Pearle Vision? Sears Optical?

[jonf]

I'm in the market for new glasses, and its been a few years. Holy crap have lenses gotten expensive! I'm trying to save myself some money, and places like Sears and Pearle Vision always seem to have half off deals etc. I usually try to stick to small independent stores for my glasses...they always seem to do a good job, and I had troubles the one time i went to a chain. Just wondering if anyone has comments (positive or negative) about either Pearl Vision or Sears (particularly the ones in Carlingwood). Thanks

[Break68]

My Mom used to go to Sears Optical and really liked them. Now though, we go to Costco Optical for our glasses, prices and quality are amazing.

[THUNDAH]

What about eye surgery ?

[jonf]

What about eye surgery ?

not exactly in my budget. Eyes are still changing, too.

[Instinct]

You should check out www.clearlycontacts.ca. The wife and I have been ordering out glasses there for the last couple of years. In town, the cheapest I can get lens and frames is about $400, sometimes upto $600. My last pair from clearly came up to $110. My wifes last pair came up to $60. Ridicules low prices, and couldn't be happier with the quality.

[Break68]

Thanks Instinct, I just spent some time on the website and then just called clearlycontacts.ca and talked to customer service about ordering some new glasses. Very helpful and prices are amazing. I may just order new glasses tonight.

[Gapwedge]

Costco is great value. Both my kids have glasses from them - excellent service. The selection of frames may not be huge, but the price is excellent.

[Strangebrew]

2nd clearlycontacts.ca - search for Clearly Contacts Coupon Code once and awhile, I found a one day 2 for 1 event and got 2 pairs of single vision for around $80.

FYI when you get your perscription ask the doctor to measure your PD (pupillary distance)

A coworker buys from goggles4U.com and he's been very pleased and they're even cheaper. I like that Clearly Contacts is Canadian.

[Nat Williams]

If you are sure of your prescription & measurements, try out the online stores...there are places operating out of India where you are looking @ 20-40$/set. I've never tried it but know of ppl that swear by it.

edit: it's in the post above mine: goggles4u!