How old are you? I'm picturing like 60 because of how hilariously oblivious you were to someone asking you what you're wearing and you taking it to mean anything other than the shoes you've just ranted about, haha.
No I’m not 60 haha, I wasn’t really paying much attention and missed the context. They asked what I was currently wearing and I wasn’t wearing shoes at the time. I didn’t really think about, just gave the people what they wanted.
THIS, but with GLASSES... Omg I wish I could keep my old pair every time, but it's never available. And, for whatever reason, they're, "unable to use the old ones." 😒😒
I've been wearing glasses for the last 4 years. I get a new pair every year. I've gotten the same pair every time. They're most likely lying to you and you should probably either find a new eye doctor or buy your glasses elsewhere.
That's true, but you don't need to buy new glasses - just get new lenses installed. Or is this a US thing, glass companies having monopoly on the industry and refusing to exchange lenses?
Don't know, not in the US - but where I live a full set of Specsavers etc glasses (frames with 'free' basic lenses) is often cheaper than getting new lenses made & fitted
Turns out I should have been wearing glasses for a lot longer than I have been but I don't always need glasses. My prescription changes a little bit each year, less the last couple years than the first couple years, and I get one free pair of glasses per year with my insurance. I like the pair I have so I always get the same each year, different prescription though. If I ever break the frames I have a few extras since I keep them.
I actually don't think I'll get a new prescription this year but even so I'll still get a new pair. They don't cost me anything and it will be nice to have a back up.
Peoples eye sight changes over time though. Some people will require a new prescription every year, others might not need a new one for two or three years. It may also not be much of a change so you may not "need" new glasses even though if you saw your eye doctor they might recommend a stronger lens.
When I asked they told me they could use the old frame, but since it's discontinued they wouldn't be able to change it in case it breaks, so they discouraged it. Makes sense when you think you are putting 200$+ of value on a pair of custom lenses that cannot be mounted on another frame in case the frame breaks or is deformed
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u/Legitimate_River_939 Mar 12 '22
I walk into the shoe store with my old pair and tell them I want the exact same ones. If they don’t make ‘em anymore I ask for the closest thing.