New prescription and glasses

[taxine.livejournal.com]

Well, I ruined my glasses(not just sitting on them this time), and my prescription expired years ago, plus my eyes have changed anyhow.
Catch is, I have no insurance whatsoever. So I need the absolute cheapest place to get my eyes checked and get glasses. I have astigmatism, it that changes anything.
I did check the "eye care" tag but the closest hit was from 2009, and I feel like plenty of places have likely changed in 3 years.
Anything in Davis, Arlington, or Cambridge is ideal.

My other question is, how much can I expect this to be? The last time I got glasses I was a teenager and on my parents' insurance, so I have no idea what a fair price even is...

Thanks in advance!

Comments

[jesseh.livejournal.com]

Definitely get the glasses online -- I think Zenni is cheaper, but I liked the selection at Coastal Contacts more -- hang on to your old frames, so you know the measurements for picking new ones. I don't know how much the doctor's appt would be.

[taxine.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I'll look at both of those.

[trtls.livejournal.com]

Love zennioptical! This doesn't help with the appointment, however. Just don't get sucked in to crazy expensive glasses that are just like the ones on line. The only downside is you can't try them on. You can upload a picture of yourself, though. :)