CHEAP GLASSES – REALLY A BARGAIN?

May 15, 2017

“Two for one”; “Free lenses with purchase”; “Glasses starting at $29.00”.  It can be tempting to try one of these lower-cost providers of optical goods and services.  While glasses may look the same at first glance, there are significant differences when you look a little closer.

 

allaboutvision.com featured an excellent article recently entitled “10 reasons to avoid cheap glasses”

 

 

 

At Mountain View Optometry, we are fortunate to have strong relationships with key suppliers that guarantees we will always carry the most up-to-date technology and the best quality currently available in designer eyewear.

 

 

We go through a triple verification process to ensure perfection in workmanship and attention to detail. Our staff has the knowledge and expertise to properly adjust your eyewear for the perfect fit, and our industry leading warranty protects your purchase from accidents. We are thrilled that our patients continue to rate their satisfaction levels with our prescription eyewear very highly.

 

80% of our world is experienced through our vision- we want your visual experience to be second to none.

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