Extremely cheap prescription glasses.

barry181091

Hey guys,

Lost my glasses (Yet again!) and needed a new pair. Tried to find dirt cheap online retailers but most did not take Paypal and had very high shipping costs.

Then I found Firmoo.com, an asian retailer. If you use the coupon code, 'WELCOME', you will get 20% off your order AND free shipping (Worth 19USD).

Got myself a nice new pair of prescription glasses for 13 euro

brianregan09

how do you know which ones to buy

barry181091

If you mean how you know your prescription, just get a copy of it from your optician.

uck51js9zml2yt

try zenni optical

And goggles4u

MIN2511

Quick question - I've got my own frames and would like to put my prescription on them. It's €45 in specsavers, wondering if anywhere does them cheaper?

alanbk

barry181091 wrote: »

If you mean how you know your prescription, just get a copy of it from your optician.

How would I go about getting a copy of my prescription from specsavers? Why would I want it? Thanks op.

Agent Smith

alanbk wrote: »

How would I go about getting a copy of my prescription from specsavers? Why would I want it? Thanks op.

Say you are going travelling and want to take it with you incase you break your glasses

Gormal

alanbk wrote: »

How would I go about getting a copy of my prescription from specsavers? Why would I want it? Thanks op.

Apart from the fact they should have given it to you in the begining as you are entitled to it. Remember to get your PD (pupil distance) too, as you will be asked for this when buying online.

I couldn't believe that my OH had to ask for theirs and that it was just scrawled onto a bit of paper. We won't be going there again for many reasons.

Dotcomdolly

Gormal wrote: »

Apart from the fact they should have given it to you in the begining as you are entitled to it. Remember to get your PD (pupil distance) too, as you will be asked for this when buying online.

I couldn't believe that my OH had to ask for theirs and that it was just scrawled onto a bit of paper. We won't be going there again for many reasons.

Thanks for this tip, I got my eye test in Specsavers Dundrum this morning for €15 and no problem when asked for the prescription. But it does not include the pupil distance so be sure to memorise that when the optometirst enters it on computer after measuring.

I got 2 pairs, both free frames, but one pair tinted for driving, came to approx €32, used code "Discount" to get 5% off.

Hmm_Messiah

Agent Smith wrote: »

Say you are going travelling and want to take it with you in case you break your glasses

You have paid them to do the test which includes giving you your prescription - there is no need to give any reason other than to request it.

But it does not include the pupil distance so be sure to memorise that when the optometirst enters it on computer after measuring.

Just ask the girl completing your prescription what your pupil distance is and could she note it down . Its easy enough to take your own if its form something like sunglasses that you won't wear constantly - 1 or 2 mm won't have any impact.

I've asked multiple times in Specsavers for the prescription and pupil distance without an issue

Al Capwned

Hi guys, this is from the end of my contact lenses box....

Do i have enough information on here to proceed, or would i need to go get the prescription from specsavers?

Bet I'm oversimplifying this.....

Connrang

Hi,
Ask for the prescription and also get your pupil distance (PD).
Then scan and email to yourself and no matter where you are its available.
Got new specs recently from Zenni and can confirm their product is good. They are in the US but specs come from China and top class work.

Esel

Al Capwned wrote: »

Hi guys, this is from the end of my contact lenses box....

Do i have enough information on here to proceed, or would i need to go get the prescription from specsavers?

Bet I'm oversimplifying this.....

That info (apart from the 0.75, which presumably applies to both eyes) is for contacts rather than glasses though.

Do you have a current prescription for glasses? Or do you even want glasses if you wear contacts?

cathy01

alanbk wrote: »

How would I go about getting a copy of my prescription from specsavers? Why would I want it? Thanks op.

Well you paid for the test, so the results are yours.You just ask for them.

Stavro Mueller

Esel wrote: »

That info (apart from the 0.75, which presumably applies to both eyes) is for contacts rather than glasses though.

Do you have a current prescription for glasses? Or do you even want glasses if you wear contacts?

You can't wear contacts 24/7....

There's not enough info on that box to get the glasses. Besides, your prescription for glasses may be different to that for contact lenses. If you have been for an eye test they're obliged to give you the prescrption.

barry181091

cymbaline wrote: »

You can't wear contacts 24/7....

There's not enough info on that box to get the glasses. Besides, your prescription for glasses may be different to that for contact lenses. If you have been for an eye test they're obliged to give you the prescrption.

