I’m astounded how much cheaper it is to buy glasses from chain stores. Sure, they don’t have the fashion range the flasher optometrists do, but at half the price, I don’t care. My only concern is that old adage: “You get what you pay for.” Could I be buying into eye problems by using the cheaper outlets?
The “cheap” glasses outlets are exactly that – the specs cost a lot less. I haven’t noticed that the staff skills or available technology is inadequate, so I would have no problem buying from these shops.
But it does seem they don’t carry the same fashion range as other optometrists. If you want to stand out in a crowd, be prepared to pay the extra cash. If you simply want to be able to see better in a smart pair of specs, give the cheaper places a shot.
If you don’t find frames to your liking, you can always go elsewhere. And if you’re a member of the Automobile Association, you can get a free eye test at certain stores. This doesn’t mean you have to buy your glasses from them, though.
