Comment on I need new glasses. The only insurance-approved place I can shop online will cost $250 with my needs. I went to a "cheap" glasses website that doesn't accept insurance: $250. Yay, America.

Zeke@fedia.io ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

• enbyecho@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I’ve had good luck with them over 3 pairs. I get the exam at Costco and then buy from Zenni. The most expensive pair so far has been $108 for progressives with anti-glare etc although that was during a sale. They are better quality and have lasted longer than almost anything I’ve got from the traditional optometrists places, even when I’ve gone higher end. Even better, you can select the distance for computer, mid or distance - I wear one of 4 pairs depending on what I’m doing - AND they don’t check your prescription so you can use an old one if you know that works for you.

  Ain’t never going back.

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• FlyingSquid@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I have not. I’ll chedk them out. Thanks.

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  • Zeke@fedia.io ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    No problem. I've been using their glasses for years now and haven't had any problems with them. I only really replace them when I get a new script with changes in my vision.

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    • bandwidthcrisis@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      I always go for sprung hinges with Zenni. I’ve never need to tighten the screws with those.

      Used them for years with no issue and get lots of pairs for distance, reading, daytime driving (polarized sunglasses bifocals so no glare and I can see the instruments), etc.

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