Previously there was some discussion about buying glasses of the internet. I have searched the forum but cannot find the threads.
So can anyone point me in the right direction, either by referring me to the previous discussion, or those who have successfully bought some by the net give some good places to go to.
I am interested in multi focal pescription glasses not just single focus lenses. Getting the frame to fit OK ??
thank Jaahn
jules47 said
09:30 PM Mar 17, 2015
Yeoeleven posted just recently that he was waiting on glasses to arrive, that he had bought online. Posts in Solos, will look and see if I can find the thread. Back in a minute.
malurus said
09:45 PM Mar 17, 2015
I've heard very good reports about this company Zennoptical.
Sorry, meant to come back to this post, but time got away from me.
Possum3 said
11:16 PM Mar 17, 2015
Costco can do multi-focal prescription glasses around 20% of OPSM prices.
hako said
11:18 AM Mar 18, 2015
Zennioptical are about as cheap as you can get. My big brother uses them and has never had any problems - about 1/4 the cost of local ones and probably made in the same factory.
banjo said
05:22 PM Mar 18, 2015
My daughter has poor eysight and has to regularly upgrade her glasses at usually over $300 a set. She tried the cheapo Specsavers but had nothing but problems with frame breakages even on replacements under warranty.
She got her new prescription and I ordered a set from Zenni as a trial as the all up cost was only $39.95US delivered to Perth !
Anyway they took around 3 weeks to arrive but she is amazed at the quality compared to Specsavers, and will now get her future glasses from Zenni, in fact she has ordered a second pair now as she cannot work without her glasses so a spare pair will be good.
I have read of the odd disgruntled customer but hey for he money it's worth the gamble. I'm going for a test too and I'm going to try their Titanium frames, will see how it goes.
-- Edited by banjo on Wednesday 18th of March 2015 05:22:58 PM
Wandering Whitfields said
06:51 PM Mar 18, 2015
How do you get the prescription from the optician?
aussie_paul said
07:07 PM Mar 18, 2015
Wandering Whitfields wrote:
How do you get the prescription from the optician?
You just have to ask them, it is YOUR prescription. They rely on people not being game to ask them. I have even rung them and get the script figures over the phone.
Aussie Paul.
hako said
09:32 PM Mar 18, 2015
Wandering Whitfields wrote:
How do you get the prescription from the optician?
When you ask for a copy of your prescription, make sure the optician signs it because if there is a problem with the lens made from the script and there is no signature on the script then you have no comeback.
aussie_paul said
09:41 PM Mar 18, 2015
hako wrote:
Wandering Whitfields wrote:
How do you get the prescription from the optician?
When you ask for a copy of your prescription, make sure the optician signs it because if there is a problem with the lens made from the script and there is no signature on the script then you have no comeback.
So true, meant to mention that Denis.
Aussie Paul.
-- Edited by aussie_paul on Wednesday 18th of March 2015 09:41:52 PM
banjo said
12:44 PM Mar 19, 2015
The eye test is paid for by medicare so in fact is yours to ask for.
Once the test is completed it is your choice where you have your specs made, only they don't tell you because there are big profits for them with the en-sell if they can.
Jaahn said
03:21 PM Mar 19, 2015
banjo wrote:
The eye test is paid for by medicare so in fact is yours to ask for.
Once the test is completed it is your choice where you have your specs made, only they don't tell you because there are big profits for them with the en-sell if they can.
True very true !
I have always asked for my perscription for years. It is never signed, just a computer printout by the person on the front desk !! This is the first time I have intended to get some glasses off the internet. Thanks for the discussion.
Jaaahn
dorian said
04:21 PM Mar 21, 2015
Jaahn wrote:
Previously there was some discussion about buying glasses of the internet. I have searched the forum but cannot find the threads.
This forum's search facility is pathetic. I use Google instead.
