Prescription eyeglasses $8.95+ship

[EyeBaller]

joshdabbott
and besides the "art" of refraction is highly overrated, ya wanna know what 90% of optometris use to find out your initial Rx... it is the Auto-refraction.

after that its just tweaking a lil here and there.

It's not really the art of refraction it's the art of prescribing.:)

[EyeBaller]

thats oke, I am not gonna order from them either, they are also charging me exra money and its more than $9 dollars (don't remember the exact amount) they don't mention that about the extra charge but at the final checkout page, my total get 3 times high.

gandrhav,

Your glasses may or may not come out well from one of these places. With your prescription it's important that the Optical center of the lens is placed correctly, not only horizontally (the PD measurement) but also vertically. There is no way to measure the vertical position of the OC without putting the frame on you and measuring it. You could get lucky and be ok, or be unlucky, look through the wrong part of the lens and end up with problems.

I know that doesn't really help you much, but just understand it's a risk, it depends if you want to take it.

[Jumbie]

OMG, I can't help it.

These are your eyes people. It's not a box of cereal or some DVDs or a new stereo that you're trying to save money on.

As I said earlier in this thread, I have no problem with these online eyeglasses and plan to order a pair for myself at some point in the near future but I can't take reading about the complaints of "saving $9" from one place compared with the others. Even if you work a minimum wage job, I'm sure an extra $9 isn't going to break you and prevent you from paying the rent or buying food.

Do you really want to risk your vision (at the very least end up with headaches and wasted money cause they glasses weren't made properly) in order to save a few dollars? And that's on top of all the money you're saving by getting these glasses online in the first place.

Sorry for the rant but come on...

[skiboypgh]

Ordered two pairs from LBW. I got one pair about three weeks later. I called and spoke to someone in San Francisco who barely spoke english. They told me that they were out of one of the styles (even though I got a ship confirm on two pairs) and suggested a different style. I agreed. That was about two weeks ago. I'm now patiently waiting. It's all a bit shady. HOWEVER, the pair i got is decent. We'll see.....

[gandhrav]

I will buy a another pair from a regular store, but would like a cheap spare for now, The store near my are are selling them for more than $120 per frame plus lense price. I wana wait for my types of model to come out with resonable price.

By theway, I ordered from a different online store and they did have the vertical measurement.

[ISleeperI]

Thanks to OP and draccip! +Rep.

[Rissa]

I'm thinking of ordering some glasses and have my prescription.

SPHERE CYLINDER AXIS
OD -100, 5ph
OS-075, -025, 135

I briefly looked online and they were asking for alot more numbers than what I had. The OD Axis part was left blank on my prescription. Will I need that to fill my order?
Sorry for all the questions. After paying $400 for my last pair of glasses this will be my first time ordering online.
Any help appreciated. Thanks!

[boltman2007]

I'm thinking of ordering some glasses and have my prescription.

SPHERE CYLINDER AXIS
OD -100, 5ph
OS-075, -025, 135

I briefly looked online and they were asking for alot more numbers than what I had. The OD Axis part was left blank on my prescription. Will I need that to fill my order?
Sorry for all the questions. After paying $400 for my last pair of glasses this will be my first time ordering online.
Any help appreciated. Thanks!


Your OD has NO axis it is spherical (5ph=SPH)

[Rissa]

Your OD has NO axis it is spherical (5ph=SPH)

Thanks. :)

I'm on the LBW site right now...I thought the prescription writing was 5PH, but now I see it's SPH. Since the Axis for my OD is blank, as well as the PRISM & ADD do I just leave them blank?

[boltman2007]

Thanks. :)

I'm on the LBW site right now...I thought the prescription writing was 5PH, but now I see it's SPH. Since the Axis for my OD is blank, as well as the PRISM & ADD do I just leave them blank?


Yup.. you have a very simple single-vision (no ADD no PRISM) Rx

[Rissa]

Are LBW and Zenni Optical both equally good? I couldn't find reviews online about LBW, but found many great reviews for Zenni.

Thanks!

[ssrr]

I'm not sure if I can get an answer here... but seeing people getting help from eye care professionals in this post, I'd like to ask for a little help here.

I have a prescription for eye glasses:
OD: -075 (sphere), -1.50 (cylinder), 170 (axis)
OS: -200, -1.75, 180

But, I'm trying to order contact lens online, and they are asking for something completely different (power, bc)? what are those? How do I get those prescriptions? When I was with my eye doctor, I asked specifically if there's different prescription for contact lens, and he said I can use the same one. Now I'm confused. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Edit: Additional question, which toric lens can be wore longest (I mean continuously wearing it without taking it out to clean etc.)? I know there's no monthly lens (like focus night and day) of toric type (why?), anyway, is it possible to get toric lens for weekly, or even semi-monthly? I haven't been in the market of contact lens for a long time. Thanks for any help!

[WhoMeCheap?]

I worked at a jewelers supply and sold many 10x loupes. The effect you see is seen in the less expensive loupes. Supposedly it is unavoidable using a single lens design. The more expensive doublet or triplet loupes correct it by sandwiching two or three lenses made from different glasses so the colors line back up.

I know nothing about glasses, but that yellow on one side, blue on the other sold MANY triplet loupes for me. It's not the AR it's the lens.


... The only problem is when looking to the sides. When I look one way I start to get a blue shadow on the borders of white and black. When I look the other way it's yellow. Is this a problem with the lens or is this because of them being so much thinner? I heard that high index lenses can have this effect.

[EyeBaller]

I'm not sure if I can get an answer here... but seeing people getting help from eye care professionals in this post, I'd like to ask for a little help here.

I have a prescription for eye glasses:
OD: -075 (sphere), -1.50 (cylinder), 170 (axis)
OS: -200, -1.5, 180

But, I'm trying to order contact lens online, and they are asking for something completely different (power, bc)? what are those? How do I get those prescriptions? When I was with my eye doctor, I asked specifically if there's different prescription for contact lens, and he said I can use the same one. Now I'm confused. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Edit: Additional question, which toric lens can be wore longest (I mean continuously wearing it without taking it out to clean etc.)? I know there's no monthly lens (like focus night and day) of toric type (why?), anyway, is it possible to get toric lens for weekly, or even semi-monthly? I haven't been in the market of contact lens for a long time. Thanks for any help!

You need to go back to your eye doctor for a contact lens prescription. You can't just order lenses without being fit, especially torics.

[draccip]

It's not really the art of refraction it's the art of prescribing.:)


no... sorry you are wrong. it's a prescribed refraction... prescribing is performed by many... but refracting is done by only 2 professions.

sorry smart guy

[draccip]

You need to go back to your eye doctor for a contact lens prescription. You can't just order lenses without being fit, especially torics.


true... but you can probalbly get you bc and diameter of your old boxes...

[EyeBaller]

true... but you can probalbly get you bc and diameter of your old boxes...

He also stated he hasn't been in the market for CLs for a long time. This suggests he really needs a fit or re-fit. His questions about other materials or lenses mean he doesn't know which brand to go with.

There are some lenses approved for Extended Wear, however most ODs still do not recommend sleeping in lenses. It depends on each doctor and their recommendations for you. There have been some good advances in toric lenses in the last few years so if it's been longer than that, a re-fit is definitely your best option.

[ssrr]

He also stated he hasn't been in the market for CLs for a long time. This suggests he really needs a fit or re-fit. His questions about other materials or lenses mean he doesn't know which brand to go with.

There are some lenses approved for Extended Wear, however most ODs still do not recommend sleeping in lenses. It depends on each doctor and their recommendations for you. There have been some good advances in toric lenses in the last few years so if it's been longer than that, a re-fit is definitely your best option.

Thanks very much for your help. Now why my doctor said I can use his prescription for both contacts and glasses? He's just lazy or what. He did say that I will need to get glasses because contacts won't give me as good vision even with toric lens. Is that true? Anyway, yes I haven't been using contacts for nearly 10 years and are really unfamiliar with all the new things out there. What is a "fit" or "refit" anyway? Do I have to go to the doctor to get a "refit"?

[EyeBaller]

Thanks very much for your help. Now why my doctor said I can use his prescription for both contacts and glasses? He's just lazy or what. Anyway, yes I haven't been using contacts for nearly 10 years and are really unfamiliar with all the new things out there. What is a "fit" or "refit" anyway? Do I have to go to the doctor to get a "refit"?

I guess he was just being lazy.. your CL prescription may be the same but like you said you need the extra info. A "fit" is when they try some lens on your eye based on measurements they've taken, they then measure your vision and also see how the lens literally "fits" your eye, checking movement etc. After that, you should try the lenses for 1-2 weeks and come back for another appointment to make sure they are working for you. After this visit they have to (by law) release a CL prescription to you with all the information you need. There will be a charge for a CL fit (toric fits usually cost more than a spherical fit as they require more time and appointments to get the correct lens). The fee should include all the lenses used and follow up appts.

A "refit" is essentially the same but on existing CL wearer if the doctor still has or has access to previous data on you and doesn't need to repeat. This has a slightly lower fee to account for that. If it's been 10 years it may well be a full fit again even if you are an existing wearer. A "re-fit" is usually charged when a doctor (or patient) decides a particular lens they have had in the past just isn't working anymore for whatever reason.

Does that make sense?

Without knowing your full ocular history and seeing you cornea I don't know what your success with toric lenses will be. If everything is healthy and normal, then there's no reason why a well fit toric lens shouldn't give you good vision. A lot of doctors aren't experienced with toric lenses and so some avoid them altogether.

[ssrr]

I guess he was just being lazy.. your CL prescription may be the same but like you said you need the extra info. A "fit" is when they try some lens on your eye based on measurements they've taken, they then measure your vision and also see how the lens literally "fits" your eye, checking movement etc. After that, you should try the lenses for 1-2 weeks and come back for another appointment to make sure they are working for you. After this visit they have to (by law) release a CL prescription to you with all the information you need. There will be a charge for a CL fit (toric fits usually cost more than a spherical fit as they require more time and appointments to get the correct lens). The fee should include all the lenses used and follow up appts.

A "refit" is essentially the same but on existing CL wearer if the doctor still has or has access to previous data on you and doesn't need to repeat. This has a slightly lower fee to account for that. If it's been 10 years it may well be a full fit again even if you are an existing wearer. A "re-fit" is usually charged when a doctor (or patient) decides a particular lens they have had in the past just isn't working anymore for whatever reason.

Does that make sense?

Without knowing your full ocular history and seeing you cornea I don't know what your success with toric lenses will be. If everything is healthy and normal, then there's no reason why a well fit toric lens shouldn't give you good vision. A lot of doctors aren't experienced with toric lenses and so some avoid them altogether.

Thanks so much for the info! Now I feel my doctor is really lazy, he didn't even bother to explain anything to me after I explicitly told him that I wanted to try contact lens. Should I just get another doctor? I suppose the charge for "fit" will be totally separate from regular eye exams, right? Then there's not necessary going back to the same doctor who did my eye exam (I just did my eye exam yesterday). Or should I ask him for a contact prescription first (that should be no extra charge, right?) ..... edit: oh well, after reading your info again, I guess he can't just give me a CL prescription without "fit"?

[EyeBaller]

Thanks so much for the info! Now I feel my doctor is really lazy, he didn't even bother to explain anything to me after I explicitly told him that I wanted to try contact lens. Should I just get another doctor? I suppose the charge for "fit" will be totally separate from regular eye exams, right? Then there's not necessary going back to the same doctor who did my eye exam (I just did my eye exam yesterday). Or should I ask him for a contact prescription first (that should be no extra charge, right?) ..... edit: oh well, after reading your info again, I guess he can't just give me a CL prescription without "fit"?

The CL fit charge is on top of the regular eye exam. You could ask your doctor for a CL fit, if he doesn't want to do it. Request a copy of your records and go elsewhere. There's no reason he shouldn't try at least.

[Dr.Murdoc]

sweet

[Stars09]

Thanks so much for the info! Now I feel my doctor is really lazy, he didn't even bother to explain anything to me after I explicitly told him that I wanted to try contact lens. Should I just get another doctor? I suppose the charge for "fit" will be totally separate from regular eye exams, right? Then there's not necessary going back to the same doctor who did my eye exam (I just did my eye exam yesterday). Or should I ask him for a contact prescription first (that should be no extra charge, right?) ..... edit: oh well, after reading your info again, I guess he can't just give me a CL prescription without "fit"?

Your doc is lazy...then again I don't know anything about toric & how they're different than regular coz I have regular lenses. I think he's lying about your glass prescription being the same as your CL prescription. Maybe coz my eye doctor is an alum of the school I attend so he was nice about it, plus my eye doctor got the same undergrad degree as the one I'm working on (he was on the pre-opt track, I'm on the pre-pharm track though), so we discussed classes and stuff... but like I said, I have regular lenses & I don't know how toric is different & I don't know anyone who does have toric lenses.

Anyways, your CL will pretty much always be at a lower "power" than your glasses. The reason is because your contacts sit on your eye, so when light/image you see is diffracted thru the lenses, there isn't room for...ummm can't think of the word right now, wanna say distortion but that def is not the right word... but an example is say, you put a pencil in a glass of water, it looks like the pencil is totally bent but it's really not. It's just the refractive index of air & water is so different, it appears that way, this doesn't occur in contact lenses because it's on your eyeball & doesn't travel thru another medium like air.

Glasses on the other hand, they're literally like, 3/4 of an inch or something from your eye, so when light goes thru, the power has to be higher to account for the distance to reach your eye thru air due to the diffraction & refractive indexes.


