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Post by kimpossible on May 3, 2016 14:20:47 GMT
I recently got a new prescription and through my insurance got my new glasses ordered and they are on their way. However, in checking online, the prices (even without being able to use insurance) are very affordable on some sites. Zenni is one of them.
I'd like to pick up a second pair as a back up. Anyone ordered from them before? I'm sure the quality is different, how quick were they? As a back up would they work?
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Post by FLA SummerBaby on May 3, 2016 14:27:26 GMT
I have not ordered Zenni but I have a friend who has ordered there several times. She is very happy with both the quality and the quickness of the order. Sorry I don't have any personal knowledge of them though.  |
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Post by RosieKat on May 3, 2016 14:35:49 GMT
I have a few times. I've had no problem with the quality of the lenses, although the frames seem to come apart pretty easily. Still worth the price, though, especially for DD who is always losing them. They take a few weeks to come in, though - I can't remember for sure, but I want to say it was about 3-4 weeks.
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Post by chaosisapony on May 3, 2016 14:49:04 GMT
I ordered from them several years ago. The quality wasn't great but for $12 or so (I "upgraded" lol) I was happy with what I got.
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Post by cahwoo on May 3, 2016 16:20:14 GMT
I have not ordered from Zenni but I really want to also. Could someone please tell me how do they measure your eyes. I don't have a cell phone so I couldn't send them a close up. I assume that is how they do it. Could your dr measure your eyes and give you the measurements to get maybe?
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Post by AN on May 3, 2016 16:29:10 GMT
Great as a backup. They are definitely lower quality than what I purchased when I wore glasses full time, but I'm very happy with them for once in awhile/night/etc. I have a high prescription and got the upgraded lenses, and they were still incredibly affordable (thinking $15 - $20).
I have also ordered glasses from Coastal, and with the upgraded lenses, I think they were around $60. They are extremely sturdy!! As high or higher quality than any other pair I ever bought from an optometrist.
Make sure your pupilary distance is correct - I found the "try on" photo feature to be very accurate on both sites, but it is dependent on that reading. I also found it helpful to look at the measurements on glasses I already had, the width is on the inside of the arm of most (all?) glasses. You can also use a ruler or calipers to measure the height. Using those measurements helped me find similar sizes that look good on my face.
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Post by ten&rose on May 3, 2016 17:07:06 GMT
I ordered from Zenni and Coastal last summer. They were so cheap I got a total of 5 pairs. They aren't the sturdiest but I have had zero issues with any of them and I wear glasses full time. They do take forever to come in but if you can wait then it's worth it. I also ordered for my oldest DD who needs them to see the board at school. She was very happy with what she got.
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on May 3, 2016 17:23:43 GMT
I have not ordered from Zenni but I really want to also. Could someone please tell me how do they measure your eyes. I don't have a cell phone so I couldn't send them a close up. I assume that is how they do it. Could your dr measure your eyes and give you the measurements to get maybe?
Your glasses prescription should have the pupillary distance on it. I have purchased from Zenni several times, as has DH. Like others have said, not as sturdy as some but for the price, very worth it. We like them better than Eye Buy Direct though. One word of caution, if you have bad eyesight (like me), take a moment to consider getting the thinnest lenses you can afford. It is hard to tell when you order how thick the lenses will be, but it is worth it to get as thin as possible lest you end up with coke bottle lenses. Not that I know from experience.  |
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Post by Sue on May 3, 2016 18:19:31 GMT
I've worn Zenni glassses for several years. I wear bifocals and I upgraded my lenses as much as I could, protective coating etc. I also bought one of their higher end frames and ended up spending around $100 for a pair of glasses that would have been several hundred in most places. I've been very satisfied with the product and level of service from them.
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Post by MizIndependent on May 3, 2016 18:41:09 GMT
I order from Zenni and so does my DD. Never had a single issue with them - had my optometrist check them out the first time I ordered and they were exactly to spec according to my prescription. It's a good deal.  |
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Post by twoboyzmom on May 3, 2016 18:43:16 GMT
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Post by pridemom on May 3, 2016 18:59:53 GMT
I asked for my PD when I got my Rx to be sure it was correct.
I had a pair of RX sunglasses from Zenni and was very happy with them. Be sure to measure the width of your current glasses and make sure any you order are going to fit. I accidentally ordered a pair that was too narrow.
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Post by suzastampin on May 3, 2016 21:01:36 GMT
Love Zenni! I tried them as I wanted to get my son the lenses that change in the sun. He has autism and I wasn't sure he'd like them, so I didn't want to lay out a ton of money. He has a very stronge prescription and all total it was $35 with postage. I told a friend about them. Her husband had accidentally stepped on his $400 pair of glasses. He ordered from them and paid the extra for shipping. All total husband's were $100 and he likes them better than the $400 ones. I've ordered from them 3 times so far and have been happy with every pair.