Good glasses are expensive that's for sure as I have just purchased some, But I lack confidence in internet suppliers so buy from in store optometrists, perhaps I should investigate the internet as 2 pair of titanium framed half glasses (reading & distance) were over $400 each and a pair of standard size transition distance glasses were over $500.
sandsmere said
08:54 AM Mar 22, 2015
I've recently got some new glasses through Specsavers.
Cost me $88 for 2 pairs.They gave me the prescription as well.
hako said
08:59 AM Mar 22, 2015
Wizardofoz wrote:
Good glasses are expensive that's for sure as I have just purchased some, But I lack confidence in internet suppliers so buy from in store optometrists, perhaps I should investigate the internet as 2 pair of titanium framed half glasses (reading & distance) were over $400 each and a pair of standard size transition distance glasses were over $500.
Just had a look at what Zenni do these for - titanium half frame progressive, 25 styles to choose from cost from $40-50 plus delivery, so max about $60 all up. Makes you wonder.
Hi
Previously there was some discussion about buying glasses of the internet. I have searched the forum but cannot find the threads.
So can anyone point me in the right direction, either by referring me to the previous discussion, or those who have successfully bought some by the net give some good places to go to.
I am interested in multi focal pescription glasses not just single focus lenses.
Getting the frame to fit OK ??
thank Jaahn
I've heard very good reports about this company Zennoptical.
http://www.zennioptical.com
Gday...
This is the topic Yeoeleven had about his glasses ... and it ended up going around and around a bit.
Scroll through it and you will find much about the internet specs.
http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t59684391/wuruma-dam/
Cheers - John
My daughter has poor eysight and has to regularly upgrade her glasses at usually over $300 a set. She tried the cheapo Specsavers but had nothing but problems with frame breakages even on replacements under warranty.
She got her new prescription and I ordered a set from Zenni as a trial as the all up cost was only $39.95US delivered to Perth !
Anyway they took around 3 weeks to arrive but she is amazed at the quality compared to Specsavers, and will now get her future glasses from Zenni, in fact she has ordered a second pair now as she cannot work without her glasses so a spare pair will be good.
I have read of the odd disgruntled customer but hey for he money it's worth the gamble. I'm going for a test too and I'm going to try their Titanium frames, will see how it goes.
-- Edited by banjo on Wednesday 18th of March 2015 05:22:58 PM
You just have to ask them, it is YOUR prescription. They rely on people not being game to ask them. I have even rung them and get the script figures over the phone.
Aussie Paul.
When you ask for a copy of your prescription, make sure the optician signs it because if there is a problem with the lens made from the script and there is no signature on the script then you have no comeback.
So true, meant to mention that Denis.
Aussie Paul.
-- Edited by aussie_paul on Wednesday 18th of March 2015 09:41:52 PM
Once the test is completed it is your choice where you have your specs made, only they don't tell you because there are big profits for them with the en-sell if they can.
True
very true !
I have always asked for my perscription for years. It is never signed, just a computer printout by the person on the front desk !! This is the first time I have intended to get some glasses off the internet. Thanks for the discussion.
Jaaahn
This forum's search facility is pathetic. I use Google instead.
http://www.google.com.au/search?q=site%3Athegreynomads.activeboard.com+glasses+OR+spectacles+prescription
Good glasses are expensive that's for sure as I have just purchased some, But I lack confidence in internet suppliers so buy from in store optometrists, perhaps I should investigate the internet as 2 pair of titanium framed half glasses (reading & distance) were over $400 each and a pair of standard size transition distance glasses were over $500.
I've recently got some new glasses through Specsavers.
Cost me $88 for 2 pairs.They gave me the prescription as well.
Just had a look at what Zenni do these for - titanium half frame progressive, 25 styles to choose from cost from $40-50 plus delivery, so max about $60 all up. Makes you wonder.
http://www.zennioptical.com/men/Rim-Half-Rim/Material-Titanium/Prescription-Progressive/_/N-1274740923+1036707440+2125741175?currentPage=1&Nao=0
Hi
Were these glasses single focus or more complicated lenses ?
Jaahn