Some day I will know what it’s like to wake up and be able to see clearly. I have no memory of being able to do this. (I got glasses at age 7.)
For years and years I wore glasses (from 7-16). At 16 I finally won the battle against my mom for contacts. (Thanks for your help on this Dr. Wolfly!)
I wore contacts nearly every day. Until we started our travels. Then, I realized how much easier on my eyes glasses were. I didn’t have to worry about getting something unsanitary (from unsafe water) in my glasses case. No more crying when the tiniest spec of dust got in my eye.
Instead, I got glasses. You can read about how I went to the eye doctor in Ecuador here.
When we came back to the States, and got jobs, I signed up for vision insurance. I thought that would be great – they cover doctor appointments, and one pair of glasses or contacts per year.
So, I made my doctor appointment.
While there I realized that because of all the restrictions on glasses, I found out that the cheapest pair of glasses would still cost me $130, even after insurance paid for their share.
So, I went in search of something else.
I ran across a website where you can buy frames for less than $30. The lenses are also really reasonable.
I decided to buy a pair to test the quality.
The pair I bought online cost me $55 (insurance didn’t cover anything).
I ordered them the same day I ordered the ones from my doctor.
The online pair came in over a week sooner. And, I honestly like the quality better.
I’m very happy to have learned this lesson now. I canceled my insurance (saving myself $150 / year), and will only buy my glasses online from now on. At the price / quality they are, I can get 2 or three pairs and actually have some fun accessorizing my glasses.
Check them out here if you’re interested.
This post is because I want to share my find with you. I love these glasses, and hope you do too! The link is an affiliate link. You pay the same, and we’ll earn a commission.
I like the straight forward disclaimer.
And let me make sure I understand…
You can get three pairs of glasses for the same cost as 1 year of eye doctor insurance (which still requires a co-pay at the optometrist) right?
Yes, isn’t that crazy! I might need to order another pair. yay fashion!