Eyeglasses: Do you get what you pay for?

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I am 22 years old and looking to buy my first pair of glasses.  They are only for reading.  I have been to three different stores. At the first, I found glasses for $50 (frames included, same price for every power). At Lenscrafters they charge $350 for lenses and at least $100 for frames.  I then went to a Chinese place that sells lenses for $80 and frames for about $100 to start.  

Could experienced glasses wearers please give me some guidance?

Thanks!

Night_owl · Accepted Answer

Buy what you like and what you can afford. If the frames are super-cheap, there is generally a reason. However, you don't need super-expensive frames- especially since your prescription can generally change even slightly...sometimes in as little as a year- your optometrist might change your prescription because one fits you better...

I found reasonably priced glasses at Davis Vision...they had lots of choices in frames and the frames were reasonably priced.

? · Answer

You kinda do get what you pay for, but since you only want them for reading: try the cheapest pair first - if you get headaches or they bother you too much, then you will need to try the more spendy options.

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Eyeglasses: Do you get what you pay for?

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