they flash quite nicely. The edges are rolled and without edge polishing they appear white but not bad, I'd say. I'm very pleased with the workmanship.
Old old friend . 13 Jan 2006, 04:00
Special making page has been added back .
More info and new pics will be updated soon .
http://optical4less.com/?mode=specialmaking
Brille 13 Jan 2006, 01:15
Hi Tortoise: Did you choose glass or plastic lenses for the -18 range?
tortoise 12 Jan 2006, 17:49
Glasses in the -18 range that I ordered from Goggles4U have arrived. I'm impressed with their prompt service and good quality given the low price.
Based on this one order I would recommend giving them a try.
DWV 07 Jan 2006, 22:42
http://www.eyeglassfactoryoutlet.com does executive bifocals.
Jane 07 Jan 2006, 10:52
Does anyone know where I get get +2.75 executive bifocals with no prescription on top ?
For reading only.
R + L Plano
Add +2.75
Exec.
I need them quick !!!
Thanks
Jone
bc 03 Jan 2006, 15:29
re Optical4Less. It may restore customer confidence a little if they fix the spelling mistakes on their site. The word is "rectangular", not "retangular".
focusfix 23 Dec 2005, 03:30
Just noticed this discussion forum and thought it might be of interest to all that SpecsOnTheNet.com are still giving away prescription glasses from this following link http://www.specsonthenet.com/free.jsp
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
P.S. Keep an eye out for exciting developments being launched on www.GlassesExpress.com early 2006
JJ 07 Dec 2005, 22:27
I placed this at another post, but it's worth putting here as well --
Hi DWV,
Have you ever gone to Sears Optical? I was there a number of years ago. They gave me the wrong prescription. They made me wait two hours while the three young clerks socialized w/their friends. The frames they sold me keep bending. And... they billed my insurance twice. Once at the end of the year, and once in the begining of the next year. The only reason I found out is because I looked at the insurance EOB and called to find out why I received duplicates.
And guess what -- they would not assist me at the store. I was told to call a central office and take it up with them... for a mistake (or maybe not a mistake) that they did.
SEARS OPTICAL... Well... pretty much S*C*S.
JJ.
Old Friend 05 Dec 2005, 04:17
Riney,
Regarding your post , the O4L staff has contacted you ! Please check your email. Thx. a bunch !
DavidM 04 Dec 2005, 07:17
http://selectspecs.com can supply full prescription glasses with free thin lenses, anti-reflection, UV400 & scratch restistance from £12.95.
Sphere +10.0 to -15.0, Cylinder +4.0 tp -4.0
1.67 index - £54.95 with anti-reflection, UV400 & scratch restistance
1.74 index - £64.95 with anti-reflection, UV400 & scratch restistance
Bifocals - £20.00 with anti-reflection, UV400 & scratch restistance
Everthing is less 5% for cheque payment. Many extras plus brand names glasses also available
To: optical4less: 03 Dec 2005, 13:35
what is your phone number?
you didn,t reply me.
send me a mail simplysmart4921@yahoo.com
Riney,
Old Friend 30 Nov 2005, 21:24
Oh nice ! Please Email us if you want a talk .
admin@optical4less.com
:)
To optical4less: 30 Nov 2005, 15:48
Give me your phone number and I talk you.
Riney,
Old Friend 30 Nov 2005, 00:41
Riney , Thanks for the creative post . But it dosen't help to solve problems .
Tell me your order number . So I can proof our lens are new .
Thanks
tortoise 29 Nov 2005, 18:41
What a load of nonsense! 8-(
Riney 29 Nov 2005, 18:09
Beware of optical4less. The sell secondhand lens. I ordered two pair eyeglasses from them, both came with wrong
RX. They sell the lens which people throw.
Samantha 28 Nov 2005, 15:44
Is anyone having trouble linking to optical4less?
Kokopelli 28 Nov 2005, 08:22
Just a few days ago I ordered a pair of glasses and upped my regular Rx with one diopter. I also made them flat top bifocals for fun.
Brille 28 Nov 2005, 00:59
Optical4Less offer the best quality over the internet. It seems that there is a small minority of anonymous attention seeking posters intent on damaging their reputation.
Kokopelli 27 Nov 2005, 20:25
If you look at all the criticism on O4L, you'd never place an order. I have done so in the past and was very satisfied. I totally go for the fact that the banner is on this site and I don't think Wurm would go along with them if they were ripping us off.
Who is spreading these stories is a "mystery" to me.
tortoise 27 Nov 2005, 19:38
It has been a while since I last ordered from Optical4less but I have received 3 pairs of well made extremely high Rx glasses from them in the past and I appreciated the fact that O4L understood that they were for GOC. I hope they are continuing to provide this unique and excellent service.
Try them.
specs4ever 27 Nov 2005, 16:00
I have suggested Optical 4 less to a number of my friends, and all of them were very satisfied. I feel that there is a definate effort to hurt O4Less' s reputation
Tenten 27 Nov 2005, 08:36
I suggest you people better read the following review of Optical4less.com before placing you order. This Store is so
junk.
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/retailerratings/displaystore.php?storeid=1237
latest: www.SpeckyFourEyes.com 21 Nov 2005, 16:09
Hi there guys - i've jus spotted a new one and they look fantastic - they have gone for the user friendly look - no hasstle and easy to use. Have a look: www.SpeckyFourEyes.com
Old Friend 18 Nov 2005, 02:15
Brille , we offer lens replacement no more . Im sorry for that .
Dr.S. 17 Nov 2005, 12:26
A year or so ago I corresponded with 39dollarglasses.com (located in upstate NY, USA) about high power CR39. They said they don't regularly do CR39 for above -10 but can do it as a special order - apparently they know where to get high power CR39 blanks which they mainly use for sunglasses, since CR39 takes tinting better than other plastics. I have not ordered from them.
Brille 17 Nov 2005, 00:33
Old friend : That's good news. Will you be offering the lens replacement service too?
Old Friend 16 Nov 2005, 11:06
Brille , we still doing special orders .
But for some reasons the link was removed for a bit . We'll add it back soon .
For special order enquiries please contact optical4less email
admin@optical4less.com
Brille 16 Nov 2005, 02:22
Cactus Jack: You asked about O4L and CR39 lenses on the site feedback and news thread. O4L used to offer a special order service (for CR39 etc) through emailing Albert. As far as I know this service is no longer available and O4L will not make any custom orders.
Does anyone know of a good lens replacement site for high prescriptions?
DWV 26 Oct 2005, 00:22
Thanks to scanners and laser printers and picture editing software, you don't need a green eyeshade and a jeweller's loupe to alter a prescription. There are some cheap optical stores, the kind that have the world's ugliest free frames, or you can take in some old frame and just have lenses installed, and not pay much more than a lot of online places. And you get a proper fitting, no shipping charges, and the thrill of getting that phone message "Mr X, your massively thick executive trifocals are ready, but we just loaned them to the restaurant next door so they could grate vegetables on them."
Probably.
25 Oct 2005, 07:58
So can you buy from all of these places with out having to so a RX?
If not it would be cool to have a list of all the places you can buy from.
Danny 25 Oct 2005, 03:22
Sorry to steal Smudgeur's hard work, but i've added the max strength of lensesthat each of these retailers sell.
Check out Direct Specs!!!!
www.perfectspecs.co.uk from £15 (bifocals +£20) -10 to +6
www.spex4less.com from £15 (bifocals +£10) -6 to +6
www.thinkeyes.com from £14.99 (no bifocals) -10 to +10
www.budgetspex.com from £9.99 (no bifocals) -8 to +8
www.specsonthenet.com from £9.99 (no bifocals) -10 to +6 but with +6 reading add
www.bargainspecs.com from £14.90 (bifocals +£20, varifocals +£40) -8 to +6
www.specsdirectuk.com from £13.45 (bifocals +£15) -8 to +8
www.glassesonspec.co.uk from £15 (bifocals +£15) -8 to +8
www.spexmaniac.co.uk from £15 (bifocals +£25, exec bifocals +£30) -8 to +6
www.selectspecs.com from £14.95 (bifocals +£20) -8 to +8
www.directspex.com from £9.95 (bifocals +19.05) -20 to +20 with cylinder -/+20 and offers prisms
www.myoptics.co.uk from £15 (no bifocals) -6 to +6
www.opticalbeauty.com from £15 (no bifocals) need to register
www.ruok4specs.com from £26 (bifocals +£13, varifocals +£23) -6 to +6 but need to register, so it's hard to window shop!
www.newspecs.co.uk from £15 (bifocals +£30) -6 to +6
www.glassesdirect.co.uk from £15 (bifocals +£20)
-7.75 to +7.75
Mak 19 Oct 2005, 14:08
The glasses I purchased about a month ago from Zenni (rimless) were very well made, came in <2 weeks and the edges definately look polished to me (whithout asking for them). I was VERY happy with their product and for the price will definately order from them again.
g 18 Oct 2005, 21:09
Does anyone know if Zenni does lens polishing?
DWV 11 Oct 2005, 14:10
You can purchase eyewear without a prescription from almost all of the online retailers mentioned on this thread.
Bill 11 Oct 2005, 11:27
Where can one purchase eye wear without a prescription?
Marcus 08 Oct 2005, 02:29
Hi Tania R, I ordered a pair of Hugo Boss's from them some time ago, and they came decent. Just curious, what frames and lens are you ordering? What's your Rx?
Tania R 08 Oct 2005, 00:55
Re kelly23 04 Sep 2005, 06:33-- I also am thinking about buying some spectacles from apairofshades. Did you end up ordering from them? were they any good? I think I'm going to 'risk' it but if you have any feed, or if anyone else has some feedback then please let me know. Thanks :>
woodframes 07 Oct 2005, 21:32
Good day,
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Danny 04 Oct 2005, 13:26
Sorry about my rash promise last night - got dumped a shed load of crap that needs doing by 9am tomorrow! If you could all email me large cups of strong coffee, I must just stay awake to get it done. Huh. Why do i go to work?? must be for money.
Don K 04 Oct 2005, 13:03
Got my package from optical4less today - glasses exactly as ordered.
After making the two purchases I would definitely buy from either place again. The shipping times were withen a few days of each other and the only notable difference is myeyeglasses.com sent the galsses in a nicer case.
Brille 04 Oct 2005, 00:55
Sorry, I meant to say directspex.com.
Brille 04 Oct 2005, 00:54
Smudgeur/Danny
Thanks for the links. I noticed Spexdirect offer lenses up to -20. Also designer frames.
Danny 03 Oct 2005, 10:38
Thanks for the info about the online sellers, I might look at all of them and repost the list with a mention of their max strength lenses (which is useful for those of us with double digit prescriptions!)
Once again, thanks for the list - most of them are new to me!
Smudgeur 03 Oct 2005, 04:07
There seems to be such a lot of online retailers poppong up in the UK at the moment, I thought I'd try to start a directory - please feel free to add if you think I've missed any. (PS My favourite is still an overseas one - www.goggles4u.com)
www.perfectspecs.co.uk from £15 (bifocals +£20)
www.spex4less.com from £15 (bifocals +£10)
www.thinkeyes.com from £14.99 (no bifocals)
www.budgetspex.com from £9.99 (no bifocals)
www.specsonthenet.com from £9.99 (no bifocals)
www.bargainspecs.com from £14.90 (bifocals +£20, varifocals +£40)
www.specsdirectuk.com from £13.45 (bifocals +£15)
www.glassesonspec.co.uk from £15 (bifocals +£15)
www.spexmaniac.co.uk from £15 (bifocals +£25, exec bifocals +£30)
www.selectspecs.com from £14.95 (bifocals +£20)
www.directspex.com from £9.95 (bifocals +19.05)
www.myoptics.co.uk from £15 (no bifocals)
www.opticalbeauty.com from £15 (no bifocals)
www.ruok4specs.com from £26 (bifocals +£13, varifocals +£23)
www.newspecs.co.uk from £15 (bifocals +£30)
www.glassesdirect.co.uk from £15 (bifocals +£20)
Don K 30 Sep 2005, 22:29
I receaved my pair of rimless hingless from myeyeglasses.net today - I can't believe how nice they are, for years I've been paying much more for frames I don't like as well. I'm still waiting on my order from optical4less.com made on the same day. They have sent me conformation of shipment so it should just be a little while longer, I will let you all know how those turn out.
you 29 Sep 2005, 05:23
I have ordered from goggles4u.com. It will take 4 to 5 weeks to the US. If you ordered a very high RX, -18 and higher, they will only make them in glass. As far as using high index material, they don't! What they do is ignore your PD measurment and place the lenses optically centered into the frame, that way they can limit edge thickness and the is equal on both the inside and outside edge. They seem to never give you a direct answer to any of your questions. Good luck!
CircleBox 28 Sep 2005, 22:40
Anyone else ever ordered from goggles4u.com? I am having some issues as far as my order goes, they have great communication with e-mails but I am not get my questions answered. Not sure if I would deal with them again. Still have not gotten my glasses, they say that they come from Pakistan...
CircleBox 19 Sep 2005, 20:37
I ordered from goggles4u.com, I had not heard much feedback on here about them. We will see how fast they arrive and the quality and I will let you know. I only paid $24.99 but the reviews on the website were good.
Don K 15 Sep 2005, 15:40
I just ordered from optical4less.com and myeyeglasses.net - I will let you all know how it goes once I get them. Here's looking forward to the end of overpriced frames.
Katy 15 Sep 2005, 05:29
Peter - thanks - it would be nice to get them replaced and maybe I am being cynical, but I really expect them to either say they haven't received them, or that I have scratched them myself. Going on what I have read about them in previous posts (and should have read before I ordered!), and my own experience, I don't think they are particularly honest. When I sent them the photo (a jpeg), they said they couldn't open it, and then refused to say what file types they _could_ open - a bit dodgy. I'm glad yours were fine though! I think it is just a gamble really - some people will be lucky - but the complaints about them do seem to outnumber other retailers by quite a few.
Peter 07 Sep 2005, 21:25
Katy, I've ordered from a number of online places and while the 2 pairs I've gotten from Optical4Less have both been excellent when I received them, I did have a problem with Goggles4U. They said to send the glasses back, which I did, and they returned a new pair to me. I think this seems pretty normal. You may wonder if they will deliver a new pair, but they have an equal right to wonder if you actually want to keep the pair you've complained about (yes, there's a scratch, but I don't think that negates the point). I think you should send them back and expect a new pair. (You still might not want to order from them again, but at least get your 2nd pair of glasses.)
CircleBox 07 Sep 2005, 21:24
Peter- Yes I would still like to find a home for my glasses. The RX is -3.25, with a PD of 63 and there is no astigmatism in them. Let me know what you think.
Peter 07 Sep 2005, 21:21
CircleBox -- sorry, been away a while. If you're still trying to unload those glasses from Zenni...Is there any astigmatism correction in those glasses? Do you have the exact prescription and PD measurement?
Katy 06 Sep 2005, 15:38
Reporting back on the plastic specs I ordered from Optical 4 Less, as promised... one pair was fine but the other came with a big crack / scratch across the front of the frame. I sent a photo and asked for a replacement frame but they are refusing unless I send the glasses back. I don't see why I should pay out extra, for postage costs to Hong Kong, when the fault is theirs, and I would have no guarantee that they would replace them. Has anyone had a similar problem? Or managed to get a replacement without actually returning the glasses? I definitely won't be ordering from them again! :-(
specs4ever 05 Sep 2005, 20:23
Jem, a friend of mine used Optical4less recently, and he was completely satisfied - his daughter's glasses were about $163.00 US for a beautiful pair of rimmless in around a -12.50D prescription
jem 05 Sep 2005, 17:04
No, they are 4 years old. Started scratching within a week. I don't want the same product. The frames I chose came with polorized sunglass lens clipons that are still completely scratch-free and I wear the clipons 80% as much as the glasses.
But, thanks just the same for the imput.
Sandy 04 Sep 2005, 09:41
Jem, how long did you have the glasses? Pearle should replace the lenses if it was within a year. I returned one pair with no problem and they redid the lenses for no charge. Take care.
kelly23 04 Sep 2005, 06:33
Has anyone ever purchased from apairofshades.com. I'm considering doing so but can't find any consumer feedback on them.
thanks
jem 04 Sep 2005, 05:44
hi- I'm in need of new specs. Got my last pair at Pearle Vision microthins plus. Very disappointed as they scratched so easily. Worse pair I've ever had but also the thinnest. I have a -9 perscription and would like to try purchasing hi-index quality len pair online - perhaps Seiko lens. Can anyone recommend an online store with an emphasis on quality with a good price. I paid $400 for the Pearle pair. If I could get a GOOD pair for 200-250 I'd consider that worthwhile. Scratch-resistance is paramount.
Any suggestions or positve buying experiences would be appreciated. Thanks
CircleBox 03 Sep 2005, 07:24
Peter and anyone else interested in the glasses I am trying to get rid of... Go to zennioptical.com, click the $19 metal tab on the left of the screen, mine are the third from the bottom, frame #4636. The actual color of the frame that I am offering is silver, the one in the picture is grey.
JJ 01 Sep 2005, 22:03
Katy: My rx L -3.00 -0.75 x70 R: -4.00 -1.25 x 74. The lenses from Goggles4u look like they are high index they are thinner then my rimless eyeglasses made by a local optician.
Katy 01 Sep 2005, 11:04
JJ - what sort of a prescription have you got? I want to order some rimless from them around -6. I just went on the 'live help' thing to ask (again) what type of lenses they use - they said 'They will be made in CR39 high index material' - which makes no sense to me! But for $25 I think I will just order them and see what comes :-)
Wei 01 Sep 2005, 09:30
Do anyone order 1.9 index lens on line? Can you make recommedation for best price please?
JJ 01 Sep 2005, 09:25
Just received rimless eyeglasses from Goggles4u. They arrived from Pakistan so I had to sign for them. I would order again they look just like the picture and I can see great.
Peter 31 Aug 2005, 21:21
CircleBox - Is the frame one that they still have on their web site? If so, can you say which one?
CircleBox 31 Aug 2005, 14:04
Dunno if anyone has ever done this before but I ordered glasses from Zenni optical, there is absolutely nothing wrong with them except I don't like the color on me. I was thinking of putting them on ebay but I thought I would post here and see if anyone would be interested. They are semi-rimless, -3.25, silver. They are just sitting there collecting dust, which is a shame, but I am sure someone could enjoy them or add them to their collection. I would not ask for much as they were only $30 or so including shipping.
specs4ever 30 Aug 2005, 15:19
I had recommended Optical4less to a friend of mine who has a very strong prescription. He didn't seem to take me up on my recommendation, so I wasn't too worried that my recommendation would backfire on me. However, he has just called me to thank me for letting me know about them. He says his glasses are the nicest pair he has ever had in his prescription(around -24D) . He also ordered a pair of rimless for his daughter, who was told that rimless was impossible to make in her around -12D prescription. He tells me she loves her new glasses. And the best part was that he got both pairs for less than what one pair would have cost him.
