Zeb Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Anyone have recommendations for the largest selection of eye glass frames in Lakeside area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted January 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 It appears no one has any recommendations. I did stop by two optometrists, however, they don't have anything in small sizes, other than a few children's frames. I did get a lead on a Fabrica de Lentes in Guadalajara. Supposedly, there is a big area with tons of optometrists and related supplies. Is anyone familiar with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarplumfaerie Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 I have gone by an optometrist/eyeglass shop in Chapala several time and as I recall they have a descent selection of frames. I believe it is on Degollado several blocks east from Madero on the north side of the street I am thinking in the block(s) between DIF and the post office. Please excuse any incorrect terminology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcelonaman Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Luz who comes to LCS most Thursdays bring s a selection but you will probably need an appointment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johs Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 in Chapala..on the main street...past Coppell...on the same side,..towards the Pemex is an eye glass shop...good selecton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dab Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Dr. Pinto, the optometrist in Riberas, has a selection at his office on the main carretera (Hidalgo). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted January 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Dab said: Dr. Pinto, the optometrist in Riberas, has a selection at his office on the main carretera (Hidalgo). I did go there, and there is a good selection for others, not for me. They are all too large and cannot be ordered in smaller dimensions. This is the problem in most places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Costco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 I too always go to Costco. The only problem is although a Costco is only 4 miles from my Seattle Condo, it is more like 37 miles to the closest store from my home in Ajijic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 the costo in guad has a very good selection in styles and price range. but there is that trip to guad... lexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, Lexy said: the costo in guad has a very good selection in styles and price range. but there is that trip to guad... lexy There is a nice selection of frames at the little optical shop on the same strip east of Telmex in Ajijic They do good free exams, too. I've bought several. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensley Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 9 minutes ago, gringal said: There is a nice selection of frames at the little optical shop on the same strip east of Telmex in Ajijic They do good free exams, too. I've bought several. That place has been gone for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillenparadise Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 I always visit my friend ebay, look at thousands, and have a friend schlep 'em down. You will NOT believe the variety available, including vintage frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Lexy said: the costo in guad has a very good selection in styles and price range. but there is that trip to guad... lexy Thank you Lexy. They also have so little in small sizes. I was there and asked. Selection is plentiful as long as your face is not small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Just now, Zeb said: Thank you Lexy. They also have so little in small sizes. I was there and asked. Selection is plentiful as long as your face is not small. i can see you have a special problem. did you try ebay? an old pair of your frames will show the frame size usually on one of side bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Lexy said: i can see you have a special problem. did you try ebay? an old pair of your frames will show the frame size usually on one of side bars. I will try all the places suggested. There was a drop down for the number of glasses desired. I did look on e-bay, however, didn't see how to select the dimensions needed. I tried two or three and there was no option for that. Maybe I don't know how to search correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 yes, it can be a problem figuring out the size. but to my surprise it can be done. tell an ebay seller of many frames your needs, is one suggestion. sorry i'm not more helpful at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo1 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 On the bar between my lenses are the size numbers. I take a 53/18. That means the width of the front of the frame is 53mm and the space between the lenses is 18mm. There may be a larger number on one of the temple pieces which denotes the length of the temple from the frame corner. Each of these is really important to get a frame that fits your face. Check the frame you have or have had that fit properly, then you will have a concrete place to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 27 minutes ago, Lexy said: yes, it can be a problem figuring out the size. but to my surprise it can be done. tell an ebay seller of many frames your needs, is one suggestion. sorry i'm not more helpful at this point. I think I did not communicate clearly about the size. I have the size marked on my current glasses and was aware of that. What I was trying to explain was that I don't see how to request that size on the items sold on E-Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canmex87 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 17 hours ago, sugarplumfaerie said: I have gone by an optometrist/eyeglass shop in Chapala several time and as I recall they have a descent selection of frames. I believe it is on Degollado several blocks east from Madero on the north side of the street I am thinking in the block(s) between DIF and the post office. Please excuse any incorrect terminology. USSUAL Servicio Express Degollado # 333 Chapala 765-3436 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 14 hours ago, hensley said: That place has been gone for years. Wrong. I parked across from it last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Liana Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 I've often bought new frames (and sometimes lenses as well) from FramesDirect online. The website gives you specific instructions for plugging the measurements you need into a template for ordering. The selection and customer service are excellent AND they ship very quickly to Mexico. http://www.framesdirect.com. I have also ordered from Zenni Optical: http://www.zennioptical.com For online eyeglass service, they're also very good. And Eyebobs.com has some interesting selections. I haven't ordered from them, though: https://www.eyebobs.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 hour ago, gringal said: Wrong. I parked across from it last week. Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poptarte_22@yahoo.com Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 16 hours ago, hensley said: That place has been gone for years. Still there....right beside the Health Food store....and I just got new glasses there, she speaks English and is very efficient!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensley Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 Well a guy use to run it and then it closed, so someone else must have taken over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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