The CL fit charge is on top of the regular eye exam. You could ask your doctor for a CL fit, if he doesn't want to do it. Request a copy of your records and go elsewhere. There's no reason he shouldn't try at least.

I agree on this, take your records & go somewhere else... an eye exam is usually less than $50 and the CL exam which also includes the eye exam is about $80ish.

[EyeBaller]

Your doc is lazy...then again I don't know anything about toric & how they're different than regular coz I have regular lenses. I think he's lying about your glass prescription being the same as your CL prescription. Maybe coz my eye doctor is an alum of the school I attend so he was nice about it, plus my eye doctor got the same undergrad degree as the one I'm working on (he was on the pre-opt track, I'm on the pre-pharm track though), so we discussed classes and stuff... but like I said, I have regular lenses & I don't know how toric is different & I don't know anyone who does have toric lenses.

Anyways, your CL will pretty much always be at a lower "power" than your glasses. The reason is because your contacts sit on your eye, so when light/image you see is diffracted thru the lenses, there isn't room for...ummm can't think of the word right now, wanna say distortion but that def is not the right word... but an example is say, you put a pencil in a glass of water, it looks like the pencil is totally bent but it's really not. It's just the refractive index of air & water is so different, it appears that way, this doesn't occur in contact lenses because it's on your eyeball & doesn't travel thru another medium like air.

Glasses on the other hand, they're literally like, 3/4 of an inch or something from your eye, so when light goes thru, the power has to be higher to account for the distance to reach your eye thru air due to the diffraction & refractive indexes..


You're kind of right..

For minus lenses, this results in CL powers being less minus than your spectacle prescription. However, for far-sighted people, who need plus lenses their CL prescription is more plus than their spectacles.

Additionally, the Vertex distance (distance from cornea to spectacle lens) only becomes important in spectacle lens powers of +/- 4.00 or greater. Under that, and your CL and Spectacle prescriptions technically should be the same (using the formula) but of course patients don't always work like the formula says... :)

[Stars09]

You're kind of right..

For minus lenses, this results in CL powers being less minus than your spectacle prescription. However, for far-sighted people, who need plus lenses their CL prescription is more plus than their spectacles.

Additionally, the Vertex distance (distance from cornea to spectacle lens) only becomes important in spectacle lens powers of +/- 4.00 or greater. Under that, and your CL and Spectacle prescriptions technically should be the same (using the formula) but of course patients don't always work like the formula says... :)

Yea you are right....hahaha sorry, I was thinking about my case because I'm near-sighted (for some odd reason I wasn't thinking that there's a possibility the original poster could be far-sighted) and mine are greater than -4.00, mine are in the -7.00ish.

So everyone just ignore my post unless your near-sighted eyes are bad like mine hehe.

[CountryGirl27]

I didn't feel like going through 19 pages of this to see if someone addressed this:

What does PD mean? IT says to select your PD.

[bettyboop98]

I didn't feel like going through 19 pages of this to see if someone addressed this:

What does PD mean? IT says to select your PD.
How to Measure PD (Pupil Distance)


PD or Pupil Distance is the distance between the pupil of each eye. Usually it is not provided by your optometrist and taken by the optician when you place order for eyeglasses. We highly recommend that you get this PD value when you have your eye examination from the Optometrist and keep it safe.

This value is measured in mm (MILLIMETER) which is used to align the center of the lenses with the pupil. The PD is very important measurement specially for strong prescription. Incorrect PD may result in eye strain or headache

[amythyst]

PD=pupilary distance
The distance b/w your pupils... mine is 60 mm

[CountryGirl27]

PD=pupilary distance
The distance b/w your pupils... mine is 60 mm

how do you figure out the distance?

[counsol]

You cannot guess at this.

This is measured by either the guy who checks your eyes, or the guy who fits your glasses.

No, you cannot take a ruler to do this..

Mine are 35.. so way off from what is avg

[bettyboop98]

You cannot guess at this.

This is measured by either the guy who checks your eyes, or the guy who fits your glasses.

No, you cannot take a ruler to do this..

Mine are 35.. so way off from what is avg

PD or Pupil Distance is the distance between the pupil of each eye. Usually it is not provided by your optometrist and taken by the optician when you place order for eyeglasses. We highly recommend that you get this PD value when you have your eye examination from the Optometrist and keep it safe.

This value is measured in mm (MILLIMETER) which is used to align the center of the lenses with the pupil. The PD is very important measurement specially for strong prescription. Incorrect PD may result in eye strain or headache.

If you do not have the PD on your prescription, you can measure it as shown below:



Step - 1 Place a simple mm ruler on your nose so that the starting point of the ruler is exactly at your left or right eye pupil. Keep the scale straight
Step - 2 Make Sure to look straight
Step - 3 Stand in front of the mirror or ask one of your friend to read the scale to measure the distance between the pupils.
Step - 4 Repeat this at least three times to me more accurate.
In most of the cases, PD value ranges between 57 mm to 65 mm with most common 63 mm

to print a ruler to measure go here::

http://www.goggles4u.com/ruler.pdf

[rsg]

Where do you guys go to get eye exams? Does costco offer free exams?

[boltman2007]

Where do you guys go to get eye exams? Does costco offer free exams?

At PearleVisionCare in California (the only state where the Doctor next to Pearle works under a Licensed Heath Care Organization HMO)..

A complete and very comprehensive eyeglass exam costs only $54.95 and family members get an extra $5 off... they also take most insurance plans. $104.95 for a contact exam.

If you pay the full price $54.95 you are entitled to another full exam within the next year.
This is part of the California HMO stipulations that governs PearleVisionCare in California.

Since a yearly exam is now recommended... you can get TWO full eye exams for $54.95 and will be set for two years! You have to mark your calendar the will not remind you until after the year is up, in otherwords it's up to you to schedule your "free" exam.

The exams are excellent due to the fact that they have to abide by the California HMO regulations which stipulate what a full eye exam consists of... at PearleVisionCare you see the doctor for your full exam and 1/2 hour is usually the minimum time spent with you between history,pretest and doctor chair time sometimes they spend a full hour with you if needed.

For the quality of exam(s) I don't think you can find a better deal.. remember Pearle is the ONLY chain that was founded by an Optometrist...Dr. Stanley Pearle way back in the early 1960's. So the exams and Doctors are first class.

[boltman2007]

One remider about PD accuracy..

The higher the power the more critical this measurement is!
With progressives it has to be within 1mm per eye!

If you guess wrong on your PD you WILL induce unwanted prism.

Be very careful unless you have a really low power (< 1 diopter and not Progressive)

[z2g]

Where do you guys go to get eye exams? Does costco offer free exams?

LOL!!!!! Why would Costco offer free exams? For those chains that do offer "free" exams (i.e. Site for Sore Eyes), I hope you guys know that it's actually not free. They are getting the exam fees back when they sell you the frames and lenses, which are slightly overpriced!

By the way, I've never understood how ppl with progressive bifocals have purchased eyeglasses online. The segment heights and pupillary distances are imperative with progressive lenses....even with traditional line bifocals. But, I guess if they're happy with them because of the price, it's all good.:confused:

[z2g]

You cannot guess at this.

This is measured by either the guy who checks your eyes, or the guy who fits your glasses.

No, you cannot take a ruler to do this..

Mine are 35.. so way off from what is avg

Your PD can't be only 35 mm....unless that's for one eye (monocular PD) or if you're an infant!

[rsg]

LOL!!!!! Why would Costco offer free exams? For those chains that do offer "free" exams (i.e. Site for Sore Eyes), I hope you guys know that it's actually not free. They are getting the exam fees back when they sell you the frames and lenses, which are slightly overpriced!

By the way, I've never understood how ppl with progressive bifocals have purchased eyeglasses online. The segment heights and pupillary distances are imperative with progressive lenses....even with traditional line bifocals. But, I guess if they're happy with them because of the price, it's all good.:confused:

Just get the free exam and try to get your prescription and buy online.

[WhoMeCheap?]

My Progressives were messed up three ways by Target. Looking at a book, I could focus on only one word at a time. Above, below, left and right of that single word were blurred.

First, they measured the PDs as 31.3/34 when the glasses were crap they measured again
31/31 then measured again as 32/32 (I used their 65 to order from Zenni :( )

They got the height wrong. I had to slide the lenses down my nose or tip my head way down to see through the top of the lens fo see far.

They convinced themselves that they had switched the lenses left to right ("they are almost the same prescription so it wouldn't matter") and switched them. This let me focus on about three lines high and three words wide, but in different places for each eye! The right eye would focus in the lower right quadrant while the left would focus in the lower left. The central area of the lenses would not let me focus at any distance!

They refunded my money.

At one point they claimed that my prescription must be wrong, but by then my 5 pairs had arrived from Zenni and they all worked great. $65 for 5 pairs of single vision, some AR some tinted.

[Solari]

I've been ordering glasses from Zenni for a long time now (well over a year and at least 4 pairs). I love them! I don't need my glasses all the time (-1.25 on both eyes), so I tend to leave them around the apartment in random places where they innevitably break. In fact, I just broke my favorite glasses a few mins ago, and put in an order to Zenni for a replacement and 3 new/different pairs for about $70! I get compliments alllll the time on these (http://zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=118&cat=0&page=1) with the 351 size/shape lense.

A girl can never have enough glasses! *shallow giggle and hair toss*

[bleuiko]

A girl can never have enough glasses! *shallow giggle and hair toss*

*roll eyes*

[counsol]

Your PD can't be only 35 mm....unless that's for one eye (monocular PD) or if you're an infant!


Well it's for each eye. So what the hell do I have? 70??

[EyeBaller]

Well it's for each eye. So what the hell do I have? 70??

Maybe... 70 is on the bigger side though.. do you have a big head? :lmao:

[lisamarie84]

Maybe... 70 is on the bigger side though.. do you have a big head? :lmao:

:lmao: I don't think I've seen anyone with a 70pd..

I think I might try ordering a pair just to check out the quality. Do they verify the rx with your Dr's office?

[zhelder]

I'm getting ready to place an order with Zenni, but there's one thing that concerns me a bit. I want to get photochromatic lenses, but they only offer them in the mid index (1.57) lenses. Other places online also see to either: a) not offer a high index option for photochromatic lenses, or b) charge as much as traditional eyeglass places for glasses with these lenses.

My prescription is pretty zesty: -7.50 right, -7.75 left. Has anyone else ordered photochromatic lenses from Zenni with a similar prescription? If so, are the lenses a reasonable thickness? My eye doctor told me that the lenses in my current frame (same prescription) are only mid-index (he said either 1.53 or 1.59) and they don't look bad, but I'm wondering if there would be a difference. Or, does anyone know of any other places that are reliable and could do high index photochromatic lenses without charging a fortune for them? Thanks for any information!

[gh3ttodude]

Hey guys i ordered along time ago from EYEBUYDIRECT from a similar thread like this and those glasses were awesome....now, i ordered another one from zenni and i get dizzy and everything is out of focus. i used PD 62 i believe.

my question is, long ago eyebuydirect didn't ask for PD. do u guys know the default they would have used? i think that is my PD as those glasses were great. right now, there PD is set to a default 63. u guys think the 62 can cause that? Thanks.

[Rissa]

I received my Zenni Optical glasses today and they are great! The feel like pretty good quality, not at all what I expected for $12.95 frames. The frame is a little more rectangular than I prefer. I like a more oval frame. But they are so cheap I can order another pair!

The only complaint I have is that they never sent me an email when they shipped and I didn't know when to expect them. (it took about 2 weeks to get them) There were also no packing slip of any kind in the package. It was however nicely packaged in a padded envelope and in a nice hard case with a cleansing cloth.

I'm fairly new to internet shopping and have worn glasses for 8 years. I have spent about $200 on each pair of glasses I have bought in the past. NEVER will I do that again! :)
Thanks OP!

[napmaster]

Hey guys i ordered along time ago from EYEBUYDIRECT from a similar thread like this and those glasses were awesome....now, i ordered another one from zenni and i get dizzy and everything is out of focus. i used PD 62 i believe.

my question is, long ago eyebuydirect didn't ask for PD. do u guys know the default they would have used? i think that is my PD as those glasses were great. right now, there PD is set to a default 63. u guys think the 62 can cause that? Thanks.

Being one mm off can give you problems. Should have chosen 63.

[EyeBaller]

Being one mm off can give you problems. Should have chosen 63.

Uhh.. well it really depends on the prescription..

[rodneycubed]

tag for later

[pjm3x]

MODS,

Can someone please make a sticky thread with all the discount prescription glasses sites all in one place? List the various sites in the first post and let people chime in with their experiences/feedback.

I seem to remember a few other places but am not seeing them mentioned in this thread. TIA

[desiscrubs]

ordered from zenni...glasses came in less than 10 days, wife's glasses didn't fit as well, but heck, we'll just order some more!! thanks to all who contributed to this thread!!

[biohzrd]

Quick question: can you get the pupil diameter and all the information needed to properly purchase a set of glasses from your current set of glasses from an optician?

[fatheramo]

Uhh.. well it really depends on the prescription..

That breaks down to .5 millimeter for each eye and it won't make a difference. More likely that the center of the lens has moved up or down more than 1 mm. You should take them to a optical center and see if they can dot the centers of the lenses. Plus, the Rx is VERY relevant to the importance of the PD. When asking PD questions, please post your Rx's, thanks.

[fatheramo]

Quick question: can you get the pupil diameter and all the information needed to properly purchase a set of glasses from your current set of glasses from an optician?

Zenni has never asked for verification of my Rx. If you find a nice optician, they can use a lensometer to determine the Rx and PD of the glasses you are wearing. However, everyone should have an eye exam at least every 2 years. Your eyes are worth it!