Yep you can't..I learned that the hard way

This is basically what you get : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corneal_neovascularization And you dont notice until an Optician tells you so

Al Capwned

^^ eek...


Anyway, i went to Specsavers yesterday, got an eyetest done. €15
Asked the girl at the counter for my prescription, no problem, not even a second glance.
I had estimated my PD at 70mm, using a ruler and a mirror, and the reading the optician took was 70mm.

So i went on Firmoo, entered my details, and ordered two pairs of glasses, one rimless, one semi-rimless, with an anti scratch coating on both of them. Using the 'WELCOME' coupon code, I paid by Paypal, the grand total of €33.!!

I'll post a few pics when they arrive - for that price they are worth a shot.

Dotcomdolly

Dotcomdolly wrote: »

Thanks for this tip, I got my eye test in Specsavers Dundrum this morning for €15 and no problem when asked for the prescription. But it does not include the pupil distance so be sure to memorise that when the optometirst enters it on computer after measuring.

I got 2 pairs, both free frames, but one pair tinted for driving, came to approx €32, used code "Discount" to get 5% off.

Arrived today, really pleased with them.

snubbleste

You are Pauline McLynn!

Dotcomdolly

snubbleste wrote: »

You are Pauline McLynn!

omg , I'm taking them down now! :eek:

anyway, point being, pleased with quality and glad the v-try worked in reality.

discombobulate

Is it possible to just guess the pupil distance and get it fairly right i.e. is there a usual range most people would be within? Have the rest of my details. Just want a spare pair

barry181091

discombobulate wrote: »

Is it possible to just guess the pupil distance and get it fairly right i.e. is there a usual range most people would be within? Have the rest of my details. Just want a spare pair

Yes. Generally you are within something like 60-70mm or something like that. They way to do it is get a straight ruler and stand in front of a mirror. Put the '0' in front of the centre of one of your pupils and then take the measurement at the middle of your other pupil.

You will probably be a mm or two off but it doesn't really matter (I don't think). This is how I did mine and, having worn my glasses for a week or so, have no problems.

discombobulate

barry181091 wrote: »

Yes. Generally you are within something like 60-70mm or something like that. They way to do it is get a straight ruler and stand in front of a mirror. Put the '0' in front of the centre of one of your pupils and then take the measurement at the middle of your other pupil.

You will probably be a mm or two off but it doesn't really matter (I don't think). This is how I did mine and, having worn my glasses for a week or so, have no problems.

Cheers. Gave it a go and looks in or around 65 so i'll go with that. I've a fairly low prescription anyway (-1, -.75) so presume it'll be fine.

jenizzle

Firmoo.com are having an Easter sale. 50% off all frames by using the code EASTER50. Just got myself 4 pairs (one pair of sunglasses) for $77 including shipping

Al Capwned

Got my two pairs delivered from Firmoo last Friday - cannot find fault at all. Well chuffed with them.

Rickwellwood

ordered a pair of glasses $26 delivered from Zenni on wednesday 27th march and received them by fed ex this mTuesday April 2nd and are absolutely perfect - came all the way from from china - will be using Zenni again

irishproduce

Folks, gonna buy some glasses from zenni, can anyone help me understand the prescription?
Appreciate any help. There are three fields, sphere, cylinder, axis and not sure what goes where...
I am 60mm PD
Here is my prescription

anniehoo

After spending €230 6 months ago on 2 pairs of glasses in Specasavers (already lost one pair), I have bookmarked and followed this page. Excellent!!!

Daisies

irishproduce wrote: »

Folks, gonna buy some glasses from zenni, can anyone help me understand the prescription?
Appreciate any help. There are three fields, sphere, cylinder, axis and not sure what goes where...
I am 60mm PD
Here is my prescription

That's a prescription for contact lenses so you need to get your glasses prescription

rod1983

I went into Vision Express and was told it was illegal for them to give me my pd. I questioned it and asked to cancell my dd with them after saying it was ridiculous that it was illegal to get my own personal prescription they gave it to me. Cancelled dd anyway after that.

irishproduce

Daisies wrote: »

That's a prescription for contact lenses so you need to get your glasses prescription

Thanks Daisy!
Will get back on it

NATLOR

Great post OP,need new glasses,will defo use this.
A question though,how do you determine the fit,had to get my last pair adjusted a couple of times before i was totally happy

ams

I've bought several pairs of glasses from Zenni optical. Just be careful of the measurements - get out a ruler and measure a pair of glasses that fit comfortably on you and choose the same frame width. I got stung before buying glasses that were too tight for me.

heffoo

rod1983 wrote: »

I went into Vision Express and was told it was illegal for them to give me my pd. I questioned it and asked to cancell my dd with them after saying it was ridiculous that it was illegal to get my own personal prescription they gave it to me. Cancelled dd anyway after that.

