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I've been going to VisionWorks but I want to shop around this time. I don't want to go to any Luxottica store.

I've never bought online. Is that a good option now? How do you know how the glasses are going to look on you?

Thanks for any ideas.

ETA: Thanks everyone. Great tips and info!

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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

We've tried online but had bad luck figuring out the PD number at home. Not sure if anyone has tips to measure it more accurately

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Zenni will ship you a PD ruler for free and I think has a pdf of one.

I still get eye exams at my Dr. I make sure they send me with my rx including PD.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My wife is bad at using the pd ruler

I feel like they have tried to tell us we couldn't have the PD because they knew we were going to buy glasses online.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Just ask the optician to do it for you. Or the ophthalmologist. Or whoever you're seeing. The medical professional has a duty to give you your biological data. That's above selling glasses.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Ask for the PD when you get your exam.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

There are apps that will scan your face and tell you your PD