[EyeBaller]

Zenni has never asked for verification of my Rx. If you find a nice optician, they can use a lensometer to determine the Rx and PD of the glasses you are wearing. However, everyone should have an eye exam at least every 2 years. Your eyes are worth it!

You can get the information from a pair of glasses, but if you're asking an optician to do that for you, you might as well get them to measure your PD on you and not from your glasses... It will be way more accurate.

[wdilworth]

Do these places work for people with REALLY BAD eyes?
While I realize that most B&M stores are overpriced (I just paid $700 for a pair of designer frames) it's hard to find places online that use the ultra-high-index plastic lenses which I have to use since I'm veryvery nearsighted...

I have bad astigmatism, but was able to order lightweight lenses from 39dollarglasses.com
and I love them. The quality is about the same as you would find at a lenscrafters or other discount store. When I was looking locally, I did see people paying 500-700 for glasses and opted to try mail order before investing the big bucks. I won't be going back to local any time soon. I have 1 pair for everyday and 1 back up pair for something like $78 shipped after coupon....

Plus - if you need adjusting, walk into any local store, its kind of an unwritten rule that they will help with adjustments and even replace nose pads just for the goodwill.

[fatheramo]

You can get the information from a pair of glasses, but if you're asking an optician to do that for you, you might as well get them to measure your PD on you and not from your glasses... It will be way more accurate.

Maybe...it depends on the skill of the optician. Many, many "opticians" have no experience, education, or training in the optical field. If they are using a PD stick, there is a very good chance they will not be measuring acurately. The pedometers are pretty dummy proof. However, it is always a good idea to compare the PD of the glasses you are wearing to their mesurement. If you are seeing well & happy with the acuity of your current glasses, I would lean towards that measurement. Especially if the "dots" they put on your lenses match up with your pupils.

Again, I'm very happy with Zenni. Want to try LBW, but they don't answer the phone when I have called nor have they returned any email messages.

[pongagt]

My LBW $9 frames came in 10 days after ordering from NY. The total came to $20.50 with $5 for tinting and $6.50 shipping. They are pretty light with the included index lens and i'm very happy with them.

[HaloFans]

Can someone tell me if Zenni uses polycarbonate lenses?

Their website doesn't make it clear in the Lens sections. It makes it sound like they using glass and just added poly carb (couldn't even spell it correctly) to advertise.

I just don't want this to happen. If I were driving and someone were to hit me, I don't want my glasses to blow up on my face.

LBW offers the polycarbonate option. Zenni does not?

I've ordered from 39dollarglasses before, and I just want to try something different.

[HaloFans]

^ Can someone answer my question please? ^_^

[rsg]

You should ask them directly.

[HaloFans]

You should ask them directly.

Zenni doesn't respond well. Notable for its poor customer service.

[sarah_w]

Quick question: can you get the pupil diameter and all the information needed to properly purchase a set of glasses from your current set of glasses from an optician?
If you have the order form from your last pair of in-store glasses, it should have it listed along with your prescription. Mine did. The PD usually doesn't change with age, except for children of course.

I ordered a pair 2 years ago for +- $20 - the same frames are now $8 (frame # 4100). I have no complaint about the lenses. The color coating on the metal alloy started peeling off about 6 months ago but they are great glasses otherwise.

I went to the eye dr for a check up today and am preparing to order two new pairs. I'm getting a really fun purple plastic $8 pair as sunglasses - I never would do that kind of thing if I ordered at my eye dr.

Does anyone have a coupon code? I just noticed there is a coupon box at the bottom of my cart page. Thanks.

[mellowfellow0o0]

It really couldn't be much clearer on their Lenses & Lens Materials page. It appears that you didn't actually look under the lens section, which is probably why there was a lack of replies. There is no option listed for glass, so I am not sure where you got that.

http://zennioptical.com/cart/pages.php?pageid=8

"All of our Single Vison,Bi-Focal and progressive bi-focal lenses are premium quality high index Polycarbonate composite polymer high impact resistance lenses with full UV protection, special strong anti-scratch coating."

Can someone tell me if Zenni uses polycarbonate lenses?

Their website doesn't make it clear in the Lens sections. It makes it sound like they using glass and just added poly carb (couldn't even spell it correctly) to advertise.

I just don't want this to happen. If I were driving and someone were to hit me, I don't want my glasses to blow up on my face.

LBW offers the polycarbonate option. Zenni does not?

I've ordered from 39dollarglasses before, and I just want to try something different.

[mystery250]

Okay. They show this format for the frame sizes:

h25-w49-t138-f134

Info that the eye doctor gave me was - eye 45 - bridge 19 - temple 135.

How would that fit/equate into the above formula/way of putting it?

Also, do I need a PD?

O.d. -3.25

O.S. -3.75

[jayeskreezy]

the only thing about LBW...is how do you know which ones are mens and womens?

[Dyane78]

If my PD is 57.5 should I round up to 58?

my RX:

RIGHT: -3.00 (sphere), -0.50 (cylinder), 160 (axis)
LEFT -3.00 (sphere, -0.75 (cylinder), 002 (axis)

thanks for the feedback

[catamountgirl]

which of these companies ships the fastest?

[neji7]

zenniopt is very good if you buy their exspensive line.. customer service suck @ss but beside that...they are great glasses for the money! I have not tried the other link yet.

[HaloFans]

It really couldn't be much clearer on their Lenses & Lens Materials page. It appears that you didn't actually look under the lens section, which is probably why there was a lack of replies. There is no option listed for glass, so I am not sure where you got that.

http://zennioptical.com/cart/pages.php?pageid=8

"All of our Single Vison,Bi-Focal and progressive bi-focal lenses are premium quality high index Polycarbonate composite polymer high impact resistance lenses with full UV protection, special strong anti-scratch coating."

No no no!

Polycarbonate is index 1.59. You apparently can't do research. I basically concluded that Zenni does not use polycarbonate lenses. So yeah, they will shatter.

Anyway, I recently received a pair from LBW eyewear, and I think the prescription is wrong. It has a fishbowl effect and makes my head spin. I soon get a headache.

The prescription is definitely wrong since I have had this same prescription for the past three years with different online retailers (i.e. 39dollarglasses).

I sent an e-mail to them on Monday. They still haven't responded. I'm going to file a BBB report on them if they don't respond by next week.

[Buppers]

I called my optometrist to see if they would give me my PD. They said NO, because this measurement can change. Wtf? I think they are liars.

[LostButSlick]

a few days ago i got my eye exam, they didnt measure my pd, but i went to costco to pick out some frames, and the lady did it right there for me, took like 30 seconds.

[LostButSlick]

note: i have changed the wiki post to show this link.
http://www.eyeglassretailerreviews.com/index.htm
which has a ton of information of online eyeglasses retailers.

[psxjunky]

a few days ago i got my eye exam, they didnt measure my pd, but i went to costco to pick out some frames, and the lady did it right there for me, took like 30 seconds.

Do you know if Costco will do the PD measurement even if you don't buy the frames from them ?

Anyone else know of any other place that will do PD measurement for free (or for a low fee) ? I am thinking of placing an order with Zenni, but my prescription does not mention the PD information ... and I doubt my doctor's office will give this information out (since they are VERY interested in selling me their waaaay overpriced glasses and frames).

[LostButSlick]

yeah costco should measure your pd as long as your a member i don't see why they wouldn't.

[airrich]

Find a good deal on eye laser surgery instead. The only glasses I wear since I had surgery are a pair of Maui Jim's :)
5+ years and counting... 0 problems.

[geebeebee]

No no no!

Polycarbonate is index 1.59. You apparently can't do research. I basically concluded that Zenni does not use polycarbonate lenses. So yeah, they will shatter.


So, if you read this:

All of our Single Vison,Bi-Focal and progressive bi-focal lenses are premium quality high index Polycarbonate composite polymer high impact resistance lenses with full UV protection, special strong anti-scratch coating.

On this page:

http://zennioptical.com/cart/pages.php?pageid=8

...you're saying they are just lying on their website?

You're a little smug with your "You apparently can't do research" comment....and frankly, I don't see where you have absolutely determined that they are NOT polycarbonate, as you act like you have.....

[CookieMonsterMD]

Guys the PD (pupillary distance) is simply the distance between the two pupils of your eye ie...the tiny black dot in the middle of the eye. You can easily measure it your self in mm; the easiest thing to do is take your glasses and measure the distance from the center of each lens thats your PD. Those that have already have it measured con confirm this works.

From wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pupillary_Distance

[rsg]

Does anyone know how much Costco charges for eye exams? And will they give you the prescription if you don't buy the glasses from them?

[psxjunky]

Went to Costco last night and the gal at opticals measured my PD in about 30 seconds ... no questions asked.

On our way back home we stopped by WalMart and just for grins I asked the gal at opticals there if she could help me measure my PD ... and she did it as well, no questions asked.

I was not charged anything at either place; they didn't even ask why I needed this or if I was planning on having glasses ordered thru them.

Hope others have as much luck as I did.

[psxjunky]

BTW, my PD came out to 67.50. Does it matter if I enter this as 67 or 68 ?

[LostButSlick]

that being said.
are the pd measurements identical?

[rsg]

Wow...you guys are really fixated on the PD measurement. If you have a ruler and a mirror you can do it yourselves.
Now, does anyone know where I can get a free/cheap eye exam from a chain-type store? And will they give you the prescription if you don't buy the glasses from them?

[alimoni]

that being said.
are the pd measurements identical? There is only one measurement. It is the distance between two objects. Like the distance between your house and mine is only one number, not two.

Wow...you guys are really fixated on the PD measurement. If you have a ruler and a mirror you can do it yourselves.
Now, does anyone know where I can get a free/cheap eye exam from a chain-type store? And will they give you the prescription if you don't buy the glasses from them?

The optometrist is technically separate from the sales store. Yes, they are required by law to give you your prescription - which is what you go to the optometrist for in the first place. An opthamologist is a doctor who studies diseases of the eyes. The optometrist gives prescriptions.

[tinybott22]

Thanks! I'll check them out.

[EyeBaller]

The optometrist is technically separate from the sales store. Yes, they are required by law to give you your prescription - which is what you go to the optometrist for in the first place. An opthamologist is a doctor who studies diseases of the eyes. The optometrist gives prescriptions.

An optometrist also studies diseases of the eyes and also treats the majority of eye diseases. An ophthalmologist can perform eye surgery, an optometrist cannot. But treatment with medication can be done by both (in almost all states). Both optometrists and ophthalmologists can write prescriptions for glasses, however, an optometrist receives far more training in refraction and prescribing glasses than an average ophthalmologist.

[LostButSlick]

i know its just one measurement what i meant was the pd the same from costco as it was from target, or whatever the other place was.

eyeballer, the doctor told me i had a lot of pressure in my eye or something like that, but didnt really tell me what to do about it, who do you recommend i talk to? and is it a big deal?

[rsg]

An optometrist also studies diseases of the eyes and also treats the majority of eye diseases. An ophthalmologist can perform eye surgery, an optometrist cannot. But treatment with medication can be done by both (in almost all states). Both optometrists and ophthalmologists can write prescriptions for glasses, however, an optometrist receives far more training in refraction and prescribing glasses than an average ophthalmologist.



The optometrist is technically separate from the sales store. Yes, they are required by law to give you your prescription - which is what you go to the optometrist for in the first place. An opthamologist is a doctor who studies diseases of the eyes. The optometrist gives prescriptions.

Thanks for the info, but going back to my original question, do you guys know where I can get the exam cheap? I assume the Costcos and Walmarts have some kind of standard pricing for this kind of thing.

[robinicus]

i know its just one measurement what i meant was the pd the same from costco as it was from target, or whatever the other place was.

eyeballer, the doctor told me i had a lot of pressure in my eye or something like that, but didnt really tell me what to do about it, who do you recommend i talk to? and is it a big deal?

Worked for the National Eye Institute (part of NIH) for 10 years. Intraocular (inside the eye) pressure is maintained by the fluid (vitreous) inside everybody's eyeball. Take out that fluid and the eyeball flattens into an empty sack. Elevated intraocular pressure occurs in glaucoma but can also be due to other causes such as vitreous hemorrhage. One of the research studies at NIH/NEI was the role of cannabis (Marijuana) in reducing intraocular pressure for glaucoma patients. The US government grew it, picked it, processed it and prescribed it for patients. It worked great! If I were you, I'd definitely see an ophthalmologist about your elevated intraocular pressure just to be sure that it is not from an eye disorder like early glaucoma etc. There are ways to reduce the pressure - I think they have eyedrops for it. Too much pressure can damage vision and that is something to avoid.

By the way, an ophthalmologist is an MD doctor - an optometrist is an OD - about half the education and training. As far as correcting vision with glasses/contacts - optometrists have more career experience dealing with that because that is mostly what they do. But the ophthalmologist would be able to relate visual problems with health issues (diabetes can cause diabetic retinopathy (progressive blindness)) much more expertly than an optometrist.

[psxjunky]

i know its just one measurement what i meant was the pd the same from costco as it was from target, or whatever the other place was.

eyeballer, the doctor told me i had a lot of pressure in my eye or something like that, but didnt really tell me what to do about it, who do you recommend i talk to? and is it a big deal?

Yes, the measurements from Costco were exactly the same as from WalMart - R: 33.5 L: 34.0 for a total PD of 67.5

BTW, when I self measured this at home with a ruler, I got 66.5 ... so yes, you *can* measure this at home yourself and (if you are careful and don't move your eye while measuring) the results do seem to be fairly accurate.

