Seriously, what the fuck is this?

  • over_clox@lemmy.worldOP
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    4 months ago

    Well, my last opthalmologist (before COVID lockdown and Walmart as the only fallback) gave me the best prescription I ever had, but it’s now outdated.

    I’d like to go back to my old opthalmologist, but he’s now quoting me over $300 for a new prescription and pair of glasses…

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      4 months ago

      See if he’ll do the Rx for $75ish

      Glasses are the high margin item here.

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        4 months ago

        I prefer the quality of glasses he offers though, they don’t scratch up like Walmart shit. My last prescription would do me just fine, if only I could get them new in a new set of frames.

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          4 months ago

          That $300 he’s quoting you is mostly the price of the glasses my man

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            4 months ago

            My first prescription glasses were $40 plus tax, for the exam and two sets of frames and lenses.

            I get the inflation thing and all, but when did they decide to start fucking nearsighted people right in the wallet?

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      4 months ago

      Oh yeah I had the same issue last time I wanted just a prescription, couldn’t find a single optician that would just do an eye test without also getting glasses there.

      Ended up finding one I really liked and just also got my glasses there in the end, didn’t really have another choice.