Pupil distance isn't part of your prescription its actually just an extra fitting measurement used to make up your spectacles. So in theory its not part of your optical prescription so no opticians is required legally to give you your measurement as it isn't part of your prescription its a fitting measurement

jinkybhoy

Hi

Saw this thread a month ago and said why not try it.

Went to specsavers - free eye test - got my prescription - No problems - didn't even have to ask.

Ordered 2 pairs of glasses using codes advised earlier - Ordered Monday and had them the following Tuesday.

For just under €40 - I got 2 pairs of rimless memory metal glasses. While I was in Specsavers I priced the same glasses - total cost for 1 = €250.

I got 2 for under €40!!!!!

Website easy to use, tells you how to measure etc - Ill be using them all the time now - Thanks to OP for starting this thread - I owe you one!!!:)

Sleepy

Got prescription glasses from Goggles4u after getting my prescription from specsavers a few months ago and perfectly happy with them.

Just used the discount code 10off to get 10% off the cost of a pair of free frames with anti-glare coating and a sunglasses tint to get prescription sunglasses for $26.62. I've spent more on a bad meal!

Leslie91

Most of these online guys won't handle astigmatism isn't that correct or?

Al Capwned

heffoo wrote: »

Pupil distance isn't part of your prescription its actually just an extra fitting measurement used to make up your spectacles. So in theory its not part of your optical prescription so no opticians is required legally to give you your measurement as it isn't part of your prescription its a fitting measurement

Get a ruler and get in front of a mirror - worked fine for me, closing one eye, lining the zero on the ruler up with the centre of my open eye's pupil. Then swap eyes and take reading from where centre of other pupil lands on ruler.

Sleepy

Leslie91 wrote: »

Most of these online guys won't handle astigmatism isn't that correct or?

I have astigmatism in my left eye and they were able to handle my order fine...

irishproduce

Ok, I am back with prescription.
So can anyone help with what goes in the sphere, cylinder and axis boxes?
I know only my left eye is needing prescription lens.
Thanks

irishproduce

I seem to have figured out that plano means no sphere, cyl is -1.75 and axis is 106.
But, when I go to order, am I single vision or something else? Can anyone answer based on prescription in previous picture?
Thanks

Al Capwned

Afaik single vision means the same prescription applies to all of your lens! As in they're not bi-focals or varifocals.

irishproduce

Al Capwned wrote: »

Afaik single vision means the same prescription applies to all of your lens! As in they're not bi-focals or varifocals.

I spoke to them via online chat to check if the curve on the sunglasses iwll affect prescription and they don't think so.
I am going to bite the bullet and select single vision for my prescription and hope its right.
I will post back with the results once they arrive.

Shinobollo

Based on the photo you only need single vision lenses. If you needed progressive or bifocals you would have an "Add" value on your prescription as well

irishproduce

Thanks Shinobollo, I will post back anyway with some pics etc once they arrive for those who are not at the point of purchasing yet

jinkybhoy

slightly off topic - cheap place for daily disposable contacts? any suggestions?

Shinobollo

Try Opticalrooms.ie for the contacts. I use them for monthly torics. Very good price wise against any of the European sellers. Bricks and Mortar as well as Internet site. Extremely helpful too.

B0jangles

I ordered 4 pairs of glasses for my mum from Firmoo.com a couple of weeks ago, which arrived this morning - she is absolutely thrilled with them!

Using the discount code WELCOME which gets you free shipping PLUS 20% off the whole lot came to around 55 euro, so at least 250 euro less than buying from specsavers or anyone similar.

4 pairs of prescription glasses delivered to the door for less than 60 quid!!!





vvvv Well poop to you for spoiling the joy >:( vvvv

snubbleste

Meh goggles4u.com are cheaper

espreso75

Just thought Id add to your question and let you know that online opticians uk
take pay-pal for future reference