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Article #49Re: Reasonably priced glasses in DC Metro/Suburban MD?
From: Mark A
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2005 19:44
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2005 19:44
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"Steven O." <null@null.com> wrote in message news:4oj771h6mak1u4530h8sqcmvge9sd5rsoi@4ax.com... >I need to get three pairs of prescription glasses made (near, far, > bifocal) in the DC Metro/Suburban MD area. I checked the prices at > Lens Crafters in White Flint Mall, and they are off the roof! Can > anyone recommend anyplace, preferably not too far from Rockville / > Kensington / Bethesda / Gaithersburg MD, that has a little more > reasonable prices? Someplace where they can actually do the eye exam > on site as well would be helpful. > > Thanks in advance for all replies. > > Steve O. > Wal-Mart has better quality lenses than Lenscrafters on average (you can also save if you have a Sams membership). Don't be confused about "on-site" eye exams. The OD's are usually not directly affiliated with the optical stores, they just rent space. You can go to any OD (even at Lenscraters) and get a written Rx that is valid anywhere.
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