So, while this is not an out and out endorsement for O4less, this is a positive report.
Ruth 25 Aug 2005, 11:22
Thanks for your quick replies guys. Some food for thought there. I particularly like the groovy make up glasses in the link, although getting a lens fitted in my rx seems like it might be very expensive.
try this 24 Aug 2005, 14:38
http://www.eyeglasses.com/product/1005757768-1005757777
Cactus Jack 24 Aug 2005, 12:04
Ruth - my eye doctor has some low power (plus/minus 0.25) lenses on a 6 to 8 inch shaft that he occasionally uses for a quick check. I never paid much attention to them but I suspect that a lens of any power could be easily mounted in this type of lens holder.
You didn't mention your Rx but if your Rx is about the same in both eyes, you could ask an optician to make a lens of slightly less than your distance Rx so it would focus at the distance from your face to the mirror X2 (the light has to go from your face to the mirror and back to your eye.
Another possibility would be glasses on a "stick" that the ladies used at the opera before contact lenses. Also, you mihgt be able to use an old pair of glasses by removing the temples and attaching a rod on one side. If the frames are metal, I'll bet a clever jewelry maker could do it an about 15 minutes while maintaining access to the screw that locks the lens in place.
C.
Ignotus 24 Aug 2005, 11:43
Ruth, I have seen glasses made esp. for putting make-up on. Each lens flips up, leaving room to apply make-up while seeing with the other eye. Your optician will know about these. Use lenses from an old pair so that it is not too expensive.
Ruth 24 Aug 2005, 10:47
I'm partially sighted and extremely myopic too which means it's very difficult for me to apply eye make up. I had a brilliant idea the other day, a lens (myodisk) on a stick. This would be ideal as I could hold it over one eye with one hand while applying make up to the other eye. Does anyone know where I might be able to acquire such a thing?
Katy 19 Aug 2005, 02:35
Steven - I hope it works out. I think in the past people have usually managed to get a refund, but minus the paypal fees, after sending the glasses back.
Has anyone ordered rimless from www.goggles4u.com recently? They are an incredible $25, but the lens options are very confusing - they say their lenses are all hi-index, but the drop-down lists show CR39 as the standard/cheapest option. I emailed to ask and got this:
'All lenses that we are using are hi index lenses. In rimless frames we can only use CR39 material due to durability issues. We assure you if you place order your glasses will be produced with high index lenses.'
Now I am even more confused! I would prefer low index - does anyone know what kind of lenses they use?
DWV 18 Aug 2005, 23:32
If you search past threads, I think you'll find some negative comments. Also, notice that you can't actually buy anything; "This merchant account has been closed." Too bad; there's a couple of frames there that I'd actually wear. I emailed them with a question a year or so back and a human replied to me. Maybe the web site was just too much hassle for too few sales, but maybe you can still order over the phone. Try the contact info on this page:
http://www.eyeglassesworld.com/contact.htm
Steven James 18 Aug 2005, 23:23
Katy,
No, they are offering me nothing. They are being totally uncooperative and this Fiona woman even implied (not subtly at all) that I was just trying to take advantage of them in some way....maybe you will be lucky though?
Lazysiow 18 Aug 2005, 22:25
http://www.eyeglassesworld.com/
Anyone ever order from this place? They seem low rent even for an online store but they have a damn nice choice of rimless frames, even while avoiding the ones that seme to be badly cut.
I was thinking of using this place as a cheap way to get a rimless style.
Katy 18 Aug 2005, 04:34
Steven - are they offering you a refund? I ordered 2 pairs with plastic frames and a similar rx a few days ago - now I am worried! I will report back :-)
Steven James 17 Aug 2005, 23:26
I have bad news to report about Optical 4 Less. It is the second time we have ordered from them, the first time was for my wife in a fairly strong prescription. This time, I ordered for myself a brown plastic frame in a -2.5 (my Rx). The frame and colour were confirmed correctly on my confirmation email. The other day I received the glasses, but the frame was what could only be described as a luminescent PINK! Obviously (well, obvious to me) I cannot wear these.....and O4L have been COMPLETELY uncooperative in this matter, refusing to send what I ordered. I recall from the first time a helpful man by the name of Albert, but he seems to have evaporated on this occassion.....and I have just hit a brick wall. I really am not one of those detractors who wants to flame O4L....this is a real experience that has happened to me and want prospective buyers to beware. They ARE cheap....but their attention to detail is highly lacking!
11 Aug 2005, 07:03
Thanks!
-14 11 Aug 2005, 06:54
admin@optical4less.com
11 Aug 2005, 06:38
I have the opitcal4less.com website but cannot find an email address on it to contact them. Please can someone say how to get in touch with Fiona/Albert as I have a question about a complicated prescription. Thanks in advance.
11 Aug 2005, 02:04
-14. I sent them an email for a specially thick pair and Fiona was most co-operative and replied by return with details of lens thickness (c12-17mm) and cost. Very reasonable.
Gobbler 11 Aug 2005, 01:59
I emailed Opticall4less and got a reply from Fiona. When I asked for extra thick lenses she forwarded my mail to Albert. I got a message from him after a couple of days. So I think it's good to put a little pressure on Fiona ;-)
radioman 10 Aug 2005, 19:09
-14
I am sorry to hear that too.Had hopes of some myodiscs (special order).
-14 10 Aug 2005, 18:58
Optical4less used to be very cooperative but I think those days are gone. I emailed them to ask about putting some -2 blue transition lenses in a new pair of Oakley wiretaps. I also asked about getting some myodiscs in -14. Their lens info didn't list the availability but Albert would usually try and accomodate.
well, unfortunately, Albert has moved on to their technical department and Fiona has replaced him. Her reply was less than positive. They don't do lens replacement, she said, and then went on to describe some non-myo high index lens in which i had NO interest. I wrote back and once again asked if they offered a -14 myo and have received no reply. Looks like it is time to find another online retailer.
PS In the past I have excellent results from them. Both in quality and price.
Russell 05 Aug 2005, 10:42
19dollareyeglasses.com is now zennioptical.com
CircleBox 04 Aug 2005, 23:09
What happened with www.19dollareyeglasses.com? Website isn't working, says something about domain suspended.
tortoise 23 Jul 2005, 06:27
They are 1cm thick at the outer edges and would be thicker but the back surface levels out 4mm from the edge. The left lens has no cylinder and is plano base, the right lens has some cylinder and it is on the front surface. I assume they are CR-39 but I don't know for sure.
me 22 Jul 2005, 21:19
What is the index? How thick are they? Bi-concave?
tortoise 22 Jul 2005, 16:35
Zenni Optical just came through for me! -17.75 low index semi-rimless for only $36.00. The order took about 5 weeks. They arrived in a spiffy case, with clip on shades. The workmanship seems fine although not fancy. I'm very pleased given the great price. 8-)
Wurm 16 Jul 2005, 13:20
Nick, try
http://www.springwhales.com/contacte.htm
Good luck.
Nick 16 Jul 2005, 12:24
Thanks Fritz. I'm not the same Nick, although I have recently experienced a big increase myself.
I can't even find Whale on the internet, so don't know where to start getting a spare part.
Fritz 16 Jul 2005, 10:38
Nick,
Are you the same Nick who went fulltime a couple of years ago? I seem to recall that you and a guy named Marcel were experiencing the same prescription increases. Wonder whatever happened to Marcel. I loved his writing style and always wondered if he were a French Canadian.
Anyway, you might be able to get the spare part directly from the manufacturer. I needed a new temple for my nearly new Raybans and contacted them directly after getting their 800 telephone number off of the Internet. They sent me both temples for a price that was less than a third of what a new pair would have cost me. It's really annoying to have to replace an expensive pair of glasses just for one part!
Let us know if you have any luck.
Nick 16 Jul 2005, 08:02
Does anyone know where I could buy a replacement nosepiece for my "Whale" swimming goggles? I've looked online but can't find anywhere. I don't want to replace the other bits.
Thanks.
Hi Gobbler 11 Jul 2005, 19:07
If you are in the US, there is a chain called "For Eyes" that often runs deals like 2 complete pairs with normal plastic lenses for $99. I once asked if there was a prescription maximum for that price. The clerk, who may have been the optician, told me that he usually recommends high index for higher prescriptions, but has had customers order regular plastic in a -10Rx, because they usually wear contacts and the glasses were only to be worn for a few minutes in the morning and at night. I'm sure that if you told the clerk that you wore contacts 99.99% of the time, that they would respect your decision and not try to upsell you to the high index. Oh, there is also a chain called "America's Best" that has 2 pairs for $69, but I have never dealt with them.
Gobbler 11 Jul 2005, 06:40
hi guys,
does optical4less still do 'special making orders'? I e-mailed to get low index lenses and they said they only do 1.56 of high index lenses...
what happened?
is there another supplier for 'special orders' I can turn to?
Mark 11 Jul 2005, 06:18
I ordered a -16 pair from Zenni a while back, semi-rimless. There were a couple problems - one lens had a distortion in it, one of the lenses had the groove for the 'fishing line' cut unevenly, and one of the 'fishing lines' broke while the lenses were in their case after I had the glasses perhaps a year. So I've been afraid to order strong prescriptions from them. I've also ordered -3 and -6 glasses from them, no problems.
New Jersey boy 10 Jul 2005, 09:17
I also check my mail box everyday, I'm really look forward to get my new glasses. Did anybody ordered glasses with high prescription from them??? I was planning to order them next but I don't have a prescription....
Johnnyb555 07 Jul 2005, 22:17
I don't think that 19 days is too much to ask, knowing that they probably make the lenses overseas somewhere. I've been happy in the past, and as long as they keep the prices this low, you bet I'll order again and again. Although I must admit... when I ordered my pair, I checked the mailbox every day...
07 Jul 2005, 22:15
I don't think that 19 days is too much to ask, knowing that they probably make the lenses
CircleBox 06 Jul 2005, 21:49
From the date that I ordered from Zenni it took 19 days to get to WI. I am still satisfied with my order- although I wish I would have realized that there is a color difference between grey and silver because the silver is very bright and I wanted the grey. I would order from them again.
New Jersey Boy 06 Jul 2005, 12:59
Hello Circle Box, I also Ordered glasses from Zenni and I'm waiting to see how they will look like, I also have my fingers crossed, I just hope I get my glasses soon. did it take long to come???
tortoise 05 Jul 2005, 14:11
Circlebox, I ordered glasses from Zenni right after you did and with a much higher Rx. Still waiting, fingers crossed. 8-)
CircleBox 05 Jul 2005, 12:30
My glasses just arrived from Zenni today. I am pleased with the service although the frames are not what I expected but that is my own fault due to a color mix up. I think that as long as the RX is mild, there shouldn't be problems ordering from them.
CircleBox 24 Jun 2005, 18:28
Still no glasses from Zenni. I read their "return" policy and I love it. Our satisfaction is valued so if we are not happy with your order you can return the glasses within 4 weeks and for ONLY 1/2 the cost of the item plus shipping and handling- you can get new glasses. If they mess up your order, shouldn't they refund you in full or give you new glasses?!?!?!
optifan 21 Jun 2005, 15:09
In reply to last post
I cant comment on their mail order service as i called personaly.
However it was near christmas and as they were not busy they made up my specs while i waited in about 15 min.
May be worth a try.Let us know what you think if you do.
21 Jun 2005, 11:20
optifan -thanks for your reply! I was a bit skeptical because they have not replied to my email but now I have heard that they are good I may go for them! Did you have to send in your prescription? and what happens with regards to postage?is postage included in the price? the website seems a little vague in this respect!
Please help 20 Jun 2005, 22:09
Can anyone tell me a website so I can buy contact lenses in the us without a prescription???
thank you
optifan 20 Jun 2005, 14:50
I have used AXIS several times as they are local to me and the quality is very good .
They are used by all the independant opticians that do not have onsite labs.
Prices are also good .Last time i had s/v new lenses in my old frame and they charged me £25.
20 Jun 2005, 14:32
Anyone had any involvment with this firm? If so how were they? I want stronger lenses in my glasses but dont want to have to provide a prescription!! If noone used this firm can anyone suggest any other?! (I know I can get glasses off the net but I really like my current frames!)
CircleBox 19 Jun 2005, 21:09
I sure hope it doesn't take several months. The only thing that bothered me is there was only one option for shipping. I would rather pay more for say 3-5 day delivery. We will have to see, however, I was hoping to have those glasses before July.
17 Jun 2005, 23:18
you will eventually get your glasses from zenni but it could take several months
CircleBox 17 Jun 2005, 17:34
I just ordered from Zenni, -3.25 strength semi-rimless glasses. I will have to see what happens with that. For $19 you can't go wrong, I just hope that they turn out and I don't have problems.
Julian 12 Jun 2005, 01:20
Filthy, my sweet: I want to continue an old conversation; can you send me your e-mail address please?
Love and kisses, Jules.
julianmungo(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk
11 Jun 2005, 20:11
I think Upset Customer is one of Zenni's competitors.
Filthy McNasty 11 Jun 2005, 14:18
I think that Zenni is like any other mediocre place - some customers have no problem, others have nightmares. The price they charge does not lead one to expect first-rate service.
justsomefeedback 11 Jun 2005, 06:27
sorry was lurking and saw the talk about Zenni. I just ordered and got a fabulous pair of progressives, only downside was it took 3 weeks but the quality is very good and you can't beat the price.
I ordered rimless and my RX is on the mild side.
:) lurker bee
Johnnyb 10 Jun 2005, 20:17
Regarding Zenni Optical, my experience with them has been positive in the past. I wonder what changed? Personally, it doesn't matter to me if an optical shop is licensed in my state (or licensed at all), as long as I can order whatever script I want :-)
J.
upset customer 10 Jun 2005, 18:09
Zenni optical is not licensed in the State of California. Their service is terrible and they are very rude. I placed an order 10 weeks ago and i was told 5 weeks ago that I would receive a refund. I am still waiting. I have filed several complaints against this company. Buyer beware something very fishy about this company. Zenni sucks !
Filthy McNasty 05 May 2005, 17:11
It describes teh curvature of your eye. You must either have it measured professionally (easy if you go in and say you want to buy colored plano contacts) or take a guess and hope for the best (not recommended). Personally, Mine is 8.7. BC is less important with thin lenses like dailies that comform more esasily to various curvatures.
Radioman 05 May 2005, 13:27
Filthy
I was wondering if you or anyone on ES could explain base curve as it relates to contact lenses..
Radioman 05 May 2005, 10:35
Filthy-
Thanks for the link..
Filthy McNasty 05 May 2005, 08:51
The link below will only work if you delete the full stop at the end. For some reason it was made part of the link.
Filthy McNasty 05 May 2005, 08:50
Try http://www.globallens.ca/index.shtml. Quick service and rasonable prices, with a wide selection.
Radioman 05 May 2005, 06:04
Anyone know where I can purchase (on-line) contacts without an rx for +17d or so?
bJaxx 04 May 2005, 03:33
i ordered from specsdirectuk.com too.. the service was just fine.. received my glasses withing 7days.. pleasantly surprised at how much i saved over the high street!
Filthy McNasty 03 May 2005, 07:23
Although Goggles4U has a small selection of frames, my experience with them was very good. Zenni's quality was exceedingly poor on the rimless design I ordered (very loose, poor alignment, etc), but I suppose given the price I should have expected that.
Luke 03 May 2005, 05:51
I've ordered both rimless and semi-rimless from zenni. (I have never ordered a metal-rim pair from them.)
The rimless pair was fine, though they looked a little different from what I expected.
The semi-rimless: I've ordered two pairs - one with a weakish (-2/-3) Rx, which turned out fine, one with a very strong Rx (-15) which had a couple problems - one of the lenses was distorted and the fishing line around one of the lenses was crooked (they messed up making the groove). At some point, this fishing line broke, despite little wearing of these glasses.
Bottom line: this is the cheapest store online, I believe. Their quality is distinctly lower than most other places - so you sort of get what you pay for. But I think as long as you don't get a really high Rx, the glasses *should* be OK. I've heard stories about difficulty with customer service (no responses to email, etc). But haven't had any major problems myself.
02 May 2005, 15:06
The ones that I got were not edged very well so the lens pops out and when it is in they are uneven. Stay away.
CircleBox 02 May 2005, 13:37
Was there a post about the www.19dollareyeglasses.com Zenni website awhile back warning to NOT buy rimless glasses from them because of problems? Reason being, I found some nice frames that I like and they are semi-rimless but I don't want to order them if they are going to screw up or be of horribly quality. Anyone else order from Zenni?
Mark 22 Apr 2005, 13:27
College Girl -- good luck in your search. If you get a chance, post how things go -- I'm curious.
Not sure if your vision is still changing a lot, but for what it's worth, I think -6 is a prescription where it's still pretty easy to get nice looking glasses. That's around the range where I am too. I've seen glasses around -12, and at that prescription, you have to spend a boatload of money to get them to look at all normal, and even then it's a stretch. At -6, it's really not too hard to get a nice looking pair of glasses. Even rimless, which tend to make glasses look thicker than other frame styles, really look fine at -6 -- I've had several people compliment mine (and I presume they aren't optic obsessives). These lenses are polycarbonate, which are cheap/"free" at a lot of online stores.
College girl 21 Apr 2005, 17:08
Leon and Mark, thanks for your advice. I might go to some stores this weekend and I'll let you know if anything exciting pops up. I hate those websites that say free lenses, unless your vision sucks, which means over -4. The costs of crappy vision...
Mark 21 Apr 2005, 09:41
College Girl - I think the best combination of price and trustworthiness might be www.39dollarglasses.com. I don't know that they have a frame real close to what you want, but their prices are really good. I think they have a pair that sort of looks like what you want.
You're going to have to pay more for higher index, no matter who you go with. 39dollarglasses provides polycarbonate lenses for $39. It costs $50 extra for very high index (1.67) lenses. That's still real cheap for a pair of glasses. At 47mm eyesize, your -6 script will have some thickness in polycarbonate, but not a whole lot. The 1.67 index lenses will really be quite thin...probably thin enough that someone would think (from the thickness alone) that they are weak glasses. Either way it's a good deal.
www.zennioptical.com seems to be the cheapest place online, but some people here have had problems ordering from them and their quality is inconsistent.
Leon 21 Apr 2005, 01:38
College girl: you might want to try http://www.eyewearcentre.com. It's an Italian eye wear store. Great customer service, quite cheap.
These look a bit like the ones you posted: http://www.eyewearcentre.com/grncgi/gladitem.pl?ITMCD=DKAR_8610TITANIUM&LNGCD;=eng&SESID;=IFAFVI-KG5
By the way, don't worry too much about lens thickness, these frames are quite small. Perhaps polycarb lenses would be the best choice for you.
