Has anyone purchased prescription eyewear online

Last year, after my eye exam, I needed a slightly different Rx. I kept my old frames and got new lenses for my glasses I wear every day plus Transition lenses because we live in AZ and the sun is very bright here...ALL the time. I don't think I'm going to get the Transition lenses again. They never got dark enough.

Anyway, I wanted a spare pair of glasses but didn't want to pay $$$$ so I ordered from eyebuydirect.com. I sent them all the numbers (including PD) and they came quickly. I wear bifocals and my Rx is not that strong but I could not see with them at all. I decided to ask for a refund instead of monkeying around with sending them back and forth. They refunded my money quickly but I decided then that that was the last time I'd order online. It may cost more from my eye doctor but it's worth it to get them made right and if there's any problems, I can go in for adjustments or corrections. Our insurance does pay for exams and a certain percentage for lenses and frames, which helps a lot.
 

I will definately let you know. If anything the prescription is what im concerned about as close ups.


MaggieM said:
Pauline I hope you are very happy with your new "eyes". I still purchase from Zenni and have never had a problem. I wear progressive lenses and am very happy with my purchases.

Let us know if you like them !
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I researched many online eyeglass places. Eyebuydirect had a questionable reputation and as did others. I keep seeing zenni and all the positive reviews so i chose this one first. Too bad you had a bad experience. Zenni is excellent from all ive read. They even will remake prescription if you enter it wrong online. They seem to be making a huge name for themselves by treating their customers with such care. So hopefully i will have good experience.


Colleen said:
Last year, after my eye exam, I needed a slightly different Rx. I kept my old frames and got new lenses for my glasses I wear every day plus Transition lenses because we live in AZ and the sun is very bright here...ALL the time. I don't think I'm going to get the Transition lenses again. They never got dark enough.

Anyway, I wanted a spare pair of glasses but didn't want to pay $$$$ so I ordered from eyebuydirect.com. I sent them all the numbers (including PD) and they came quickly. I wear bifocals and my Rx is not that strong but I could not see with them at all. I decided to ask for a refund instead of monkeying around with sending them back and forth. They refunded my money quickly but I decided then that that was the last time I'd order online. It may cost more from my eye doctor but it's worth it to get them made right and if there's any problems, I can go in for adjustments or corrections. Our insurance does pay for exams and a certain percentage for lenses and frames, which helps a lot.
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Pauline1954 said:
I researched many online eyeglass places. Eyebuydirect had a questionable reputation and as did others. I keep seeing zenni and all the positive reviews so i chose this one first. Too bad you had a bad experience. Zenni is excellent from all ive read. They even will remake prescription if you enter it wrong online. They seem to be making a huge name for themselves by treating their customers with such care. So hopefully i will have good experience.
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I normally do a lot of research before I order anything online, but I slipped up with eyebuydirect :( I've read a lot of good reviews about Zenni also and was thinking tonight after this post that I am going to need a prescription pair of magnifier glass for doing my cross stitch. I'm taking my fabric with me when I go to the eye doctor on Monday so he can see what I need a Rx for. Then I'll check out Zenni and see if I can get them there. Worth a try, right?
 
I have an eye exam this week. I was thinking of buying glasses online, too. Every time I get glasses they seem wrong but after a few weeks of learning them they usually are okay. I know I have cataracts and not sure how they are now. Haven't had an eye exam in about 3 years.
 
I've been ordering from Zenni for years. I get my eye exam every couple of years, get a full prescription, and then order one or two everyday pair, plus a single vision/computer/reading pair from Zenni with the new prescription.

I've never been disappointed. Well, I have, but it was MY error not Zenni's. For example, it took me a while to realize that the soreness in bridge of my nose area was from heavy frames, and not the fit. Also I really struggled with the specific style and color of the frames...I am still adjusting to skin and hair color changes as I've aged, so what worked for me when I was younger doesn't now. But as far as vision is concerned, I've never struggled with the online purchases. They've always been spot-on, I have to assume because I have made certain that all the numbers are correct, especially my PD which is key when you have a bifocal or in my case a progressive lens.
 
Make sure you get the PD measurement. This way you are sure to get the exact measurement. Your doctor may balk on this but legally they cannot hold it from you just like your prescription.

I had my daughter measure mine, after my drs appointment when I discovered I needed it. I have two different measurements, one eye is 32 and,the other is 31. Its best to get exact although if close Ive heard it wont be noticable and you should be ok.



https://youtu.be/TMXG-YN8zhc


Colleen said:
I normally do a lot of research before I order anything online, but I slipped up with eyebuydirect :( I've read a lot of good reviews about Zenni also and was thinking tonight after this post that I am going to need a prescription pair of magnifier glass for doing my cross stitch. I'm taking my fabric with me when I go to the eye doctor on Monday so he can see what I need a Rx for. Then I'll check out Zenni and see if I can get them there. Worth a try, right?
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I bet they could help you. These are called workplace progressive. These are all I need.

Scroll down and see the visual of workplace progressive. They will figure your numbers if you choose. There is a place to leave a note when you order as well.

https://www.zennioptical.com/workspace-progressives


Colleen said:
I normally do a lot of research before I order anything online, but I slipped up with eyebuydirect :( I've read a lot of good reviews about Zenni also and was thinking tonight after this post that I am going to need a prescription pair of magnifier glass for doing my cross stitch. I'm taking my fabric with me when I go to the eye doctor on Monday so he can see what I need a Rx for. Then I'll check out Zenni and see if I can get them there. Worth a try, right?
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I got my bifocals. These are upclose to like 2 feet away. Although my dr said these were mid range they dont seem like it but more like close up work glasses. But i can type arm length and read upclose which was not able to without changing glasses. I probably will check to make sure the prescript is correct tomorrow just to make sure. But i probably will end up with another pair of glasses for seeing fulrange.20190424_191744.jpgl

83.86 for 1.61 lense and basic antiglare. The lens comes with scratch coating. Nice framez and quality. Very comfortable . Much better than the walkin quality I had gotten before.
 
Pauline1954 said:
I bet they could help you. These are called workplace progressive. These are all I need.

Scroll down and see the visual of workplace progressive. They will figure your numbers if you choose. There is a place to leave a note when you order as well.

https://www.zennioptical.com/workspace-progressives
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I cannot wear Progressives because I have a "lazy" left eye and it was ruined years ago with lasik. I've tried Progressives several times and just could not see. The eye doc I have now told me I would never be able to wear them. I will see what he suggests when I go on Monday.

Cute glasses :)
 
Those are GREAT looking glasses Pauline. You look too young to be here at a senior forum
I think we need some ID:laugh:
 

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