Reasonably priced glasses in DC Metro/Suburban MD?

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Steven O. - 30 Apr 2005 19:36 GMT

I need to get three pairs of prescription glasses made (near, far,
bifocal) in the DC Metro/Suburban MD area. I checked the prices at
Lens Crafters in White Flint Mall, and they are off the roof! Can
anyone recommend anyplace, preferably not too far from Rockville /
Kensington / Bethesda / Gaithersburg MD, that has a little more
reasonable prices? Someplace where they can actually do the eye exam
on site as well would be helpful.

Thanks in advance for all replies.

Steve O.

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Charles - 30 Apr 2005 19:39 GMT

> Thanks in advance for all replies.

I have used For Eyes. I don't know how their prices compare with
Lenscrafters but they seemed reasonable in conjunction with coupons
they have often. You can get the coupons on their web site.

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otisbrown@pa.net - 01 May 2005 02:32 GMT

Dear Steven,

The "best price", $19, was from:

http://zennioptical.com/cart/home.php

I think they are located in California.

Best,

Otis

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Mark A - 30 Apr 2005 20:44 GMT

>I need to get three pairs of prescription glasses made (near, far,
> bifocal) in the DC Metro/Suburban MD area. I checked the prices at
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> Steve O.

Wal-Mart has better quality lenses than Lenscrafters on average (you can
also save if you have a Sams membership).

Don't be confused about "on-site" eye exams. The OD's are usually not
directly affiliated with the optical stores, they just rent space. You can
go to any OD (even at Lenscraters) and get a written Rx that is valid
anywhere.

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Keith A. Glass - 30 Apr 2005 21:04 GMT

>I need to get three pairs of prescription glasses made (near, far,
>bifocal) in the DC Metro/Suburban MD area. I checked the prices at
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>Thanks in advance for all replies.

Well, assuming you can get into a Costco Warehouse, I've been getting
glasses from Costco Optical for years: generally between 60 and 90 a
pair, mostly dependent on the frames. ..

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John S - 02 May 2005 12:46 GMT

>I need to get three pairs of prescription glasses made (near, far,
>bifocal) in the DC Metro/Suburban MD area. I checked the prices at
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>"Spying On The College Of Your Choice" -- How to pick the college that is the Best Match for a high school student's needs.
>http://www.SpyingOnTheCollegeOfYourChoice.com

Steven,

A friend of mine is the manager of the Frederick store, he knows what
he is doing, and reasonable too. His name is Mike.
I don't know if you want to travel that far, but I'll throw it out to
you.

John S.

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John S - 03 May 2005 02:45 GMT

>>I need to get three pairs of prescription glasses made (near, far,
>>bifocal) in the DC Metro/Suburban MD area. I checked the prices at
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>John S.

I left the most important part out, the name - For Eyes.

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