Which eyewear/optometrist shop in and around Stamford has best variety of sunglasses/prescription eyewear and accepts insurance? This would be my first time using insurance and there are co-pays for high index lenses /UV coatings etc. An outlet that's high quality and fairly priced would be ideal. Looking forward to your recommendations!!

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nirvanax80 t1_j10xksj wrote on December 20, 2022 at 9:31 PM

this doesn't exactly answer the question you are asking but i went to one of the stamford mall optometrists to get my eyes checked and then just ordered a variety of glasses from eyebuydirect.com . they have generic from $20 to brand names like Ray Ban for $150. Quality varies with price point but I've been satisfied with the 4 purchases I've made.

Screenthesmoke t1_j11jwme wrote on December 21, 2022 at 12:07 AM

Seconding this. Vision insurance is a huge scam.

jjb5151 t1_j1104jn wrote on December 20, 2022 at 9:48 PM

I've recently started going to Norwalk Vision Center. It's not in Stamford, but only a 20 min drive or so. They were amazing in terms of eye exam and helping me pick a pair of glasses. I wanted a pair of ray ban sunglasses that they didn't carry in store so the receptionist called and had a trial pair shipped for me before ordering the prescription so I could try them on.

I'd deff check out what benefits your insurance offers before you go! Mine offers a 150 allowance towards lenses, than an additional 20% off any amount over that (30% if you buy same day as your appointment).

bringmeyourgold t1_j14jqpj wrote on December 21, 2022 at 4:52 PM

Stamford Vision Care. Great selection/knowledgeable staff.

zinnadean t1_j145t6y wrote on December 21, 2022 at 3:21 PM

Costco!

I’ve bought all my glasses there for the last few years.

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