Advice needed

[ellid]

I went to my optometrist for my every other year eye exam. Turns out I need a new prescription, and the optical department at Sears said the best they could do for price was $269.

Is this out of line for new glasses? I wasn't happy with the quality of the glasses I bought last time, and the frames offered with the $269 glasses are pretty boring. Should I try one of the on-line places like Zenni? Join a wholesale club? I really don't have almost $300 to spend on glasses right now, plus I really think I was being pressured to select new glasses on the spot. The ones I really liked were the *men's* glasses my friend Todd was wearing, and which he let me try on for a lark...and they're from BJ's, which I don't belong to.

Any suggestions? Has anyone tried on-line opticians? Thanks in advance -

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[brieza.livejournal.com]

How strong is your prescription? I pay far more for my glasses, however, I get the highest index (thinnest) they make, and I tend to go for the flexible frames that can bend and still keep their shape because I tend to fall asleep wearing my glasses.

I'm wary of trying online places for glasses, because I have a difficult time finding frames that fit my face, because it is narrower than the typical women's face and the opticians seem to need a while to ensure correct fit/alignment with me.