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These were the "cheaper" frames, lol.
The only frames cheaper than the ones I was looking at, were on the
"Free rack"
The ones where you get a free pair of glasses when you get a regular
pair.
Im in NYC, so that probably contributes to the cost.

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I see your point...but I know (from my friend, a doctor) that they
(doctors) charge for more services, and more money because insurance
companies only pay about 20% of the money charged.
So doctors will charge for more stuff to get more money.
Im sure similiar stuff happens at eye stores, the frames are marked up
because the store does not get the full cost back from the insurance
company.

I wonder if I tell them I dont have insurance, if they would charge me
less on the frames?

But strangely enough, 2 of the stores I went to, dont even accept
insurance.
Thats weird.

On 9 Aug 2006 14:34:14 -0700, tforms1[at]yahoo.com wrote:

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Okay...

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Okay... $200 is a upper mid-range frame price. Certainly not the
cheapest and certainly not the most expensive.

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But you wrote, "I do ***need*** a new pair of "work" glasses", that's
why I commented.

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Fair enough.

I just have to bite my tongue at my office (but NOT HERE) when people
try to blame their insurance company for not being ABLE to get new
glasses.

Patient almost inevitably want to shift the blame to someone else
rather than admitting the fact they don't want to get new glasses
unless the insurance pays for it.

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but as I stated in the previous post, glasses (that look good in my
opinion) are rather expensive.

I was pricing frames a few months ago, and the frame would be about
$200. (not including lenses, and these werent even brand name frames)

If I only had 1 pair of glasses, this would be a necessity for me, but
I currently have 2 different pairs of glasses I wear for work.
$200 plus new lenses is a bit much just for vanity's sake, in my
opinion.

On 9 Aug 2006 11:27:39 -0700, tforms1[at]yahoo.com wrote:

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Sure you can.

Are you so broke you can't even put a pair of inexpensive glasses on a
credit card?

Don't fall for the myth that says you can only get glasses when your
insurance will pay for it.

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not really...for 2 reasons:

1. Cost, I dont have eye insurance right now
2. The frames are all busted up, fine for home or going to a movie or
hanging out, not so great in a professional work place.

I do need a new pair of "work" glasses, but since I dont have
insurance, I cant get a new frame.

I went to a few stores to look, and frames are $$$ for good looking (in
my opinion) frames.

Anon E. Muss wrote:
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Have you considered going with the newer script in your favorite old
frames?

On 8 Aug 2006 16:08:39 -0700, tforms1[at]yahoo.com wrote:

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In the vast majority of cases, wearing an old prescription does no
organic or physiological damage to the eyes.

It may cause "asthenopia", eye strain or fatigue.

I have about 4 pairs of glasses and 2 pairs sunglasses with my
prescription.

Between the 6 glasses in total, there are (I believe) 2 prescriptions.

My "old" prescription and my "newer" prescription, which I believe is 1
level stronger.

My favorite glasses have the old prescription, its like an old shoe,
all beat up, but fits just right, etc...
I put these on the moment I get home.

I usually wear my new prescription while I am work.
But in my non work hours, its usually 1 of 2 pairs of glasses, which
have the old prescription.

My sunglasses has the old prescription, but the sunglasses in the car
has the newer ones.

So basically, does it hurt my eyes that Im constantly switching between
two prescriptions?

For example
7am - old prescription while home
8am - new prescription in car
9am - new prescription at work
8pm - home, old prescription

8am - home - old prescription
10 am - in car, new prescription
10:30 - old prescription

Thanks