I always went to Costco. They have a decent selection at a great price. Last time both my picks were from the keyed glass counter section but were still relatively inexpensive.

Happily, after this coming Tuesday I’ll have no more eyeglasses. On Tuesday I get my 2nd PanOptix iol lens implant. Yeah!

The latest I got that I love were Costco, but I had my regular optometrist put in the lenses as I've had issues in the past where the other labs don't get it right.

Count me as another Zenni fan. I just have single vision lenses, tho. No experience with anything more complicated.

I have a number from Zenni. I go to a doctor's office (ophthalmologist) for my eye exam. He does not sell glasses. I also get one pair every two years through a voucher program from my union. I get those at an independent eyeglass store.

Warby Parker. We used the virtual try on for DH with my iPhone. But I got my frames before the pandemic since we have a store here.

Also found some frames I liked on glassesUSA.com based on a pair Victoria Elizabeth Barnes was wearing. I have an appointment coming up in June so I may use these or else just replace the lenses in the Warby Parker frames.

In past, I had a pair of Prada frames i loved, but they were $400. Now with so much available online there is no justification for this price unless you really love them.

Mine are from Warby Parker. I used the try-at-home feature but now a couple stores have opened near me. I get the lenses from a local optometrist because I have graduated bifocals and I need to have a professional set the reading area.

Zenni or Coastal. Zenni has a sale right now two for the price of one.

A local place called the Spectacle Shoppe that has an amazing selection of current and vintage frames. I used to go somewhere cheaper with a boring selection that all looked like the ones I already had. Now I splurge. I did try shop at home Warby Parker once but didn't find what I wanted. I have progressive lenses that I've had to have redone a couple times so no online shopping for me. I have three pairs I wear seasonally plus sunglasses. I do need to get lenses updated in the older ones. I had a vision plan the last time I bought glasses so we'll see if I'm still willing to splurge when I'm full price - will have to watch for their coupons.

I just got some from Eyebuydirect that I’m happy with. They also have the try on feature and an easy return policy in case something isn’t to your liking. I got them with Blue Light protection and it has made a huge difference in regards to dry eye.

I’m having surgery to remove a cataract and correct an astigmatism in one eye. Glasses will be Just for reading....bifocals with reader on the bottom and almost clear above. I had hoped to not need glasses for reading, but that won’t work in my case. Oh well, glasses will hide circles when needed! I could continue with my cheap readers, but might be nice to have a perfect lens for close-up. Sunglasses are a constant here in sunny Ca. ; I loved my old pair of bifocals for driving and reading menus outside dining, etc. Glasses will be nice at times when I‘d need to grab readers.....reading price tags shopping, for example, or text messages.

Wow! That was way TMI! All I mostly wanted was your source for frames, so thank you all . Also, good to be assured It is usual and not rude to have the optometrist use another’s frames. Must be, as Annie does this. Oh, and like her, I had issues with Costco lens. Nice to know I can buy just the frames there. You have all been a big help...thank you!!

martinca, you'll be amazed at the difference in your vision after the surgery. What kind of lens are you getting?

Martinca, you can still get a PanOptix lens with an astigmatism. One of mine is worse than the other but I can’t remember which.

From the site...

The PanOptix® Lens is available in a toric option to correct astigmatism. Toric lenses sharpen vision and clear the distortion caused by astigmatism. They may even help free you from glasses and contacts for distance vision.

I got eyeglasses from Costco a few years ago. The prescription was on target (my optometrist verified), but I hate the glasses because I fell for the blue light thing... it taints my vision, and I don't care for them.

My optometrist was also trying to get me to use a bifocal prescription, which I simply cannot tolerate. I've been wearing contacts and eye glasses since I was in elementary school, and I know what I need, which are 2 different prescriptions--one for medium distance (cooking, computer work, etc.) and one for longer distance (driving). I used Zenni for both, as well as longer distance prescription sunglasses. I've been perfectly happy with Zenni, and the price was cheap enough that I chose more trendy styles that have been fun.

Ophthalmologist's office for me. One pair last forever, since I only wear them for a short time reading in bed. My current pair predates Warby Parker, et al. Maybe next time I'll get modern ;-)

Bookwoman, and Terrilynn, yes, the toric lens, and I am excited because that’s what I’m hearing from friends: I will be amazed . I’ll be back to report on my results. Lots of good suggestions for frames. Can’t imagine not trying them on in person, but guess that does work. Again, many, many thanks!!! As Arnie says, “ ah’ll be baaack” 😁

Martinca , I’m getting my other eye done early tomorrow. The biggest thing you’ll notice immediately is how much brighter things look. My cataract eye sees things slightly amber compared to my new bionic PanOptix eye. At first I saw a drawing out of brightness when looking at my recessed lighting. Slowly that is getting better. I can see near and far out of the new eye. I don’t feel I’m seeing as much depth but it’s too early to judge.

My insurance covers eyeglasses from Eyeconic.com (along with many optometrists and ophthamologists); I have ordered from them twice with good results. I like that I can stop into a participating local shop to have them adjusted when needed.

I've also gotten very cheap but decent glasses from Eyemart Express, in order to test out a new prescription and/or to have a back up pair.

My problem is that I really look best with smaller frames (both height and width) in an oval/rectangle shape, and selection everywhere seems limited for those proportions, especially so when I wanted a pair that was a light colored frame for a change.

Even though I don't need a new pair right now, I am looking for my "perfect" frame in anticipation of my yearly checkup next fall.

we've had some really good luck with some of the newer low price places.

the glasses I'm wearing in my profile pic are from Fetch (Riley Olive). I really love them! however, I don't need to wear my glasses all the time, so I can't speak to their durability or anything. they seem really well made though.

my husband has a pair of Warby Parkers that he's worn every day for over two years. they're holding up well and still fit great. I love how they look on him.

his previous pair was Oliver Peoples and they were literally the worst ever. by far the most expensive too. the lenses developed weird spots twice even though he doesn't do anything weird to clean them.