College girl 20 Apr 2005, 23:00
Hi, I need new glasses because I haven't replaced mine for a couple years (I mainly wear contacts). But, since I'm in college, I don't have a lot of money and the vision insurance through my school sucks (20% off glasses and lens).
I want something like these, http://www.eyeglasses.com/product/1062164405-1062164405 but since my prescription is L: -6 and R: -5.25 I want high-index lens. I know some of you like them thick, but I don't want that. Does anyone know of any places online I could get glasses like these cheap? Or stores, I can do that too. Also, is www.eyeglassesworld.com a legit site? It looks kind of sketchy.
Thank you to anyone who can help.
royboy 20 Apr 2005, 21:05
hey jay --- ive gotten gas perms as hi as +20 [and higher] from
John D McConnell ABO <circle@apci.net>
he has an optical place in the st louis vicinty --- no script needed, good prices, good man. i think they come in from austrailia --- u can mention the forum and me [royboy]. good luck!
royboy 20 Apr 2005, 21:04
hey jay --- ive gotten gas perms as hi as +20 [and higher] from
John D McConnell ABO <circle@apci.net>
he has an optical place in the st louis vicinty --- no script needed, good prices, good man. i think they come in from austrailia --- u can mention the forum and me [royboy]. good luck!
Jay 19 Apr 2005, 00:02
can anyone advise me where i can buy gas permeable lenses around +20 without a prescription
Jay 19 Apr 2005, 00:02
can anyone advise me where i can buy gas permeable lenses around +20 without a prescription
Brian-16 15 Apr 2005, 09:32
spexfan-
How well do you see with the spex you mentioned in your March 23rd post? 20/20/? Any blurring or distortion? I imagine like mine things seem to be smaller..
Brille 12 Apr 2005, 09:43
Friskee,
I have also noticed that the register option is not working?
friskee 11 Apr 2005, 07:28
Does anyone have a way to contact goggles 4 you beside e-mail and register
that are not working?
mindhunter 24 Mar 2005, 14:37
check out specsdirectuk.com complete pair of spectacles from £14.95 also have a large range just ordered mine from them seem to be the cheapest and largest range in uk online
mindhunter 24 Mar 2005, 14:35
spexfan 23 Mar 2005, 14:20
My order from goggles for U arrived on Monday.....it took less than a week using their DHL delivery option! A few minor quibbles with the glasses which are -18's in a 55mm eyesize aviator frame....
They supplied glass rather than the plastic lenses I asked for and the lenses seem to be cut from a large bowl (45mm) myodisc blank. So the net effect is that they're very, very heavy but only about 9mm thick at the edges. The pd is also about 10mm wider than what I specified so there is some induced prism to get used to when I first put them on. The rest of the Rx seems pretty accurate.
Anyway, no one else on the web can touch them for speed or price, so I still feel my $36 USD (!!) was well spent.
twistree 21 Mar 2005, 18:51
I ordered over a month ago and have gotten nothing. Each phone call is met with "we'll call you back" but they never do.
19 Mar 2005, 16:43
Good luck with Zenni!!! They cut the right lens to small for the frame and it won't stay in!!! After eight weeks of e-mails, I can now send them back for them to evaluate. Who knows.
Filthy McNasty 19 Mar 2005, 16:28
Zenni's quality is extremely variable. However, for the price, I find it worth the gamble. Generally rimless styles seem to give them a great deal of problem.
CircleBox 18 Mar 2005, 22:17
Anyone ever order from Zenni Optical at www.19dollareyeglasses.com? I think I remember reading something about Zenni Optical but I wasn't sure. I found a frame that I think would look good, however I don't want to spend the money if Zenni Optical is not reccomended. Thank you.
Visitor 17 Mar 2005, 10:50
Smudgeur - Thanks for the pics. What's your prescription?
Smudgeur 15 Mar 2005, 13:36
Yes they were prescription lenses - ordered on the 18th Feb and rreceived in the UK on 11th March.
Mine didn't confirm the prescription on the order either, but they are absolutely perfect
AL 14 Mar 2005, 19:33
CORRECTION to the below post. I ordered last month (February).
AL
AL 14 Mar 2005, 17:21
Smudgeur
Were they prescription lenses? I am waiting for my order to come in. I ordered on March 21, and they were shipped the 24th.
I hope they come with my prescription lenses as the order form sure didn't confirm it, just the type of lenses.
AL
Smudgeur 14 Mar 2005, 09:19
It was really not worth getting that excited about - it was a shabby little bag with my name and address written on in felt tip pen! Just a bit different to the jiffy bags and printed labels you come to expect.
The glasses got a road test over the weekend and work very well, darkening quickly.
Clare 14 Mar 2005, 08:57
Leelee - I love the idea of the bag, but then I love things from that part of the world. Lets being seeing it eh?!!
leelee 14 Mar 2005, 08:45
never mind
Smudgeur 14 Mar 2005, 07:32
Why?
leelee 14 Mar 2005, 06:08
can you post a pic of the fabric bag too?
Smudgeur 14 Mar 2005, 05:47
Thanks Jules - the price was nice too! (£34.50 for transitions lenses inc. P&P;)
Julian 14 Mar 2005, 05:36
Those look really cool, Smudgeur; well chosen!
Smudgeur 14 Mar 2005, 02:32
The frame is not on the site anymore, however I took a couple of pics which you can see here:
http://img231.exs.cx/img231/4328/p31405185ah.jpg
http://img231.exs.cx/img231/3089/p31405194ga.jpg
Visitor 11 Mar 2005, 12:41
Smudgeur: That site does lenses upto -20.00, which is unusual online. What frames did you get, and what prescription?
I'm intrigued about the fabric bag.
Smudgeur 11 Mar 2005, 10:28
Just received my order from www.goggles4u.com -ordered on 18th February. They appear to be very good quality.
I bought rimless frames with plastic transitions lenses. The cost £34.50 including shipping from Pakistan (in a bizarre fabric bag!).
They were very very well packed though. I'd certainly recommend them.
Brille 10 Mar 2005, 03:35
I have ordered from eyeglassesinternational and I had no problems. Melissa was friendly and cooperative over email.
Shoe 08 Mar 2005, 15:33
Ordered contacts from Lensway.com. They arrived in 10 days from Sweden to US.
Shelley 08 Mar 2005, 14:55
Ordered contacts from Coastal Contacts for delivery to UK. First batch got lost in British postal system, second batch arrived safely two weeks after dispatch. Very considerate and courteous service throughout so would recommend them. If using Coastal Contacts from outside US allow plenty of time for delivery
satisfied 08 Mar 2005, 03:47
I recently ordered some specs. from eyeglassesinternational.com.
This order was treated with promptness and courtesy, and my e-mails to Melissa were answered immediately and efficiently. I can recommend them.
Bob 02 Mar 2005, 02:24
I ordered glsses on-line from 1intheeye on 18/01/05 and not received them to date(02/03/05).They cleared my payment on 20/01/05 and despite e-mailing them several times I have had no reply from them.Whenever I telephone throughout the day there is never an answer.I would advise people to be wary of ordering with this company as after they take your money they do not appear to be contactable!
mattp 18 Feb 2005, 06:24
norm--
I ordered a pair of glasses from optical 4less back in the fall. It took nearly 2 months for them to arrive, but as they were only a spare I wasn't in any hurry. Most of the waiting occurred after they were shipped. When they came, the box had been opened and there were customs (U.S)stickers all over it. My guess--terrorism check on a box from Hong Kong. Once they arrived, the glasses were fine.
Be patient--your glasses may be tied up like mine were--Matt
17 Feb 2005, 18:38
To the USA, took about 2 weeks for me to get my order in from Goggles4You
Guest 17 Feb 2005, 14:11
I would echo the previous contributor's comments about Optical4Less. I tried to order from them.... not very helpful at all, bordering on the rude.
norm 17 Feb 2005, 09:58
Well here it is six weeks after placing my order with Optical4Less and I still don't have glasses.
My glasses should have included progressive, transition type lens in the HL007 frame with -2.00 and -1.75, with +2.25 adjustment for old eyes, a simple order, nothing complicated.
After a bit of time passed and I did not see a change in "status order" screen I emailed then three times to get feedback. I got no bounced emails, so assume they got them.
It was a month later when I tried to cancel the order in a fourth email I finally got a response.
They claimed they had sent out an email to me three days after I ordered to question the order. I will give them a plus for finding a mistake in the order. However when they heard nothing from me they did nothing even though I had given them my phone number in the "comments" section of the order in case they needed it.
Their excuse was that they had had server problems.
One would have thought knowing this, that they would have resent the emails out, but no, they did nothing.
If they had had server problems I should have gotten bounced emails, so I question their excuse.
Then they promised the glasses would ship in another week, so I waited and cut them some slack, but cancelled the order 24 hours after the second ship date passed and there was no change in order status. I tried to fax them to cancel as well, but got no pick up after many times of trying.
I sent out two other emails when I saw no change in status, one a "cancel email" and two days after the second drop dead date I got an email saying they were closed for the week for vacation and that the order had shipped as scheduled, even though there was no change in status.
When checking the "mail order tracking button" which is supplied by them, the order shipped 8 days later than the second drop dead date, so she lied in the email. So even though I cancelled the order, they shipped the glasses anyway.
Needless to say I have contacted my credit card company to dispute the order, so should not be billed.
I placed another order with another company 48 hours after the drop dead date and hope I have better luck with them.
Stay away from this company. With no phone number, you have no way of knowing what is happening with your order.
This is the first time I have placed an order with an on line company and so far have been unimpressed.
16 Feb 2005, 20:18
i noticed that goggles4u offers free worldwide shipping. what shipping method was used? how long did order take?
16 Feb 2005, 17:29
I ordered from goggles4u.com -- Comes from Pakistan, and I ordered a -8.00 cylinder, for only USA $25.. And they did a GREAT job also.. Had it made out of glass instead of plastic.. I can't believe the sharpness of glass lenses.
I ordered my real RX from them, but since I like being able to see further clearer, I added -.50 to my RX.. so that effectively made it:
(R) -2.50 -8.00 36
(L) -2.00 -1.25 25
Guest 15 Feb 2005, 23:42
Does anyone know of any online retailers who can satisfy my curiosity for high cyl. lenses?
Henry_c 15 Feb 2005, 13:32
I have ordered from O4Less and I was very happy with the outcome. I have no complaints against them.
Recently I used www.opticclear.com for lens replacement. The service was very good. Emails was answered really fast by Janet.
Brian-16 11 Feb 2005, 10:18
Radioman-Its ironic you mention this as a college friend of mine recently (2 weeks ago) ordered a pair of glasses from the same place and has heard nothing, and they charged his credit card.The 800 phone number goes straight to an answering machine.He tried the local Florida number,and thats been changed.
Filthy McNasty 11 Feb 2005, 07:05
I bought a pair from O4L. The frame quality was somewhat better than I would have expceted for the price, and the lenses were good. All in all, I must say that what I got was considerably better than what I expected, all things considered. I also had reasonably prompt communication from their people.
radioman 11 Feb 2005, 05:21
To all on ES...Beware of an outfit called eyeglassesinternational.com and are located in Parkland,Florida.No human to talk to and my ISP returned all e-mails after purchasing glasses and having my credit card charged nearly a month ago !
Bass 11 Jan 2005, 20:30
I purchased from O4L and they are the nicest pair of glasses I ever had, very good quality. Since I had to get the 1.8 high index (to help cut down on the thickness) I paid around $120 US, I'd be willing to bet if you purchased the $29 dollar version the quality would be lower.
Katy 11 Jan 2005, 15:42
Electra can't post on here because her server is blocked by the website. Most people on here know that.
11 Jan 2005, 14:21
What's this Electra asked me to say ... is someone having a laugh. And all this conspiracy about sending to someone else's address. Yeah right.
Katy 11 Jan 2005, 12:36
Electra asked me to post to say that she ordered some glasses from Optical4Less and she is really happy with them. She ordered rimless prescription sunglasses with progressive lenses and a graduated tint. She didn't tell Albert it was herself ordering, as she wanted to test them out and see if the criticism was justified or whether a lot of it was posted by competitors, so she had the glasses sent to a friend's address. She says the quality is excellent, better than she would expect from the local retailers, and they arrived in 3 weeks even though it was the Christmas period.
10 Jan 2005, 16:25
http://www.optical4less.com/index.cgi?mode=specialmaking
Mark 10 Jan 2005, 06:15
Pam - Can you say a little more about your experience? I've seen several people complain about the customer service from O4L, but most people have said the les quality was excellent. I'd like to know more.
Thanks!
pam 08 Jan 2005, 05:33
yes, I have just had a bad experience with o4less. I was very disappointed in the quality of the glasses. I felt I should have paid a little more. Maybe try 39 dollar glasses, I have heard no neg feedback about them.
Henry_c 07 Jan 2005, 07:55
Brille: I couldn't find it on their website so I don't think they do.
I found another online store offering lens replacement. It's in Singapore and called opticclear. A tad more expensive than O4L.
If anybody have used www.opticclear.com please let me know.
Brille 05 Jan 2005, 05:15
Does anyone know if Optical4Less still offers the lens replacement service?
CircleBox 03 Jan 2005, 21:33
I would have recieved my glasses in 2 days from 39dollarglasses.com but I was not home to recieve the package. I paid for the standard shipping which was 4-5 days but it came much sooner. Also I am very pleased with my new glasses, it is difficult to order glasses online without being able to try them on but they had various face shapes with the glasses so it was easy to figure out if they would look good on you. I highly suggest the use of 39dollarglasses.com for anyone looking to get new glasses without proper doctor information.
Johnnyb555 31 Dec 2004, 21:48
There was an article a few days ago in the paper about the Canadian equivalent of the USA's FDA, wanting to stop sales of prescription drugs to the US. I wondeer if this also means a stop to contact lens orders?
31 Dec 2004, 13:33
So I've ordered some glasses online and I have a couple of questions:
1 - where can I go to have them fitted - the frames are a bit crooked
2 - where can I purchase a designer brand case (my glasses are Armani but they came with a cheap generic cloth case)? Thanks for any sugestions
CircleBox 27 Dec 2004, 21:49
Just read through all of the threads, it sounds like putting false doctor information for 39dollarglasses.com is not an issue. I am excited to get them, the only problem is that you don't know how they are going to look on you but, for stronger glasses... I DON'T CARE!
CircleBox 27 Dec 2004, 21:26
Instead of sending my glasses to get the lenses replace I just ordered from 39dollarglasses.com but they asked for doctor information and I made up a name and gave them my disconnected cell phone number. Has anyone else ever ordered from 39dollarglasses.com and used false doctor info. and if so, did it still work? I tried to order contacts off a website once, they had taken the money out of my account but wouldn't send the contacts, something about when they called the eye doctor(I gave them the real information) and the doctor said I needed an eye exam so they wouldn't send the contacts but I ended up getting my money back. I will have to see. If anyone has every ordered from 39dollarglasses.com please let me know. THANK YOU!
21 Dec 2004, 11:50
laulau french 20 Dec 2004, 08:52
Excuse me only sur
Has anyone shopped at
www.myeyewearstore.com
The best ???
Laulau French 20 Dec 2004, 08:49
Has anyone shopped at http://www.eyeglassesworld.com ?
Four Yeux 16 Dec 2004, 13:05
I might as well add my sixpence worth. I have ordered twice from O4L ( once bitten twice not shy) both times unsatisfactory. I have sent many e-mails to no avail. I guess feedback is only for compliments.
Russell 16 Dec 2004, 12:29
I warned you all about O4L many, many months ago when they had just begun to post on ebay. At the time, no one listened to me about the poor service and the lack of caring. But I was right, wasn't I?
SG 15 Dec 2004, 18:42
Only the rimless/hingless HL007 frames are good at O4L. But rest of frames are so so and are not of very good quality. These are the frames that sell for about US $10 here in the USA. So all in all, after my bitter experience, I have come to conclusion that O4L is not such a heck of a deal and is very risky on top of that. The O4L bastards seem to mess up lots of orders lately. I wish there was more competition online to put these cheats to where they belong.
14 Dec 2004, 07:08
so the moral of the story might me to always travel with a prescription
Scruffy 14 Dec 2004, 00:16
Another hands up on O4L : They sent me a completely different semi rimless frame and lense shap to the one I ordered....fortunaltely they wherent unwearable :o) But it could have been a disaster as i needed them at the time.
Just a thought for U lot - not really online but in Malaysia recently I could not believe how cheap glasses are.
130 to 180 ringgit gets you top line frames and lenses complete - thats about 45 to 60 aussie dollars - thats not bad.
oUt
Scruffy
Bwian 13 Dec 2004, 22:50
I agree about O4L. Just received my new glasses and paid $49US for clip on sunglasses. No clip ons arrived with the glasses and they do not answer emails. I am very disapointed with that as the quality of the glasses is great
SG 12 Dec 2004, 16:39
O4L is good as long as they don't screw up your order. I got my glasses and frame color is not the one I ordered and they are willing to do nothing about it. Even after seeing the photos of my frame they insist that they sent me right frame. Only the color blind can't differentiate between a copper and a gun metal frame I think. They rarely respond to your emails if they mess up your order and do nothing to fix it. So buyers beware. If your order is messed up your are SOL.
SG 12 Dec 2004, 16:38
O4L is good as long as they don't screw up your order. I got my glasses and frame color is not the one I ordered and they are willing to do nothing about it. Even after seeing the photos of my frame they insist that they sent me right frame. Only the color blind can't differentiate between a copper and a gun metal frame I think. They rarely respond to your emails if they mess up your order and do nothing to fix it. So buyers beware. If your order is messed up your are SOL.
CircleBox 01 Dec 2004, 09:23
I do not have the old lenses because when I sent my glasses to optical4less they did not send the old lenses back. I guess I will probably have to send my glasses out, I do not have an RX to give to a local optical store so that would probably not work. Thank you for you help!
D-W-V 01 Dec 2004, 01:17
Do you have an old pair of lenses that came from your current frames? That'd be the best way. If the optical lab happened to have the same model frame in stock, or have the dimensions for that frame on file, that could work. Email the online opticians and see if any of them can do that.
Really your best bet is a local optician. They could order the lenses in, then fit hem to the frame while you wait, even if they're not a 1-hour operation.
CircleBox 30 Nov 2004, 11:16
Does anyone know where I can get new lenses without having to send my frames? I do not want to be 2 or more weeks without glasses. I have sent several e-mail to different websites. I did lens replacement with optical4less but I can't find the information on there now. Any help would do.
ehpc 25 Nov 2004, 12:51
The previous two posts read very much like laboured sales-jargon:-could it possibly be that the posters have any connexion with the firm so recklessly plugged? Surely not..................Pete
Shortsighted but delighted 25 Nov 2004, 07:46
Hi there, I have recently found out about Glasses Direct and have to say (despite initial scepticism) that these boys know what they're doing. I ordered my first pair of glasses from them in September and they were delived within ten days. I expected them to break after a week, but they are stil going strong and seem to be of equal quality to those available on the high street. You should seriously give them a try (apparently the company was started by a twenty-one year old wiz kid; move over Richard Branson!)