[EyeBaller]

Worked for the National Eye Institute (part of NIH) for 10 years. Intraocular (inside the eye) pressure is maintained by the fluid (vitreous) inside everybody's eyeball. Take out that fluid and the eyeball flattens into an empty sack. Elevated intraocular pressure occurs in glaucoma but can also be due to other causes such as vitreous hemorrhage. One of the research studies at NIH/NEI was the role of cannabis (Marijuana) in reducing intraocular pressure for glaucoma patients. The US government grew it, picked it, processed it and prescribed it for patients. It worked great! If I were you, I'd definitely see an ophthalmologist about your elevated intraocular pressure just to be sure that it is not from an eye disorder like early glaucoma etc. There are ways to reduce the pressure - I think they have eyedrops for it. Too much pressure can damage vision and that is something to avoid.

By the way, an ophthalmologist is an MD doctor - an optometrist is an OD - about half the education and training. As far as correcting vision with glasses/contacts - optometrists have more career experience dealing with that because that is mostly what they do. But the ophthalmologist would be able to relate visual problems with health issues (diabetes can cause diabetic retinopathy (progressive blindness)) much more expertly than an optometrist.

How did you figure that an optometrist receives "half the education and training." An optometrist spends 4 years at optometry school learning some basic science and general medical care but 3+ years DEDICATED to the eye. An MD, has a few hours of classes on the eye, then specializes to become an ophthalmologist and usually spends 2 or so years in whatever area they decide to specialize in. It's simply untrue that an optometrist is "less educated" than an MD. In terms of glaucoma, an optometrist is just as capable in treating with eye drops as any ophthalmologist.

LostButSlick: what did your optometrist recommend? Any additional testing?

[LostButSlick]

well all she said was that i had high pressure and that it can be treated like high blood pressure, but thats about all she told me.

[EyeBaller]

well all she said was that i had high pressure and that it can be treated like high blood pressure, but thats about all she told me.

Check your PM.. don't want to get too OT here...

[jetfxr27]

Got my 2nd pair of glasses from Zenni.
The high index is woth it if you have a higher prescription. Sams has a chart to see the thickness difference.

Great deal. Worth every penny.

[jvu]

What do I need to ask from my optometrist to get the information for my prescription eyeglasses? By law, they're suppose to be free, right? Will she provide all the information I need.

[kathicake1]

I've used glasses4less.com

Totally satisfied!!!

[Dr.Murdoc]

I am going to try this soon.

[cncmcd]

Me too my eight year old son is getting his first pair need spares

[cncmcd]

Just noticed LBW is in San Francisco
I wonder if they have a b&m

[jvu]

Sweet, if I order from them, then my order will come in 1-2 days since I live in the Bay Area.

[z2g]

There is only one measurement. It is the distance between two objects. Like the distance between your house and mine is only one number, not two.



The optometrist is technically separate from the sales store. Yes, they are required by law to give you your prescription - which is what you go to the optometrist for in the first place. An opthamologist is a doctor who studies diseases of the eyes. The optometrist gives prescriptions.

Actually, both optometrists AND ophthalmologists study, diagnosis, and treat ocular diseases. Both can prescribe medication to treat. But, ophthalmologists can perform surgery and optometrists specialize in eyeglasses and contact lens prescriptions. At the ophthalmologist's office, you can get a prescription for contacts or glasses too. However, they are usually done by optometrists or paraoptometric technicians who work for the ophthalmologist.

Note, optometrists can also perform surgery but only in a few states in the U.S..

[jvu]

What are bifocals/progressive frames?

[Dingaling]

If you play any sports, or they are for your kid get the "Bendable Eyeglasses (http://www.optical4less.com/index.cgi?mode=loaditem&id=mb035)" they are simply incredible !

I always got a pair a year because they were bent beyond belief.

I've had these for over 6 years- Must have had them straightened 12 times, from getting nailed between the eyes with a football, to falling asleep on the couch countless times.

Definably need a new prescription though... :)

[jvu]

How much is shipping for LBW?

[pongagt]

How much is shipping for LBW?

Shipping for one pair to NY cost me $6.50.

[jayeskreezy]

I would NOT recommend LBW. They suck. They use cheap shipping services and don't really care if it gets lost. I ordered a pair on Aug 7, 2007. They emailed me pretty much a week later to tell me it wasn't in stock and to order another pair. Then they tell me it was shipped on 8/15? WTH??? I called today 8/28 because I haven't received any glasses. They tell me it was shipped, but she can't track it b/c the post office lost it??? Yeah right. Now they're sending me another pair. Yeah right. This is the first and the last time I'm ordering from them. If I don't get them in a week i'm getting a refund immediately.

I wouldn't recommend this place unless you have a month to wait on your glasses.

[kathicake1]

I've used

www.glasses4less.com

Totally satisfied!!!

[jvu]

I've used

www.glasses4less.com (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=119381&t=443888&u2=http://www.glasses4less.com)

Totally satisfied!!!
their lowest is $30...

[jvu]

got my glasses today, and the quality is superb, although i'm not too thrilled with it. the length of the lens are kind of long. i guess it was due to the specified PD. i blame it on my optometrist, zenni gets a good score from me though. the lens are clear as hell, and it has a reflexive coating on it. fears comfortable too. i didnt have to adjust it or anything. got it for $12.95 shipped. oh yea they gave me a plastic case... i wasnt too thrilled about that. i was expecting some kind of hard leather case.

[catamountgirl]

I would NOT recommend LBW. They suck. They use cheap shipping services and don't really care if it gets lost. I ordered a pair on Aug 7, 2007. They emailed me pretty much a week later to tell me it wasn't in stock and to order another pair. Then they tell me it was shipped on 8/15? WTH??? I called today 8/28 because I haven't received any glasses. They tell me it was shipped, but she can't track it b/c the post office lost it??? Yeah right. Now they're sending me another pair. Yeah right. This is the first and the last time I'm ordering from them. If I don't get them in a week i'm getting a refund immediately.

I wouldn't recommend this place unless you have a month to wait on your glasses.

I ordered on the 17th from there (LBW) and still haven't received mine, the ones I ordered from zenni took exactly two weeks they were really fast. I am glad I ordered from zenni.

[x3shift]

what is the 1.56 index etc mean? is there a difference between 1.56 and1.67?

oh and which one is better material? acetate and metal or acetate and plastic?

[LostButSlick]

1.67 is a thinner lens, which is better for high prescriptions

[psxjunky]

what is the 1.56 index etc mean? is there a difference between 1.56 and1.67?

The numbers 1.56, 1.67 etc are the Refractive Index (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refractive_index) of the material used for the lenses (glass, polycarbonate etc.). Simply speaking, a higher refractive index means the material can bend light better, so for a higher power prescription you can still use a relatively think lens ... thus making the glasses lighter.

If your prescription is relatively low (about under 2.50/3.00D) you don't really need to get the higher index glass. For higher powers, you should.

[Mommy2One]

I have got glasses from Zenni and I am very satisfied, paid under $40 Shipped for memory titanium and they came in just over a week! No problems!

[modred]

I just received prescription sunglasses from Zenni Optical and thought I would post a few thoughts:

* The Zenni web site estimates a delivery time of two weeks and a few days longer for tinted glasses. I received the glasses after 11 days.

* The glasses were shipped by way of the US Postal Service. They came in a rigid plastic case inside a padded manila envelope. The glasses and case were in good condition.

* The glasses cost $8.00. I also paid $4.95 for 80% gray tint and $4.95 for shipping. The total amount charged to my credit card was thus $17.90.

* The quality of the frames is OK. They look good but seem a bit flimsy--I don't think you can expect more at this price.

* Optically the glasses are fine.

* My prescription is -2.5/-3.25, and I opted for the standard 1.57 index lenses. The lenses are just a tiny bit thick. I would probably go with the 1.61 index lenses if I wore these on a regular basis.

* I wear the glasses primarily when hiking and occasionally when driving. I got the 80 percent tint, which is darker than my existing prescription and nonprescription sun glasses. I think (but am not sure) that I would get a lighter tint next time around.

* The lens width and bridge measurement is different than I ordered (53 rather than 52 and 17 rather than 18). I don't know why they changed this; fortunately, the glasses fit well.

I am happy overall with Zenni and the glasses and will order from them again.

[catamountgirl]

anyone else have problems with lbw?

[appleyum]

Here are some old threads on zenni and other glasses

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=15329
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=194719

I have 3 pairs from zenni over the years and all 3 works great :)

[lookingisfree]

I ordered a pair of sunglasses for my husband from Zenni. He is very satisfied with the quality. They arrived earlier than expected and the price was right.

[catamountgirl]

I would not order from lbw.. I ordered from them over a month ago and still havent received my glasses.. I have emailed them several times and no response

[husky55]

I just received prescription sunglasses from Zenni Optical and thought I would post a few thoughts:

* The Zenni web site estimates a delivery time of two weeks and a few days longer for tinted glasses. I received the glasses after 11 days.

* The glasses were shipped by way of the US Postal Service. They came in a rigid plastic case inside a padded manila envelope. The glasses and case were in good condition.

* The glasses cost $8.00. I also paid $4.95 for 80% gray tint and $4.95 for shipping. The total amount charged to my credit card was thus $17.90.

* The quality of the frames is OK. They look good but seem a bit flimsy--I don't think you can expect more at this price.

* Optically the glasses are fine.

* My prescription is -2.5/-3.25, and I opted for the standard 1.57 index lenses. The lenses are just a tiny bit thick. I would probably go with the 1.61 index lenses if I wore these on a regular basis.

* I wear the glasses primarily when hiking and occasionally when driving. I got the 80 percent tint, which is darker than my existing prescription and nonprescription sun glasses. I think (but am not sure) that I would get a lighter tint next time around.

* The lens width and bridge measurement is different than I ordered (53 rather than 52 and 17 rather than 18). I don't know why they changed this; fortunately, the glasses fit well.

I am happy overall with Zenni and the glasses and will order from them again.
I ordered from Zennioptical and my experience is very similar to modred. I am from the east coast so a couple week seems about right.

[tsomai]

I called Zenni and unlike the OP, customer service was excellent. The guy was patient and answered all my questions. Did I mention that he was knowledgeable too??

[fog80]

do any women have any frames that they would recommend from zenni optical for goggles 4 u?

There is so many to choose from my wife and i are just confused!

[xauthenticx]

Im planning on ordering from zenni or lbw within this week. One question is that when I was going through the LBW website, it asks "Please select your PD"...what exactly is that?

One more thing, I know this has been discussed multiple times and Ive read through all the info posted but just to confirm that the 1.57, 1.67 lenses refers to the thickness of the lenses? I just wish that there was a way to actually see how thick/thin they would actually be before ordering them. My prescription is -3.50 and -2.50 , i was thinking that 1.61 would be fine? What do you guys think?
Thank You

[Defcon1]

I ordered from Zenni but unfotunately the glasses I ordered were to small to fit my head... Make sure if you order, u get the right width.......

[louky]

the glasses i have now, the temple arm on the inside says the length is 145, but all of these websites only have 138-140 temple length. when i go to walmart or whatever, all the glasses on the wall fit me fine, so it's not like i have some huge melon. i guess since it's only a few mm difference it won't matter, but i'm not sure.

[modred]

Im planning on ordering from zenni or lbw within this week. One question is that when I was going through the LBW website, it asks "Please select your PD"...what exactly is that?...

Click on "Search this Thread" and search on the words, pd distance, and you will find numerous discussions of this term. Posting 281 is quite helpful and explains that PD or Pupil Distance is the distance between the pupil of each eye.

My prescription from Costco contained the PD. As explained in the earlier postings, you can measure this yourself or stop by an optometrist (such as Costco) and ask them to meaure it for you.

[louky]

click help (?) and it tells you exactly what pd is and how to measure it.

[xauthenticx]

click help (?) and it tells you exactly what pd is and how to measure it.


thanksss

[xauthenticx]

So let me bring this old thread back to life...

I have read and done all my research about the refractive index of the lenses (i.e: 1.57, 1.61, 1.67 etc). I know that 1.61 and thinner than 1.57 and so on. My question is that can anyone possibly compare the actual sizes to something tangible that i might be able to see? For example, how thick are the 1.57 to something I could physically see in front of me? I will highly appreciate it as I am just debating on the lenses at this point.

Thank you in advance.
Russ

P.S: I am sure that the actual prescription varies the thickness of the frames but this is just so I can get an idea.

[LostButSlick]

yes it does varie, so it depends on your prescription, but to give you an idea.my right eye is -7.25 and in 1.61 it would be pretty thick, say about the size, dunno maybe half as thick as a 20oz soda cap, but with 1.67 it is about 1/4th of a soda cap on the thickest place.


im not an eye doctor though, thats just how i see it. hope it helps you out some.

[xauthenticx]

yes it does varie, so it depends on your prescription, but to give you an idea.my right eye is -7.25 and in 1.61 it would be pretty thick, say about the size, dunno maybe half as thick as a 20oz soda cap, but with 1.67 it is about 1/4th of a soda cap on the thickest place.


im not an eye doctor though, thats just how i see it. hope it helps you out some.

Wow! Thats a pretty huge difference.
Thanks for your input.
Am I right in assuming that since my prescription is -3.50 that it would be around a 1/3 of that size for 1.61?

[EyeBaller]

Wow! Thats a pretty huge difference.
Thanks for your input.
Am I right in assuming that since my prescription is -3.50 that it would be around a 1/3 of that size for 1.61?

