Local source of eyeglasses

[hikermtnbiker.livejournal.com]

I finally have to admit to myself that cheaters no longer work and I need proper reading glasses. What recommendations do you all have for a local eyeglass store?

As a first time eyeglass wearer I'm mostly interested in a shop that will take the time to help me select the right kind of lenses for my usage and get the prescription fine tuned. I'm less concerned about a wide selection of frame styles. I'm no fashion plate.

Has anyone tried the place on Elm across from Posto?

Comments

[jenskot.livejournal.com]

If you will venture as far as Central Square, I've been a fan of Custom Eye for years - Dr Murphy is direct and explains things well, and Kevork the optician is patient and understanding of people who are neurotic choosy about frames and broke-assed on a budget. I've been very happy with my pair (never paid more than $350 without insurance for my oh-so-pretty eyeglasses), and have taken them in multiple times for readjustments.
... Also, I know you're not a fashion plate, but as someone who has begrudgingly begun wearing eyeglasses more frequently, there is still something really satisfying about having complete strangers compliment me on my eyewear. :)

[thesoxgap]

Seconded--I like Custom Eyes a lot. and they have online appointment scheduling. And Dr. Murphy is nice about the fact that I DON'T LIKE THINGS TOUCHING MY EYES, even though it makes her life difficult. And Kevork is super nice to me, making sure everything is right.