[Hidden-tech] Looking for optometrist who does his/her own wok

[Pete Chilton]

I have been a fan of Warby Parker for a few years now.

If you like plastic frames they have some classic shapes and all their glasses are $95 including Rx lenses. 

You can request up to five different frames to try on for free. 

They also provide someone in need a pair of glasses for every pair that they sell. 

Plus their website is well designed.

http://www.warbyparker.com

Pete


On Nov 14, 2011, at 11:34 AM, Mitch Anthony wrote:

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> For years I bought my eyeglass frames as readers or sunglasses then had my custom prescription lenses put in them.
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> Starting about 2 years ago I started hearing: "The lab can't do this because they don't have the proper grooves and the lens will pop right out."
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> Having worn glasses "without the proper grooves" for years I know this not to be true. Instead I suspect that the the optometry labs are trying to protect a traditional profit center that has been eroded by the recent flood of designer readers.
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> I do know that there are optometrists who still do their own work, and that they are willing to put custom lenses in stock frames - often with the caveat that the customer sign a disclaimer form.
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> Does anyone know of such an independent contractor in the valley? I know of one in New Haven, but that is too far to drive for a glasses fitting.
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