[Noisebridge-discuss] Repairing broken glasses

[Peter Werner]

I was going to look into that, but I wasn't sure if I'd have to prove  
need, etc.

The thing is, I see that there are glasses sold by online vendors that  
are inexpensive and affordable to me. The problem is getting a  
prescription. The way I'd always done it in the past, when I had an  
income, was to go to an optometrist who was also an eyeglass vendor,  
like Lenscrafters. Then you're tied into buying from them, and most of  
these are severely overpriced – well over $100 for glasses I wouldn't  
even consider "stylish".

Getting my eyes checked for free or an affordable fee would be exactly  
what I need.

In the meantime, I need to keep my current pair functioning until I  
can get another pair in my face. I'm not even sure I can walk down the  
street safely without them!

Peter

On Jan 22, 2012, at 10:24 AM, Martin Bogomolni wrote:

> Peter,
>
> Just because you're out of work, is no reason you need to go without
> good glasses!
>
> http://optometry.berkeley.edu/opt_txtpp/programs/clinical_prog/clinout.html
>  (for example)
>
> There are many outreach and free optometry clinics all over the bay
> area, and I assure you that they are -very- under-utilized.
> Especially since you currently have more time than money, it's well
> worth finding a local clinic and setting up an appointment.
>
> I have a friend who has a condition where his retina was detaching,
> and he was able to not -only- get treatment, but it was for all
> intents and purposes free.  He pays $5 for his prescription meds now
> from Walgreens, and has a good pair of glasses .. albeit not the most
> stylish ones.
>
> -Martin