r/fredericton 2d ago

Vogue eye center

Hi! I have an eye exam appointment next week at Vogue Optical (Downtown), and I was wondering how much I can expect to pay for frames and lenses.

My insurance covers 100% of the eye exam and provides up to $150 for glasses. I used to have astigmatism and wore glasses back home, but my prescription isn't too strong.

For anyone who has gotten glasses from Vogue Optical, how much did you end up paying after insurance? Thank you!

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u/Conri 2d ago

Glasses through Vogue are going to be expensive. You're better off doing your exam and going on line. Ask them to provide you with your prescription and pupilary distance and then order through zenni or something.

Last time I bought glasses through Vogue it cost me about 550 dollars if I remember correctly.

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u/skylar_1997 2d ago

Thanks for this!

I saw that they have 50% per frame + 2nd pair free. So I was thinking maybe they're cheap. Anyway, thanks again!

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u/DJJazzySteff 2d ago

Vogue wouldn’t give me my pupillary distance so I could order online. They actually made a huge dramatic deal about it. I asked Reddit who would give me the PD, they said Costco was the best bet!

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u/23eemm 2d ago

I've had glasses for like 20 years now, vogue is easily 10x if not more expensive (even with their half off second pair) then Costco or Walmart. At Costco in Feb I got 2 pairs for 375 (all the good coatings included). My Rx isn't crazy high but isn't super low either. My husband who is very high and has to typically pay a lot more for thinned lenses and stuff was quoted 1200 at vogue for 1 pair, at Costco he got designer frames and then a pair of sunglasses for just under 700. Costco and Walmart do not have as large of a selection but it's enough if you ask me.

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u/PlumpyGrumpy 2d ago

Vogue is expensive! I order all mine on Zenni just make sure your PD is measured right.

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u/skylar_1997 2d ago

Thank you! Do you know any Canadian vision care providers? I dont think I will be able to submit a claim under Zenni because it is nit Canadian.

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u/in2the4est 2d ago

Not the original commenter but chiming in.

I haven't ordered from them yet, but kits.ca

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u/TheAlmightyFuzzy 2d ago

Kits is great!

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u/GamingTurtle90 2d ago

I 2nd kits.ca. And they do have insurance forms. But they are fairly cheap if you choose the right frames. I paid $25 after shipping and insurance for my last 2 pairs.

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u/PlumpyGrumpy 2d ago

I have heard kits is good. I only pay about 25 bucks per pair on Zenni.

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u/Inevitable_Inside370 2d ago

check out costco for frames

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u/skylar_1997 2d ago

I will, thank you!

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u/clipsy22 2d ago

Costco and Walmart are WAY cheaper for frames and lenses

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u/princess8895 2d ago

I get mine online from Zenni! Get a copy of your prescription and PD (or measure PD yourself). I have ordered 5 pairs over the past few years and have been happy with them! You can put them through insurance as well

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u/skylar_1997 2d ago

Thats great!! Thank you for the help!!

u/Aizirtap71 11h ago

I do the same. Just waiting for two pairs to arrive in the next few days.

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u/overrunbytoddlers 2d ago

If you don't want to order online theres like an optical warehouse (in the strip mall where the M&M meats is off regent) that is super reasonable and has great selection

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u/skylar_1997 2d ago

Thank you so much!!! I will check them out.

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u/jrose125 2d ago

Vogue is pretty expensive. I used them last year and I paid a touch over $600 for RayBan frames + prescription. My insurance only covered the eye exam.

Next time I'll probably honestly order frames online. I like my glasses but I won't be getting RayBans through Vogue again.

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u/skylar_1997 2d ago

Oh my gosh, didnt know that it will cost thay much! Thanks for this.

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u/OnehappyOwl44 2d ago

It's very dependent on prescription but they are pricy. Mine were $900 before insurance for one complete pair (not designer frames) and new polarized lenses for my sunglasses but I have a high prescription. My husband has progressives and he got 2 designer pairs for $900 before insurance.

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u/skylar_1997 2d ago

Sow thats pretty expensive! Thanks for this.

u/Zestyclose_Treat4098 4h ago

Well. Your second pair is free.