{"id":922,"date":"2010-01-24T20:48:54","date_gmt":"2010-01-25T04:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lenpenzo.com\/blog\/?p=922"},"modified":"2014-04-27T11:49:02","modified_gmt":"2014-04-27T18:49:02","slug":"buying-glasses-3-facts-your-eye-doctor-doesnt-want-you-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lenpenzo.com\/blog\/id922-buying-glasses-3-facts-your-eye-doctor-doesnt-want-you-to-know.html","title":{"rendered":"Buying Glasses? 3 Facts Your Eye Doctor Doesn’t Want You to Know."},"content":{"rendered":"

Oops, my bad. This is a guest post from some guy who wasn’t who he said he was and was trying to make a few bucks off of an affiliate link. Still, I can attest to the information within this post as being accurate, as I too buy my glasses and contacts on-line – so I will keep this post up. But I have since removed the offending affiliate links from this post. <\/em><\/p>\n

As an added bonus, with the new information given to me by Patrick at Cash Money Life<\/a> regarding this character, I thought it would be fun to add some editorial comments to this post.<\/em><\/p>\n

This past week I was reflecting on how I was able to save money in 2009 and I realized that one of the ways, purchasing eyewear online, wasnt very well known by most people. (Editor’s note: Actually, he was reflecting on how he could make money by duping dumb bloggers like me.)<\/em> I first found this out when I read this article in the New York Times<\/a> about do-it-yourself eyeglass shopping.<\/p>\n

At first I didnt pursue this; I had become so used to going to the eye doctor every year and purchasing glasses there. (Editor’s note: I’ll bet this guy has 20\/20 vision.)<\/em><\/p>\n

A few months ago though when I went to buy my new pair I was told it would cost me over $300 and I honestly didnt have that much in my bank account.<\/p>\n

So I decided to go home and look online to find a less expensive alternative. That night when I looked online I found that the same lens I was looking at was half the price.<\/p>\n

I couldnt believe these brick-and-mortar stores had such a high profit margin. How could this be? (Editor’s note: Why don’t you tell us, “Jared?” I assume he was watching a Subway Sandwich commercial when he made up that moniker. I’ll bet this guy’s real name is Ben Dover.)<\/em><\/p>\n

According to the New York Times, a glasses frame that costs less than $25 to make in Italy can retail for at least $150 at an optical shop in the United States. Unbeknownst to most people, these stores are making absurdly large profits. (Editor’s Note: I’ve always had trouble with words that are singular but spelled plural. For example, am I the only one that thinks “a glasses frame” sounds a bit off? To me it sounds better, if it were “a glass frame.” Same thing with “scissors.” Why isn’t it a “scissor?”)<\/em><\/p>\n

The New York Times went on to say If ever there was a market ripe for the intervention of the Internet, which allowed consumers to find discounts on best-selling novels, digital cameras or Hawaiian vacations, eyeglasses would be it. (Editor’s Note: When it comes to ripe markets begging for intervention, the Times forgot peddling advertisements disguised as ”guest posts” to clueless bloggers like yours truly.) <\/em><\/p>\n

I began digging into this more and I found that there are several well-known blogs dedicated to purchasing glasses on the Internet. It was there that I found answers to all of the questions I had. (Editor’s Note: You mean you discovered there were ways to make a few bucks peddling eye-wear advertisements disguised as ”guest posts” to clueless bloggers like yours truly.)<\/em><\/p>\n

In particular, I want to share with you three key points that I discovered that many eye doctors and brick-and-mortar eyewear shops probably don’t want you to know:<\/p>\n

1. All I needed in order to buy glasses online was a prescription<\/strong> and a PD measurement<\/strong> from my eye doctor. Doctors are required to give this to you. (Editor’s Note: True.)<\/em><\/p>\n

2. Customer service at some of those online stores is fantastic. You can call them for help finding the best frames and lenses for yourself. (Editor’s Note: That is true too.)<\/em><\/p>\n

3. If you do need your glasses adjusted it is very easy to learn to do it yourself, or you can go to a local optical shop and they will do it for a very small fee. (Editor’s Note: Again, true.)<\/em><\/p>\n

I called my eye doctor for my prescription and the next day I purchased glasses online. I have bought two pairs now and both have turned out to be great. (Editor’s Note: Somehow I don’t believe that.)<\/em><\/p>\n

To be honest, I believe the quality of the glasses is even higher than the glasses I bought in the store. (Editor’s Note: Higher, not likely. The same, absolutely.)<\/em><\/p>\n

The process is not only easy, but it has also saved me a lot of time. (Editor’s Note: Dat be true.)<\/em><\/p>\n

Now, I not only buy my glasses online, but I also shop for my contact lenses online too! Each box of contacts that I purchase online saves me $20. (Editor’s Note: Imagine that! Obviously, he is trying to score points with multiple affiliates in the same post. Ah, the joys of capitalism!)<\/em><\/p>\n

Popular websites that sell contacts include… (Editor’s Note: You know what – if you’re interested in buying contacts on-line, just go to Google and type in the words “contact lenses.”)<\/em><\/p>\n

If your resolution this year is to save money, I strongly recommend you try shopping online for your eyewear. (Editor’s Note: My apologies to my readers. I’ll try and be more careful next time.)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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