1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Prescription glasses recommendations?

Discussion in 'Arizona' started by dira1987, Mar 20, 2013.

  1. Mar 20, 2013 at 9:43 AM
    #1
    dira1987

    dira1987 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2011
    Member:
    #48740
    Messages:
    689
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    David
    Chandler AZ
    Vehicle:
    2003 LT Prerunner
    Metal.
    I'm about to pick up some new glasses and was wondering if anyone had some recommendations for a good eye place? I already have the prescription just need to get it filled and pick up frames. I might just pick up the frames online and have them make the lenses. Let me know if you have a good spot!
     
  2. Mar 20, 2013 at 9:51 AM
    #2
    BMOC

    BMOC Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2010
    Member:
    #47873
    Messages:
    4,112
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Paden
    Phoenix, AZ
  3. Mar 20, 2013 at 9:13 PM
    #3
    Brian007Taco

    Brian007Taco 007Taco

    Joined:
    May 16, 2012
    Member:
    #78964
    Messages:
    19,864
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    If you ask. You don't know me very well!
    Mesa, AZ to NM to OK to UT back to Mesa
    Vehicle:
    2012 Red TRD OR 4x4 DCSB (aka Clifford the Big Red Truck)
    12 OR DCSB 4x4 265/75/16 Goodyear Ultra Terrain wrapped on MB352's. OME 886's w/5100's front and back, and Dakars. Derped Emblems. KM Fab sliders, Mobtown Front and back bumpers w/tire gate, KM Fab Bed Rack, Bestop Supertop, Matt Gecko bed lights. Tree Smashed Taco 06 OR AC Prerunner! OME 885 with 5100's in front, TSB and AAL with 5125's in back. 30" light bar in the valance.
    Costco is good. SW Eye Center is good too.
     
  4. Mar 21, 2013 at 6:43 AM
    #4
    Kyouto42

    Kyouto42 Iron Beard

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2008
    Member:
    #8614
    Messages:
    9,120
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jake
    Ahwatukee, AZ
    Vehicle:
    BSP '10 4x4 TRD Off-Road DC
    See build thread in signature
    Sun Valley Eye Care. Been using them for years ... They're awesome. Dobson/warner
     
  5. Mar 21, 2013 at 6:51 AM
    #5
    Airun

    Airun Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2010
    Member:
    #33516
    Messages:
    2,640
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Aaron
    Show Me State
    Vehicle:
    TRD sport, DCLB, 4wd
    Debadged, custom emblem, Husky liners, custom bedrail Yak Trak setup with load bars, , BakFlip Fibermax, OME 3" lift with LightRacing UCAs
    I just order cheapies from Zenni optical online. Downside is obviously getting a good fit. You have to measure pupillary distance (easy) and then get a good nose and temple fit.
     
  6. Mar 21, 2013 at 7:08 AM
    #6
    127.0.0.1

    127.0.0.1 AKA ::1

    Joined:
    Dec 24, 2012
    Member:
    #93641
    Messages:
    3,918
    Gender:
    Male
    /etc/hosts
    Vehicle:
    2013 NBM AC 4.0 4x4 Auto OR
    zenni optical

    if you pay more than 60 bucks for any prescription glasses U have been Robbed !
     
  7. Mar 21, 2013 at 7:10 AM
    #7
    127.0.0.1

    127.0.0.1 AKA ::1

    Joined:
    Dec 24, 2012
    Member:
    #93641
    Messages:
    3,918
    Gender:
    Male
    /etc/hosts
    Vehicle:
    2013 NBM AC 4.0 4x4 Auto OR
    all ophthalmologist written prescriptions should have all specs for the glasses

    zenni optical will call the doctor and ask what the prescription is
     
  8. Mar 21, 2013 at 8:26 AM
    #8
    rhavin42

    rhavin42 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2010
    Member:
    #34336
    Messages:
    264
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Vladimir
    Phoenix, AZ
    Vehicle:
    09 DC LB SPORT 4x4
    x2 I've been going to costco for optical needs for years!
     
  9. Mar 21, 2013 at 8:58 AM
    #9
    dira1987

    dira1987 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2011
    Member:
    #48740
    Messages:
    689
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    David
    Chandler AZ
    Vehicle:
    2003 LT Prerunner
    Metal.
    If I go to costco and already have the frames will they make the lenses? Or do i need to get everything from there?
     
  10. Mar 21, 2013 at 3:02 PM
    #10
    rhavin42

    rhavin42 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2010
    Member:
    #34336
    Messages:
    264
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Vladimir
    Phoenix, AZ
    Vehicle:
    09 DC LB SPORT 4x4
    Only 1 way to find out... go in there and ask them. Or call :)
     
  11. Mar 21, 2013 at 8:37 PM
    #11
    YumaTRD

    YumaTRD The Church Of @ODNAREM San Diego Chapter 1904

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2009
    Member:
    #21219
    Messages:
    4,167
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    David
    El Cajon, CA
    Vehicle:
    Solid Axle Yota
    Locked, Flat bed, 22R 5 speed, BFG KO2's
  12. Mar 23, 2013 at 8:41 AM
    #12
    XPOTRPR

    XPOTRPR CNC Programmer/Machinist

    Joined:
    May 29, 2011
    Member:
    #57449
    Messages:
    30,602
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Josh
    Chandler, AZ
    Vehicle:
    [2009 Supercharged Adventuretruck] & [1986 22r Minitruck]
    > BUILD LINKS >
    Lasik. :spy:
     
  13. Mar 23, 2013 at 8:55 AM
    #13
    Airun

    Airun Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2010
    Member:
    #33516
    Messages:
    2,640
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Aaron
    Show Me State
    Vehicle:
    TRD sport, DCLB, 4wd
    Debadged, custom emblem, Husky liners, custom bedrail Yak Trak setup with load bars, , BakFlip Fibermax, OME 3" lift with LightRacing UCAs
    Cool. Didnt know that. My doc scribbled it out intentionally sloppy it seemed so it was difficult to read and tell where decimal was.
     
  14. Mar 25, 2013 at 1:03 PM
    #14
    Cbass38

    Cbass38 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2011
    Member:
    #60562
    Messages:
    897
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    sebastian
    scottsdale
    Vehicle:
    07 pre runner
    projector hids,wheels,small lift,flowmaster
    Lasik ftw.
    best decision I've ever made
     
  15. Mar 25, 2013 at 3:46 PM
    #15
    dira1987

    dira1987 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2011
    Member:
    #48740
    Messages:
    689
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    David
    Chandler AZ
    Vehicle:
    2003 LT Prerunner
    Metal.
    Went to costco and got two pairs with insurance for 200! Hell yes!
     
  16. Mar 27, 2013 at 2:32 PM
    #16
    Drummer0247

    Drummer0247 International Jewel Thief

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2012
    Member:
    #75330
    Messages:
    352
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Michael
    Rio Rancho, New Mexico
    Vehicle:
    2013 Toyota Landcruiser
    I second Costco, also lens crafters has some pretty good deals on clearence lenses.
    My wife always gets great deals there.....
     
  17. Mar 31, 2013 at 11:39 PM
    #17
    BMOC

    BMOC Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2010
    Member:
    #47873
    Messages:
    4,112
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Paden
    Phoenix, AZ
    just saw this; "Eyeopening post ~YumaTRD~" pun intended? :laugh:

    thanks david, i saw it on here somewhere a few months ago. thought it was really interesting.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top