Great read.
Had stigmatism on my left eye all my life, and now have to wear bifocals.
I have noticed that there are very few optical glass companies (not just eyeglasses, but microscopes and such). The difference is the coatings and the branding.
The last time I bought a pair of glasses from an optometrist they cost close to $1,000. I have astigmatism, and wear bifocals. I also need prisms to correct double vision. I now buy my glasses online. I was able to get a pair of bifocals and a reading/computer pair for less than $100.
Thanks for this info, gotta do this again, soon.
I hate relying on an external object for something as basic as seeing. Definitely looking at Lasik, but I have moderate astigmatism, optician said not severe enough to disqualify me from Lasik but I likely won't end up with 20/20.
Great article!
Spectacularly unhelpful Headline. I know, changing it is discouraged, but there are useful exceptions.
My sight is better now than it ever was, after cataract surgery due to old age. I chose to have far vision restored (for driving) through surgery, but need glasses for reading and any close work. The only glasses I bought through the surgery center was a set of bifocals that I actually rarely use or need. Since I have no astigmatism, I use disposable glasses from the Dollar Store which I replenish every few months. I have yet to find a way to prevent the small screws which hold them together from falling out, lost forever.
I have them scattered all over the house in the two most useful focus ranges.
I estimate that it costs me about $8 a year to have a constant useful supply of glasses.
I have unlimited sympathy, empathy, respect and admiration for all who have been born blind or have lost their sight, and are nevertheless able to lead a limited but useful life.
It is the one of the senses were were all intended to have, that having had it, I couldn't or wouldn't live without.
I just ordered new lenses yesterday. Frames are still good. I’m going online for safety glasses