Foureyes Prim 25 Nov 2004, 07:34
I have worn prescription glasses for many years and have often been shocked by the high street prices. I once left a particuarly expensive store over £250 pounds short! Those were the old days. Recently my son informed me about a new business producing glasses for as little as £15.00! As you can imagaine I was very intreigued and looked them up on the web. I am pleased to say that two months down the line I have recieved three wonderful frames and will certainly be using the suppliars again. They go by the names of 'Glasses Direct' and they forfil their promises. I advise any glasses wearer to try them!
Filthy McNasty 01 Oct 2004, 16:06
OK, OK. How can one argue with the recollections of one of the most venerated of our number
Julian 01 Oct 2004, 15:22
Filthy, my sweet: when I was in college I got a new pair of glasses that made my eyes hurt. It was the only time I've ever had my eyes tested by an 'ophthalmic medical practitioner' and he put no cylinder in the left lens. I wasn't happy with them and went back; he satisfied himself that my acuity with them was 6/6 and sent me packing. But as long as I wore them (and he was the guy who insisted I should wear them full time) my left eye hurt. So it is possible.
Love and kisses, Jules.
Filthy McNasty 01 Oct 2004, 09:29
I think most people take any post that says a pair of glasses "make their eyes hurt" with a grain of salt. I certainly do. However, as with any Web-based business, on-line eyeglasses providers need to be approached with a certain degree of caution, particularly in view of the hassle of getting the product replaced or adjusted when it's got to be shipped overseas. No matter how good the retailer, mistakes are inevitable at some frequencey. That frequency may be low but is never zero. I certainly appreciate that some retailers have been active in seeking out our little forum and offering us their services. It's a big help for those who need to find a way to satisfy their fascination thgough a non-threatening channel.
Sherlock 01 Oct 2004, 09:04
I, for one, doubt KK's authenticity.
Why would an organization go to the trouble of setting up an elaborate web site only to have substandard merchandise? California is highly regulated and wouldn't allow a schlockmeister to stay in business for long.
At $25 a pop they are dependent upon repeat business. And, it will take them sometime to recoup the cost of setting up the site.
Frames coming out of mainland China are extreamly inexpensive, as are blank lenses made here, and abroad. So, they can make a profit, even with this low, low price.
I suspect KK has an interest in a competitor, and wants to protect it at all costs. Not everything you read is sincere, you know.
I intend to risk a few dollars and find out if they have a quality product, or not.
KK 30 Sep 2004, 11:31
I order a pair from eyeglassesworld and they arrived. The frame looks awful and my eye has been hurting . went for an exam and they said the new glasses aren't the right prescription. I emailed them many times but got no reply .
I'll never use them again . Not recommanded .
D-W-V 30 Sep 2004, 01:54
Has anyone shopped at http://www.eyeglassesworld.com ?
Prices are very low and there's some cool frame styles.
CircleBox 22 Sep 2004, 09:43
I just recieved my lenses from Optical4Less and I am very pleased, not only with the lenses but with delivery time- all the way from Hong Kong. However, I wrote a note with my print out saying I would like my old lenses back, maybe they don't read english or understand because I didn't get those back. I will know for next time. I started out with a -2 in each eye because I didn't know what my eyes could handle. I will get used to these then get stronger lenses. I thought with a -2 they would be somewhat thicker than my other ones but they were not. Stronger lenses next time!
DWV 15 Sep 2004, 01:37
I didn't buy from Retrospecs because a local optician had the exact same frames cheaper. Don't assume the mailorder outfits are always cheaper.
Eye Tri 14 Sep 2004, 15:54
Henry
I purchased a few frames from Retrospecs a few years ago and was pleasently surprised by the relatively short delivery time.
Henry 14 Sep 2004, 11:34
I have just ordered an Anglo frame (http://www.retrospecs.co.uk/product_details/default.asp?pid=1166&s;_id=2&c;_id=1) from http://www.retrospecs.co.uk. I am based in the UK and would be eager to hear of what other people have bought and whatt this company's delivery times are like. Hopefully I'll receive these frames later this week! Will let people know.
Regards,
Henry
Alito 25 Aug 2004, 15:28
I just ordered contacts from Coastalcontacts.com and they did ask for Dr. information, I just made anything up...will let you guys know what happens
25 Aug 2004, 11:41
I've ordered from both Zenni and Eyeglass Factory Outlet and they both send out without requiring a signature. And I've been quite pleased with both of them, price and quality wise. The only negative is not being able to try on frames before buying them.
Can anyone recommend contact lens companies that do not require a prescription but rather allow you to put in the information on your own? I have a prescription but it's two years old, and specifies on the paper that it is good for one year only! Thank you.
JJ 25 Aug 2004, 07:21
Brian-16
Two weeks from the time the order was placed. I have ordered x3 from O4L and have had to sign for the package each time. Twice picked up the package at the post office but that may because I live in an apartment and they won't leave the parcel at my door step.
Simon 25 Aug 2004, 06:46
Try simon's lenses
s.dean@accenture.com
Wild Bill 25 Aug 2004, 06:23
ps - for zenni and 39dollarglasses.com, I've put in fake doctor's info and it's been OK.
It's possible, though, that they will start doing some kind of verification. I've noticed that some online contact lens vendors have started doing that. <not sure how they do it or what exactly they verify, though>
Wild Bill 25 Aug 2004, 06:20
DWV and CircleBox,
Eyeglasses.com has a very professional website, but somewhat premium prices.
An option I'd consider is www.39dollarglasses.com - I haven't ordered replacement lenses from them, but I've ordered new glasses from them and have been quite happy with both the glasses and the service. I think they charge 39 dollars for replacement (polycarbonate) lenses. If you want something other than polycarb, a different place is likely to be better.
zennioptical(.com?) is probably the cheapest (I think they'll do replacement), but some people have had service trouble with them. Their quality isn't fantastic, but seems to be fine with low to moderate prescriptions (I've ordered -6's and -15's from them; the -6's lenses were fine but the -15's had an optical problem).
Brian-16 25 Aug 2004, 04:55
Mnyclp
Thanks for the information...I may try them when I get into college.
D-W-V 25 Aug 2004, 02:04
CircleBox:
there's other places that do lens replacement:
http://www.replacementlenslabs.com
http://www.eyeglasses.com/lenses/
http://www.prescription-lenses.com/
http://www.eyeglassestogo.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?key=ACC_REPL&preadd;=action
I haven't patronized any of the above. If I was forced at gunpoint by paramilitary squirrels to bet my life on one of the above, I'd go with Eyeglasses.com.
You'll most likely need a passable forged prescription on paper. Your old prescription, a scanner, image manipulation software (Paintshop Pro), and a laser printer can solve that.
It's not unusual to find that local opticians have equally reasonable prices on replacement lenses, at least if you have the willpower to just say no to all the options (AR, scratch insurance, Xenon anti-UFO-abduction coating).
Mnyclp 25 Aug 2004, 01:19
Brian-16: it was about 2 weeks for me to receive most of them, sometimes 2 or 3. it is by registered mail. i had to sign for all of them. Once i wasn't home, found the card left by the post man went to the post office didn't have i.d. with me, so had to go all the way back home, then go back, that was a hassle but well worth it......
Julian 24 Aug 2004, 23:46
I was looking at the Glassesdirect site last night and they say they don't do progresives. I thought when I checked them our last week it was £5 extra for bifocals and £10 for progressives. Am I right about this or am I imagining things?
Love and kisses, Jules.
CircleBox 24 Aug 2004, 23:11
Should I send my glasses in to Optical4less with my old lenses? I want my old lenses to be sent back, do I need to let them know. Also the form that they had me print, do I send that in with my glasses?
Brian-16 24 Aug 2004, 06:35
JJ
Thanks.I assume the two weeks is from the time you placed the order till they arrived.Did they come in the regular mail? Did you have to sign for the package?
JJ 23 Aug 2004, 21:07
I live in the Northeast and it took about two weeks to receive specs from Optical4Less. You can check online the progress of your order and the date they ship the order.
Brian-16 23 Aug 2004, 14:58
Mnyclp-
How long does it take for shipping? USA
Mnyclp 23 Aug 2004, 14:42
Circle: I have ordered many times from O4L and have been more than pleased with each and every pair. You don't need to verify a script from a doc, that's what's so perfect about them..
Smudgeur 23 Aug 2004, 14:40
I've had 2 pairs from optical 4 less. Both rimless both arrived in the UK from Hong Kong in perfect condition. I can recommend them. they don't require a dr's name so order any prescription you like
CircleBox 23 Aug 2004, 12:58
I went to Optical4less.com and I was wondering if anyone else has ordered from them and if so, did you get the glasses back in good shape, I am kind of nervous about ordering from them but it would only be about $50 total. Also I didn't see anywhere where it asks for the name of your doctor, is that not a requirement? That would make it so much easier. I mainly wanted to make sure others have ordered from this site and have gotten their glasses back. Please let me know asap. Thanks.
CircleBox 22 Aug 2004, 22:09
I have a boring RX of +.75 in the left eye and +.25 in the right eye but I love to wear glasses. My eyes can stand strong RX's but anything past -7 I can't focus well. I really want lenses around -2 or -3. Is there anywhere that I can safely send my frames to get these lenses put in without and RX from the doc and be assured that my glasses will come back to me? I get embarrased enough going there knowing that I could live without glasses but I want thicker lenses. If there is anyone who could help me, please do! Thank you!!!
D-W-V 21 Aug 2004, 16:18
And it's a very reasonable 5 pounds more for bifocals (unlike some other retailers).
Smudgeur 21 Aug 2004, 04:00
For UK correspondants, I have come across this site:
http://www.glassesdirect.co.uk/
They sell glasses (without prescription) for only £15 (rimless for £25) including P&P.; Sounds a terrific deal - anyone had any experience of them?
I ordered a couple of pairs from www.ruok4specs.co.uk recently - one single vision and one bifocals. Excellent quality and price - highly recommended.
Helen 21 Aug 2004, 02:06
Monica,
I am 35 and have had my eyes tested by two different optometrists in the last 8 months.
In December, an optom. examined my eyes and told me that I would definitely need bifocals or varifocals soon. I have a mild rx for distance as well.
So, in April I got a pair of executive bifocals. Wore them for a bit, but then came to the decision that I could do just as well without them. I need the distance specs for television, reading airport arrivals/departure boards, theatre, but close and intermediate distances are fine. Wearing specs simply makes everything clearer. I am not bothered too greatly by astigmatism.
A couple of weeks ago, I went to a different optometrist. Both my distance rx and reading add have gone up slightly. However, the optom. said that it would not be worth me getting bifocals or varifocals. I'd have my distance rx specs and just buy a pair of readers. The add is the same for both eyes 1.25.
On the day I picked up my spectacles, I also bought myself a pair of Foster Grant readers. I like the style of these rimless ones.
Anyway, Monica, good luck.
Ree 20 Aug 2004, 10:35
Monica.
It depends on how old you are. And have you been advised reading glasses by an optician or a ophthalmologist. Thats the ideal way.
If you need corection for simple presbyopia,, then most of the ready made available readers are ok,, anything other than that you need to get it tailor made for yourself.
Filthy McNasty 20 Aug 2004, 08:37
If you can read easily through 'em, and your eyes don't feel misaligned when you put them on, and all you need is a presbyopic reading correction, there is no harm done. If you need a hyperopic Rx (that is, if you need them to see clearly at all distances), then see an optometrist - they like to call themselves "doctors" - or an ophthalmologist (they really are doctors).
My optometrist is very good, technically speaking, if a bit of a doorknob socially; she diagnosed very small retinal perforations in my wife's eyes. The specialist who repaired them said that it was surprising, given the exquisite size and location of the perforations, that an optom was doing cycloplegic examinations that thoroughly.
Monica 20 Aug 2004, 07:14
I tried to join that board to ask a related question, having read their whole thread, but the e-mail still hasn't come. Maybe they don't want non-professionals on the board. So I'll ask here. Are reading glasses that are cheap no good? I don't mean the $1 jobs, but the $30 pairs they sell ready-made online and in department stores? They look quite good quality, and some are made by names I've heard of like Foster Grant. How do they compare quality-wise? We were quoted for a proper pair: $25 for frames, $50 for lenses, $80 for dispensings (these are Canadian $$) so a total of $155, which is lot more. Just trying to decide what to do.
D-W-V 19 Aug 2004, 16:10
Of course, these "Eye Care Professionals" are willing to buy lenses from places like Ce-Tru http://www.ce-tru.com/ (frames, case and lenses for $4.95).
http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9376
Filthy McNasty 19 Aug 2004, 08:57
I particularly liked this one:
"delta,A pair of spex's [sic] with an ar coating for $150.00? A good quality AR coating will cost $85-$110. thats [sic] one with a foundation coat warrenty [sic] etc. Eyeware at that price SHOULD be considered disposiable [sic]. Feel free to post questions about quality of a given product, just dont [sic] expect(or hope for) us to say that a $29.00 pair of rx spex's [sic] are ok to buy. good "
JJ 19 Aug 2004, 04:21
See what our 'professionals' say in their forum . http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10361
royboy 22 Jul 2004, 22:35
hey guys another great source is 'circlemaster':
he is a great resource for ordering discounted contact lenses of any strength and type --- with no md script. just write him at circle@apci.net and give him the details, he is very prompt in responding w/prices etc --- he was even able to get me 'softperm' lenses very reasonably, this is usually an expensive lense [hybrid combo hard w/soft skirt to correct severe astigmatism comfortably]. u can mention that u heard about him from royboy at eyescene and i recommend him.
girnur 19 Jul 2004, 05:57
I ordered from them and there wasn´t any problems at all. I´d say go for it. :)
Perplexed 17 Jul 2004, 01:23
Has anyone have any experience with www.coastalcontacts.com? They don't ask for an eye doctor's RX.
Henry_c 13 Jul 2004, 11:13
Guido:
Both 1.67 and 1.8 are available in that Rx. You can write to them at admin@optical4less.com
They answered really quick when I did that.
Guido 13 Jul 2004, 10:07
Was planning on ordering glasses from "Optcal4less" (forum sponsor) in the -12 range. When I got to the point of choosing lenses, none of the available lenses offered that range. The front page identifies them as being experts in extreme prescriptions. Did I miss something on the website? I could not find a "contact us" page for e-mail query.
johnnyb555 12 Jul 2004, 10:20
I ordered a pair of +9's rimless from Zenni, took only about a week to receive, but I'm in LA. Beautiful pair, very nice lenses.
J.
Henry_c 30 Jun 2004, 12:07
I ordered a pair of rimless eyeglasses from O4Less. It took 2 weeks too get them which is OK. Quite happy with the fit and quality.
I was hesitant to order. The reason is that I have an unbalanced RX and that
require a little bit of extra work to look good. O4Less answered my emails and when I finally ordered they did a great job in hiding the RX diff.
Locally it took 4 attemps to get it done reasonably well. I was angry at them to say the least.
Fan of Optical4less 20 Jun 2004, 03:14
iGlass ,
A pair of -14 s with superhigh index in optical4less only $117
($29 frame and $88 lens)
Its way cheaper than what you bought in HongKong .
So far Optical4less is unbeatable .
iGlass 19 Jun 2004, 00:21
Guest, I made my comments in the interest of free market economy and healthy competition. I hope many more Hong Kong Opticians will come to sell online, and undercut Optical4Less.
guest 18 Jun 2004, 20:31
iGLASS,
Interesting thought. 1,000 HKD = $128 USD.
I suppose "good value" is relative. I can't afford to travel to Hong Kong to buy a pair of glasses, so anytime I can get -14s for $200 may be a good deal. My local frame-n-lens price is $250...
g.
iGLASS 18 Jun 2004, 14:37
I recently visited Hong Kong, home of Optical4less. I managed to purchase a pair of Hi-index -14's for HK$1000, with a decent frame. Is Optical4Less giving good value?
matt 16 Jun 2004, 06:38
Ordered rimless $19 glasses from Zenni Optical two weeks ago. Glasses arrived yesterday. The frames are a little more translucent than I thought they would be (the picture on their site now shows this much more clearly than the picture they had two weeks ago) and they feel sort of "cheap". For $19 that's not a complaint so much as an observation. The lens prescription is perfect, they fit well and my friends like the way they look. Definitely worth the money.
Friend 13 Jun 2004, 19:59
Optical4less coupon for friends of Eyescene (expire on 28/6)
coupon code : eyescene
Exp date : 28/6/2004
discount : 5 % off
Direct coupon link :
http://optical4less.com?coupon=eyescene
Mom to High Plus 09 Jun 2004, 17:32
Hi, just wanted to know if anyone has any experience with online retailers for children's eyeglasses. My daughter is going for a check up tomorrow and she really needs new glasses (have been waiting to see what her new script is...). They run me $200 (optical shop) or $100ish (at Walmart with the sunglass clips)...so may try to online order her a pair. She is probably in the plus 7s (both eyes).
thanks in advance
NO More Zenni ! 09 Jun 2004, 11:51
I ordered from zenni last month and I m really disappointed . The frame is poor quality and the lenses are scratched . Emailed them again and again and I never get reply . No more zenni please .
blueridgetraveler 08 Jun 2004, 07:32
Have only just tried online - Zennioptical(<$30)for a backup pair, after latest WalMart ($200)pair. Liked them so much I got a second pair. Had a problem (my fault)and they replaced nocharge. Don't expect an email response, just phone them if you have a problem.
Dr.S. 08 Jun 2004, 04:51
For those who like their glasses thick, here is another idea. There is a new online retailer located in Missouri USA www.safevision.net that offers industrial safety glasses for online purchase. They just quoted me $150 for a pair with -16.50 prescription. Remember that industrial lenses have to be made with a minimum 3 mm center thickness so the edges will be noticeably thicker than usual. They normally use polycarbonate lenses but will apparently provide other materials such as CR39 upon request. I have not ordered anything yet
WB 29 May 2004, 07:18
I guess the reason I have not ordered from Optical4less is because while I like their selection of frames they tack on an extra $59 for higher astigmatism corrections. I have to say that the glasses that I've purchased from the online retailers have been far superior to the ones I've gotten from my long-time optician, and I'm sitting right in front of him. If we could get O4L to drop that additional cost for the high cylinder I'd buy from them in a minute!
Bwian 29 May 2004, 05:50
I received my -15 specs from optical 4 less last month and i have never been happier with their product. Delivery to Australia was about 2 weeks but was well worth waiting for.
LongTimeLurker 29 May 2004, 03:11
After 10+ years at my current prescription of OS -12.00 -0.75 and OD -9.5 -0.75, I have just recieved what is undoubtedly the best fitting pair of glasses I have ever owned from, you guessed it, www.optical4less.com
How do you know this is not false propaganda, of the type viewable on O4L's website? That's an easy one.....all my grammar is correct.
