Do people actually buy designer (Armani) frames for their glasses?
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| Author: | GarotaLover [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:36 am ] |
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Just a quick question. Does anyone know a place and or price of an eye exam and glasses ?? I hear they are pretty cheap in CR. |
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| Author: | Irish Drifter [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 9:15 am ] |
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You can get a computerized eye exam and a basic pair of frame and lenses at Optica Vision for a little less than $20.00. Prices escalate as you upgrade frames and go to transition lenses and stuff like that. |
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| Author: | Orange [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 9:22 am ] |
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Thanks for the info ID. What is the nearest location to the gulch? I was going to do a search on this very topic. I need to replace the lenses in my glasses. The fuckers here want $130 for only the lenses plus $75 for an exam. Also, are Acuvue disposable contacts available and would anybody know the prices? |
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| Author: | Irish Drifter [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 9:33 am ] |
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Optica Visions are literally everywhere in San Jose. Last I knew there were about 20 scattered all over. I know there is one on calle 3, avenida C y 1 and their is one on avenida central near the post office. There are at least 2 other on avenida 1 and 2 more near the post office and most likely others. Contact lenses are available not sure of brands or prices. |
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| Author: | GarotaLover [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 12:40 pm ] |
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Thanks for all your help Irish Drifter... I know the feeling Orange, In Houston is very expensive too..I paid around 350 a couple of years ago. |
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| Author: | Berk2302 [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:10 pm ] |
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Irish Drifter wrote: You can get a computerized eye exam and a basic pair of frame and lenses at Optica Vision for a little less than $20.00.
Prices escalate as you upgrade frames and go to transition lenses and stuff like that. 20 bucks? Is that a typo ID? Berk.... |
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| Author: | PacoLoco [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:55 pm ] |
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There is an optical place in the pharmacia on the corner across from the Morazan, I got a quote last trip and it was about half what they cost here in the states but he didn't do glass lenses only plastic. There's also a place in the mini-mall across from the Presidente on the ground floor across from the ATM's, I'm not sure if either of them do the exams or just sell glasses. |
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| Author: | Terminator [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:00 pm ] |
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Brand name frames looked expensive to me. Armani is probably the same price. How much are hi Index lenses? |
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| Author: | Orange [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:08 pm ] |
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Do people actually buy designer (Armani) frames for their glasses?
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| Author: | BrownCow [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:12 pm ] |
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Orange wrote: Do people actually buy designer (Armani) frames for their glasses?
yes. There's also idiots out there who pay 20k for cell phones encrusted with jewels. |
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| Author: | Irish Drifter [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:43 pm ] |
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Berk2302 wrote: Irish Drifter wrote: You can get a computerized eye exam and a basic pair of frame and lenses at Optica Vision for a little less than $20.00. Prices escalate as you upgrade frames and go to transition lenses and stuff like that. 20 bucks? Is that a typo ID? Berk.... Not a typo. Ask for the special, they always have one, it includes the exam, a selection of 3 or 4 different frames and plastic lenses either mono or bi-focal. Last time I bought there, about 2 years ago, the price was $17.50 all in. |
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| Author: | Irish Drifter [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:45 pm ] |
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PacoLoco wrote: There's also a place in the mini-mall across from the Presidente on the ground floor across from the ATM's, I'm not sure if either of them do the exams or just sell glasses.
I believe the place in the mini-mall is an Optica Vision. All OV stores have an optometrist in the store who does the exam. Not all stores have someone who can speak English. |
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| Author: | GarotaLover [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:51 pm ] |
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Fantastic information... I am fluent in Espanol...thanks amillion |
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| Author: | PacoLoco [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:18 pm ] |
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Dug this up in the trip reports-  Dongordo wrote: I also took the time to get a new pair of glasses at Optica Alpina which is in the pharmacy next to the Hotel Morazon. I was able to get an eye exam and progressive, transitional lenses for a total of $163 and they were ready in 16 hours. I am very satisfied with the results. |
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| Author: | Littleshit [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Glasses... |
I think I would be a little skeptical about those low prices for glasses. Frame.s in Costa Rica are high...at least for those that I like. One man's bargain is another man's junk. I have purchased at least 8 pair of glasses from Optivision and have never heard of the special talked about...doesn't mean it doesn't exsist but I wouldn't buy glasses at Kaiser....let alone $17 from Optivision. Once they needed five tries to get it right..yes five...but they stood by their work. If I were in the states and coming here I would GO TO COSTCO AND BUY MY FRAMES...PERIOD. You will do better than here. I just priced single vision polorized sun glasses yesterday....lenses were qouted at 39000 colones. You might get darker glass in the states. Dental work...jump on a plane. Glasses, I have never heard of anyone saving money here. |
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