#21 Eyeglasses and Contacts

There is a tremedous difference in the cost of eyeglasses and contacts from one place to another. There was a $200 difference between mine and a friend's (mine much less expensive although bifocals so not the least expensive they had).

Everybody assumes that the big general merchandise discount stores have the best deals. For me that was not so by a long shot. There was over $100 difference. I do much better at places that deal in eyes only and not tires, food, etc.

In our town, on the other hand, if you have pink eye, eye infections, eye irritations, etc. the best place to get quick, inexpensive care is Wal Mart eye doctors. They specialize in eyes and charge less than a medical doctor, at least in our town. You can also get in as soon as you have a problem rather than waiting several days for an appointment (because the medical doctors here are so successful they have more patients than they can handle). Other eye doctors can be similar but call first and ask for prices. They can range from $20 to $160 here for a visit.