Booza 27 May 2004, 07:10
I agree with " an old friend"
www.optical4less.com are the best. I have ordered three pairs of glasses from them and I have been rapt with them all.
Use the professionals.
An Old Friend . 25 May 2004, 05:14
A couple question for josph A and some other Eyesceners that are interesting in this :
$173 US for a pair of single vision is just a normal price in most countries . Isn't it ? I don't think it is expensive .
Also , can you find any other stores to make -9 flat-top bifocals (especially with low index material) ? May be you can , but how much is it ? Can someone figure out the price ?
I dare to say http://Optical4less.com has the BEST price and product quality amoung all internet glasses shops .
At least , They are a responsible company .
Thanks .
D-W-V 24 May 2004, 17:00
Free Glasses! If you're from a country that Myeyeglasses.net hasn't shipped to before, they'll make your glasses for free:
http://myeyeglasses.net/testimonial.htm
WB 23 May 2004, 11:03
Try eyeglassfactoryoutlet.com for the trifocals. I've gotten several pair of glasses from them; executive bifocals, ft35's, single vision, and they do a fantastic job. Relatively quick (usually under two weeks), good frame selection (if you like plastic) at very reasonable prices. Can also go to the section where the frames are trendier, but also a little more expensive. If I'm not mistaken, you can do the Executive trifocals there too. Hope it works out-
D-W-V 23 May 2004, 04:08
This place has pricing for all kinds of lenses, including the elusive executive trifocal:
http://www.eye-doctor.com/surface.htm
Joseph A. 22 May 2004, 09:39
Another letter:
Optical 4 Less CAN make a regular 35mm flat-top bi-focal, but the cost will be $173! As if that weren't enough, I was told that it would take "at least 1.5 monthes [sic] to make."
Apparently even a pair of 'klunkers' can get expensive.
---Joe
Smudgeur 22 May 2004, 07:23
I've just received my glasses from optical4less. they are superb quality and a superb price. No hassles at all. Although mine is not a complicated prescription - shortsighted with a bit of astigmatism.
D-W-V 21 May 2004, 23:29
There's online sources for replacement lenses, including trifocals, such as: http://www.wohloptics.com/orderform.html, http://www.eyeglasses.com, http://www.replacementlenslabs.com, http://www.8004glasses.com.
I haven't ordered from any of them.
Have you tried all your friendly local opticians? Some stores have very reasonable rates for replacement lenses, even if they have obscene mark-ups on complete glasses.
Joseph A. 21 May 2004, 22:59
I'm having a time dealing with Optical 4 Less:
All I asked for was a pair of lenses in my prescription, OD -8 x -0.25 @ 15, Prism 1 Base In, OS -9 x -0.25 @ 15, with a +2/+3 executive tri-focal, made in the lowest possible index, with no rolling or polishing of the edges, in a frame that I supply.
Later, our old friend, Albert, sent me letter saying that they cannot make executive tri-focals.
I asked if they could make a regular 35mm flat-top tri-focal, and I just received another letter saying that they cannot make tri-focals altogether.
I just replied, asking if they could make a regular flat-top 35mm +3 bifocal.
I'm afraid I'm about to receive another letter saying that they can only make invisible multi-focals, and I just can't wear those; instant headache!
I already have a pair of expensive glasses that look good, but I can't see hardly anything with them; the edges are rolled back so far, I only hace a little peep-hole to look through in the center of the already tiny frame, and, because they are made of super high index glass, the colour abberation is absoulutely horrendous.
But now I want a pair of glasses that I can see good with, but might not look so good, but with the way Albert is whittling me down on choices, I may end up with another pair of expensive, good looking, glasses that I can't see out of!
You might wonder why I have bothered to tell you all this.
Just remember, you can't be too choosy when you're trying to get something cheaply.
---Joe
Hubie 20 May 2004, 18:27
I ordered a pair of medium plus Rx bifocal specs from Zenni Optical back in October. There was some delay in completing my order on Zenni's part.
A lens type was out of stock, and I had to call the firm twice. I ended up having to change my order and buy a less expensive product.
I finally got my glasses 4 weeks later. It then took Zenni 3 more weeks to issue me a credit (They had initially charged the entire amount to my credit card).
The pair of glasses which Zenni delivered to me however were fine.
zenni experience 20 May 2004, 11:39
I have ordered 3 pairs from zenni. I got them all, and they were all OK, though there was a small lens-quality problem with the right lens in one of them. So it's not totally a "scam", though that doesn't mean you won't have problems with them.
Gremlin 20 May 2004, 08:11
I'd like to note a very favorable experience with Optical4Less.
I had an old pair of minus 3.25 Rx prescription sunglasses with bifocal add. The frames were old, damaged and broken. After checking with O4L by email, I mailed in the two lenses.
For just $29 plus $8 shipping, O4L cleaned, slightly reground, and put the lenses in new frames. I received the new glasses back in less than two weeks.
The finished product is excellent. The same service here locally in Eastern USA would have cost me over a hundred bucks.
Just say no to Zenni 20 May 2004, 03:53
Yes on 3/10/04, I ordered a pair. I have not recieved them and no replyies to my e-mails. I am worried about giving them my credit card number since they are in China. It might be a scam!!!
Beware
Marie 11 May 2004, 20:50
Has anybody ordered glasses from http://zennioptical.com?
TC 10 May 2004, 08:44
Just another "Online Retailers" report:
A co-worker came in and was discussing his vision again. So his desire was to get a pair of glasses that only corrected the astigmatism and left the nearsighted correction out completely so he could do near work easier (he didn't want just bifocals)
He used http://www.39dollarglasses.com/ filled out the order form with the Rx he wanted, he dropped in his own last name under the doctor field and submitted the order. Ordered on a Monday they were at the post office the following Saturday... nice turnaround! I didn't use the site sponsor because I assumed shipping would take longer coming from out of the country.
ted 05 May 2004, 06:05
also received my order yesterday after 13 days of waiting. Take some time grab a ruler and order for yourself. 47$ U S is 3 times cheaper than most regular retailers here north of the 49th. I was a little hesitant at first but would recommend to anyone.
Take care.
Wendy 29 Apr 2004, 06:18
I have just received my order from our sponsor, Optical 4 Less. The glasses are perfect. I am sooooo impressed. From ordering to me receiving them took 12 days.
I got my eyes tested 3 months ago and couldn't afford to get the prescription made up. It was going to cost me $230.00 here in Australia. My bill from O4L? $47.00.
I would recommend them to anyone.
Take my advice, get your eyes tested, grab your prescription and order from these guys, save yourselves a stack.
Obviously, them being a sponsor of this site tells you something.
Keep up the good work O4L.
matt 21 Apr 2004, 15:53
I have some contacts for sale still sealed in the blister packs if anyone is interested.
They are:
-1.50 -0.75 80 Freshlook Toric / Median (8.6) / 14.5
-1.75 -0.75 80 Freshlook Toric / Median (8.6) / 14.5
-2.25 / Freshlook Color Lenses (Blue) / Median (8.6) / 14.5
-2.50 / Acuvue 2 / 8.7 / 14.0
None of the lenses are expired. I'll sell all of them for $30.00 + $3.85 for priority shipping.
bwian 21 Apr 2004, 14:56
No prescription required for export. The prices seem to be the best i could find when searching the net for contacts and their delivery is superfast
GUEST 21 Apr 2004, 08:32
Hi Bwian:
Did Coastal Contacts require a prescription or doctor's phone number? How did you find their prices? Thank You.
bwian 21 Apr 2004, 06:34
Just thought i would say how impressed i am with www.coastalcontacts.com I live in outback Australia and i ordered some contacts last week from Coastal Contacts in Vancouver. The order was placed on Thursday and i received them here in Australia on Tuesday morning. I cannot get that service here in Australia. Well done Coastal Contacts
Electra 17 Apr 2004, 16:02
Tod: Each to their own! We could do with quite a few short movies of our favorite things here. After all, this is OUR porn, and everything else seems to be covered these days, if you know what I mean. Glasses fetish, to me, is positively vanilla compared to some things I've come across, but think we're weird. Go figure. I guess it's all in the eye of the beholder. Oh, I'm good today.............
Tod 17 Apr 2004, 15:39
Electra thats funny but true "Sears is expensive and trashy". I like putting in contact lenses. Someone here should make a mpeg movie showing a cute girl putting in contacts and taking them out and then putting on strong glasses.
Eulburt 17 Apr 2004, 12:39
Special making page has been updated .
Added some new pics for previous special orders .
Electra 16 Apr 2004, 07:07
Todd: Contacts gross me out too, I'd rather watch surgery.
Electra 16 Apr 2004, 07:05
I wouldn't ever buy anything in Sears again, let alone glasses. Their after-sales service is the pits. I should have learned sooner, after two electrical items and several tools (that broke), but I finally clued in. There are expensive stores, and there are trashy stores, but Sears is expensive trash. To get back on topic, I've heard/read so many complaints about their optical service it's amazing they stay in business.
guest 15 Apr 2004, 17:35
Has anyone ordered contact lenses from O4L yet? Did they require a Rx or doctor's phone number?
Trent 15 Apr 2004, 17:02
My last glasses were ordered through Sears. I ordered flat top bifocals in an -9.5 Rx. They took a month to come in, when I got them the lab had done them in hi-index. Too bad because I wanted the edge thickness.
Tod 15 Apr 2004, 10:03
Sears is fine IF you are going there to by some socket wrenches or underwear. But to keep your eyes in their sockets, avoid Sears eyewear.
My ex girlfriend bought her glasses there because she is cheap. pair of nice semi-rimless complete for $100.00 She has an Rx for astigmatism and uses them only for the computer.. if at all. I tried without success once to get her to wear them full time after she said she couldn't read the credits during the end of a movie on TV and had to get up to see better. VANITY! She is going to school to become a nurse but she got squemish when seeing me put in contact lenses. Go figure!
Dr.S. 15 Apr 2004, 07:46
This isn't online but maybe relevant. On a recent business trip to Chicago, I took along a new pair of frames and a carefully made script (for a "cousin") for approx -17 lenses preferably in CR39. I dropped in at a store of the For Eyes chain, and after we got throught the usual back-and-forth about why high index lenses wouldn't do, the representative said that this prescription would be "very thick" if done in CR39 but would be no problem for their lab, and would cost only $44 to fill! I would have made an order there and then, except that my trip was too short. Later, I also visited the Sears store in downtown Chicago, where I asked several questions about what they could do for a very nearsighted relative - I was able to have a look at the lens options pages while the rep was flipping through the book, and I noticed that the highest prescription that they were able to fill in CR39 was -16.75 (at about twice the price charged by For Eyes for the same lenses).
The other Johnny 15 Apr 2004, 06:54
SEARS SUCKS...
I wanted to update everyone on my Sears experience from last December. I called after three weeks because I didn't hear back about my glasses, all the lady said was "oh yeah... they're here".
I received the insurance EOB form for the exam four months later, and the date was wrong... dated 1/2004 instead of 12/2003, so I'm losing a year of coverage. I called Sears Optical, they said that billing is done by their corporate offices, they didn't have a contact number or a name, and were not willing to call (date of eyeglasses purchase was 12/03 though... seems they think that they first sell the glasses, and then do an exam). I called my insurance company which corrected Sears' error and even told me that they've had many complaints about Sears. I hope Sears is removed from the authorized providers list...
Eulburt 14 Apr 2004, 12:46
Optical4less just added a 'special orders making' section . All glasses lovers must check :-)
http://www.optical4less.com/index.cgi?mode=specialmaking
31 Mar 2004, 19:57
Offer: all kinds of sunglasses,optical frame,reading glasses.lens.
msn: loisoptic@hotmail.com
Filthy McNasty 26 Mar 2004, 17:05
Electra: Cracking you up is my main mission in life, dontcha know. HAR. Seriously, I enjoy your presence here. Keep it up.
Trent 25 Mar 2004, 18:52
Dr.S
I agree with you. I ordered CR-39 through Sears in a -9.5 power. It took them a month to come in and when they did they were done in hi-index. High Rx plastic blanks must be getting hard to find.
Dr.S. 25 Mar 2004, 09:54
CR39 lenses in high minus powers are getting harder to obtain. In approaching online retailers, I usually start by asking if they can put new CR39 lenses in an existing pair of glasses for a prescription of about -16.50~-17. Most places just say no, but the following may be of interest. I have not ordered from any of them yet. Wohloptics recently verbally quoted $120 for replacement lenses. 39dollarglasses quoted $99 last summer. Nationaleyewearoutlet (a year ago) quoted $85 for replacement CR39 lenses of "any" power including the above range. Also, a year ago, eyeglassesinternational quoted me $75 for CR39 lenses (-16.50) in new glasses. For your info.
Electra 25 Mar 2004, 06:48
Filthy, you crack me up:) A Jehovah's Witness once told me there are no glasses in heaven. Sure doesn't sound like heaven to me.
Johnnyb555 25 Mar 2004, 05:56
Brian,
I'll vouch for Leo at Globallens, http://www.globallens.com. He's never let me down, and good prices too.
Johnny.
gwgs 24 Mar 2004, 05:09
A bit disappointing by the looks of it;
They only go to -6.00 and +4.00
A very limited selection of frames as well
D-W-V 24 Mar 2004, 04:09
Has anyone used http://www.fastglasses.com ?
China-eyewear 23 Mar 2004, 08:59
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Thank you
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Filthy McNasty 22 Mar 2004, 16:26
Yeah - everyone going to hell please bring a clean box of contacts so we can try each others' GOC combos.
Also, any good looking GWGs - please come prepared to play hard, OK?
NJ 22 Mar 2004, 13:50
Well, it will be great to meet everyone, after all these years. We should have a real 'hot' time!!
Filthy McNasty 22 Mar 2004, 09:37
NeuroJoe: Yes, you are going to hell. Bobby is going to hell. The GOC community is going to hell.
See you all there.
NJ 22 Mar 2004, 00:46
as links: http://www.eyeglassesinternational.com
sorry about that.
NeuroJoe 22 Mar 2004, 00:45
Brian, for contacts try Leo at Globallens: www.globallens.com
For glasses, try Melissa at Eyeglasses International: www.eyeglassesinternational.com
I routinely buy from both, and never have to fax a copy of my Rx.
Filthy, if your moral and ethical teachings are true, I am going straight to Hell. And I'm not even a Christian! Then again, I am a doctor, so my Rx is technically written by a doc. However, I never use my name as the prescribing physician.
Filthy McNasty 21 Mar 2004, 20:15
Since all you need to fake a presciption is your base curve, the diameter of the lens, and the spherical power of the lens in question, it would be very easy to fall into the EVIL and COMPLETELY EFFECTIVE practice of faking prescriptions. One can get one's base curve by going to an optician and asking to be fitted for plano colored contacts. Of course, it would be highly not nice and very BAD of you to use the information you obtain (probably for free) from the optician for the purposes of faking a presciption.
Filthy McNasty 21 Mar 2004, 20:11
It would be inappropriate to fake a prescription. Very inappropriate. I do not advocate faking a prescription, because although it would undoubtedly be effective (as these online places merely want to cover their asses), it would be morally reprehensible, corrupt, and just plain BAD to fake a prescrition that would get you exactly what you want and never be checked. Do not fake a prescription, whatever you do.
gocgirl 21 Mar 2004, 20:02
Brian, I was wondering the same thing! I definately want to try GOC but am not having any success what so ever to find anywhere to allow this.
Brian 21 Mar 2004, 16:37
I posted back in August 2003 about Vision Direct now requiring a doctors prescription to order contacts online, well I was actually able to order them still through the site for a few months afterwards.. I just tried to order again today and they are now requiring prescriptions and I've tried a few other contact lenses sites i've found through google and they require a doctors prescription as well.. I know a lot of you out there do the GOC thing.. How do you get your contacts? Are there still any sites around where you don't get a doctors prescription to get contacts online? Thanks..
Eulburt 20 Mar 2004, 07:28
News of Optical4less.com :
We accept Credit Cards now !
Those who do not have paypal account can try us now :)
Yours,
Eulburt
09 Mar 2004, 18:28
Any online places to order contacts without faxing an rx?
James 05 Mar 2004, 12:59
What experience do any UK folk have of customs duty and VAT being charged by the Post Office on goods imported from outside the EU? I am told that, in theory at least, this is payable on all goods over £18 in value?
Beam 03 Mar 2004, 09:57
Many Eyescene guys (and me ) had good experience with Optical4less.com .
They never let us down . 80)
Henry_c 03 Mar 2004, 07:39
Beam:
I have looked at Optical4Less and was actually considering to order from them. What is your experience of them?
Beam 03 Mar 2004, 05:59
Henry_c & A Guest ,
Here is your suggestion :
They will fix your problem and with no extra :)
Electra 02 Mar 2004, 08:43
I think also we as a society have been trained to be polite and it makes us a bit malleable instead of demanding what we want (that we pay for!). That's why threads like this help - it gives ordinary people the correct technical terms to use to be able to say "I want THIS". It's a simple enough request, after all.
---- 02 Mar 2004, 08:29
the reality is that i bet some of the online retailers are the same ones the optical shops get their products from (It's not some guy in the basement grinding your lens all week)
Maybe the success rate is better ordering online because it cuts out a (lack of) communication node
Henry_c 02 Mar 2004, 07:02
A Guest:
My Rx is unbalanced (L plano, R -3) so I have dealt with this before. At best I have been able to get them to do a decent job.
They often recommend CR39 + Hi-index and that seems to be adequate most times. Rimless is an exception however. Recently I gave up after sending back the a rimless pair 3 times.
Next time I will most likely order online and see if they are willing to deal with this.
A guest 01 Mar 2004, 17:03
Henry_c
Do you have a similar situation?
A Guest 01 Mar 2004, 17:03
Henry_c
The timing of your response couldn't be better, as I just returned from the opticians a couple of hours ago- I was picking up my STILL unbalanced glasses. Good luck was right; they never did figure it out. Rather than try yet again I gave up, and I'll wear them as is. The funny part of it all is that the $19 glasses DO have lenses that match; they totally thickened the one to match the other. It appears that being there in person, having left the glasses with the optician several times AND paying a lot of money didn't have any effect on them matching the thicknesses of the lenses. I'm not a pain in the rear usually, but obviously this is something I've dealt with my whole life so I know that it IS possible and I know that having one thick lens and one thin one really bothers me, as it is very very noticable. I don't want to jinx the inexpensive glasses however, because I'm hoping that they can recreate the magic again in the future.
Henry_c 01 Mar 2004, 14:22
A Guest:
Good luck trying to get opticians to match lens thickness. I have tried and it seems they don't want to do it. If a place that charges 20-40$ don't want to do it that's fine but when we talk about 200$ and up. I even said I was willing to pay extra. It was like I spoke a foreign language.
Electra 01 Mar 2004, 12:26
What's the latest on companies who will sell contacts on-line without checking the prescription is genuine? (For GOC etc).
