Can you buy just the eyeglass frames online and take them to your optometrist s!
Question:
Can you buy just the eyeglass frames online and take them to your optometrist so they can put the lens in?
Websites like framesdirect.com have better selection than my eyeglass center. I want to know if anyone has ever done this before. Thanks
Answers:
Yes, unless you have an unusal prescription that requires extra thick lenses. Check with your optometrist first.
You can also find cool frames at other eyeglass places (Sam's Club, Target, Dr. Tavel...) where you can try them on first. Your optometrist may be willing to put lenses into the frames that you bought elsewhere or you might take your lense prescription to the place with the good frames.
I have had my eye exams at Sam's Club for the last few years, and I just take the prescription with me and order glasses when I find a frame that I like. Target was great about making them with the prescription from Sam's Club. I've also have prescription lenses put into an old pair of sunglasses that I loved.