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Post by kimpossible on May 3, 2016 22:14:52 GMT
Wow - great feedback. That's better news than I was expecting.
I priced it out and for what I need, it will come to $67.00 and that's with more extras on it than my pair I just got from my regular optical place. Hoping for a great review like what I've seen here.
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Post by mom on May 3, 2016 22:49:47 GMT
Wow - great feedback. That's better news than I was expecting. I priced it out and for what I need, it will come to $67.00 and that's with more extras on it than my pair I just got from my regular optical place. Hoping for a great review like what I've seen here. FYI I am giving away a new pair of glasses to 5 people on my blog. Check it out. Your odds are good! giveaway here |
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Post by kellybelly77 on May 3, 2016 22:50:42 GMT
My 3 yo wears glasses so I bought an expensive pair for everyday and then ordered 2 pairs from Zenni as backups. It was about $70 for both pairs. They work just fine and as she is so hard on her glasses I'd rather pay $30 when she ruins a pair than the $380 I paid at the optical store! They came fairly quickly all the times we have ordered. I have no complaints!
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Post by suzastampin on May 4, 2016 0:37:03 GMT
I have not ordered from Zenni but I really want to also. Could someone please tell me how do they measure your eyes. I don't have a cell phone so I couldn't send them a close up. I assume that is how they do it. Could your dr measure your eyes and give you the measurements to get maybe?
Yes, you can have your dr measure your pupillary distance (PD) for you. If you have a set of glasses that you like the fit of, use the arm measurement from that. It shows on the website how big the lenses are. So take your ruler to see if you like the size of the frames you are interested. |
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Post by shamrockpea on May 4, 2016 0:44:20 GMT
Yes - just like you for a backup but they are so cute I don't wear my "expensive" pair. Once you upload your prescription you will want to order more than one!
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Post by lisa on May 4, 2016 0:58:51 GMT
I have ordered from them a few times. I have been very happy with them.
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Post by buddysmom on May 4, 2016 1:30:39 GMT
I have ordered from Zenni several times, no problems.
As for the pupilary distance, once you have it, it will not change (unless you are a child).
Some places will give you it when they check your eyes and some won't--because they want you to buy your glasses there.
I went to Sams where i had my vision test and said "if I buy a pair of glasses from you will you give me my pupilary distance?" They said no so i went somewhere else and asked the same thing. They said if I bought an (overpriced) pair from them, they would give me my PD.
So you might have to pay for it for the first pair and then you have it.
The Target by us told us it was "illegal" to give me my PD.
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Post by myshelly on May 4, 2016 1:32:56 GMT
I see a small number 135 on the inside arm of my glasses.
Would that be my PD?
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Post by kate on May 4, 2016 1:47:05 GMT
I got 2 pairs from them. You should definitely follow their recommendation for lens specifications. I ordered one pair that was slightly under the recommended height (lens top to bottom) for my prescription, and I did not get the best upgraded lens. I can hardly see out of them. The other pair, which has the recommended height and lens quality, are awesome, and I wear them every day.
I measured my own pupillary distance following the instructions on their site. It worked fine.
I have astigmatism, nearsightedness, and a reading prescription.
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Post by AngieandSnoopy on May 4, 2016 2:34:19 GMT
I have 4 pair of glasses from Zenni. The lenses are the best I've EVER had. The frames, I love them but they aren't the toughest in the world. After 3 years, one of the arms broke, I just went to Walmart and bought a cheap pair of $9 frames that were the size I needed and just replaced BOTH arms.
Since I'm very picky about my frames, I checked the size on the glasses I had and ordered JUST the frames to make sure I liked them. I did and waited until they had a buy one get one free and wound up ordered TWICE that week. I got clear and 50% and then 10% and 80%. It worked out great for me because I have 5 frames, all the same. I don't deal well with sunglasses being a different frame than the regular glasses. And I have backups of everything.
When I ordered JUST the frame, they gave me a ruler to check PD. I think all my glasses came with the PD ruler. I just double checked it. The girl where I got my prescription did it for me when I got my prescription. What I did agreed with what she told me.
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Post by buddysmom on May 4, 2016 3:05:48 GMT
I see a small number 135 on the inside arm of my glasses. Would that be my PD? Probably not. Mine are 29 and 29.5 so yours would likely be around that range or sometimes they add them together for "about" 60 ish. |
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Post by chaosisapony on May 4, 2016 4:09:52 GMT
The 135 is the temple length. It doesn't have anything to do with your PD or prescription. Just means the temple length on the glasses is 135mm.  |
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