I’m pretty rough on my glasses. I wear them pretty much all of the time anymore and even lay around in them so I can see the tv. My last pair of glasses was getting so bad that when I looked down, they slid down my nose from being to stretched out.
I had heard a lot of good things online about Zenni Optical, so I decided to try out their services. First, I went to a local Dr. Bizer’s store to get a current eye exam (good thing too since my prescription had changed slightly). Then I got a copy of that prescription (which I am told they have to provide for you, legally). I got online and ordered one of the cheapest pairs they had, so that if I didn’t like them or their service I wouldn’t be out too much. I got the whole set of glasses, lenses, everything for $12 INCLUDING shipping. That is without any insurance or anything like that. I don’t know about you, but I can’t get a pair of glasses even with my insurance for $12.
The glasses arrived in 12 days (they say it should take approx. 2 weeks on their site) in a nice padded envelope. A pleasant little extra they added in the package was a hard case that the glasses were in, along with a cleaning cloth.
Pardon the “getting ready to go to bed” hair.
The glasses fit right from the time I took them out of the package (which may not be the case for everyone, I know) and the prescription is great. I can see better out of them than I can my old glasses. They do feel a little lighter than other glasses, which may give a cheap vibe to some people, but personally I like not having all that weight on my face. Other than that, no complaints at all from my book. I’ve gotten several compliments on the glasses already. Sam and I have plans to order more here soon (I want a pair with the sunshades on them).
I’ve been trying to share this info with everyone, because it’s such a great deal. It’s nice not feeling like I’m getting ripped off for a necessity. A co-worker forwarded the information to her aunt who works at a women’s shelter and says this will really be able to help some women who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford glasses. I can’t help but think of how nice this would be for parents of glasses wearing kids who might break their pair. And really, for any glasswearers, because saving a buck is saving a buck, no matter how much money you might have.
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