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I've been buying my glasses at a certain website that is very cheap and has great promo codes. All you have to know is your prescription. They are sort of cheap

I've been buying my glasses at a certain website that is very cheap and has great promo codes. All you have to know is your prescription. They are sort of cheap feeling, but they work and have stylish shapes. Also can buy 4 pairs for less than half of what I'd pay at LenseCrafters.

shillster 12y ago
What was your experience like getting your prescription details from LensCrafters? I've heard they don't like give up the details to allow customers to easily work with a competitor.
- warkdarrior 12y ago
  Go to a real optometrist instead.
- magicalist 12y ago
  They can be a total pain about it, but remember (in the US at least), you are guaranteed access to your prescription: > Your eye care provider must give you a copy of your contact lens and eyeglass prescriptions — whether or not you ask for them. http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0116-prescriptions-eye-glasses-and-contact-lenses http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0116-prescriptions-eye-...
- bbatchelder 12y ago
  I just got an eye exam at a LensCrafters a week and a half ago. I received my prescription from the optometrist without asking. The only thing missing is the pupillary distance measurement. There is not even a place for it on the prescription form I received. I didn't know it was something I'd need until reading this thread and checking out zennioptical.com. I will be calling them tomorrow to get that.
Yhippa 12y ago
What is the website if you don't mind me asking?
- pavel_lishin 12y ago
  I'm not sure what he or she used, but I've been using Zenni Optical for at least half a decade now, and have always been satisfied. Some optometrists are a little hesitant to give you your prescription data, but it's yours. When in doubt, ask them up front whether they're willing to give it to you after the exam; if not, walk away.
- phildougherty 12y ago
  Sounds like Warby Parker
  - Yhippa 12y ago
    I wish their glasses looked good on my face. I do like their way of letting you try them on though.
- ngokevin 12y ago
  zennioptical.com, starts at 6.95 with prescription lenses. Cheap!

shillster 12y ago

What was your experience like getting your prescription details from LensCrafters? I've heard they don't like give up the details to allow customers to easily work with a competitor.

warkdarrior 12y ago
Go to a real optometrist instead.
magicalist 12y ago
They can be a total pain about it, but remember (in the US at least), you are guaranteed access to your prescription: > Your eye care provider must give you a copy of your contact lens and eyeglass prescriptions — whether or not you ask for them. http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0116-prescriptions-eye-glasses-and-contact-lenses http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0116-prescriptions-eye-...
bbatchelder 12y ago
I just got an eye exam at a LensCrafters a week and a half ago. I received my prescription from the optometrist without asking. The only thing missing is the pupillary distance measurement. There is not even a place for it on the prescription form I received. I didn't know it was something I'd need until reading this thread and checking out zennioptical.com. I will be calling them tomorrow to get that.

Yhippa 12y ago

What is the website if you don't mind me asking?

pavel_lishin 12y ago
I'm not sure what he or she used, but I've been using Zenni Optical for at least half a decade now, and have always been satisfied. Some optometrists are a little hesitant to give you your prescription data, but it's yours. When in doubt, ask them up front whether they're willing to give it to you after the exam; if not, walk away.
phildougherty 12y ago
Sounds like Warby Parker
- Yhippa 12y ago
  I wish their glasses looked good on my face. I do like their way of letting you try them on though.
ngokevin 12y ago
zennioptical.com, starts at 6.95 with prescription lenses. Cheap!