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Cost with and without insurance
Amount: $0.00 Posted by: Still trying to figure this out
From: Cleveland, OH
Posted On: November 18th, 2021 07:11PM
Please remember, when comparing what you pay for glasses with and without insurance, that you need to include the cost of the insurance. One post had an example of $660 without and $384 with insurance. A savings of $276. Until you figure at $20/mo premiums, the annual cost of the insurance to give you the lower rate is $240, which leaves you with net savings of $36. Unless you've paid for insurance last year as well and didn't get glasses. If you get glasses in this example every two years, add an additional $240 per year in insurance expenses for every year you don't get glasses. If this person gets glasses every two years and pays insurance every year, he/she would be underwater by $204 for this pair of glasses.
Service and warranty are worth the price
Amount: $848.00 Posted by: Julie C
From: Savoy, IL
Posted On: November 13th, 2021 05:11PM
Type of Frame: Marcolin ($430)
Type of Lenses: Varilux progressive high index
Store: Regional So. Illinois chain
I am extremely nearsighted (-11.25) and hard to fit for progressive multi-focal lenses because frame size and shape are limited; I need a frame that can handle thick lenses. The ad-ons I chose (coatings, high-index, etc) really added to the price. Final total was $1,148 - 30% because I bought contacts too. I’m ok with that: 2-yr warranty, excellent service, precision work (important with my rx).
Sticker shock
Amount: $389.00 Posted by: Diana Evans
From: Prescott, AZ
Posted On: December 1st, 2020 01:12PM
Type of Frame: Plastic
Type of Lenses: Progressive
Store: Nationwide
I was totally shocked it came to 385 for one pair of glasses! Usually 220 at costco. I asked about the advertising and they said it’s just on tv
Prescription Eye Glasses
Amount: $380.00 Posted by: Lady 70
From: Sedona, AZ
Posted On: September 1st, 2020 03:09PM
Type of Frame: Thin metal
Type of Lenses: Wide Progressives Polycarbonate
Store: Sedona Eye Care, Arizona
Eye exam was less than $60. Frames alone were about $118. Extra-wide progrssive lenses an additional $80.
Polycarbonate thin lens with blue light filter, UV protection, anti-glare, 1-year warranty on frames & lenses.
Eye glasses
Amount: $275.00 Posted by: Bobby Sammy
From: Middletown, RI
Posted On: March 22nd, 2020 05:03PM
Type of Frame: Plastic ray ban new 2020 model
Type of Lenses: Eyezen 1 brown trans
Store: Na
675 before insurance
275 after
MetLife Gold Vision plan
Amount: $85.00 Posted by: Sabrinametlifegirl
From: Tulsa, OK
Posted On: November 28th, 2019 11:11AM
Type of Frame: Metal with plastic sides
Type of Lenses: No line bifocals w/ anti glare for compu
Store: Harrel
Frames listed as $195. Co-pay on lenses $10. And anti-glare $75. With ins would have $600.00 insurance for the year $120.00 It was well worth getting the gold plan.
Price differences
Amount: $340.00 Posted by: a user in Ann Arbor, MI.
Posted On: October 3rd, 2019 02:10AM
Type of Frame: Type of Lenses: Progressive
Store: Rx Optical
Why did Pearl Vision quote $1,600 before & then $600 after insurance was applied. So I went to Rx Optical pre-insurance $660 & $342 when insurance applied. All the same bells and whistles. I'm going to end optical insurance soon because it doesn't seem worth it.
No clue
Amount: $355.00 Posted by: Fashion victim
From: Woodway, TX
Posted On: August 29th, 2019 03:08PM
Type of Frame: Plastic/designer
Type of Lenses: Progressive, cristal
Store: Fru fru optique
Got the frames online because I’m on my 5th identical pair since 2009. Frames were $89. In 2009 they were $450. My lenses were so expensive. I’m curious to know what they would have been without insurance. Total out of pocket was an inauspicious $444. The bill makes no sense to me, especially the $25 materials copay.
$85 Digital Progressive
Amount: $85.00 Posted by: Amberleigh
From: NY, NY
Posted On: June 14th, 2019 08:06AM
Type of Frame: Titanium
Type of Lenses: Digital ARC Progressive
Store: crazyspects.com
Recently purchased a light weight eyeglass with digital antiglare progressive lens only at 85 bucks. Mo surprisingly I have found it's with UNBREAKABLE lens.