For -3.50 you don't need to go any higher than the 1.6 index. The difference between a 1.6 and 1.67 at that prescription will be minimal.. and the optical quality of the 1.6 lens is better.

[LostButSlick]

^ hes the expert.

[zhelder]

I received a pair of Zennis the other day. When I got the glasses, there was something very slightly off about them. I thought they were affecting my depth perception, even though I could see and read fine with them.

I went to my regular optometrist for an exe exam a few months ago, and discussed the possibility of getting glasses from Zenni with him. At first he seemed almost insulted and warned me about the low quality eyewear I would get. This is a guy I have been seeing for 17 years, and he is truly outstanding, so I was a little surprised at how upset he was at first. I told him the truth: I couldn't justify spending $500 on a pair of glasses when I could get comparable ones for under $100 (hopefully).

So I placed the order. The total was $78. I got titanium frames and photochromatic lenses. When I got the package, I thought the package was cool. The case and cleaning cloth were neat, and the glasses looked pretty good. But something wasn't quite right.

I had to go get new nosepieces for my old frames, so I (reluctantly) thought I'd ask my optometrist to analyze and possibly adjust the Zenni frames. He did so, and was very nice about it (as he almost always is. I guess I just caught him on an off day when I first told him about the glasses).

Now, I'm blind as a bat (-7.50 OD, -7.75 OS) so I thought it would be easy for Zenni to mess up. My optometrist was honest with me and told me the prescription was very close. He said the left lens was off by 3 degrees (whatever that means), but that such a small difference wouldn't hurt my eyes and that the glasses would be perfectly fine if they were properly adjusted. He then adjusted the frames (he tilted them somehow so they fit on my face better) and now the glasses are GREAT. I think my eye doc was actually surprised at the quality of the frames, but I couldn't get him to admit it. He charged me $25 to adjust the frames, which I thought was a fair price for a solid 10 minutes of adjusting.

Positives of the glasses:

Frames are of pretty good quality.
I found the standard 1.57 lenses to be surprisingly light and thin, even with my monster prescription.
Cool case and cleaning cloth.

Things that could be better:

The frames are not nearly the same quality as my current Flexons.
The photochromatic lenses aren't bad, but don't get as dark as Transition lenses.
Glasses are not quite as comfortable to wear as my current Flexons.
The frames are quite a bit more curvy than they appeared online.

So, now that I know the glasses Zenni produces are decent, I would order from them again. I would take a pair of Flexon Transitions over them any day, but not at 4-5 times the price. The Zennis provide amazing value for the money.

[christhurman11]

i agree, $25 to bend something for 10 minutes...

that equals $150/hour for "bending"...

at that rate, Bender (futurama) would be one rich 'bot

[LostButSlick]

its his personal optometrist, 25 bucks for a custom fit, by someone who actually cares, is a bargain i say.

[dementia]

^ esp. when you consider that he was working on someone else's product. He could have easily said "I'm sorry, but I dont work on items from other vendors".

[tsomai]

I received my glasses from Zenni and there is something very odd about the lens. When I look through it, I feel as if everything is moving in a weird way; all the objects that are at an angle of my vision appear way too close. It’s very hard to explain.
Did anyone have this problem?

[boltman2007]

FYI...

Save the $25 bucks OMG... I can't believe your Optometrist charges for customer service!

If you need your glasses professionally adjusted or cleaned or even repaired go in to any Pearle Vision it's FREE even if you got your glasses from a competitor.

Screws FREE.. Nosepads FREE.. adjustments FREE...minor repairs FREE

Need your PD? Go in and get measured FREE

Why pay for services that are offered FREE elsewhere I'm sure Lencrafters does this also

While you are there drop of unused glasses to be recycled over 6 million helped so far through Gift of Sight

http://www.givethegiftofsight.org/

Any Optician experience in most Pearle stores that I've been in 10+ years
They always help me out.

BTW they are running a great deal on their glasses (40-50% off through 12/27/07) if you want a good deal on much better frames than Zenni's...

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=182577&t=624725

Want cheapest go Zenni or Costco
Want some quality frames check out Pearle they are owned by Luxotticca the largest frame company in the world
Nearly all Italian frames... much better than Chinese

You in most every case get what you pay for.
Glasses are your look they take up 1/3 of your face
Choose wisely.

[boltman2007]

I received my glasses from Zenni and there is something very odd about the lens. When I look through it, I feel as if everything is moving in a weird way; all the objects that are at an angle of my vision appear way too close. It’s very hard to explain.
Did anyone have this problem?

When I first got my glasses things seemed way close and tilted at almost 30 degrees! It was because I was getting used to my astigmatism after not wearing glasses for 10 years. The weidness was under control in about 4 days and took a month to completely subside....


If your prescription changed much (.50 diopter or so) especially if you have astigmatism what you are describing could be a "normal" adjustment to the new powers.

My suggestion wear them at least a week.. do not go back to your old glasses unless you are definitely not seeing clear and/or double or getting major headaches.

If the weirdness persists by all means have on Optician/Optometrists verifl the accuacy of your Rx and measurements.

Sometimes the weirdness is normal.. but I would also question the accuracy of super high volume internet retailers if your symptoms persist.

Most good eyewear shops will check your glasses for free.

Also,,,

Some people can't handle Poly or High Index... if you are one of those either add AR or go back to basics CR39 or Glass.

It all has to do with how the light is being bent through the different materials.

All Poly and High index lenses hav more chromatic abberation AND more reflectance than CR39 and Glass so it is mandatory to add AR to get the same/better quality of vision when compared to the basic thicker materials.

Thats the tradeoff for THIN... chromatic abberation and increased reflectance (less light to your eyes)

.......

Here's an classic example of how the brain can adapt...

There was a college study years ago where the got some college kids to wear upside down glasses for up to a month straight!
In every case after about a month or earlier these kids saw the world right side up with the glasses on and it flipped upside down after they removed their glasses
After a period of not wearing the glasses they all returned to normal.

So given time your brain will adapt to any prescription you get because it knows the way the world should be and will build new neuro-pathways to achieve that result.

Here's another guy who tried it...
http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/1997-03/858984531.Ns.r.html

[tsomai]

When I first got my glasses things seemed way close and tilted at almost 30 degrees! It was because I was getting used to my astigmatism after not wearing glasses for 10 years. The weidness was under control in about 4 days and took a month to completely subside....


If your prescription changed much (.50 diopter or so) especially if you have astigmatism what you are describing could be a "normal" adjustment to the new powers.

My suggestion wear them at least a week.. do not go back to your old glasses unless you are definitely not seeing clear and/or double or getting major headaches.

If the weirdness persists by all means have on Optician/Optometrists verifl the accuacy of your Rx and measurements.

Sometimes the weirdness is normal.. but I would also question the accuracy of super high volume internet retailers if your symptoms persist.

Most good eyewear shops will check your glasses for free.

Also,,,

Some people can't handle Poly or High Index... if you are one of those either add AR or go back to basics CR39 or Glass.

It all has to do with how the light is being bent through the different materials.

All Poly and High index lenses hav more chromatic abberation AND more reflectance than CR39 and Glass so it is mandatory to add AR to get the same/better quality of vision when compared to the basic thicker materials.

Thats the tradeoff for THIN... chromatic abberation and increased reflectance (less light to your eyes)

.......

Here's an classic example of how the brain can adapt...

There was a college study years ago where the got some college kids to wear upside down glasses for up to a month straight!
In every case after about a month or earlier these kids saw the world right side up with the glasses on and it flipped upside down after they removed their glasses
After a period of not wearing the glasses they all returned to normal.

So given time your brain will adapt to any prescription you get because it knows the way the world should be and will build new neuro-pathways to achieve that result.

Here's another guy who tried it...
http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/1997-03/858984531.Ns.r.html


Thank you for responding.

This is my order from Zenni -

3728 Rimless Hingeless Pure Titanium Frame. Options/Prescription: Frame Colors: 12 Grey
Lens Size and Shape Choices: 352-50Wx28H Medium
AR Anti-Reflection Coating: Anti Reflection Coating
Lens Tint Choices: No Tint
Clip On Polarized 80% Sunshade: 0
OD-SPH: -1.00
OD-CYL: 0
OD-AXIS: 0
OD-ADD: 0
OS-SPH: -1.25
OS-CYL: 0
OS-AXIS: 0
OS-ADD: 0
PD-Pupillary Distance: 66
Prescription & Lens Type: Photochromic + Single Vision -
Prescription Strength: Standard Strength - No Charge


I got my prescription from Lens Crafters but they did not give me my PD at the time of my visit. I got a prescription sunglass from them and it's just fine. After I called and complained today, the Lens Crafters rep told me that my PD is 60.

My prescription glass from Zenni has a PD of 66. Do you think this could be the problem?

[boltman2007]

Thank you for responding.

This is my order from Zenni -

3728 Rimless Hingeless Pure Titanium Frame. Options/Prescription: Frame Colors: 12 Grey
Lens Size and Shape Choices: 352-50Wx28H Medium
AR Anti-Reflection Coating: Anti Reflection Coating
Lens Tint Choices: No Tint
Clip On Polarized 80% Sunshade: 0
OD-SPH: -1.00
OD-CYL: 0
OD-AXIS: 0
OD-ADD: 0
OS-SPH: -1.25
OS-CYL: 0
OS-AXIS: 0
OS-ADD: 0
PD-Pupillary Distance: 66
Prescription & Lens Type: Photochromic + Single Vision -
Prescription Strength: Standard Strength - No Charge


I got my prescription from Lens Crafters but they did not give me my PD at the time of my visit. I got a prescription sunglass from them and it's just fine. After I called and complained today, the Lens Crafters rep told me that my PD is 60.

My prescription glass from Zenni has a PD of 66. Do you think this could be the problem?


It depends on the Monocular measurement to an extent... you are 6mm off so if it is even in both eyes you are off 3mm per eye or inducing 0.24 Diopter of prism... most people cannot detect that amount...

But if you are off say 1mm in one eye and 5mm in the other you could be inducing 0.4 diopters of prism which would be detectable to most.

This is all Prentice Rule stuff...

p=cm/diopter or .5/1.25=0.4 in example above
more then 1/3 of a diopter you are out of tolerance.

With your low powers I doubt you are inducing very much prism even at 6mm off

Could be material or power if you have another pair made from the same rx that works.

BTW based on your rx you have no astigmatism.

[LiTeFLiGhT]

my optometrist left out my PD on the prescription, but i called the office next day and the receptionist gave it to me with no trouble.

[concentrace]

I received my ordered from Zenni and I am not happy with them. I ordered 1.67 high index and AR. The frames were so beautiful in memory titanium and the price was a catch (77 USD total). Unfortunately, after wearing them consecutively for a few days, my headache would not go away. Like a lightbulb going on in my head, I decided to switch to my old frames, and my headache went away like a ZAP! Unbelievable...

I think Zenni probably distorted my lens. I am asking for an exchange, and we'll see what happens.

Will post on forum with further updates.

[catamountgirl]

i finally called lbw after not getting anywhere emailing them.. and they told me they were submitting the cancel to the accounting dept and i should see my refund in 24 hours i wasnt even on the phone for more than a minute.. I had ordered the glasses on Aug 17th.. i guess next time im not gonna wait so long hoping that they will show up and never show up... it took them like 2 weeks to answer my first email.. i emailed soo many times

[RichardV]

Siccck

[catamountgirl]

I still have not received my refund I am going to call today.. this is soo freaking frustrating i will never order from there again ,, i think that guy lied to me

[catamountgirl]

i called they said i would see a refund in 72 hours i will be soo mad if i dont

[xecutionkrk]

Can any one tell me what is the prescription for 20/20 vision? So I can insert them in their chart when buying.
I don't want to go to the doctor for that.........

[yk88]

Can any one tell me what is the prescription for 20/20 vision? So I can insert them in their chart when buying.
I don't want to go to the doctor for that.........

Why would you need a prescription when you have perfect vision? :confused:

Why would you need glasses?

[thesofine]

I bought a very nice pair of glasses from zenni optical and could not be happier!! I paid less than a third of what I usually pay for glasses. The product itself surpases my expectations; they are great. :)

[xecutionkrk]

Why would you need a prescription when you have perfect vision? :confused:

Why would you need glasses?
no other reasons...I want to give it a try lol..

[LostButSlick]

wouldnt a prescription for perfect vision just be a plain slate of glass? lol

[rsg]

Can any one tell me what is the prescription for 20/20 vision? So I can insert them in their chart when buying.
I don't want to go to the doctor for that.........

0.0, 0.0? I don't get why you would put that anywhere though. Do you just want to buy the frames?

[xecutionkrk]

Just got mine...totally worth it

[Mrs.Chevyman]

Just got mine...totally worth it


When did you order? I'm still waiting on mine. NVM... I got mine today slooow shipping it took a full month! I ordered Oct 2nd...

[xecutionkrk]

When did you order? I'm still waiting on mine. NVM... I got mine today slooow shipping it took a full month! I ordered Oct 2nd...
ouch...mines took 4 days via Usps

[rsg]

ouch...mines took 4 days via Usps

lol that's because you have a zero prescription...probably didn't take them much time perfecting those lenses.
I finally got my prescription today...do you guys recommend any particular frames from Zenni?

[LiTeFLiGhT]

what are some places to get cheap prescription sunglasses?

[rsg]

what are some places to get cheap prescription sunglasses?

many, if not all, of these sites offer their glasses with tint...and most have a sunglass section.

[fatheramo]

Can any one tell me what is the prescription for 20/20 vision? So I can insert them in their chart when buying.
I don't want to go to the doctor for that.........

