Shopping for eye wear is not my favorite thing to do. I try to put it off for as long as possible. When the optometrist gravely looks at me over the tops of his own eyeglasses and asks me the inevitable, "When was the last time you visited an eye doctor?" I squirm a bit in my seat before stammering, "I don't know, two, three years?" They never believe me. Just one look at my outdated frames tells them the truth. I haven't crossed the threshold of an optometrists office for at least five years.
This time around, I actually did better. I'm pretty sure I squeaked in at a respectable 3 1/2 years, but who's counting, other than my optometrist?
I suppose I'm suffering from sticker shock. The last time I bought glasses, I got a complete set with feather weight lenses and sunglasses for $150. Okay, okay, you've got me. I confess, it's been longer than 3 1/2 years. I still feel light headed about spending so much money on the glasses, but what else was I suppose to do? I bought a cheap pair of frames, but the lenses alone cost almost $200! I didn't even buy the top of the line, latest technology lens. Just the standard feather weight with no extra coatings. Makes me feel like getting LASIK.
I think I finally understand why those online eyeglass stores are actually useful. Something I'll have to keep in mind for next time. If there is a next time. I'm already determined to make this pair of glasses last at least 5 years. At least that way the cost will average out to a respectable $60 a year.
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