I'm trying to list some recommended places on my website, and would appreciate your comments!
A Guest 01 Mar 2004, 11:13
I may be the strange one here but as I stated before, I've been very satisfied with each pair of glasses I've ordered from Zenni. The most interesting thing is that I am very exacting in that I can really notice if my cylinder is slightly askew, or as noted previously, if one lens ends up being significantly thicker than the other. I've gone round and round IN PERSON with the opticians to no avail but somehow managed to get someone on the other end of this computer to actually understand my requests and make my glasses look decent. Of course, there is always that inability to try on frames so it is a shot in the dark as far as that's concerned, but at $19 or $29 or $49 a pair, you can have a couple of pair on hand to choose from. Goodness knows I've spent close to $400 on one pair in the past, and I can't really say I love them more than my cheapos. Just my thoughts......
Russell 29 Feb 2004, 08:20
Apparently, they are placing the bifocal at a generic point. And many people here are claiming they are totally happy with them. So all those measurements the in-person optician takes must not be entirely necessary. Perhaps another reason to jack up the price of progressives?
??? 28 Feb 2004, 20:25
How can an online retailer possibly fill an order for progressives?
Do they actually work?
A Guest 28 Feb 2004, 15:06
I recently received glasses that I ordered from Zenni and I'm very pleased with them. Negating the fact that it's the first time I am trying lined bifocals (previously wearing just progressives, but the distortions and smaller reading areas just too much effort)and they're taking some getting used to, they did a great job with the bifocals and with a pair of single vision sun glasses. Which is interesting considering I just returned my glasses to my regular optician for the FOURTH time because they're still not right, and the lenses alone, in my own frame, cost more than both from Zenni combined, including the shipping! I have an unbalanced Rx between my two eyes and they managed to make one lens thicker to match the other in both pair of glasses, as well as in two I've purchased from them in the past. The guy at my opticians office can't seem to do the same thing, and he has the frames in his hand and supposedly even sent them to the lab. SUffice it to say, I like Zenni. Now if only they made executive bifocals or trifocals.....
dovesong 27 Feb 2004, 15:09
Update on my earlier post...Feb. 27th I finally received my glasses from Zenni. I ordered them on Jan. 9th. They fit well and the perscription is good. I have never been burned by ordering things online but this time I was worried. All worked out well. Just be aware it may take more than the advertized two weeks. My order was for a progressive lens.
Four yeux 23 Feb 2004, 12:25
Phoroptor
How does one specify vertex distance?
Thanks.
Brett 23 Feb 2004, 05:14
Thanks Albert, very kind
Anna_P 22 Feb 2004, 15:31
Someone hornorable from our favorite online store gave me this and I think I should share with you guys here .
optical4less.com coupons code : anna@eyescene
Its a 6% off discount and I got this not easy . Please enjoy .
mickey 19 Feb 2004, 18:47
dovesong,
I ordered twice from them.Fortunately I had only good experiences.Last time the glasses were here in CA in an incredible 5 days.Hope you'll get'em soon.
Phoroptor 19 Feb 2004, 15:20
Mark:
It has nothing to do with the optical center height.
Four Yeux:
You will need to specify a vertex distance. Because you have such a high Rx even 1 mm of changing the distance from the back surface of the lens to your eye will result in a power change.
dovesong 19 Feb 2004, 12:16
Ordered glasses from Zenni Optical on January 9th. Still no glasses but they have charged to my charge card. Everyweek the say "they will ship on Monday". Still waiting. Anyone else having this trouble?
Mark 12 Feb 2004, 23:22
Four Yeux ,
Its because of your wearing habit . Normally optometrists will place the focus in the middle of the lenses .
So if you wear your glasses down to your nose you should tell them about this . So they will place the focus a bit higher than usual . You can well use the 'Remark' field while you order from http://optical4less.com .
Hope this info help .
Mark
Four Yeux 12 Feb 2004, 12:04
I recevied my glasses from optical4less today.The frame is ok and the lenses are fitted perfectly.However even though I gave the correct prescription ( -18.50 by-.75 left and -17.50 by -.75 right )Ikeep pushing the frame towards my eyes to get better vision.Anybody have similar problems?
Parangon 12 Feb 2004, 10:19
Zenni Optical do ship internationaly. Same shipping fees. Confirmation after a phone call: 415-785-7003. My order should arrive in about two weeks. Will come back for more informations.
Another site: Specs4less. Not bad for transitional lenses. Not much choice for lenses shape or size; no titanium frames. Optical4less do have more options but you need to contact them prior to order. Like for frame color. Myeyeglasses.net is another site to look at if you need more than 1 pair, for you and a friend perhaps.
Spexman 12 Feb 2004, 09:31
Hmmm one interesting thing I did a couple of weeks ago..I was on a sale in a opt shop bought a nice frame (clear plastic from Robert Larosche for 1/4 of ord price)
But whats interesting I asked them how much it cost for an examination in the autorefractor. I was told they didn´t charge anything for that so I was tested and got my note.
What was now on this note it was a very fine machine I could see that BUT !!
It was not only writing out the schript it also contained the value for contact lenses (BC) and also the PD. I don´t know how good this machines do their job but as they cost around 14.000 usd I guess they are rather good. So that can be good advise for you out there who is interesting in GOC:ing
In this way you get the right PD which is important, and also you know which CL to choose. When I say this the cl:s I´m thinking of is 1-day-monthly which is very thinn and can´t harm much if they´re wrong, opticians even sell them to people who should have lenses with cyl, but they play with the amounts and sell for example acuvue just to be cheap. Enuf for now...
Russell 12 Feb 2004, 09:15
Alice...you don't need to fake a PD. Get a friend to help. Use a ruler with millimeters marked. You look straight ahead. Have your friend measure the distance between your pupils. If you don't want to involve someone else, you may be able to do this yourself by looking in a mirror. And zenni probably won't want verification. Certainly, Opitcal4Less doesn't care about verification.
Wolfgang 12 Feb 2004, 08:29
Paula, have you ever tried Lentis or Myodiscs? I think these glasses would be great with your Rx and would fit you very well...
Oscar 12 Feb 2004, 07:52
Paula - didn't you post a picture of your glasses somewhere a while ago? They looked really nice so don't despair!
Alice 12 Feb 2004, 07:38
How can you make a fake pupillary distance to order from the Zenni=optical. What would be an average pupilary distance and would that company want to know and eye dr. name to give them for verification? Thanks.
Paula 12 Feb 2004, 06:11
Thankyou all for the information. I half suspected what most of you have said is right. My doctor never said it couldn't be done but advised me against it. The contact would work but I have trouble with contacts. I guess I will have to put up with thick glasses.
InterestedinGOC 11 Feb 2004, 23:21
Hi, I am interested in GOC and was wondering where I could buy cheap glasses of around -8 or -9 online, without raising suspicion. I looked through several websites but it seems like everyone wants eye dr's contact information. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Tammy 11 Feb 2004, 18:17
To the nameless one,
Thanks for the tip. I will think about it. By the way, i am picking out my new glasses tommorow. The place where i am going to takes about 2 weeks to get glasses done and back, so i should have my new glasses way before the end of this month.
11 Feb 2004, 17:24
Tammy
If an optician won't do a rimless frame I know a jeweler can do it for you!
If your only looking for cheap budget frames,,,forget it!
Seriously a good jeweler could give you what you want at an average glasses price.And you would have a pair nobody else has,only limited by your imagination!
(jewelers or metalsmiths made glasses long before factories existed)
Don't give up your search!
Guest 11 Feb 2004, 15:39
Optical4Less's prices are creeping up!
Tammy 11 Feb 2004, 14:33
Lentifan, I don't know about Paula, but AFA i'm concerned, my experience has been that the opticians out and out told me that my prescription is too strong to put in a pair of rimless frames.
lentifan 11 Feb 2004, 13:30
Paula/Tammy, do the opticians say that -16 is physically too thick for rimless, or are they just reluctant or do not advise it? They may be thinking that you wont like the edge thickness, but if you make it clear you don't mind do you still get the 'can't do'?
guest 11 Feb 2004, 10:51
Try a private jeweler.
I've seen glasses that were made in art class/university.
oscar 11 Feb 2004, 10:32
1-day accuvues go up to minus 12.
Spexman 11 Feb 2004, 10:15
And it´s also possible to make rimless in hi index plastic but order them in europe and they will be rather thinn and nice looking.
Spexman 11 Feb 2004, 10:13
Proposal to you girls ;-)
Get the highest amount in acuvues I think it´s around minus 10 and the get the rest of the correction in a beutiful pair of rimless the you also maybe have solved the bifocal issue just lay them off !!
Tammy 11 Feb 2004, 09:42
Paula, don't feel bad. You are not the only one. I have my heart set on rimless too, but have been told that my prescription is too strong for rimless.
paula 11 Feb 2004, 03:50
I still have my heart on rimless but I suspect that -16.25 may be too thick for rimless. I have posted this before and received information back. most say no but I am looking for a differant opinion.
Zenni customer 11 Feb 2004, 02:23
This was a new site to me and recently just started to get a little feedback on here's my 2 cents.
Ordered more than (1) pair incl sunglasses.
Stainless steel is only for the ear portion on all. The frame i.e. is PLASTIC incl. between lenses and also the forward extention before hinge to ears. To specify , you have only the straight arm to your ear. Rest is crap, especially for the rimless variations.
Now when first arrived I DID NOT send back. Prescription -1 /-1.5 isn't bad but the lenses still took adjustment to get used to. The quality really just scared me. So first pair broke and ordered more.... why post. Because I'd like someone to deliver a non-fragile all metal eyeglass for cheap, the search continues. (3 eyeglasses) - 1 down treating rest like my $300 plus glasses
Wolfgang 09 Feb 2004, 00:41
Wonderful site of Zenni Optical, they really offer glasses up to -20 dpt, but unfortunately they will only ship within the USA.... :-(
Alan 05 Feb 2004, 07:24
Tammy - good, we're seeing the same thing. Yeah, I think the "Your Prescription" page is an old page they haven't updated.
Tammy 04 Feb 2004, 21:24
Alan, i tried Zenni Optical's website again, and when i accessed the prescription blanks on their front page, they did go up to -20.00. However, when i clicked on the "Your Prescription" button, and i tried to get my Rx then, then the Rx's only went up to -12.00. They must have a link to an old page there.
Alan 04 Feb 2004, 20:04
Tammy - why don't you try Zenni again and see if it's different. No one suspects you of lying or not telling the truth...in fact, now that I think about it, I seem to remember that Zenni's site used to only allow up to -12, but they changed it.
tortoise 04 Feb 2004, 18:17
Hi Tammy, I know that 39dollarglasses has those limits but I just checked zennioptical and their menu starts at -20 as I had remembered. I am far from an expert on the oddities of the internet but I feel quite suprised that you got different results.
http://www.zennioptical.com/product/5803.html
Tammy 04 Feb 2004, 18:08
I was filling in my information at those optical websites, including Zenni optical, and when i clicked on the box for the amount of sphere, it started at around +/-1 and it only showed the numbers for up to -12.00 diopters and after that, the top of the list said Plano. It's seeming like i'm the only person on here that it does that to, but you've got to try to understand what i mean, because i am telling the truth. I know what i saw on these optical websites.
Alan 04 Feb 2004, 15:39
Leon -- can you tell me about the glasses you've ordered from them? (Rx, frame shape, high-index or not, etc?)
Smudgeur 04 Feb 2004, 14:37
You can get bifocals for £39 at www.ruok4specs.co.uk
OOLad 04 Feb 2004, 14:12
I have used www.bargainspecs.com £59GBP for a pair of bifocals - bargain! just as the name says!
Leon 04 Feb 2004, 07:31
Myeyeglasses.net is just great. Superfast and excellent communication!
Alan 04 Feb 2004, 07:25
Anyone - Has anyone ordered from myeyeglasses.net ? There aren't lots of options, but for rimless it seems like it might be a good site. Curious about people's experiences.
Anna/Wolfgang -- my experience at O4L was similar: glasses very well made (though it took a very long time to get them).
Tammy - That's very odd about Zenni. What do you mean by "it's plano after that"? They will definitely make glasses as high as -16 (well, at least they did at one point and their web site currently allows up to -20 in the input fields). Take another look and let me know if it's the same; I'm confused.
Wolfgang 04 Feb 2004, 04:39
Anna, which rx do you have? Recently I bought from optical4less a pair of -23. They are really well done and cheap. I can highly recommend them for high prescriptions.
Wolfgang
Tammy 03 Feb 2004, 14:53
Alan, i have tried to order glasses from Zenni Optical, as well as 39dollarglasses, and both times when i went to put in my prescription, i have found that the sphere on those sites only goes up to -12.00 and then it is plano after that.
Alan 03 Feb 2004, 05:50
Tammy -- I don't understand; who didn't have your prescription? I'm pretty sure Zenni will do glasses around -15; that's where you are, right?
Tammy 28 Jan 2004, 21:50
I checked out both 39 dollar glasses and optical4less, and found out that while they both seem to have high quality glasses, O4L is a bit pricey and it seems that i have a bit of a problem with 39 dollar glasses. They only do prescriptions as high as -12.50. Oh well, i tried and i will try again someplace else.
leelee 28 Jan 2004, 07:38
they are called Optx 20/20 Reading Lenses. It looks like there are lots of places to but them on the web and I've also seen them in the drug store - it was a Brooks Pharmacy I think.
Eye Tri 28 Jan 2004, 03:59
Lucy,
I've bought a few pairs of glasses with CR39 lenses from eyeglassfactoryoutlet.com. They seem like reasonable people to work with.
lucy 27 Jan 2004, 16:11
I am another of the "lurkers" to this area, where I enjoy reading all of the postings but have not ever submitted one myself. That being said, does anyone know which online retailers use the regular thicker CR39 lenses for eyeglasses? I see that several offer nice thin lenses,but I rather prefer the regular thick lenses. I have been satisfied with the glasses I have ordered from Zenni, but they make them in the thin lenses and I like them to be a bit bulkier. My prescription isn't too exciting according to the standards here- some serious astigmatism, a mild myopic correction and a rapid progression of needing more and more of an add. Thank you to anyone who offers up some suggestions.
tortoise 27 Jan 2004, 12:00
I just found an online retailer which is new to me.
They are not cheap but have a good selection of designer frames and their drag-down menu for Rx goes from -20 to +10.
Anyone tried them?
henry VIII 27 Jan 2004, 10:08
I'm trying to buy stick-on (self-adhesive) bifocal lenses.
I've seen them on the internet once - and being stupid, i didn't write down the url.
also, any ideas about stick on prism lenses (the fresnel lens)???
Many thanks
I'm so stupid
D'Oh
Jerry 27 Jan 2004, 04:14
Hey Mantha, your style is typical of an O4L spokesperson.
I must say I agree with you though.
Albert, why don't you post to this site as yourself, it would be great to be able to ask an optical manufacturer, like yourself, questions.
guest 27 Jan 2004, 01:46
I'm wondering if any of those online retailers would do buisness through a money order as i don't have a credit card?
And if i did have a credit card i wouldn't anyway.
lazysiow 24 Jan 2004, 11:28
having ordered from both 39dollarglasses.com and specs4less.com, I'd have to say both are amazing value and quality. specs4less in my case had better lens quality than 39dollarglasses but not to say that the latter is bad at all
D-W-v 24 Jan 2004, 01:47
I also ordered from RU0K4SPECS a couple of years ago. It's about the only online retailer that offers the R38 round segment bifocal, which seems to be virtually unobtainable in North America.
-5 24 Jan 2004, 01:00
I used ruok4specs last year, excellent serveice and very good prices for the basic glasses. I paid 39GBP for a pair of bifocals. No prescription needed!!
Smudgeur 23 Jan 2004, 10:43
Has anyone bought from here:
http://www.progressiveoptical.co.uk/index.htm
here:
http://www.1intheeye.com/acatalog/shop.html
or here:
http://www.ruok4specs.co.uk/system/index.html
If so, any comments?
Gremlin 22 Jan 2004, 11:13
I just received eyeglasses which I ordered from Zenni Optical. Very good quality lenses, well made, good service. My experience with Zenni's customer service was fine.
Brian-16 06 Jan 2004, 13:10
livingmanna-Do they have a toll free or toll line to call them? Glad you got your specs,finally-and you can see great?
livingmanna 06 Jan 2004, 09:13
Finally! I got my glasses from Zenni after 2.5 months. They work great. The guy called me up and apologized that there was a problem with the first time they ordered them and then they messed up the reordering. They said they are going to a new reordering process. I forgive them, I'm canceling my complaint, and I may order from them again.
FourYeux 05 Jan 2004, 12:40
I have looked at the site and was thinking of getting lenticulars but what is the difference between Plano Base and bi-concave.
The other Johnny 01 Jan 2004, 21:17
Hey Beta,
I just looked at optical 4 less, they have a $29 charge for UV coating.
Sears price I think was about the same, maybe $25, on top of the $8 for tinting just like this web site. Got to admit though, much less expensive frames on the site. Sears frames probably averaged $100 for similar designs.
The other Johnny 31 Dec 2003, 16:58
SEARS OPTICAL... what a nightmare!
(Not quite on-line retailer story, but this may be the most appropriate thread.)
Went into Sears Optical today. My appointment was at 12:30, arrived a few minutes early, filled out their form and chose a frame before the exam. Exam time was pretty much on target, around 12:40. Afterwards I waited almost an hour and a half while two assistants were chatting away with another customer and his family in Spanish, trying to sell the guy on more expensive frames, lenses, and even a year's supply of contact lenses because they have a $30 rebate. The Dr. left at 1:30 and even asked them about me. One assistant glanced over and told me that I'm next... (no sh*t... there was no one else in the store). Finally my turn, and guess what? I'm rushed out in five minutes. The woman didn't even want to call my insurance company at first when I told her that my insurance covers the more expensive frame and lenses (she finally called, and it was covered).
I ordered clear polycarb lenses (low rx of -.75, but she didn't want to sell me the standard plastic for some reason... these were full frames).
Does anyone know why they charge extra for UV coating even when you order a dark tint?
tortoise 20 Dec 2003, 20:53
Hi Trent, Wow, that kinda sends a message doesn't it? Open for (GOC) business.
By the way that frame might be a favourite for some GOCers but Not4me! 8-)
Trent 20 Dec 2003, 10:25
This frame is listed as "GOC Favorite"
I'm telling you we are keeping this guy in business!
http://optical4less.com/index.cgi?mode=loaditem&cat;=pnormal&no;=P37
tortoise 19 Dec 2003, 06:21
The link only goes to the top of the website.
I had to select frames etc. to get to the lens selection.
tortoise 19 Dec 2003, 06:11
Brille, the site keeps changing! I just went to the lens selection area and I found that -/+ 40 is only available in the glass myothin lenses. I'm sure they listed the 1.9 index fullview going that high and they had a plastic myodisc (which you posted about earlier) also in that range. Now that lens seems to be gone.
