Glasses Buying Cost Cutting Plan Article Discussion Area

sarahsaver1

hi all! just got through my first ever pair of glasses ordered through the internet am and really pleased with them! i went for the safe option and paid just £15 for them(im a the glass is half empty kind of gal! lol) but my faith has been restored! i used https://www.wantglasses.co.uk and got a great bargain! i was recommended glasses direct but didnt find the glasses i wanted. Thought id pass this on 2 all u money savers!! x:money:

shelaz

I know many people have reservations buying glasses online, I was one of them. However, when I was quoted over £200 for some designer prescription frames I thought I would give it a try....

I got some D&G glasses with lenses at www.youronlineoptician.com for only £79.99 also I got an additional 10% off by using a discount voucher.

I had no problems, was very happy with them and would definitely buy online again....

FYI the discount code is EMAILOFFER, just type that in to the coupon code at checkout before you pay for the item.

neil9313

HI all, just found a code "Spring08" gives you 10% off until end of May I believe.

barginunter

Does anyone beside me think it remarkable that so many Newbies post for the first time on this thread commending sites that we haven't heard mentioned before?

neil9313

barginunter wrote: »

Does anyone beside me think it remarkable that so many Newbies post for the first time on this thread commending sites that we haven't heard mentioned before?

Now are you meaning me? :rolleyes: if so be upfront and tell me?

Optimist

barginunter wrote: »

Does anyone beside me think it remarkable that so many Newbies post for the first time on this thread commending sites that we haven't heard mentioned before?

It happens on a lot of threads, they post once or twice recommending something then are never seen again. The cynical me just thinks they are being opportunistic from the company they mention.

That said to get back to the purpose of the thread I have just had my eye test (free) from D&A and although they said my eyes hadn't changed I have decided to try EyeExperts.co.uk. £73for rimless with transition lenses seemed like very good value. Just hope they are as good as they seem when they arrive which should be in the next day or two

shelaz

barginunter wrote: »

Does anyone beside me think it remarkable that so many Newbies post for the first time on this thread commending sites that we haven't heard mentioned before?

Thought I would giveyou my thoughts, I have read many comments on this topic and when I finally decided to buy online I thought I would share my experience with the forum.........

neil9313

Optimist wrote: »

It happens on a lot of threads, they post once or twice recommending something then are never seen again. The cynical me just thinks they are being opportunistic from the company they mention.

That said to get back to the purpose of the thread I have just had my eye test (free) from D&A and although they said my eyes hadn't changed I have decided to try EyeExperts.co.uk. £73for rimless with transition lenses seemed like very good value. Just hope they are as good as they seem when they arrive which should be in the next day or two

I had a very very good free eye test in D and A, and I was very impressed, great service, but the prices were way to high. I haggled for a second pair free (no offer at the time either) :rolleyes: but it was still to dear. I did feel bad:o

Lexis200

Hi

Sorry, no info on cheap glasses (I've been using all the good advice on here!), but I'm hoping some opticians may be lurking so that I can get a little query answered...

My eyes are pretty bad (-8.25 bordering on -8.50 in both eyes), and I really need glasses as a back up to my lenses.

I was wondering what the actual difference would be between 1.67 and 1.74 lenses on a prescription of that strength? If I got frames to fit say, 50mm x 25mm lenses, would I really be likely to notice any difference in thickness/weight? I would ask my optician but I can't help thinking he'll be a little biased, and I'd really like the opinion of someone who won't be taking my cash;)

I know it's a bit of a broad question as there are variables, but I'd really appreciate any thoughts on this as the cost is obviously pretty different for the two.

Thanks in advance:D

nedmundo

I can't remember the calculation for exact thicknesses, but of the top of my head, I think it would be 10-20 % thinner and you'll get less of that 'tunnel' effect which I'm sure you're familiar with.

Whether you feel it's worthwhile depends on the difference in price and on the frame. Rimless then definitely, thin metal frames still worthwhile but a thick plastic rim would make it less worthwhile!
It's fair to say that like with most things, the law of diminishing returns comes into play.
In that prescription and with either lens index, I would advise you to get them dispensed face to face, as the vertical heights and PDs are critical to get the best vision. They should also be able to take account of the distance of the lenses and the eyes, if necessary.