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Kaiser Hilo vision services question - Chunkster - 03-22-2019
Anybody have any experience to report with the quality of the exams and eyeglasses from the Kaiser location in Hilo? Thanks in advance.
RE: Kaiser Hilo vision services question - birdmove - 03-22-2019
They did a good job in the prescription. I buy my glasses at $39 glasses.com
Jon in Keaau/HPP
RE: Kaiser Hilo vision services question - terracore - 03-22-2019
If one doesn't have $39, https://www.zennioptical.com/ has some for $7. If you are clever you can find coupon codes for free shipping, etc. Yes, these prices are lenses AND frames.
I've bought from both places multiple times, always happy with experiences.
ETA: The cheapest place to get contact lenses is costco. Even cheaper than others online. They accept Rx from anywhere and many can be ordered online costco site. I didn't find their glasses prices to be anywhere near online values, but at least you can try them on. Their Rx process was a bit like being treated like cattle, but they did have the best, modern equipment. The only reason I won't go back for the Rx process is too far away for follow-up etc.
RE: Kaiser Hilo vision services question - Chunkster - 03-22-2019
How do they fit and adjust the glasses if you order on line? I wear progressive lenses, and they can be tricky in that regard. Thanks!
RE: Kaiser Hilo vision services question - HereOnThePrimalEdge - 03-22-2019
How do they fit and adjust the glasses
The online sites show you how to measure the distance between your pupils, length for temple, etc. I think you can ask your eye doctor for the necessary measurements along with your prescription too.
But a complex prescription it can be tricky to get just right. I have progressive lenses too and decided I’d rather pay more locally knowing I’d get the correct sized frames and lenses centered properly in the frame. And I usually prefer the DIY approach for almost everything else.
RE: Kaiser Hilo vision services question - Iju - 03-22-2019
I agree with birdmove.
We have been using their vision exam and eyeglass for many years. Part of my add-on insurance coverage includes eyeglasses that pay $200 a year. So I update my glasses every year, alternate between bifocal and reading glasses.
RE: Kaiser Hilo vision services question - Guest - 03-22-2019
Iju, on the bifocals, do u go for reading still, computer, some middle distance.. ?
Or decide as each yearplays out with eye health ?
mahalo for any follow up.
RE: Kaiser Hilo vision services question - Iju - 03-22-2019
RWR.. I use my very old pair of reading glasses when I am at my desktop computer. The bifocal is used mainly for driving and out shopping. And my old pair of bifocal is for watching TV.
Corrected grammar.
RE: Kaiser Hilo vision services question - Guest - 03-22-2019
Tanks ..Good system and food for thought. Computer set never has to move.