They had been listed by mistake I suppose.
If this link works it should go directly to the lenses:
http://optical4less.com/index.cgi
Alan 19 Dec 2003, 04:03
livingmanna,
What happened in your dealing with Zenni? Did you try contacting them? Did you at least get your money back?
I ordered a few pairs from them and got them all. My only complaint was that that the quality of a higher prescription I ordered was poor.
Anyway, just curious about the details. I would probably have ordered from them again, but don't want to do that if they're not filling orders.
Brille 19 Dec 2003, 02:13
I agree with you Tortoise with the excellent lens options, prices and craftsmanship, I also think that the frame selection needs to improve. I would like to see designer frames at discount or lower than high street prices, and of course the most important thing for me, small frames.
I didn't see the scale +40 to -40?
tortoise 18 Dec 2003, 16:54
I looked in to the Optical4less website again recently and was quite amazed to see that the lens selection has been extended: +40 to -40! The prices aren't at all bad and there are lots of glass and plastic materials to choose from.
Lest anyone suspect that I get some sort of kick back from mentioning this... I have to say that I was very disappointed with the frame selection. Odd colours, wild or out of date styles, and, most important for me, the one frame that I have ordered from them and that I know fits me is now out of stock.
8-(
Here is how I rate them:
Lens selection...... a fantastic 10 out of 10
Quality of workmanship...... perfect 10
Service... friendly, responsive, a bit slow perhaps, some bumps due to language and culture differences... I give them a tolerant 8
Prices..... for high Rx I have found none better.... maybe 9?
frame selection...... a dismal 3 or so.
Albert, I hope you are reading this.
Cheers
livingmanna 18 Dec 2003, 16:05
I never got my glasses that I ordered from Zenni Optical either. I filed a complaint with the Internet Fraud Complaint Center a div. of the FBI - there really is such a thing!
http://www.ifccfbi.gov/index.asp
Russell 16 Dec 2003, 08:42
Four yeux...you'll need a partner and a metric ruler. Stare at an object in the distance. Have your friend hold up the ruler and measure, in mm, the distance between your pupils.
ScuffY 16 Dec 2003, 00:59
Oh..yeh..my post is REAL..!
<~(((O)-(O)))~>
Scuffy 16 Dec 2003, 00:54
Hi...Scuffy from Oz here...
Just got my first O4L order....
A little slower than I would have liked, 11 day's from order to delivery and transit time once the order was completed 8 days from HKG to AUS, so express delivery options would be a seller.
The glasses are superb though. They where a multifocal prescription in a small rimeless lense size, with polished edges....and they look great. And they barely needed any adjustment to fit my 'head'. The glasses Ive got would cost about 400-500 AUD here in OZ, I paid only $200AUD.
I would happily reccomend to anyone considering (providing you are confident with all your prescription info and lense shape and sizes)...
Go all you Ozzy OO's...
out
ScuffY
FourYeux 15 Dec 2003, 06:45
How does one calculate pupillary distance.My prescription is about -20.
Wendy 12 Dec 2003, 05:18
Speedo
Sorry,I haven't posted any pics but honestly, after all the bad posts about O4L on this thread, I just had to give praise when due. For me they were excellent, even though I have a straight forward,quite weak rx.
Good luck with your order.
Speedo 11 Dec 2003, 12:58
To tortoise ,
Nice pics , nice face ;)
Think I'm going to order from o4l within a few days.
speedo mac
Brille 10 Dec 2003, 02:23
Hi Tortoise, I have made a 1.8 lenticular order which is in fabrication...
tortoise 09 Dec 2003, 20:19
Brille did you get 1.8 MDs from O4L??
Speedo I have a few pics up at:
http://public.fotki.com/OOtortoise/
If anyone else would like to use this album to post pics of glasses let me know here and I will give my E-mail addy.
Brille 09 Dec 2003, 08:57
Optical4less also have a new lens option, apollo 1.67 lenticular (myodisc), I wonder how this will compare to their excellent fabrication of myodiscs in 1.8 glass.
Smudgeur 08 Dec 2003, 11:23
Just received an order from Optical4less, and like Wendy was extremely pleased with the results. I too paid very little on eBay for them.
(And I don't work for them either!)
Petey 08 Dec 2003, 07:20
I guess I should mention my experience with Optical4less as well. I ordered a pair of glasses with 1.9 index and a very strong prescription (-28ish). It took a long time to get them - over a month, apparently because Albert had a hard time getting the lens material he needed. But the glasses are extrememly well made...almost beautiful. I've ordered some glasses from zennioptical as well. I'd say zenni or 39dollarglasses.com are great for weaker prescriptions, but for very strong ones, optical4less is probably the place to go. The wait can be long, but I doubt you can beat the quality and price. (Zenni's glasses seem fine in weaker prescriptions, but a higher prescription order didn't turn out very well.)
Wendy 08 Dec 2003, 03:45
Hi
I thought I would mention that I have just received the best pair of glasses I have ever owned from Optical4less.com. I am so pleased and would recommend them to anyone, best of all they cost me next to nothing on e-bay. If you're not sure about anything, just e-mail Albert and ask him like I did. (no, I don't work for them!!!!!)
Johnnyb555 04 Dec 2003, 20:46
Hello all,
Some previous posts asked where to get high powered lenses reasonably. I got a pair of +20s earlier this year for $47.50 each from Canada, no questions asked. They even sent me an email last week asking if I needed a replacement. I think Spexman also used them a few times. www.globallens.com, email them (Leo) with any questions, as not all powers are listed.
johnnyb555 at yahoo.
Leon 30 Nov 2003, 10:25
http://www.giarre.com is wonderful. Great customer service, fast and flawless. Recommended.
D-W-V 27 Nov 2003, 21:26
To put the problems with online retailers in perspective, check out the horror stories at ripoffreport.com (go to search, and select "eye care" if the link is wrong). http://www.ripoffreport.com/results.asp?q1=86&submit2;=Search%21
http://www.giarre.com/ includes single-vision lenses with the frames
Johnnyb555 26 Nov 2003, 12:49
PAYPAL Users BEWARE...
Ok, so continuing my saga with OPTICAL4LESS. I ordered with PAYPAL as I think that's the only option. Because O4L was not able to fulfill my order, they refunded my money, minus $7 for PAYPAL fees.
I received confirmation from PAYPAL, but guess what? PAYPAL charges ANOTHER $1.50 to refund your money via check. Paypal will not refund to the original credit card, but do have a way to avoid the $1.50 charge if you provide your checking account information for direct deposit.
Paypal already has my Credit Card info, address, phone#, etc... I'm not about to give them additional banking information.
To conclude... I LOST $8.50 TO O4L because I used Paypal and because O4L couldn't fill the order. What a sham (O4L... if you read this... PLEASE make another payment option available other than Paypal).
J.
Dotty Della 25 Nov 2003, 04:50
Thought I would defend www.optical4less.com as in my case they were excellent. Maybe they brushed up on their communication skills since the incident with Russell.
They have a bargain on e-bay at the minute. How cheap are they, there is no way I could get a pair of rx glasses in Australia for that price. My last pair cost me 7 times as much.
O4L RULES!!!!
Bethany 21 Nov 2003, 23:27
Russell
Thanks for the info. I really don't think they lose out on their e-bay orders, like I said, by the time you pay the double shipping cost and your bid, it is probably cheaper to buy from their web site. Although after reading various posts, I am rather dubious. Even their e-bay feedback rating isn't too high.
I have ordered from 39 dollar glasses before and they were very impressive. Worth paying the extra maybe.
Michael 21 Nov 2003, 22:19
Hello everyone,
I've been reading the posts for a few weeks. I just tried to order on line from Optical4less.com, but keep getting an error, that I haven't selected a lens type, although I did. Any ideas?
Johnnyb555 21 Nov 2003, 21:50
Tortoise,
I said that I'd update you on my Optical4Less order. Well, unfortunately the lenses that I ordered last month are no longer available, I ordered the 1.9 index glass, non-myodisc. O4L offered to make them myodiscs, refund the $10 difference, and add the sunglasses clip-ons. I asked for a refund, and for O4L to let me know when or if they can get the 1.9.
I paid with PayPal... did you know that Paypal will not refund the full amount? They kept about $10, calling it a transaction fee. What a ripoff. I'll let you know if O4L ever gets the 1.9... sure hope they do.
J.
GOCgirl 21 Nov 2003, 08:39
what make of contacts are you thinking of getting? With the acuvue 1-day ones (really comfortable after you've got used to them), the base curve isn't quite as important as for some others as they are so flexible. But if you want to be sure, go and get a fitting to non-prescription contacts somewhere and get them to tell you your base curve. Good luck.
GOC Newbie 21 Nov 2003, 08:32
Vision Direct only offer two options in their contact lenses for "base curve": 8.5 or 9.0.
What is Base Curve, and what would be the normal amount for contact lenses?
Thanks
Henry_c 21 Nov 2003, 08:20
Guest: Sounds like the same problem. Good to know it's not just me.
Guess they will solve it in time. Wasn't planning to order just yet anyway. There's supposed to be a button and more at the bottom.
guest 21 Nov 2003, 07:28
I'm using "netscape" and having problems,I tried "explore" too!
I even tried d/l new "browsers" and still the same problems; No submit of order at the bottom of the page and the shopping cart doesn't register.
Henry_c 21 Nov 2003, 06:58
Just wondering if any of you have the same problem. Optical4less.com's website seems to give my browser problem (IE5.5 I think). Some text and buttons are not there.
20 Nov 2003, 08:49
I recently won a bid with O4L for slightly less than this.
The transaction seems to be going well so far and I have been impressed by Albert's handling and promptness of response.
Let's wait and see though!
BTW it was a simple single vision prescription.
Russell 20 Nov 2003, 07:38
Bethany...I would be happy to answer your question, even though it may open me up to comments like "what did he expect for that amount?" I won the bid for $20.50. This was the first ebay listing for O4L, so I think it attracted only 3 bidders because no one knew what to expect. As I said earlier, they also tacked on $15 for shipping, which is more than twice what they charge on their website. I knew at the time that I was getting a bargain for a complete pair of glasses, but I expected to get progressive lenses because no restrictions were listed and I thought the auction was a promotional deal. If it was, then it backfired for both me and Albert of O4L, because neither of us enjoyed the transaction.
GOCgirl 20 Nov 2003, 03:05
visiondirect.com is based either in USA or Canada so it should be easier for you than for us in Europe. Good luck
Bethany 20 Nov 2003, 02:45
RUSSELL
Would it be rude to ask how much the final bid was on your o4l glasses on e-bay? I have tried to bid on numerous occasions but am always outbid. I will only bid so it works out cheaper than buying them from his website, but it never is!
Thanks
royboy 19 Nov 2003, 20:35
thanx goc girl, though i am in the usa --- i'll check 'em out, regards
GOCgirl 19 Nov 2003, 01:55
Try www.visiondirect.com for online contacts. They are very efficient and quick and ship all over the world (I'm in the UK).
the nameless 16:48 post says: 18 Nov 2003, 21:42
I , too, don't think it necessary or wise to invite Albert here to answer questions. He is quite accessible and willing to answer questions that are sent to him via his own website. I think it's much better for him to answer questions specific to the person asking rather than try to address a whole community consisting of many individuals with many different needs on this site.
He is aware that many of the glasses he makes are for "collection purposes only" ( his words, not mine), so I would just let each person find their own way to him and leave it at that.
just my opinion.
royboy 18 Nov 2003, 21:05
hi folks --- i'm somewhat new to the 'goc' community [though i've been in the closet quite some time] --- was wondering if anyone can recommend with confidence an on-line contact lens source. i'm sure i've seen it mentioned here, but now am unable to locate the thread. much appreciated --- royboy
tortoise 18 Nov 2003, 19:35
Stan, yes I really don't want to initiate anything unless I feel I have a supporting consensus amongst the Eyescene community. I tend to be very straight forward and risk taking... and sometimes I blunder. That's ok if it is only me who is affected but in this case it might be many fellow OOs so I want to be careful. Complicated, isn't it, when you think about the likelyhood that Albert may read this?
Anybody else like to give an opinion?
Stan 18 Nov 2003, 18:15
tortoise, I would not stick my nose in if you didn't specifically ask for opinions.
I don't think it's a good idea. I don't know exactly why. If he finds his own way here and wants to hang around, maybe participate, either anonymously or otherwise, then it is all his decision and so be it. But if we invite him in, somehow I feel it might expose him to some liability somewhere down the road or something. Like I said, I don't know exactly why. To me it is kind of like on Star Trek where if they go back in time, they are not allowed to do anything that would alter the events that naturally transpired lest something bad might happen.
I do agree that it would be great to cultivate that relationship, I just don't think we should initiate. I sure wish we would also cultivate one with a laser surgeon! One of those could make a few bucks from our membership.
tortoise 17 Nov 2003, 18:20
Even more wonderful Anna, don't be sorry in the least! It's great to hear that you might like to post pics. If I can help at all you could post them to my fotki page. Let me know and I will give you my e-mail addy.
Hope you get your camera back soon. 8-)
tortoise 17 Nov 2003, 18:14
Yeah, I have to agree with the nameless post of 16:48. That was not Albert. Russell, I am not commenting at all about the rights and wrongs of your experience with optical4less but I really think that a lot of people are finding the service pretty acceptable and I think that an online supplier of inexpensive high Rx glasses is valuable to this community and we would do well to cultivate it.
I wonder what people here think about inviting Albert to post to Eyescene as himself to answer questions and perhaps to express some of the realities of the business. Personally, I would like to be sure that he knows about GOC and is ok with orders for that purpose.
Would this not be a good idea? I don't want to do it on my own if others here feel that it would somehow ruin things....???
Jamie 17 Nov 2003, 17:52
I'll second that, Russell. Shit happens, get over it.
17 Nov 2003, 16:48
I have had extensive email correspondence with Albert and his command of the English language is not anywhere near the level of of Visitor's post- That post was definitely not written by Albert!
I have been very pleased with the service, the communication, and the workmanship of Opti4Less glasses.
If you really were upset when he told you that the ebay auction you won didn't include progressives, you could have opted out of the auction at that point and saved yourself a lot of grief.
Russell 17 Nov 2003, 13:59
Oh! I forgot...if "visitor" isn't Albert himself, I would be quite surprised.
Russell 17 Nov 2003, 13:58
Visitor...it makes me look like a consumer who had every reason to expect what was offered. I'm sure a survey of ebay sellers would reveal that many did not get the winning bid that they expected, yet they lived up to their listing and sold anyway. And now, can we quit beating this dead horse?
GwGs 17 Nov 2003, 04:36
Hmmmm, i wonder who "Visitor" is.
No Albert by any chance...no can't be!! :)
tortoise 16 Nov 2003, 21:01
JohnnyB555, I think you should be patient. My experience with them is much like Anna's.... 2 separate orders, both high rx, both took about a month. The results were well worth waiting for. My guess is that they may be a relatively small outlet currently struggling to keep up with a large influx of orders.
Anna, are you the wonderful Anna of the frauenmittbrille photos?
Visitor 16 Nov 2003, 13:37
Russell
The error this Albert made seems to have been out of ignorance, and that can be forgiven, can't it?
If a cashier gave me too much money as change, and then caught it before I left the counter, would it be proper to say, "Wait, you already put it in my hand, I'm not giving it back."?
If this incident makes Albert appear to be a bit light in the gray matter department, how does it make you look?
Johnnyb555 16 Nov 2003, 08:21
Hey guys
I also ordered from O4L. Ordered on 10/20, Albert sent me email (to my Yahoo account) with a question the next day, but Yahoo delivered it to the Bulk email folder. I found the msg on 11/9, replied, and on 11/11 Albert confirmed, saying it will e ready in 1 to 2 business days. It's been five days, status of glasses is "still being crafted". Oh well. To their credit, it is a very strong prescription. I asked for a contact telephone number five days ago, never heard back.
I wonder if they'll hold shipment to spite me as well... hehe... I hope not. If all goes well, I'm sure I'll order many more. I'll keep you posted.
Yoni 16 Nov 2003, 08:06
John77 -- I ordered from the O4L site, over two weeks ago and still no glasses.
Russell -- If I were you, I'd notify Albert (I doubt it's his real name), then call my credid card company to see if they can reverse charges.
My take on this: O4L doesn't have sufficient stock, as was evident by their web site (every other frame was out of stock).
Just looked at the site again... they really, really screwed it up. Try clicking on TESTIMONIALS, then back to GLASSES or SUNGLASSES... let me know if it works. Doesn't for me.
Russell 16 Nov 2003, 07:29
Having read posts here about O4L and also reading the feedback on ebay, I am convinced that my order was held up on purpose just to spite me. I honestly bid on the glasses thinking that I would get progressive lenses since the listing did not have any lens restrictions. Albert of O4L, however, made it abundantly clear that I could not expect him to honor the listing in such a way. Would it have hurt his business to take a loss on one pair of glasses in order to gain my goodwill and keep me from posting negatively about him and his business? Obviously, he didn't think so. I will never ever order from them again. I am glad, however, that the rest of you are being treated well. And, I must admit, Albert learned from the experience...his newer listings now say single vision only.
Russell 14 Nov 2003, 04:53
yoni...the shipping alone took 18 days. They took ten days to make the glasses. There were an additional four days of arguing through email with Albert before we agreed on what he would make for me. In all, that's a total of 32 days from winning (maybe a better term would be "losing") the ebay auction to receiving the glasses, which, I forgot to say earlier, were a different shape lens from what I ordered! Once again, I want to warn anyone who is considering ordering from them about these problems.
welshlad_21 14 Nov 2003, 03:05
www.39dollarglasses.com allow you to see the virtual try on, unfortunately not with your own picture though.
x
yoni039 13 Nov 2003, 22:45
Russel,
About how long did it take to receive the glasses from Optical4Less? I ordered mine almost two weeks ago.
Y.
Aislinn 13 Nov 2003, 10:47
Does anyone know of any online retailers or just websites that allows you to do a "virual try on" apart from www.eyeglasses.com????
Russell 13 Nov 2003, 10:41
I received my glasses from Optical4Less, purchased through ebay (see previous posts for my saga with Albert of O4L.) Since he refused to give me what I wanted, even though his listing wasn't specific about single vision lenses only, I asked for single vision reading glasses. The glasses I received are no better than over the counter readers that I could have bought for less than half of what I paid him. Plus, he charged me $15 for the shipping, while he charges website users only $7. I would not recommend O4L at all! A funny note...he apparently, being Asian, did not recognize my name as one of a male. He sent the glasses in a lavender case with a pink cleaning cloth, addressed to Miss Russell Last name (I'm witholding my last name on purpose, here, folks.)
welshlad_21 12 Nov 2003, 03:59
I have ordered contacts from www.visiondirect.com and I must say they are very very helpful, they have kept me informed every step of the way. I have been informed that my lenses were shipped yesterday. I will keep you updated on how long it took to receive them here in UK!
