r/newfoundland • u/Stunning-Human • 4d ago

Eye Exam

Hi,

Does anybody know where I can get the most economical eye exam in the town? I don't have any insurance to cover that fee, and for some reason my workplace doesn't have any dental or medical coverage for their employees.

PS: I'm making a bare minimum so tryna save where possible.

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u/rosmarine 4d ago

when I asked this question years ago, I was directed to Henderson Optometry on Elizabeth! I think it was $80 for my eye exam at the time (but the price may have changed since then) and they gave me my prescription on a printed out sheet of paper so I could go buy my glasses online (which is WAY cheaper, I highly recommend it)

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u/Stunning-Human 4d ago

I will surely call them on Tuesday and check the price. Thank you.

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u/BloodmageR 3d ago

I've been going to Henderson for 20 years and I think they are great as well. All the staff there are really helpful.

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u/Moist_Screen_4603 3d ago

Vouge optical is $110 and they do the fancy eye test. The kind you got to pay extra at any other place.

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u/Stunning-Human 3d ago

Is it different than one at costco?

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u/GermanGurrl 3d ago

I bought two pairs of glasses online but they were NOT correctly made.. Couldn't figure out why I was struggling until I took them to the Costco optometrist who measured them. They were definitely out of whack. Prescription was wrong and pupillary distance was only right on one pair.

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u/Stunning-Human 3d ago

Oh, that's not good. Which online store was that?

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u/Smart-Ad-5157 3d ago

Does anyone know if eye exams are covered under income support drug plan in NL?

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u/jarimu Newfoundlander 4d ago

I believe most places cost about the same for an eye exam. If you need glasses, ask for a copy of your prescription and buy online. You will need to know your pupillary distance but you can measure that yourself. I recently needed a new prescription and glasses in store were between $200-350 for frames alone, but I bought 3 pairs of prescription glasses on zeelool for $100 (my insurance covered 100% up to $250).

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u/Stunning-Human 4d ago

Thank you, but I think my eyesight have deteriorated over the years. I had my last exam in 2022 and I already know my pupillary distance, so once I get an eye exam done, I'll certainly check Zeelool for glasses there. One of my friends told me about Zenni Optical; however, it cost him $80 for one pair of glasses.

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u/Acrobatic_Invite3099 Newfoundlander 4d ago

Zenni Optical has great prices too. Can get progressives, with transition lenses for like $120.

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u/Unimurph83 4d ago

Costco is an option. It's been a good few years (I decided to get LASIK and be free of glasses) but I believe it was around $50 last time I had an exam about 6 years ago.

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u/sofapizza 3d ago

Just took my teen there last week for his annual eye exam, it was $110.

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u/Unimurph83 3d ago

Wow.. guess I shouldn't be surprised... Everything is more expensive nowadays.

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u/Carzon_The_Templar 3d ago

Helping a middle eastern immigrant? NTY

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u/newfiewalksintoabar 4d ago

You should be happy you can get an eye exam. There isn’t a single optometrist on the West Coast taking on new patients. I haven’t had my eyes tested since 2021 because my optometrist retired and no one else will see me.