truebluegreen Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Has anyone gotten glasses at Costco? Were you satisfied? Did you have an exam there; did you need an appointment; how long did it take (exam and to get glasses). What was the approximate cost? Any information would be appreciated; thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercasa Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I got them, free exam, kid doing it really was silent, no advice, was my first pair, ran maybe 1,800 pesos for fancy frames and lenses, exam same day no wait and glasses ready a week later. I still dont wear them as I am not used to wearing glasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truebluegreen Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Thanks, Spencer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 For years, my husband and I used to get our frames there and had our prescriptions filled, bi-focals, tri-focals, reading glasses. Great selection of frames in a broad price range. Glasses were ready one -week later. Top-notch. Would love to continue there but we just aren't able to make the trips. Nothing locally can compare, in our opinion. Lexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I went to the Costco on Lopez Mateos Sur last May. Had to make an appointment. The exam was performed in a very professional way. Took 2 weeks to get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG2U Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I bought a pair of tri focal transition glasses in January, 10 working days. Do not recommend it at all. Could have gone to any eye place and gotten them within 2 days and saved no money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebeads Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Got two pair of progressives with prescription from another eye doctor so didn't need exam. Like their selection. Glasses are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I've had good luck with the shop in the strip where Telmex is. That was a while back, when the man there was about to go back to school for a optometrist certification. I just needed reading glasses. I heard the lady there does a good eye exam. Prices are reasonable but not much frame selection. Before that, and before I had eye surgery, I went to Dr. Pinto for progressives. He does a good exam and has a huge frame selection at various price levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Liana Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Until I started wearing trifocals (not progressives, I can't wear them), I always bought glasses at Costco and was always very satisfied with the exam, the prescription, and my glasses.The last time I was in Costco, just a few weeks ago, I asked the person behind the counter at the optical department to tighten one temple on my frame. She did, and she cleaned my lenses, and she said, "Be really careful with these trifocal glasses, no one in Mexico makes them now." Amen to that, sister. This last pair I had to have made in the States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 The problem with progressives for most people (certainly was for me, many long years ago) is that for about three weeks, you feel like you're standing on the deck of a moving boat. That can be a real deal killer. I did get used to them; couldn't handle the trifocals. Whatever works, si? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I hate that feeling of being very tall, not used to it and as Gringal say being on a boat..I get used to it after a couple of days but it is a strane feeling and a ood way to fall on the street when you are not used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Liana Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 To wear progressive lenses, I would have to live on Dramamine. *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyfull Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Been wearing progressives for 25 years. Have had progressive lenses made at the place near Telmex, Dr.Pinto's and Costco over the past 6 years. None of them were right. I was told they don't do progressives the same in Mexico as the U.S. Two years ago on a trip to the U.S. I had a pair made (with a Mexican Rx) at LensCrafters. Walked around the mall and they were ready in an hour. They were perfect. Won't have them made in Mexico again. LensCrafters are expensive, but way less then the total of all the glasses I had made here in Mexico that I couldn't wear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG2U Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I was told the progressives are more difficult the narrower the lenses. There's not a problem with mine, perhaps if someone needs progressives with tri strength it's worth the 10 business days to get them at Costco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luisa Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I have several pairs of progressive lenses ordered through Dr. Pinto's office--they are all good. I have several pairs because I like variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Ronnfeldt Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I always get my glasses and exams at Costco. You don't have to have an appt for an exam, but if you have one you avoid the possibility of having to wait in line for one. I get progressives, and they are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I have been getting glasses at Costco for years but the summer of 2013 I got new glasses, this all NOB, and for the first time I couldn't get the lenses clean, even using the lens solution and special cloth. Took them back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I just did a search to see about being able to get tri-focals in Mexico, and found this thread. Therefore, it appears they can be obtained there. Can someone give me an idea of the cost for an Ophthalmology visit? Here is the US, our co-pay would be $50 USD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I just did a search to see about being able to get tri-focals in Mexico, and found this thread. Therefore, it appears they can be obtained there. Can someone give me an idea of the cost for an Ophthalmology visit? Here is the US, our co-pay would be $50 USD. Strangely, I've had better luck getting accurate prescriptions from optometrists than from Ophthalmologists, but of course the latter gives a better general eye exam. The last time I saw one (Dr. Vargas, who visits the Ajijic Clinic on Tuesdays), it cost 600 pesos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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