Eye Glasses

[chathamf]

In the market for a new pair of glasses, and haven't shopped in Calgary for them before. Any places that have great prices? Or is everyone pretty much the same? Just looking for a pair of Oakleys or Ray Bans, nothing too extravagant. I'm in the NW. Right now I was just planning on going to Lens Crafters as it is the closest place.

[flipstah]

LensCrafters is expensive for the 1 hour service.

I go to VisionQuest. They have one in NE, NW, CrossIron.

[HiSpec]

Travel a bit further down from LensCrafters in Northland Mall and there's Urban Optique where I got my glasses at. Ask for Cindy or Melinda, they are always my go to person for any prescription updates or adjustments.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Costco

[diamondedge]

I got fairly decently priced Lacoste frames from IRIS in Market Mall, since you're in the NW. Much cheaper than I was expecting.

[chathamf]

What's a ball park price for a pair of frames and lenses? Along with the eye exam too I suppose. My benefits will cover some of it but wondering what to expect. I havent gotten new glasses in over five years.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by chathamf
What's a ball park price for a pair of frames and lenses? Along with the eye exam too I suppose. My benefits will cover some of it but wondering what to expect. I havent gotten new glasses in over five years.

$400-500 depending on frame selection and lenses. At least, for me that's been the ballpark.

[anarchy]

I just posted a thread on a similar topic about a month ago. Cheapest with great selection is online at Clearly Contacts. But if you want name brand like Ray Ban then I would go to Visions in Chinatown - you can try on frames anywhere and just ask Visions to order it in and they'll give you a great price.

[davidI]

I also recommend clearlycontacts.ca - they have Ray Ban, Hugo Boss, etc. as well. You can always go try them on in store and find what you like and then order them, but I just use the online photo model thing to judge and give them a shot that way.

[mr2mike]

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[bignerd]

I haven't had a pair of complete frames under 500 for many years but I also pay extra for very good lenses, I always get Nikon or Crizal, but usually Nikon.

Lenscrafters was the only time I have ever had no name lenses and they sucked for vision.

Most eye exams these days run $100 and up.

And try everything on, you may think you don't like a frame on the shelf then it looks awesome on and vice versa.

[chathamf]

I talked to Visions and they charge 89 for an eye exam, which is fine but an extra 50 dollars for the info I need for my contact lenses? Is this normal? I thought with a general eye exam they would give you this info.

[HiSpec]

Originally posted by chathamf
I talked to Visions and they charge 89 for an eye exam, which is fine but an extra 50 dollars for the info I need for my contact lenses? Is this normal? I thought with a general eye exam they would give you this info.

Normal. They need to do extra tests, one of them is auto-k which takes the curvature of your eyeball and find a matching base curve for your contact lens.

BTW, this $50 may or may not include contact lens fitting.

[chathamf]

http://www.smartbuyglasses.ca/

Anyone ever order from these guys? Some great deals and selection on there, but looks kind of sketch.

[eglove]

Clearlycontacts.ca ?

[max_boost]

Originally posted by eglove
Clearlycontacts.ca ? find me a local place that's even anywhere close to their prices and i will buy here haha

:werd:

[eglove]

Why buy local? You get the frames in 3-5 days and you're set. Test fit the ones you want at the local places then buy it online.

[max_boost]

that's what i'm saying. online ftw lol

[chathamf]

Originally posted by eglove
Clearlycontacts.ca ?

Was out today shopping, and I'm finding clearlycontacts is missing a lot of the styles. The other website had some of the styles I was looking for.

Are the cheap lenses any good at clearly? Or is it worthwhile to grab the upgraded ones?

[bleu]

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