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In reply to the discussion: Sticker shock: Why are glasses so expensive? [View all]Ms. Toad
(33,999 posts)69. Nope - full pairs of glasses
And (at least when I bought mine last fall) they don't even need to be the same prescription so you and a friend could share. I got one pair of frameless and one pair of wire-rimmed. My spouse, bottle-cap lenses, needs special specialty (lightweight) lenses and that is an add-on cost, but she got regular glasses and sunglasses for around $350.
It is a sale, so you will need to watch for the sale - they typically have one every fall (I haven't looked at other times of the year). I thought it just ended - but it is still on until 11/13: http://www.searsoptical.com/eyeglasses/save-on-frames-and-eyewear-with-our-current-offers-coupons-and-discounts.
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There are many inexpensive online eyeglasses made in China. I bought a couple of them. Work great
JackN415
Oct 2012
#33
Sears optical is not owned by Luxotica, but they run both Sears and Target's optical business.
Fla Dem
Oct 2012
#61
There are three words you can put in front of anything and the price will at least quadruple.
mick063
Oct 2012
#40
i used to get mine in bangkok...$8-12 cash for tests, lenses and frames. crazy, eh?
DonRedwood
Oct 2012
#53