For the most part it really is safe, and it really is good quality. I have ordered now from several online retailers. I always got my order in a reasonable time, the glasses seemed to be of equal quality as any I've purchased thru the eye docs offices, and I was always able to take advantage of the various return policies offered if I didn't like the glasses, or the prescription seemed 'off' (it can happen) with no hassle. For me the most daunting part of this whole experience has been getting the frame and/or lens size right. Using the measurements from an existing pair can be helpful, but not necessarily fool-proof. And I think men have a bigger 'window of opportunity' as far as what will work for them size-wise. A few mm difference is not so noticeable on men, but it can be for women. I'm not a fan of the wide frames and lenses that are so popular now; that alone limits my choices quite a bit. And I agree that your first purchase should be something very affordable and, good or bad, you will have gained valuable confidence and knowledge that will come in handy for future purchases and it will have only cost you a few bucks. Good luck :)
On Mar 11, 11:28 am, Chuck Knight <[email protected]> wrote: > This is what convinced me to try the online option..."We'll get these > back from the lab in about a week." > > If they're being sent out to a lab to be made, then the doctor is mail > ordering the glasses! > > Glasses are surprisingly simple devices. The frames hold lenses that > are customized for your prescription. That's it. > > The hardest part of ordering online is getting past that initial fear, > and choosing frames that will be flattering. My suggestion to newbies > is to take a pair you like, get the measurements, and then try to > match up the style/dimensions with ones available at one of the online > retailers. It doesn't have to be exact, but use your old frames as a > starting point. > > I discovered I looked good in frames between 48mm and 52mm wide, with > heights between 24mm and 32mm...shape should be either a very small > oval or as square as you can get, and as flat on the top as possible. > So, I took those requirements, looked online, and found something to > order. > > My other recommendation is to start out cheap. I started with the $8 > glasses from Zenni...logically it will either work or it won't, and if > it didn't work, then the Lion's Club would get an inexpensive > donation. Very little to lose, that way. > > The glasses I got were perfect. I don't mean within tolerances...I > mean they startled my ophthalmologist with the accuracy and quality. > They were perfect. > > Kinda' made me an evangelist for online glasses. > > The best advice I can give you is to work up the courage, and just try > it with an inexpensive pair. There's so little to lose...and SO much > to gain from a successful attempt. > > And, when you get them...be sure to post a photo. We love seeing > success stories. > > -- Chuck Knight > > > > On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 10:19 AM, powrwrap <[email protected]> wrote: > > >> On Mar 6, 6:40 pm, we64 <[email protected]> wrote: > > >> Glasses seem just like too much risk, is it really safe and good quality? > > > Yes. Really. > > > -- > > Check us out at the oft-updatedhttp://glassyeyes.blogspot.com! > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "GlassyEyes" group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > [email protected] > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/glassyeyes?hl=en- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- Check us out at the oft-updated http://glassyeyes.blogspot.com! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "GlassyEyes" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/glassyeyes?hl=en To unsubscribe from this group, send email to glassyeyes+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words "REMOVE ME" as the subject.
