Glasses are expensive because they are not just a medical device, but also a fashion accessory, and this market is a fashion market. I have to try about 20-30

Glasses are expensive because they are not just a medical device, but also a fashion accessory, and this market is a fashion market. I have to try about 20-30 frames or so, until I find something that looks OK on me. But! It is still possible to buy cheap enough frames that look fine. Why the _lenses_ are so expensive, that’s a different question. I routinely pay $700 or so for the lenses. Many professional multi-component _camera_ lenses cost much less than that. And it has nothing to do with Luxottica.