Petra 10 Nov 2003, 04:11
David
My glasses from 39dollarglasses came in a cardboard pouch and I think it did have their name on it. Keep watching for the post, they are really fast, expect your glasses within a week.
Brian-16 10 Nov 2003, 01:58
david-From what I hear it may be a USPS priority package.Some on-line outfits use UPS.Was wondering if you now wear glasses or this is your first pair and just experimenting.Well in any case good luck and let us know how you make out.What rx did you order?
david 09 Nov 2003, 16:58
what sort of packaging do the glasses arrive in from 39dollarglasses.com? has the envelope got any markings on saying that they are from that website or is it just a plain envelope? i am just wondering because if i bought some from there and then my parents were to see the package they might wonder why i am buying glasses from the internet.
thanks
Leon 09 Nov 2003, 07:14
<i>www.myeyeglasses.net is another source of rimless glasses. I have no experience of them. </i>
I do, they're very good and fast, and their customer service is excellent. Only 'bad thing' is that they only use polycarb and hi index lenses, no common CR39.
bLANCHE 09 Nov 2003, 04:49
Yes, Zenni Optical said that they hope to post to Australia within 3 weeks of my asking, 8 Weeks later I am still waiting. After reading the previous posts I don't think I will waste my hard earned cash on them.
I must say that 39dollarglasses.com are really good. They sent my prescription glasses out to Australia within a week of ordering - no questions asked. I recommend you use them.
Henry_c 04 Nov 2003, 10:30
Regarding Optical4Less: I asked them a few questions regarding their rimless frames and how to request special.
They sent a detailed email with all the info I needed. If I order I will let you know my opinions about them.
www.myeyeglasses.net is another source of rimless glasses. I have no experience of them.
New to post 04 Nov 2003, 08:21
I am new here but I have contact ZenniOptical about shipping to here, in UK, 1st they tell me that it would be a few weeks before they put the information on their website, 8 weeks later I ask them again and they ignore my email... Anyone else had any problems with them. I really want to order from them.
mviii 03 Nov 2003, 21:31
Specs4less is great!
Just received a pair of progressives from them, and the fit is marvelous. I provided them with frames, and they made up the lenses. I gave them specific instructions about the vertical placement, and they placed the lenses in the frame exactly where they belonged.
Customer service is very responsive, and concerned. Michelle, is wonderful.
Price is very competative.
Five Star rating, in my opinion.
tortoise 03 Nov 2003, 18:51
Russel, I'm sorry to hear that Albert and Optical4less did not give you the good treatment that you had every right to expect. They have just come through for me bigtime! Today I received my second pair of -24 myodisc glasses from them and I find them to be exquisitely made. The bowls are only 20mm and the fronts are a tiny bit concave. This results in glasses that very few people would spot as strong Rx. They are incredibly thin and light. I think the order took about a month and that seems to be a long wait but, in my experience, this can happen when high Rx glasses are ordered through your local optometrist as well.
Albert's English language and general communication skills may be a bit rough but I have found him happy to supply what I ask for and only concerned to avoid problems and disappointments. The key for me has been to be clear about exactly what I want and to calmly insist on just that.
I think whoever is making the high Rx glasses is a real expert.
I will post a few pics tomorrow.
Russell 03 Nov 2003, 09:59
Glad to hear that you all are getting good service from O4L. I still haven't received my glasses, so I can't say whether I will be satisfied or not. I do know that I was not impressed with Albert, as he used such phrases as "Negative feedback is not an important thing for a 0 feedback new account . If you wanna write some negative , go ahead . I dont care." Most ebay sellers do care about negative feedback. That reply suggested to me that Albert did not care about customer satisfaction. That being said, I am glad to hear that he has been good to you guys. I assure you, his emails to me were not a "joke." He was deadly serious when he refused to honor his ad on ebay and suggested that I should not even be expecting him to do so. I did see, however, that his current ebay listing says "single vision only," so I guess I made an impact.
Russell 30 Oct 2003, 15:24
More on Optical4less...I won the ebay auction of theirs for a complete pair of glasses. I sent my prescription, asking for progressive lenses. The ebay description of the item I bid on did not say "single vision only." Albert--the O4L administrator--adamantly refused to give me anything but single vision at the price I paid. I knew I paid very little, but I also know that sometimes the winning bid on ebay often is less than the seller wanted. After several emails back and forth, Albert agreed to make me single vision reading glasses. Their tracking screen said "making in progress...3-6 days." Eleven days later, the tracking screen finally said the glasses were completed and shipped. I will update you when I receive them. My point in all this is to warn you all that Albert is intractable--there is no arguing with him. I don't think I would order from him again, but perhaps my mind will be changed when I see the glasses.
SZ6 30 Oct 2003, 14:34
It looks like they have increased the range of prescriptions they offer since the last time I ordered from them. Too bad the very high prescription lenses are so expensive.
alan 30 Oct 2003, 14:18
Zenni does offer higher than -12. I ordered a pair of -16 but haven't got them yet.
I did get some -6, though, and quality seems just fine.
They ship from California...are they actually in China?
SZ6 30 Oct 2003, 12:57
I've ordered one pair of glasses from them so far and have no complaints.
SZ6 30 Oct 2003, 11:39
I wish Zenni Optical offered higher than -12, and had larger frames available. Their glasses are cheap and high quality.
Yoni039 30 Oct 2003, 06:51
States,
How long did it take you to receive the glasses from OPTICAL4LESS ? I placed an order almost two weeks ago, they acknowledged receipt immediately, but haven't heard from them since. I'm in the US.
States 30 Oct 2003, 06:05
Be extremely careful with optical4less.I just placed an order for an rx with a reading add, which was acknowledged properly. However, they shipped single vision lenses and have refused to admit any error, making outrageous statements such as "spherical add for reading is not the same as bifocal"
27 Oct 2003, 08:29
i've been looking at other online retailers.
these contacts are designed for children, but other suppliers offer them from +20 to +32 increasing in whole numbers.
These are SILSOFT SUPER PLUS APHAKIC lenses
and other retailers offer them for less cash too.
lentifan 27 Oct 2003, 06:04
Specs4ever.
Why would they market a range for children, and not an equivalent range for adults, which would seem a much bigger market. I am sure I am missing something.
specs4ever 27 Oct 2003, 04:36
Won't do a lot of us much good though, as the max bc is 8.3, and the largest dia is 12.5. I need 9.0 and 15.0, and I suspect that these lenses are only for children
specs4ever 27 Oct 2003, 04:33
I find that with the higher powers, the glasses prescription can be fine tuned by sliding the specs up or down the nose slightly. The focal point of a pair of -45D glasses is something like 3/4" or somewhere around there. I have all the numbers, but they are stashed away for a while. If you figure it out though, you will find that a very slight mvement of a pair of high powered minus specs will make the vision quite clear.
lentifan 27 Oct 2003, 03:53
As these contact lenses are only available in steps of +3 dioptres at the high end, would a regular user have to wear glasses anyway to fine tune the prescription to the last dioptre or so?
27 Oct 2003, 02:23
www.visionexpress.com
now sells contacts with strengths +19, +20, +23, +26, +29 and +32
price $180 each
more info at
http://www.visiondirect.com/scripts/ProductLens.asp/ProdId=776/cm_catID=/cur=1
Allen 22 Oct 2003, 16:47
Went to the http://optical4less.com/ but don't see how I can order. Don't see an option for add to cart or check out? Maybe I really need glasses to see. Tried Netscape and MSIE. Any ideas?
D-W-V 21 Oct 2003, 22:16
Don't worry about the Doctor's name and number. Just make up a plausible name and phone number, and make sure your prescription doesn't have any errors in it. If they do try to contact him and fail, they'll call you, and you can say that the Doctor retired or moved away.
Yoni039 19 Oct 2003, 09:29
Hi D-W-V,
Yup, they do have nicer frames than Optical4Less. Thanks for the links, but both sites ask for Dr's name and phone# as a requirement... and only go to -12. Oh well.
Y.
D-W-V 18 Oct 2003, 18:07
I did a yahoo search on glasses, and found http://www.specs4less.com and http://www.glasses4less.com
Specs4less is cheap (starting at $35 frame and lenses), has frames you'd actually want to wear in public (not just to satisfy some depraved fetish), and a decent web site.
Yoni039 18 Oct 2003, 08:05
This post about OPTICAL4LESS should really go here, not in "seen on the web"... sorry.
Brille,
By calling Optical4less a "closeout store" I was referring to stores which buy closeout merchandise at a bargain, probably not from a manufacturer / distributor. So... they may not be able to get the same frames again.
You are right though, they should update their site. They've been out of half of their frames for perhaps three weeks? I'm begining to wonder it the store pictures are even real...
Yoni.
D-W-V 16 Oct 2003, 21:44
About the NHS frames: try searching the UK version of Ebay. Calling every optical shop in the UK might work too: there's bound to be one that still has some old stock frames.
JJ 13 Oct 2003, 22:16
I think acuvue2 lenses are very comfortable. 8.3 is what I wear and believe it is considered "median"
ContactGirl 13 Oct 2003, 18:18
Joe, I went to lensmart.com -- i ordered freshlook colors and they ask me for my doctors details when I try to pay for it. I know all the details of my current contacts, but want to get .50 stronger :)
Newbie 09 Oct 2003, 07:24
I am wearing Freshlook - they are ok, but not comfortable for up to 3 hours after putting them on. All the hype on Acuvue2 makes me want to try them, lol. All I do for a color change! I do have a friend that wears them with a prescription clear lenses and he said he loves them. Thanks!
Alan 09 Oct 2003, 06:06
Newbie - I'm not an expert, but I think it could cause the lenses not to fit well, which may mean they move a lot on your eye or don't move enough. I think moving a lot would make them uncomfortable; I think not moving enough can promote eye infections and other oxygen deficit problems.
But if you get them, you can probably tell if they fit. Why do you want to try acuvue 2?
Newbie 08 Oct 2003, 18:36
Hello All; I have a question about Contacts that maybe you can answer. I Currenly wear Freshlook Contacts. However, I want to try Acuvue 2 contacts -- The Base Curve on my prescribed lenses is MEDIAN w/ a Diameter of 14.5 However the Acuvue comes in a base curve of 8.3 w/ a 14.0 Diameter. Is this going to cause any problems? I want to order online because of the cheaper price. I wear plano contacts for color b/c I wear glasses. I like having blue eyes ;-)
Tanya 08 Oct 2003, 11:21
Maxine
I know all about the frames you're looking for, they were the first glasses I ever put on when I tried on a classmate's glasses about 40 years ago and yes, they were pink. The girl and I became close friends and still are. An older guy at school wore the same style but in the dark brown colour. I think the frame style is called "windsor" I seem to recall looking at a John Lennon site and his glasses were called windsor style try typing in a search for windsor style glasses and see how you get on. The Ironic thing is, they will probably cost a fortune these days, in the 1960s you couldn't give them away!
Tanya
Maxine 08 Oct 2003, 08:54
Letifan
Yeah you're right about the frames of the early 90s being of a similar shape as the old NHS style,I even saw a guy wearing a brown pair complete with the wire earpieces and, yes the hinges were bright metal too. I want the glasses for theatrical purposes but I will have them fitted with my own RX
Maxine
lentifan 08 Oct 2003, 03:41
Something very similar to the original NHS wire frames came back into fashion, at least in Britain, for a while in the nineties. These were black and started in the near-round lens shape I remember from the old NHS days. Many people wore them who did not suit them and looked almost as silly as the large brightly coloured plastic frames of a decade or so earlier.
Pretty soon different lens shapes started to appear and the original NHS look was superceded. Maybe today's black metal ovals and rectangles are the natural development of this style. However, as I remember them, the NHS style always had the hinges in bright steel, never in colour.
Casting back to the NHS days, I remember the dark brown (which I always thought was black) and the pink (which was presumably intended for little girls). In my memory, little girls (and the Milky Bar Kid)sometimes wore white frames for a few years before changing to black or plastic. Pink was not common and I don't recall seeing any blue.
Then sophiticated plastic came in, and that's another story.
Brille 08 Oct 2003, 01:35
Maxine,
I have been trying in vain to find British NHS glasses, I thought www.retrospecs.co.uk and framefinder.co.uk would help but it seems not. Nevertheless I still think they exist somewhere as a retro style. For a pair second hand you can try the charity shops in England. I would love a pair brand new in crystal and if anyone has information let me know. Anyway good luck Maxine.
Maxine 07 Oct 2003, 15:16
I am trying to get hold of the very old style of british NHS metal frames, they game in pink,blue or a dark brown colour, and had springy wire earpieces. They were hated by a generation of British school kids, but were also made in adult sizes. does anyone know if there is an online retailer (or anywhere) who sells these frames. I would be grateful for any assistance.
Brille 06 Oct 2003, 07:48
I know there are a lot of posts regarding www.optical4less.com on the GOC thread but this one is appropriately called online retailers. I noticed today that there are a lot of frames out of stock so they must have received many online orders. I hope their selection improves, as with other on line services it is always difficult to find very small frames which would be more attractive for a strong Rx.
Hayes 04 Oct 2003, 22:17
-23 Sorry, fuzziness of memory too--that's Coastalcontacts.com
joe 29 Sep 2003, 11:20
try www.lensmart.com
I have +19 contacts and they have never asked me for my doctor's details, and there service is good.
I am visually impaired (i think that with +19 contacts that is obvious) so to be able to order on the internet is essential for me.
-23 29 Sep 2003, 11:06
hayes
that adress doesnt work!!!!!!
Hayes 29 Sep 2003, 10:32
Brian--Try Coastcontacts.com -- they filled my order with no folderol after vision direct started requiring and verifying scrips -- Decent prices, quick service-
Brian 18 Aug 2003, 20:40
Does anyone know of a website where you could purchase contact lenses over the internet without a prescription? I have always gone to Vision Direct in the past, but I got a postcard in the mail today saying they will require a doctors name and phone # with every order starting on September 1st. Thanks..
Leon 07 Aug 2003, 23:55
Some of you may be interested in this. As I posted in the 'Lenses' topic some time ago my wife ordered some nice rimless semi-wraparound style sunglasses on the Internet.
I got a newsletter from this retailer the other day stating that more of their wraparound sunglasses are Rx'able now. I just looked up their web site and noticed that they offer quite a nice selection now (including Adidas, Oakley and Silhouette). If you're interested, check out http://www.apairofshades.com
UKLadd 06 Jul 2003, 20:29
I ordered from 39dollarglasses.com and I didn't enter any telephone number for my eye Dr and my order still came through :)
Stan 11 May 2003, 11:57
That was my plan, too. Thanks for the information, Napi.
Napi 11 May 2003, 08:44
Stan - I ordered from 39dollarglasses, with a stronger prescription than my own of course!, and gave a fake doctor's telelphone # so they couldn't have checked even if they'd tried. Didn't stop the order arriving in the post though, I have to guess that the order is more important than the accuracy of the prescription. Don't worry. I figured even if they did try I could say oops my mistake and cancel ...
Stan 11 May 2003, 07:21
39dollarglasses asks for eye doctor name and phone. Anybody know whether they attempt contact with doctor?
Leon 14 Mar 2003, 03:18
Personally, I think theyedoctor.com and framesdirect.com are quite good (and fast).
I'd certainly recommend them. Theyedoctor.com in particular, as I was very pleased with the way they handled my order.
Dr.S. 10 Mar 2003, 05:13
There are some fairly recent additions to the US online retailers. One is eyeglassesinternational.com, Pompano Beach, FL. A while a go they quoted me $75 for a pair of -16.5 lenses in CR39. This website has a look and feel rather similar to eyeglass factory outlet, and offers a very similar range of inexpensive frames. Also there is eyewearoutlet.com, Livonia, MI. The latter place told me last week by email reply to my enquiry that they could do any prescription in CR39 no matter how strong, for $85 for a pair of lenses. They said -17 would be no problem. They will install new lenses in your frame if you mail it in. Does anybody have any experience with either of these retailers? Also note there is a business in Syracuse, NY called Eyeglass Lens Replacement or 8004eyeglasses.com that looked quite useful, however they told me they will not do anything above about -10.
Libby 07 Mar 2003, 05:06
I'd like to thank those who sent private messages to my email box on this issue... Though Benn, I'd still like to hear about your experience.
Thanks again everyone.
Libby
Wurm 04 Mar 2003, 13:32
benn,
I'm not doubting your word, but a statement like that obliges you to produce some facts to back it up.
Libby 04 Mar 2003, 11:48
benn,
my email address is libby2556@Yahoo.com
libby 04 Mar 2003, 11:38
yikes. would you mind communicating with me via email abt this?
Libby 04 Mar 2003, 11:10
I live in the US ordered a pair of glasses from an overseas online retailer. The price was abt half of what I would have paid here at a local optical shop.
It's been nearly a month..and no glasses. IS such a delay reasonable? I'm beginning to think I've been had!
Alan 27 Feb 2003, 15:46
www.39dollarglasses.com
I've ordered a few pairs from them, and am very happy with the style of the frames, their delivery time, the lenses and mounting. One thing that has been a minor annoyance is that I got two different versions of the same frame and found that they fit very differently, as they were bent in different ways. I think I can take care of this with a hairdryer and some work, but they have shown impressive (and annoying) resiliance going back to the shape I got them in.
Good place, though, it seems (but all their lenses are polycarb or high index)
Visitboy 27 Feb 2003, 12:55
I've ordered from ruok4specs. As d-w-v said, the frames weren't quite straight, and the lens edges weren't as well finished as by my optician. But all in all, fairly good.
d-w-v 13 Jul 2002, 14:44
I ordered glasses from RU0K4SPECs. The quality was OK, but the frames weren't shaped properly. If you set the glasses on the table (unfolded), only one of the temples touches the table top. They were shipped in a rigid plastic case, inside an ordinary envelope.
Fuzzy 09 Jul 2002, 02:48
Here it's possible to order lenses between -6 and +6 dpt. http://www.seeside.de You also can send in your frame and they will put in the lenses.
At this adress it's possible to choose frames directly and order them with lenses.
At both websites you do not need to send in a prescripton.
Smudgeur 26 Jun 2002, 14:43
Has anyone in the UK used either:
www.ruok4specs.co.uk
or
www.economeyes.co.uk
both seem very reasonably priced and I'm thinking of trying them out.
Thoughts anyone?
regards
Smudgeur
Trent 16 Jun 2002, 15:12
Here are three retailers (same company) for contact lenses.
www.VisionDirect.com
www.1StopContacts.com
www.Lensmart.com
Wurm 14 Jun 2002, 20:39
Eyeglass Factory Outlet, at http://eyeglassfactoryoutlet.com/ has just released a new catalog of frames. I think they do a pretty good job of presenting a variety of budget frames resembling a real fashion selection. I ordered from them once and was happy with the results.