anyone use Presciption oakley lenses?
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shifletd
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I use a pair of prescription Gascans for during the day, got em at LensCrafters for like $220 with insurance. For night games, I got a cheap pair of prescription sports frames with clear lenses from zenni optical. They've been working out great so far.
http://www.zennioptical.com/741724-plastic-full-rim-frame.html?nav_cat_id=2
http://www.zennioptical.com/741724-plastic-full-rim-frame.html?nav_cat_id=2
blldwg23
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Especially if you are looking at something like an M Frame or Straight Jackets Etc. Those glasses have to be sent to Oakley for the lenses. I bought a pair of Oakley Metal framed glasses (can't remember the style) amyway I was able to have a Dr. that cut his own lenses cut me a pair to fit them which saved some $$$. But if you want the Oakley lenses (which are pretty dang good) you gonna have to pay the Oakley price.
shifletd
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I've ordered lots of stuff from them, takes a couple weeks but hard to beat the price. The green frames I linked are what I use, been working out great for me.
Fatt_Tony_13
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I got a pair of prescription Oakley glasses and a pair of Oakley Flak Jackets for 5-600 bucks at lenscrafters.
B-REAL09
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Not at the time.
Richmond_Ump
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We literally just picked up my son's new Oakley Rx glasses. A bit of a story - we bought him Flak Jackets (found a great cheap pair at Oakley outlet for $89). The people working there said it wasn't too expensive to convert them to RX. We went to Lenscrafters (one of very few authorized dealers) and for what we wanted to do (either transitions or one clear set/one sun set) it was in the $500 range.
Well, since he was under 12, they had a special - frames and lenses 50% off. But they had to be "eyeglasses" not sunglasses. The very nice clerk told me that there was a model that a lot of the US Olympic team used last year called Crosslinks - team USA model (google image them). We got those with polarized, transition lenses for like $300. They don't look nearly as cool as flak jackets, but they are better than his rec specs and he loves them. Just an option out there.
As for the $89 frames...we gave them to our other son for making straight A's and he bought some new lenses that he liked better....
Well, since he was under 12, they had a special - frames and lenses 50% off. But they had to be "eyeglasses" not sunglasses. The very nice clerk told me that there was a model that a lot of the US Olympic team used last year called Crosslinks - team USA model (google image them). We got those with polarized, transition lenses for like $300. They don't look nearly as cool as flak jackets, but they are better than his rec specs and he loves them. Just an option out there.
As for the $89 frames...we gave them to our other son for making straight A's and he bought some new lenses that he liked better....
B-REAL09
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Advanced Optometric Eyecare here in Cali.
redneck1991
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I got a pair of liberty sport prescriptions that are as good as oakleys in my opinion but cost about half the price.
Qoheleth52
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I have 2 pair of rx Oakleys, but have not even considered spending $600 for Oakley lenses. Find a good optical shop that cuts their own lenses; the best machines now can do anything.
For the last ones I had made, I bought the frames on the bay--cheap--got a discount eye exam at Costco, and had the lenses tinted and put in at the optical shop with the latest equipment, out the door for less than $200 without insurance. The frames I bought didn't even have the plastic demo lenses in them to trace the pattern and these guys had no problem with it, though most optical shops will tell you it can't be done. The first pair of Gascans they made me a couple of years ago are still in great shape. Got them done in the $200 range with insurance which included the frames from the shop.
For the last ones I had made, I bought the frames on the bay--cheap--got a discount eye exam at Costco, and had the lenses tinted and put in at the optical shop with the latest equipment, out the door for less than $200 without insurance. The frames I bought didn't even have the plastic demo lenses in them to trace the pattern and these guys had no problem with it, though most optical shops will tell you it can't be done. The first pair of Gascans they made me a couple of years ago are still in great shape. Got them done in the $200 range with insurance which included the frames from the shop.
sleepin4matty
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If you're going to be wearing the lenses for any type of sport I HIGHLY recommend getting actual Oakley lenses. Any of those glass or non impact resistant lenses will cause serious damage to your eyes if hit by a bally or anythign else....
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If you know anybody that is a government employee they can join a website called "US Standard Issue". They sell Oakley glasses, bags, boots and other items for much cheaper. I wear a pair of RX Flak Jackets and paid $200. Replacement lenses are approximately $100. Its nothing but a outlet website for Oakley to provide Oakley products to government employees. You can go to the website and look around but have to join to view the prices. Good Luck, Cole
If you know anybody that is a government employee they can join a website called "US Standard Issue". They sell Oakley glasses, bags, boots and other items for much cheaper. I wear a pair of RX Flak Jackets and paid $200. Replacement lenses are approximately $100. Its nothing but a outlet website for Oakley to provide Oakley products to government employees. You can go to the website and look around but have to join to view the prices. Good Luck, Cole
mannyfresh
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Plase let me know if you get a response on that. I was looking in to that also and they are really expensive. I might just have to get them but of course I would rather try to get a good deal if I could.
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Yep - I got a pair of M Frame Strikes, prescription for $140.... sweet deal.