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Me, Too

March 15th, 2015 at 09:49 pm

Creditcardfree's post reminded me that I have got to get in to see the eye doctor. Fortunately the insurance covers the exam fully. It has been too long since I've been in and my distance prescription has definitely changed. I am also getting headaches after reading for more than an hour.

Our insurance will only cover up to $100 on frames and $100 on lenses every 2 years. Unless you go to really cheap frames (as in low quality that fall apart a few months later, not as in inexpensive) that doesn't cover the cost of frames. Low end quality frames are $150. And the type of lenses I need (tri-focals) are, of course, much more expensive than regular lenses, but even with a single focal lens they still cost more than $100. I think it usually ends up being around $350 to $400 with insurance just cover about half.

I do have an old set of frames that I may just use again to cut costs. They are in great shape and I still like them. I can't use my current ones, because it takes 10 days to get them back and I can't go that long without glasses.

Most of the time I don't like most of the frames available anyway and end up buying something that looks similar to what I already have. Unless I see something spectacular that really knocks it out of the park, I don't see a need to really get new ones.

I also need to get a hair cut. My hair is getting really long again and annoying me with the tangles. I'd like to go get about 8 inches chopped off. We are in for a hot summer here according to predictions so having my hair short sounds like a good idea. I am thinking nape of the neck and just a simple, easy style that falls into place with a brush and no product. I hate having to fuss with my hair.

3 Responses to “Me, Too”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
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    I just got a haircut about 10 days ago! I hadn't been since October, which long curly hair allows. I had three inches cut off, but it is much shorter than I planned. I'm liking it though and I am glad I just went and had it done. Checking things off the list feels good, even when it has to cost some money to do it.

  2. PatientSaver Says:
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    Reusing an old set of frames is a good idea. That's what I did; couldn't find any frames at optician's that I liked because frames go in and out of style like anything else it seems. And i guess i don't like today's trends.

  3. rob62521 Says:
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    There was recently a column by Dr. Roach and someone wrote in about getting a "deal" on glass frames...seems they came from a foreign company and caused contact dermatitis. Reusing your frames may be the best way to go.

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