I needed about 4 pairs of extra prescription glasses for my various kits and vehicles.

Found the below site and ordered 4 pair for $8.00 each, plus $4.00 total for shipping.

They took 9 days to arrive. The quality is good, not great.

http://zennioptical.com/cart/home.php

I used to have that problem. I got tired of stepping on them when it came time to put on my motorcycle helmet so I went and had laser surgery...worth every penny.

Hacksaw,
If you break your specs a lot try the Flexon frames; they come in all kinds of brands and styles.
Right now I am wearing a pair by Nike. You can bend and crush them and they go right back into shape; virtually unbreakable.
Oh duh I just noticed you had surgery.
Bill

I've tried similar frames. Having the frame come back is one thing but having a huge scratch across the lense where your books ground them into the pavement is another.

It's a non issue for me now.

I had it in '99 and think it was the best money I've ever spent. My at the time 65yo mother had it done at the same time, and she loves it also. No corrective lenses for me anymore, not even for reading.

How easily can the fit on those be adjusted?

I had the surgery in about '95, I think - for severe myopia. Technically I was "legally blind." 'Sounds dramatic, but a lot of people are. Part of the reason I had the surgery was because I realized how helpless I would be if I were in a situation where I was without my glasses. (contacts would be even worse, and you also have to have all those solutions)

I had the same great results as the rest of you, but as the docs told me, they gave me "normal" eyes. I did without any glasses at all for a couple of years, but as I (ahem) began to AGE, just like most other people my age, I began to lose my close-up vision. Now, I couldn't begin to read anything without reading glasses and even my computer and TV vision is beginning to need a little help. But, I can still see fine for everyday walking around, driving, and at a distance, and could get by in an emergency.

If you are thinking about the surgery - I too would recommend it.

Thanks for the link, I needed to pick up some spare glasses.

I'm lucky -- haven't needed glasses yet.

But a friend of mind can't see any kind of detail close-up without his glasses. And he's always losing them. So when I gave him a big tin of survival goodies for his car, I included a couple of credit-card size fresnel magnifiers.

These help him (we've tried them out). They may not help people with different conditions.

I have two pair that I got about a year ago, they were pretty easy for the gal to adjust, and they are still adjusted. Best frames I ever had. I tend to reuse frames a lot, when I get new glasses, I put the last ones back for emergency use, and use the frames from the old backups. I got the flexy ones just because I wanted to try them. They are great...

How well are they ground? How about coatings (UV, anti-reflection, anti-scratch, etc)???

Just to add a data point, I'm 42 with atrocious eyesight (~20/2000 in one eye, 20/600 in the other -- I wish I could remember the diopter values, more accurate!) and my glasses usually run about $425/pair. I have one spare set. Can't have the surgery, my corneas are too thin to chance it. So I'd jump at a chance for cheaper spares -- I'd really be blind without them.

Must set a mental note to write down my glasses prescription and store it somewhere accessible...

an article on $40 eyeglasses


$40 eyeglasses

The frames I got are springy and fit me fine, I did not need any adjustment.

The medium sized ones fit me the best.

I has Lasik 7 years ago, but my eyes changed. I have the lowest prescription you can get. Basically I use them for driving at night and at the range.

I got sunglasses also, and the darkest gray ones were good.

Remember it is 4.00 shipping per order, not each pair, so if you are going to order, do it all at once.

For $8 you cant beat it.

another resource:

glassy eyes blog

Next year I'll order some.

Lee

Who does the fittings for the glasses you order? I've worn glasses for years and they're annoying if not fitted correctly.

Great link!

My last pair of glasses cost $400...after insurance! I was worried about affording extras to put in the BOBs I think I'll order a couple pairs to add to my current one pair back up.

Cheers,

+1 for the link, Will order a replacement pair after the first of the year.