Paid $650.00 for two glasses
Amount: $650.00 Posted by: juju
From: Salt Lake City, UT
Posted On: February 28th, 2019 07:02AM
Type of Frame: titanium
Type of Lenses: progressive (HD)
Store: Costco
Last pairs of glasses in 2017. Purchased Nikon Lens a HD progressive lens that has a wider hour glass than customary one. All coatings for approx and titanium frames (harder to find and more expensive but well worth it. They last forever) $500. I also purchased a pair of computer glasses for approx $150.00- polycarb lens with all coatings and Plastic frames.
Purchased the same glasses two years earlier for $450.00. It pays to shop around. You can get high quality glasses for a lot less than $1000.00.
I too take my vision very seriously but you don't need to get suckered by a high price tag.
Take some time to shop around. I have found that small company optical shops have higher prices because they do not have the buy power larger company's have. Suprisingly I have purchased my last three pair of glasses for w/o insurance for less than with insurance just because the ones the insurance listed were more expensive than other places.
New Progressives with Transitions
Amount: $1,100.00 Posted by: MikeTheDude
From: Taylor, MI
Posted On: February 7th, 2019 01:02PM
Type of Frame: Ray Ban $250
Type of Lenses: Digital Progressive
Store: Pearl
I'm new to progressives too and it has been a long time since seeing a doctor. Headaches from long hours at the computer drove me in. But I was shocked at the price. I actually spent $1700 for the progressives and a second pair of Computer glasses. the lenses were both top of the line, the second frame were Flexon at $350, but the first pair was 40% off the lenses and the second pair was 50% off total. Still %1700 Yikes. My daughter says go to Costco next time
Eyeglasses
Amount: $650.00 Posted by: Nancy Boswell
From: cleveland, GA
Posted On: January 4th, 2019 06:01PM
Type of Frame: $120
Type of Lenses: Bi-focal-2nd best progressive/transition
Store: eye doctors office
I felt like I had been taken advantage of after I left but after looking at these posts, I realize I paid for what I'm getting...Also, being purchased locally, if I have issues, it will be convenient to adjust.
eyglasses
Amount: $412.00 Posted by: s0undguy78
From: houston, TX
Posted On: December 2nd, 2018 06:12PM
Type of Frame: Armani Exchang frameless bottom
Type of Lenses: progressive
Store: lenscrafters
out of pocket. varalux ultra thin anti glare anti reflection
How many percentage Vision Insurance cover with Standard PPO
Amount: $415.00 Posted by: Eledaa Ma Sun
From: Pikesville, MD
Posted On: November 27th, 2018 07:11AM
Type of Frame: Normal Frame
Type of Lenses: Double len
Store: Aqua Vision Care, Pikesville, MD 21208
I am very surprise that I can paid up to $450 to get another double len glasses with Aenta Vision Insurance because the first one I get back 2016 with my old Vision insurance company is cheaper than that. I believe the viison clinic I attend is not the one too costly or the insurance company not cover anything.
Eye glasses 2 pairs
Amount: $464.95 Posted by: Zing
From: North Dartmouth, MA
Posted On: September 7th, 2018 12:09PM
Type of Frame: Plastic & metal
Type of Lenses: Progressive Clearfield gray
Store: VisionWorks
I believe 232.00 bucks a pair should be about average.
Coach frames with everything including blue light protection
Amount: $168.00 Posted by: [email protected] From: Tampa, FL
Posted On: August 5th, 2018 05:08PM
Type of Frame: Coach
Type of Lenses: Store: Target
Paid 168 with Humana Insurance (price before insurance $500). Included blue light protection. Still seemed expensive but cheaper than what I have paid in the past. I got glasses at Costco for a little less without insurance.
Eyeglasses
Amount: $482.40 Posted by: Bridgett
From: sheboygan, WI
Posted On: March 13th, 2018 10:03AM
Type of Frame: Plastic light weight
Type of Lenses: Plastic
Store: Wisconsin Vision
Just ordered New Glasses, I opted for Plastic Frames this time around as I wanted something that was light weight and I didn't want the Nose Pads. I purchased 2 pairs, My primary pair is a Progressive Lens Bifocal and the 2nd pair was for when I am reading or on my computer at home as it bothers me to use the Bifocal for that. I spent a total of $482.40 after insurance for the 2 pairs. It not the frames its the lenses that kill you my lenses for the progressive bifocal are $182.50 each, this is where they are getting you, plus the add on of the anti glare so I can drive at night ( otherwise I get the Halo effect from the on coming headlights and the street lights).