For what it's worth, the correct terminology for non-prescription lenses is "plano." You will still need to enter a PD.

I have ordered 10+ pairs from zenni and two are plano. Lots of reasons to order plano - ie high quality sunglass lens (much better than off the rack), fashion, and to avoid having bodily fluids enter your eyes. I know there are shields for this and I wear them when the chances of contamination are high, but it can happen when you least expect it - especially if you work in the medical field. Lastly, polycarb lenses are what is used for safety glasses (center thickness slightly thicker) and it will add protection in the case of an accident.

[MStapp]

Thanks for all input. This was a great find.

We (wife and I) had our exam with insurance. I bought the "free" insurance glasses, and supplemented with TWO great Zenni pairs. Wife wasn't sure, overspent for glasses at Dr. and NOW admits they're the same as Zenni.

We received in 10 ish days. Three pair, all different Rx. They're wonderful.

Thanks to all contributors, especially OP!

[rsg]

For what it's worth, the correct terminology for non-prescription lenses is "plano." You will still need to enter a PD.

I have ordered 10+ pairs from zenni and two are plano. Lots of reasons to order plano - ie high quality sunglass lens (much better than off the rack), fashion, and to avoid having bodily fluids enter your eyes. I know there are shields for this and I wear them when the chances of contamination are high, but it can happen when you least expect it - especially if you work in the medical field. Lastly, polycarb lenses are what is used for safety glasses (center thickness slightly thicker) and it will add protection in the case of an accident.

That is true...I have found my glasses to be convenient in the dental field especially when doing lab work. When working with patients I usually have on my loupes with side shields, but if I didn't have them I would just put side shields on my glasses.

On another note, I take it that the consensus here is to go with Zenni. Any differing opinions?

[frokey99]

I've been reading and looking at most if not all the sites I've seen recommended. This seems like a really economical way to go, but I'm still a little gun shy. So, I'm posting my complete prescription in hopes that some of you can recommend some must have options when ordering glasses this way. Also, which of these companies has the fastest turnaround? I broke the handle on my current glasses, so now I'm walking around with duct tape on them! Not cool! :) Anyway, here's the info...

Current Frame: Dockers DO13850, Lens Horiz - 50, Dist between lenses - 20, Temple arm length - 140

Prescription
OD: Sph(-3.50) Cyl(-0.25) Axis(091)
OS: Sph(-3.75) Cyl(-0.25) Axis(050)
PD: 68

Any help is appreciated!!

[kirack]

I've been reading and looking at most if not all the sites I've seen recommended. This seems like a really economical way to go, but I'm still a little gun shy. So, I'm posting my complete prescription in hopes that some of you can recommend some must have options when ordering glasses this way. Also, which of these companies has the fastest turnaround? I broke the handle on my current glasses, so now I'm walking around with duct tape on them! Not cool! :) Anyway, here's the info...

Current Frame: Dockers DO13850, Lens Horiz - 50, Dist between lenses - 20, Temple arm length - 140

Prescription
OD: Sph(-3.50) Cyl(-0.25) Axis(091)
OS: Sph(-3.75) Cyl(-0.25) Axis(050)
PD: 68

Any help is appreciated!!

My wife had a similar prescription and we ordered from Zenni, took about 2 weeks. she had selected the highest index, i.e 1.67, but Zenni mailed us that such a high index is not required for such a low power and we can go with 1.57 and they will refund the difference.
The refunded the difference and my wife got an excellent pair of glasses for about $60, which are worth over 500 at lenscrafters and Pearle vision.
I'd say...pull the trigger and go with Zenni

[rsg]

I've been reading and looking at most if not all the sites I've seen recommended. This seems like a really economical way to go, but I'm still a little gun shy. So, I'm posting my complete prescription in hopes that some of you can recommend some must have options when ordering glasses this way. Also, which of these companies has the fastest turnaround? I broke the handle on my current glasses, so now I'm walking around with duct tape on them! Not cool! :) Anyway, here's the info...

Current Frame: Dockers DO13850, Lens Horiz - 50, Dist between lenses - 20, Temple arm length - 140

Prescription
OD: Sph(-3.50) Cyl(-0.25) Axis(091)
OS: Sph(-3.75) Cyl(-0.25) Axis(050)
PD: 68

Any help is appreciated!!

I'd say just put up the $17.90 and try it out. I just ordered my pair.

[rsg]

So I ordered from Zenni, but I really don't want to keep using my old glasses for 2 weeks because the Rx changed quite a bit. Is there any other site that ships more quickly? 39dollarglasses charges $25 for antireflective coating, which is ridiculous, and eyebuydirect is too expensive.

[modred]

I ordered two pairs of glasses from Zenni a week ago Tuesday and received them today. That's about a week and a half, which is certainly reasonable. Optically and in all other respects the glasses are fine.

After reading through this thread a few months ago, I ordered a pair of the $8.00 glasses from Zenni just to get the hang of things. I think it's best to do this rather than order a pair of the more expensive glasses that might or might not be what you are expecting.

One thing I've noticed is that the description of lens size on the Zenni web site should not be be relied on entirely. For example, the initial pair of glasses had lenses that were described as large, but they are not IMO large at all. So, pay attention to the lens' width and height.

[rsg]

Thanks...I will try to sit tight until I get them (although I already ordered a pair of "clearance" glasses last night from optical4less.com--I will let you guys know how Zenni and that site compare).

[frokey99]

Modred, that makes sense about ordering a cheap pair just to see how it goes. I think I'll do that and see what happens. I'll let you guys know.

[rsg]

Placed my Zenni order one day before optical4less, but got a shipment notification from optical4less today. Shipping from HK though, so Zenni still may have a chance in the speed category.

[rsg]

BTW, if you order from optical4less.com, use coupon code glassyeyes to get 10% off

[kelly53s]

Thanks, OP for posting this. I'm about to get new glasses. Your old post came to me at just the right time.

[frokey99]

Just ordered from Zenni yesterday afternoon. We'll see how long it takes. I'm thinking there will probably be a delay with the holidays.

[boobooli]

thanksgiving day giveaway from eyebuydirect.com - everyone wins either a free frame, 20% off, or $7 off:

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?p=8822094&posted=1#post8822094

[frokey99]

Just ordered from Zenni yesterday afternoon. We'll see how long it takes. I'm thinking there will probably be a delay with the holidays.

Got my glasses on Wednesday. They look great! Came with a frosted case and cleaning cloth. I'll definitely be ordering some more! :)

[rsg]

I got my orders from Zenni and optical4less.com at the same time. Both came in cheap plastic cases, but undamaged. They also both had the correct prescription and looked nice. The Zenni pair, however, had both the side pieces that fit over the ears (I guess they are called 'temples') very tight (they sharply go inward at the tips). This made the Zenni pair very uncomfortable (I tried bending them, but this hasn't helped much). I do like how the Zenni glasses look though.
I would say both sites give you good value.

[AtomicLush]

The Zenni pair, however, had both the side pieces that fit over the ears (I guess they are called 'temples') very tight (they sharply go inward at the tips). This made the Zenni pair very uncomfortable (I tried bending them, but this hasn't helped much).

You could always take it into a place like Walmart, Costco, Sam's, or even your local optometrist and they will fit/adjust your glasses for you for a small fee. I think the last time I checked, it was $8. Might be worth it if they're uncomfortable.

[Gamer X]

Just got my Zenni order in. Ordered 3: $35 rimless, $15 memory titanium half-rim, and $8 half-rim. I actually like the cheaper ones better, the color is off on the rimless and I don't much care for the grey (versus brown as in the pic). Everything fits fine, though.

I got the anti-glare on the rimless and it very much works; the others glare up easily. The lenses take a fingerprint really easily too... but hey, the price is right and they clean up quick.

As far as the memory titanium goes, does anyone know how that's supposed to work? I don't see (or feel, if I try to bend them) any difference between those and the $8 glasses :huh:

[kotasmmmy]

My glasses from Zenni came in a few days ago. They're perfect. Thanks for posting this OP!

[boltman2007]

Just got my Zenni order in. Ordered 3: $35 rimless, $15 memory titanium half-rim, and $8 half-rim. I actually like the cheaper ones better, the color is off on the rimless and I don't much care for the grey (versus brown as in the pic). Everything fits fine, though.

I got the anti-glare on the rimless and it very much works; the others glare up easily. The lenses take a fingerprint really easily too... but hey, the price is right and they clean up quick.

As far as the memory titanium goes, does anyone know how that's supposed to work? I don't see (or feel, if I try to bend them) any difference between those and the $8 glasses :huh:


Memory Titanium....
If it is the real deal (like Flexon) you should be able to wrap the temple all the way around a finger and have it bounce back into shape.

For those paying $8 freakin dollars for adjustments... STOP!
Go into any reputable eyeglass place... Pearle or Lenscrafters and have it done for FREE!!!

Adjustments should not cost you a dime!
If someone tries to levy a charge, they are scamming you.

Now if you like their service see if there is a charity to donate to in the store.

[konmai]

guys -- need some help before i pulled the trigger. these will be my back up glasses, since i dominantly wear contacts.

here's my prescription:
o.d. -5.5. -2.00 x174
o.s. -5.5. -2.00 x 180
pd:62

any recommendations as to what i should get for comfort & a descent look?

[EyeBaller]

guys -- need some help before i pulled the trigger. these will be my back up glasses, since i dominantly wear contacts.

here's my prescription:
o.d. -5.5. -2.00 x174
o.s. -5.5. -2.00 x 180
pd:62

any recommendations as to what i should get for comfort & a descent look?

I would do minimum 1.6, better would be 1.67 but then you don't wear them all the time so judge it by cost. Also get AR and keep the frame size relatively small, the larger the frame the more edge thickness you will have.

[oymeem]

lenses with A/R from Zenni?
thanks

[mr_rolla]

Just got my order from Zenni optical today. Glasses are ok quality wise (for $8 glasses) but I'm already starting to get a headache wearing them... I can barely walk straight with them on, feels like I'm drunk :-/

[dealhustlr]

Anyone have a good experience from Zenni with regard to: (gulp) Bi-focals? I was very happy with my purchase from them two years ago, but that was for single vision lenses. My eye-doctor is very critical about ordering bifocals online, well any eyeglasses online.

[ShoppingFor6]

Thanks for posting this! I looked at zenni a while ago & decided not to go w/them because of bad reviews. I think I'm going to be LBW a try. My 10 yr old son is really tough on his glasses . His most recent pair were bought in Aug or Sept & now he's actually outgrown them! I figure $30 is worth a shot to try.

[hai1]

I don't recommend LBW. The quality is not good and the prescription doesn't seem to be right. I tried these guys and cannot say it was good. I would recommend www.zennioptical.com if you shop prescription glasses online.

[davidbarnhart]

I usually buy 4-8 pairs of glasses from zenni every time my prescription changes or I've either slept on, stepped on, sat on, or lost my previous pairs of glasses.

You sound like a good candidate for Lasik.

[krazyk]

Just got my order from Zenni optical today. Glasses are ok quality wise (for $8 glasses) but I'm already starting to get a headache wearing them... I can barely walk straight with them on, feels like I'm drunk :-/

I have the same thing with mine, feels like I'm walking around dizzy. It was probably a bad idea to be a cheapskate and something important that i use every day ...

[ShoppingFor6]

I have a copy of my son's prescription. Does anyone know what this means?

It says:

OD -2.50 (actually it say-250 but I know his eyes aren't that bad)
OS -2.75 -25 (or 2.5??) X 15

I know what OD and OS are, but I don't know what the -25 (but it could be 2.5, he didn't put "." in any of it) and the X 15 parts are... does anyone know?

I'm looking to just order a cheap second, third, fourth pair as my son is 10 and always losing, stepping on, forgetting (etc) his glasses.

[LostButSlick]

im not professional.
the -25 i believe is the cylinder at -0.25
x15 is the axis i think

im not professional in the field at all, that is just what i think it is. maybe you can research more with that info

[rsg]

I would call your doc's office and ask the receptionist to read the Rx. That's what I did because I couldn't read mine.
On another note, I ordered some more expensive (titanium) glasses from Zenni and like them a lot..they are very lightweight. Get the silver color if you can though...the black paint on mine has started to chip away.

I have a copy of my son's prescription. Does anyone know what this means?

It says:

OD -2.50 (actually it say-250 but I know his eyes aren't that bad)
OS -2.75 -25 (or 2.5??) X 15

I know what OD and OS are, but I don't know what the -25 (but it could be 2.5, he didn't put "." in any of it) and the X 15 parts are... does anyone know?

I'm looking to just order a cheap second, third, fourth pair as my son is 10 and always losing, stepping on, forgetting (etc) his glasses.

[Shoey Peachew]

I would call your doc's office and ask the receptionist to read the Rx. That's what I did because I couldn't read mine.
On another note, I ordered some more expensive (titanium) glasses from Zenni and like them a lot..they are very lightweight. Get the silver color if you can though...the black paint on mine has started to chip away.

Hi rsg, is the silver actually polished titanium metal and it's not painted silver? If that's the case I might order a pair since silver frames stand out less and are less noticable, especially with rimless glasses.

I've already ordered glasses from Zenni with a silver frame that comes with polarized magnetic clipon sunshades for my father, but it will probably be a 2-3 weeks before he gets them and i was wondering if anyone knows if the polarized sunshades actually work well or is it cheap and look stupid on glasses while wearing them. Thanks

[boltman2007]

I have a copy of my son's prescription. Does anyone know what this means?

