Optometrist or Ophthalmologist?

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@Jackknifed_Juggernaut

So next question: are folks that wear glasses comfortable ordering cheaper ones online? I really don’t want to spend another $350.

Discussion of that here:

How can glasses from Internet vendors be so cheap? How about quality?

I got an eye exam and a new prescription. They priced out a pair for me at about $150, which is net after insurance. The frames were $200, insurance covers $160. Lenses were 120, insurance covers 100. Add $23 for polycarbonate. Add $61 for anti-reflective and UV coating. Add $25 for co-pay, just to add some more money. Total $148.20 out of pocket. I thanked them and left with my prescription and pupillary measurements. I checked out Zenni and ordered a pair for $30, without insurance. How can…