Well I have to have my first pair of glasses, never thought the day would come. Off I go and get a sight test, get the hard sell from the optician for the base model of $350 bi focal lenses, $130 for anti reflection, what a rip off! So thought I would try Costco, in Canada $140 with coating - Costco in the US $80 incl the coating. Tried to find out if there was much difference, every optician I called would not give me a straight answer. So off to Washington to get me specs. Plus lots of other stuff no doubt.

Anyone had experience of Costco optical?

Not tried them, but keep me posted, because my youngest stood on mine last week, so a new pair of unbent ones needed urgently!

I have heard they are good, well our local one anyway. It's where I will be going for my new specs. Avoid Sears!

Don't forget to check if you are covered through your health insurance.

Our insurance has an maximum limit of around $240 towards the costs of eye test and glasses/contacts.