It says:

OD -2.50 (actually it say-250 but I know his eyes aren't that bad)
OS -2.75 -25 (or 2.5??) X 15

I know what OD and OS are, but I don't know what the -25 (but it could be 2.5, he didn't put "." in any of it) and the X 15 parts are... does anyone know?

I'm looking to just order a cheap second, third, fourth pair as my son is 10 and always losing, stepping on, forgetting (etc) his glasses.

I'm a licensed optician...

Most likely you are looking at an Rx of:

OD -2.50 SPH
OS -2.75 -.25 x15

Be sure to order Polycarbonate for a 10 year old.

[LiTeFLiGhT]

I'm a licensed optician...

Most likely you are looking at an Rx of:

OD -2.50 SPH
OS -2.75 -.25 x15

Be sure to order Polycarbonate for a 10 year old.
i agree. my optometrist writes the same, leaving out the decimal and stuff.

got my 2nd order 2 days ago, and the frames were constructed quite cheaply. it wasnt as good as my first pair which was more durable and stronger. not quite satisfied this time around.

[ShoppingFor6]

I'm a licensed optician...

Most likely you are looking at an Rx of:

OD -2.50 SPH
OS -2.75 -.25 x15

Be sure to order Polycarbonate for a 10 year old.
boltman-

Okay, so it's .25 x15.. what are those numbers for, though? I went online to order the pair and have no clue where they'd go? Are they for the OS measurement and if so where would they be input? Is the cyclinder and axis for the OS measurement? HELP!! :)

[SophiaM]

On a similar note:
Do any companies do goggle lenses. I don't actually want anything but +0.00 lenses, but I would pay a premium to finally get goggles with quality lenses instead of that polycarbonate crap.

[ShoppingFor6]

We called the dr's office. Slitman, you're right about the prescription. It is .25 x 15. Thank you for your help. They refuse to give us his PD, though. They say it's not part of the prescription and that they'd "not feel right" giving it to us. They say it may have changed since his last appt (6 mo ago) so they don't feel right about it. Never mind that he is currently wearing the glasses that they had made for him with that PD.. ugh! They kept pushing to ask where we're ordering from and pushing their $99 deal (and it's my true guess as to why they're holding his PD hostage). I'm just getting him a second or third pair with the same measurements as the glasses he has now and we don't have vision insurance right now so if these break, he's kinda done until we can order another pair. UGH!

Has anyone measured PD at home and gotten it right?

[Yattering]

On a similar note:
Do any companies do goggle lenses. I don't actually want anything but +0.00 lenses, but I would pay a premium to finally get goggles with quality lenses instead of that polycarbonate crap.

What kind of goggles? Sports goggles, welding goggles, swim goggles? Polycarbonate crap? What's wrong with poly?

[Yattering]

We called the dr's office. Slitman, you're right about the prescription. It is .25 x 15. Thank you for your help. They refuse to give us his PD, though. They say it's not part of the prescription and that they'd "not feel right" giving it to us. They say it may have changed since his last appt (6 mo ago) so they don't feel right about it. Never mind that he is currently wearing the glasses that they had made for him with that PD.. ugh! They kept pushing to ask where we're ordering from and pushing their $99 deal (and it's my true guess as to why they're holding his PD hostage). I'm just getting him a second or third pair with the same measurements as the glasses he has now and we don't have vision insurance right now so if these break, he's kinda done until we can order another pair. UGH!

Has anyone measured PD at home and gotten it right?

You;d be better off going to WalMart, Costco, even America's Best or VisionWorks than trying to order online. Good luck trying to get them to remake the glasses when they've made them wrong. Heck, even Lenscrafters has a clearance section where the entire set of glasses is 50% off the price. I've seen too many of these cheapies from online come thru and they're waaay off.

OD's aren't required to give out the pupilary distance, and as an optician, neither am I. If I give you that measurement, then the online place can claim that it's my fault you can't see out of the glasses, even if they made them wrong. Sorry, not a chance I'm willing to take. I know some opticians and ODs that do, but they charge a fee for their time.

[Yattering]

Anyone have a good experience from Zenni with regard to: (gulp) Bi-focals? I was very happy with my purchase from them two years ago, but that was for single vision lenses. My eye-doctor is very critical about ordering bifocals online, well any eyeglasses online.

I dont' blame your doc. The position of a bifocal is critical. Too high and it can get in the way of your distance vision (and you'd have to slide them down your nose), too low and you have to tilt your head back to read. The measurement is not a stagnant measurement that stays consistent from frame to frame. It actually differs depending on the frame

[ctsoh]

I recently ordered from LBW and I could not be more pleased.
I had a pair made locally also, and I can not tell the difference in the prescription lenses.
The LBW are thinner and lighter. I am definitly happy with the purchase. The only issue I have is that I am unable to order a trifocal. I will purchase again and again.
I have purchased from Zenni in the past and was also happy.

[LoadStar]

I ordered from LBW as well. I wanted to get something fairly close to what I was already wearing, and was surprised to find a pair on LBW that was very close... virtually identical, upon further review. The killer part: the pair I'm wearing are $120 frames from a local store. The pair on LBW: $20. I had heard bad reviews of LBW, but they were the only ones that had these particular frames, so I risked it and got a pair.

I placed my order on 12/28. I received the notice that my eyeglasses had shipped on 1/4, and received them on January 7. They were shipped USPS from San Francisco. They were packed in a yellow padded envelope. Within the envelope was a blue hard plastic case, containing the glasses wrapped in a microfiber cloth and then placed into a plastic baggie.

Unfortunately, the glasses were the incorrect prescription - the spherical measurement for both lenses was positive when it should have been negative. I emailed to determine return procedures on Monday 1/7, and heard nothing. Emailed again on Tuesday 1/8 and heard nothing. Tried calling, and alternately got busy signals or no answer. Emailed AGAIN on Wednesday 1/9 and finally got a response. I sent them back by Friday 1/11.

I emailed on the 26th to try and get status on the replacement glasses. Again, no response. I called on the 30th to find the status, and finally ended up speaking with a real person who gave me a tracking number. The replacement glasses finally arrived today, 2/1. While the prescription is right, they're gold instead of the brown metal frames I originally ordered. They're not what I'd really want, but I'm keeping them as they look fine and I'm not going to deal with the hassle of trying to contact them again.

Other than the wrong color, the glasses are perfect. Put side by side with my old $120 glasses, they're identical in size and shape, and seem every bit as good of a build quality. I would order from them again, I think... if the prescription would've gotten entered correctly, I probably would've been much happier. If anything goes wrong, they are a bit lax about responding to queries via email, so your best bet is to keep hounding them until they get annoyed enough to respond. :)

ETA: To get the PD measurement, since my ophthalmologist doesn't measure for it, I went to a local Target store's optical department. I just said "Well, I'll be up front: I'm not going to buy glasses from you... I just need the PD measurement." The lady there didn't mind, in fact she guessed it was for ordering glasses online. It was very quick and easy, since they had absolutely no customers.

[ladyinfinity]

Just received my two pair from zenni today, Very impressed took 10 days from date ordered to be received and lenses were fine!! Woot!:woot:

[featherz]

Ordered two pair of glasses from Zenni, one with a sunglass tint. Just bought the cheapie $8 ones and could not be more happy! I have a fairly light RX (-.75 w/-.25 astig) and I see fine. Plus they are more comfy than my 'real' glasses. My eye doc at kaiser had no problem giving me the PD.

[eneyman]

Has anybody tried the Photochromic single vision lenses from Zenni yet, they are the same as transition lenses but are only 39 bucks. If anybody got them with their zenni order, can you post your impressions of them..

Thanks!

[eneyman]

Also, I have a question regarding zenni's photochromic lenses. I have a normal prescription of -1.25 and just wanted to double check that if I want my glasses to be the transition lenses, do I order the Photochromic single vision lenses they have because I see photochromic progressive as well.

thanks

[eneyman]

Another question actually.. Has anybody gotten the tint option for their lenses from zenni, if so do you have photos of the amber color, and which power it is?

thanks

[eneyman]

does anybody have photos of their tint and what percentage they got from zenni. I'm trying to figure out whether to get 10% or 50%

thanks

[rsg]

We called the dr's office. Slitman, you're right about the prescription. It is .25 x 15. Thank you for your help. They refuse to give us his PD, though. They say it's not part of the prescription and that they'd "not feel right" giving it to us. They say it may have changed since his last appt (6 mo ago) so they don't feel right about it. Never mind that he is currently wearing the glasses that they had made for him with that PD.. ugh! They kept pushing to ask where we're ordering from and pushing their $99 deal (and it's my true guess as to why they're holding his PD hostage). I'm just getting him a second or third pair with the same measurements as the glasses he has now and we don't have vision insurance right now so if these break, he's kinda done until we can order another pair. UGH!

Has anyone measured PD at home and gotten it right?

Yes! It's very easy. I measured it on myself with a mirror so measuring it on someone else shouldn't be a problem. Get a ruler and measure the distance between the center of one pupil to the center of the other. My glasses are fine.

[gangsta99]

Hey,


Just got back from an eye exam. The doc who did it was alright, now the nurse pretty much refused to give me my PD. Well I was paying attention to her the whole time and saw that it was 66mm on her printout so I didn't really mind the run around, I just wanted to see if she would give it to me willingly.

Anyway my script is written out like


Sphere Cylinder Axis Prism
OD -2.75 DS
OS -2.75 -0.50 080


So does DS in cylinder mean I need nothing? Also should I have something written in for Axis on both lines?

Thanks!

[bigjoe_s]

My wife ordered a pair from Zenni. Two issues. 1. The prescription seemed off. She got headaches when wearing the glasses. 2. It was hard to predict the size of the frames. The frames were too large for her face. Prices were unbelievable though. After the Zenni experience, went to local store and paid $140 yesterday instead of the $12.95 Zenni would have been. May be worth the gamble.

[eneyman]

does anyone have pictures of their zenni glasses with 10 or 50% tint. I am trying to decide between which to get.

thanks

[ctsoh]

Some of these posts seems to come from optometrists who want to protect their turf. Not giving out a PD because someone might not make them right is BS! The only thing missing is that often the PD is different for near vision than for distance vision. Just imagine the eyes are looking at something only a few feet away, the eyes turn in a bit to focus on the near object, and when they focus on distant objects, they straighten out. I have no problem ordering from LBW or Zenni, as I ad a note that my near PD is 62 and my distance PD is 64.
Also, what your local optometrist fails to tell you, is that he/she orders your glasses from a lab and that they shop the labs for price. So, often your glasses may be made overseas anyway. This is a global economy and just because something might be made in Asia, does not mean less quality. The US Military buys glasses for their members on contract, and the price is usually less than $15 including frames. I would not be surprised if your average pair purchased in the US cost your optometrist less than $25 and sell to you at over $300.
My latest pair from LBW are just fantastic and I am very happy with the quality.

[gangsta99]

I just ordered a couple pairs off of Zenni. I will let everyone know how they are when I get them. Thanks!

[KB-Smoker]

Any place sell a cheap Rx sunglasses?

[gangsta99]

KB. You can use Zennioptical.com for sunglasses if you see a set of frames you like you can just have Rx lens put in tinted to the color you want. 50% to 80% tinting so they are just like shades.

[KB-Smoker]

Thanks

I found some places like frame direct that sells designer RX sunglasses but they charge an arm and a leg for them. Guess I will keep looking around.

[shopper08]

You sound like a good candidate for Lasik.

Lasik is a BAD DEAL. The flap created by Lasik never heals, and it's known to have night vision and nerve damage problems. I recommend visiting this patient site http://www.lasik-flap.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16 before having any eye surgery.

Online glasses is a SLICK DEAL. So far my favorite is ZENNI but don't expect much service when ordering online.

For beginners, I suggest having a pair of prescription glasses w/ a cheap frame at a local store first, at least you know the prescription is correct. Then order online and compare the two and draw your own conclusion. Make it simple with your first online order as not to complicate things.

Make sure you have PD measured and written on your prescription.

[mbnz230]

time for new glasses, these are cheap, my last pair was over $100...

[mbnz230]

Any place sell a cheap Rx sunglasses?

they all sell rx sunglasses just select the tint on lens you want. right? not too sure myself never bought a pair online before.

[islandgirl23440]

Just ordered and received two more pairs of glasses from Zenni (my second time ordering) and I am very pleased. So far out of 5 pairs ordered 1 was crap and RX seemed off, 1 was just OK, and 3 are terrific! I have chosen from the $9 and $12 frame group each time. Once I got the upgraded thinner lenses but these last two pairs I just wanted extra glasses without putting a lot of money into them, and I tell you I can't see very much difference. I have a mid-level RX - 2.5 and - 3.0 and I will stay with the standard lenses from now on. As to the person who said the frame size was too hard to judge, if you wear glasses now measure the width of the frame from post to post and also the width and height of the lenses. Once you choose a frame style and click it Zenni has frame and lens measurements there for it. Try to choose one comparable to what you have now.

[pastramiavocado]

hrmm, they don't have the 'matte' finish on any of their frames. Do you guys think, I can order something and then spray paint them a matte color? I've had too many of the shiny frames already :)

[eneyman]

anybody have pics of their tinted lenes and what % they got??

[timlhoang]

Okay, so I ordered a pair of glasses from Zenni Optical on 01-22-2008, and I just received them today (02-07-2008). I am very pleased with the frames, they were just want I wanted and expected; excellent for the price. As for the lenses, I just went with the cheapest ones (the 1.57 index) this time, just because I wanted to test out this company before I spend more than I have to. The prescription is pretty good, it's very clear when I look directly in front of me. BUT as I peak to the side of the frames, it has the "fish bowl/eye" look, where things begin to look spherical. What could be the cause of this? Keep in mind I did guess on my PD (I chose 59). Could that be the cause, or could it be another factor? Also, is there any way I could get this adjusted or fixed? Any help would be nice, thanks!