Eye Glasses
Amount: $501.00 Posted by: a user in Raleigh, NC.
Posted On: February 9th, 2018 06:02AM
Store: My Eye Doctor
I was sticker shocked. I have insurance and the lens is where I took the biggest hit. I chose Progressive Lens. But it would have worked out the same if I bought 2 sets of glasses.
You get what you pay for
Amount: $800.00 Posted by: D W M
From: Lebanon, OH
Posted On: January 24th, 2018 04:01PM
Type of Frame: Stainless Steel
Type of Lenses: Series X Progressive Varilux
Store: Village Optical
Purchased a pair of glasses with progressive lenses UV AR and Transitions from a contractor with the VA 2 years ago for +/-$300. About fell over going down the stairs first day and was never able to acclimate my eyes to them. Fast-forward 2 years when my frustration not being able to see correctly finally got the best of me. The techs and doctor at Village performed a comprehensive exam and fitting - looking deep into my eyes with this new test taking detailed pictures vs the traditional dilation and a visual exam. I did not skimp on my eyes as good vision is something I do not take for granted. $178 in exams/tests, $230 frames, $720 lenses ($360 ea), and UV/AR and Transitions $300. After insurance my cost was $872 thanks to tax at the retail cost of all. Yes $900 is a helluvalot of money, but my vision is pretty damned important. We don't blink putting a $1000 set of tires on our vehicles, so I see nothing wrong investing $900 into my well-being for a quality pair of glasses.
Oakley sun glasses
Amount: $50.00 Posted by: Angela Black
From: Lincolnton, NC
Posted On: January 22nd, 2018 09:01PM
Store: Individual
Im purchasing these glasses off facebook. They are coming from summerton nc to lincolnton nc. Value $300
New eyeglasses
Amount: $250.00 Posted by: Shayebaye
From: Lansing, IL
Posted On: October 24th, 2017 07:10PM
Store: Visionworks
I have insurance which covers $200, anti-glare, for myopic astigmatism, single lenses, designer frames—Deréon
$1,221 for new eyeglasses
Amount: $414.00 Posted by: Chen Kai Wen
From: Palo Alto, CA
Posted On: September 19th, 2017 06:09AM
Type of Frame: Adidas
Type of Lenses: Progressive
Store: Uber Eyes
yes, like the proverbial 35$ Tylenol at the hospital or the military 700$ hammer, I feel I was royally overcharged--and insurance fraud was involved. No one, not even where I live in a stupidly expensive virtually internet company exclusive company town, should expect to be charged $1,221 for eyeglasses. With insurance, I paid $414, and still feel overcharged.
New Glasses
Amount: $70.00 Posted by: Senior Fluffy
From: Claremont, CA
Posted On: March 29th, 2017 08:03AM
Type of Frame: Plastic
Type of Lenses: Basic
Store: Light of Life Optometry
Frame name: Academic P8000 black
Made in China
Frame Price Alone: $40
I am a frugal individual in need of new glasses. I went out looking for some glasses and came across this optometry. He had great prices.
eye glassess with progressive lenses and transistional lenses
Amount: $994.00 Posted by: melody roibnson
From: orange, CA
Posted On: December 30th, 2016 10:12AM
Type of Frame: Type of Lenses: plastic i think not sure
i thought they might be high priced
DON'T SKIMP!!
Amount: $788.00 Posted by: So Sad
From: exeter, NH
Posted On: December 6th, 2016 10:12AM
Type of Frame: plastic
Type of Lenses: Progressive
Store: Doctor
I have just started wearing progressives, and was blown away by the price from the doctors office. I decided to purchase them online. I will NEVER do that again! I felt sick, dizzy, and actually fell. I spent 218 online. They would not let me return them. So I went back to my eye doctor. It was the best decision I could have made. My new glasses are fantastic. So sad I wasted over two hundred dollars online!!
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