Tim

[wsm]

Just got my first pair of Zenni's and couldn't be happier with these titanium flexible frames. Local prices were all $59.99 on up for just the frames and I only wanted a spare pair. Now, for less than $40.00 I have the entire setup, flex-frames and lenses, in a nicely done package.
BTW, I accidentally clicked on a plus instead of a minus value and they sent me an e-mail about the strange prescription. I thanked them for noticing and made the correction in my response. The glasses are fine. So, their customer service worked fine for me.

[dfstrasser]

I just received 3 pairs form Zinni. It took a little over 3 week for them to arrive. Overall, I'm very pleased. The frames are not high quality, but for $20/pair, I'm very happy.

[slumbersix]

My wife received her two pairs right before we left for a long driving trip. She drove quite some distance with the glasses on and said they were pretty spot on. Glad we were able to get in on this and get them before we left!

[eneyman]

Okay everybody, I have received my glasses today on 2/26 and I placed the order on 2/7. I live in San Francisco, CA to give you an idea. I Ordered two pairs, http://zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=134&cat=7&page=1 these rimless hingeless with amber tint 10%, lens style #358

and these http://zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=226&cat=7&page=1 with the single vision/regular prescription photocromic lenses aka transition. lens shape #356

I am very satisfied with them both. The photochromic transitions are top quality and I tested them just now outside, and they turned black in less than 20/25 seconds, and they look even better when dark. The frame is extreeemely light and you barely notice it and the lenses which I got the standard for both are also thin, so don't worry about any upgrade to thinner.

The tinted 10% look great and are also an extremely light frame only not hingeless, but they feel more sturdy, although both are great.

I just snapped two photos to give you guys an idea of these two lenses/frames/options I chose and hope it will help you all in your decisions, because this is the type of post I was hoping to find when considering my order at zenni.

Two photo links: http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=330hbpf&s=3
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=308wjme&s=3

pm if you have questions

thank you.

[jotson]

Just got back from optician - quoted me $499.99 for the rimless non-glare. Ouch! I am still leary of ordering over internet for main glasses. Guess I'll try a set of sunglasses from Zenni.

[shopper08]

For people with big head, I think Zenni has more large frames than most others.

For first timer, you don't need to send in your prescription, just type in your prescription and PD (Pupil distance) numbers and that will be enough.

I'm just a customer. I am not working for Zenni or other online stores.

[zheisey]

My glasses came today.When i put them on and look straight ahead they are ok..But the frame is real small #4103 zenni ..So i can see outside the frame and it makes me dizzy..Def need a bigger frame..So i dont see outside the frame . Sending them back at least i will get 50 percent back..

[karenmerrihew]

We just got the glasses we ordered for our son from LBW Eyewear- I was very pleased with their customer service, and the quality of the glasses was MUCH better than I expected.
Am ordering a pair for myself from LBW.

[mackgt]

hang around sd long enough and you'll discover still more things and be yet more popular with your friends & yourself!

I too have seen the light...amen to that! :nod:

[nugs]

Hate to bump an old topic, but for those who have not heard about prescription glasses online or are skeptical about it, don't worry.

I was skeptical and it took me a couple weeks to come around and pull the trigger on it. I figured for $50 with Zenni, strong prescription and more expensive frames, it was worth a shot. So I ordered a pair, came to like $48 shipped.

Received them two weeks later. Love them.... so much so that I order another regular pair as a back up and some sunglasses. The backup pair and sunglasses arrived today. Wow... Keep in mind I had to pay $9 extra for each pair because of my prescription and I added the anti reflection coating to all the glasses, $130 for 3 pairs of prescription glasses.

Last time I bought glasses from a B&M place it costs me close to $350. Never again.

So if you're a little skeptical about the whole online glasses thing, pick out a cheap $8 pair and try it. I figured for $50 the first time it was worth seeing it if was worth it or not. IT IS DEFINITELY worth it!!

And for those mentioning the size of frames... Look at your glasses that you have on now or go try some on. There on #s on the temples that give your the temple length, lens width and height. Pick something close to whatu have or like. OR, get a metric ruler or use an online metric ruler to get a close reading for temple length, lens width and height.

[wizard7926]

Thanks for bumping this, actually. I just broke my frame and I'm looking for new glasses.. if these are as half-decent as they say, I hope I just found my new pair. I've got contacts to hold me over in the meantime. THANKS!

[Sito]

costco is good for contact lenses. If you don't have special lenses go online, but if like you you have astigmatism costco offers pretty good pricing. Also these online sites are great for extra pairs of glasses. I leave a pair at my girlfriends house, in my car etc. So if I'm ever wearing my contacts I don't have to worry about being blind after I take them out somewhere.

[kjegbert]

I have ordered three pair from Zenni. First pair of sunglasses was a test to see if I got the prescription correct. I screwed it up, but they're great sunglasses. Next pair, I got the prescription right but the rimless frames broke quickly. I sent them back, expecting to get a refund for 50% per their website, and ordered another pair of cheaper, more durable frames. To my surprise, they replaced the returned pair for free. I say surprise, because I got an email stating that they received the return but they never stated they'd replace them. I am a happy customer and will continue to order from Zenni.

On another note, my husband's eyes are pretty bad, and he didn't want to take the chance to order online. The glasses he picked out at Lenscrafters were $400 after insurance paid. He found a similar pair at Costco, which is out of network for our insurance, but after we received the lower insurance payment, he spent around $200.

[ShoppingFor6]

After all my hassle with the dr's office I gave up until Friday when my son broke his glasses. I decided to order new lenses for another frame from Walmart and was told it was only going to be $65, they measured his PD (which we got!!) and then they told us there'd be another $20 charge because we're not buying a new frame (we did get the frame from WM a year and half ago before he got his new prescription). At that point, I got irritated. I don't want to pay $85 for just lenses when he's going to need a new prescription in 4 months anyways (he'll need a new exam in 4 months and I'm not prepared to get a new exam and new glasses right now).

So, I'm going to give it a shot and order from Zenni now that I have all of our measurements. It's worth $23 (for flex frames) to me to try. We priced out glasses with everyone else but they were $150 AND UP and that's not even with flex frames or a decent warranty. I know I'll likely have to pay that right before school starts again but this is worth a shot. I'll let you know what we think when they show up!

I even decided to go for it and order myself a backup pair for $8. If I got my PD wrong (of course mine's not on my rx either- but I have an engineer husband who measured it for me, you know those engineers and their measurements), oh well- it's only $8. Shipping at Zenni is $4.95 for one pair or 100 so I figured this was my shot.

PS- I know some people have commented on being concerned about the size of the frames being wrong. Zenni lists the size of the frames on each item in mm. I measured my son's current frames to compare. Just a thought.

[louky]

My glasses came today.When i put them on and look straight ahead they are ok..But the frame is real small #4103 zenni ..So i can see outside the frame and it makes me dizzy..Def need a bigger frame..So i dont see outside the frame . Sending them back at least i will get 50 percent back..

i had the same problem, i was getting sick to my stomach and everything. just wear them at night for a while while you are on the computer or watching tv and after a couple of weeks you will get use to them.

*edit, love my zenni's

[ShoppingFor6]

For those people who are getting a dizzy from their new glasses, is this the first pair you've had with this prescription? If so, it could be the change in prescription. I always am a little dizzy with a new prescription, no matter where I get it.

[maspero]

I did the exam two weeks ago at lens crafters. But PD was not given on my prescription. Today i called, and was told they did not measure my PD because I did not buy glasses there.

Is this true that PD measurement is not part of exam? Or the ppl in LC are just reluctant to give me PD as i did not buy their glasses?

[moushie]

I did the exam two weeks ago at lens crafters. But PD was not given on my prescription. Today i called, and was told they did not measure my PD because I did not buy glasses there.

Is this true that PD measurement is not part of exam? Or the ppl in LC are just reluctant to give me PD as i did not buy their glasses?

it's not part of the exam, but if you ask real nice, the optician might give it to you. they are reluctant to give out that info, because they know you can just buy them somewhere else because you have all the info you need. i had a really cool optician, he didn't even hesitate to do it.

[Super-b]

it's not part of the exam, but if you ask real nice, the optician might give it to you. they are reluctant to give out that info, because they know you can just buy them somewhere else because you have all the info you need. i had a really cool optician, he didn't even hesitate to do it.
I believe you could also do a google search and find a printable ruler (http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/opticsplanet/ruler.pdf) and do it yourself. I couldn't quite read what my optician wrote for PD so i printed one out and figured out from what i could see (easier if you have someone else read it for you) what he had written for my PD.

[z2g]

I did the exam two weeks ago at lens crafters. But PD was not given on my prescription. Today i called, and was told they did not measure my PD because I did not buy glasses there.

Is this true that PD measurement is not part of exam? Or the ppl in LC are just reluctant to give me PD as i did not buy their glasses?

The PD (pupillary distance) is not part of the routine comprehensive eye exam. It's part of the optical measurements required when eyeglasses are ordered. Hence, the doctor would not take that measurement since the PD will change depending on whether the patient wants the glasses for distance or near vision. Likewise, when ppl are purchasing bifocal (or progressive) eyeglasses, the segment height is required. Once again, the optician would have to measure that at the time of purchase since the segment height will vary with each frame and each individual.

Just note that if you try measuring the PD by yourself, you may get an incorrect measurement. Incorrect PD measurements can affect the vision with the glasses by changing the power of the lenses and adding prisms.

[mchouse]

PD is a major major issue for progressive lenses.

My Eye DR office got it wrong one time and I was getting headaches and neck aches. Although I stayed focused on the same item, I had to turn my head from left to right when closing one eye to find the sweet spot on the other.

Also my PD is not equal L and R so I was worried about ordering on line. I put the total on the form but then put the individual L and R breakdowns in the comments of my goggles4u order. They got it right.

[punkie]

I am pretty nearsighted -5 in both eyes at LBW there is the option of lenses with index of 1.56, 1.59, 1.60, 1.61, or 1.67. Will there be a big difference between 1.59 and 1.61 lenses? Or between 1.61 and 1.67?

[TimBo]

From my experience, that is not true; I've ordered a pair from Zenni that did not have AR coating, and the lack was very noticable and distracting. Since then I've gotten 3 other pairs, each with AR coating. My opinion has basically been the same as everyone else on here, they have a nice selection (and let you choose between ~30 different lens shapes if you go rimless) and dirt cheap prices, but shipping is slow (consistently around 2 weeks) and I have heard that they basically do not respond to complaints / questions / refund requests.

:iagree:

I gambled on getting AR for free on the second pair I ordered, and it did NOT come with AR coating. My wife and son both noticed the difference in the glare from the cheaper pair immediately.

The first pair I ordered I went with deluxe no line bifocal, transition, the bendable titanium frames and antireflective coating. Total shipped about $85. Shipping took 2 weeks and 1 day from order (over Easter time).

The second pair, I went with the $9.95, single vision, no AR coating, no bifocal, etc.. and got them for ~ $15 shipped. They actually fit nicer! I just wish I bought the AR coating and maybe went with a 10% tint. Since they weren't bifocal (easier to make, I suppose), I got them in just over a week.

Also kinda wish I went with smaller lenses on second pair, I noticed close up reading (ordered them with no bifocal in this pair) is blurry looking thru the lenses, but if I look beneath the lenses, I don't seem to need bifocal for reading. (My reading strength in current script is +2.00 in both eyes). Without glasses, I can see the computer screen fine, or read fine print from about 16" away. With the non bifocal pair on, I need to be about 26" from the screen.

BTW - the $9.95 frames/lenses (#3124) are nearly identical to the (#9146) bendable titanium frames except for a maybe 2mm wider nose bridge, 35mm vs 32 mm lense height and the $9.95 frames say "jingpin" on the temple arm (which is not noticable in the picture on their webpage).

Overall, I'm very satisfied with Zenni Optical, the precriptions seem to be 100% correct, the frames compare to the cheaper ones I saw at Costco and Walmart and cost about 1/2 to 1/3 as much respectively and probably about 1/4 or less as much as Lenscrafters (the only ones who could make them the same day).

This was funny too... I got the exam at Walmart since it was right across the street from work. Exam was $55 normally, they asked me if I had vision insurance, I said no, but they called UHC anyway and told me I had a discount and only had to pay a $40 copay. Cool I thought... Then I checked my benefits website a few days ago and it says eye exam 100% covered. I guess in this case it's worth $40 to call then and find out. It didn't make any sense that I'd have a copay, it's a high deductible indemnity plan. If anything the should have paid $0 til I met the out of pocket! Could backfire on me and they ask for their $15 back! :cool:

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I placed an order on March 29 (a Saturday) and got them today. They probably didn't put the order in until Monday, March 31, so it was 2 weeks and 1 day. I order 2 pairs, 1 for my son (10) and 1 pair for me. My son's glasses are WONDERFUL! He was so excited. The only problem we have is that his glasses came in silver, not black like I wanted to order but when I rechecked my confirmation e-mail, it said silver so it must've just been me. I have my contacts in so I haven't been able to check mine out but they look pretty good. I just picked up a pair of $8 glasses as a backup. My current glasses are from DOC and the anti-reflective stuff started peeling off within a few months. It was ridiculous! Thanks for the reviews, it gave me the courage to try them out. I probably would've paid $100+ just for my son's and paid about $35 shipped for his and mine! They'll definitely get us through until August when he needs another exam! :)