Yeah. I'm not sure LC offers Crizal, but that's worth every penny. Best stuff out there
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Maui Jim Rx Sunglasses are they worth?
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Hers a tip for anyone who likes Oakley glasses. I buy my frames from Oakley Vault which is the official discount site for Oakley gear. The frames are discounted quite well. Basically they're frames that either didn't sell well at retail or the colors aren't the most popular or last year's styles. But if you can find the one you like you get a great deal.
Then check their website for an authorized optometrist. I paid $80 for the frame (regular price was $200) and about $220 for my official Oakley Rx lenses. And I must say these are the best Rx lenses I've ever had. The first time I put these on I couldn't believe how much of a difference there was from the lower cost off the shelf stuff that I paid around $200-$300 anyway.
EDIT: The prescription frames disappeared completely off the Oakley Vault site for a few months then came back then disappeared again. When they came back last time I bought two extra frames as backups and as my next pair when I need to update my Rx. So if you see something you really like it might pay to buy them now even if you don't need them now.
Then check their website for an authorized optometrist. I paid $80 for the frame (regular price was $200) and about $220 for my official Oakley Rx lenses. And I must say these are the best Rx lenses I've ever had. The first time I put these on I couldn't believe how much of a difference there was from the lower cost off the shelf stuff that I paid around $200-$300 anyway.
EDIT: The prescription frames disappeared completely off the Oakley Vault site for a few months then came back then disappeared again. When they came back last time I bought two extra frames as backups and as my next pair when I need to update my Rx. So if you see something you really like it might pay to buy them now even if you don't need them now.
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My RX sunglasses should arrival tomorrow. Thanks again everyone for your help. I really appreciate it.
Crizal is owned by Essilor, basically a competitor of Luxottica.
I've been researching Maui Jim sunglasses and like their Cliffhouse. Regular price for just the nonprescription glasses is about $299.99. Some retailers and eye doctors have said they aren't allowed to discount them. Found the same glasses online (Amazon) in the low $200. range. I checked with two local places to see how much it would be if I went with prescription lenses. One was a regular eye doctor and the other is the optical department at Target. Both said that those lenses would a little more than double the price so they'd be just over $600.00.
The same nonprescription glasses can be bought online at a discount. Can the prescription version be purchased like that also? I'd way MJ lenses. My eyes are pretty good so the prescription isn't very strong. I was told the difference would be I might see a line, maybe two better on the chart. I wear then daily and hope to have them for awhile so I figure it might be worth having the best eyesight that I can with them.
The same nonprescription glasses can be bought online at a discount. Can the prescription version be purchased like that also? I'd way MJ lenses. My eyes are pretty good so the prescription isn't very strong. I was told the difference would be I might see a line, maybe two better on the chart. I wear then daily and hope to have them for awhile so I figure it might be worth having the best eyesight that I can with them.
I know Mui Jim sunglasses are about the best you can get. I however opted for the Oakly Rx glasses and I can honestly tell you that the Oakleys are the best Rx glasses I've ever had.
With Oakley you can only go to a Oakly authorized optometrists/opthooligists so I'm guessing that Mai Jim is the same way. Since it's my eyes that I'm concerned with I'd go with the authorized centers only. Since I haven't had Mai Jim prescription lenses I can't comment on them, but I would bet good money that they'll be the best Rx glasses you'll ever have had.
With Oakley you can only go to a Oakly authorized optometrists/opthooligists so I'm guessing that Mai Jim is the same way. Since it's my eyes that I'm concerned with I'd go with the authorized centers only. Since I haven't had Mai Jim prescription lenses I can't comment on them, but I would bet good money that they'll be the best Rx glasses you'll ever have had.
It like a good bottle of wine, so I've been told (my wine usually runs $8 a bottle 
), once you get above about $60 a bottle, the extra value is relatively small in comparison to the exorbitant price. Personally I hate paying for the designer label, because that's what the price is usually about, status. Besides I have a bad track record with losing, breaking, or scratching glasses and watches.
), once you get above about $60 a bottle, the extra value is relatively small in comparison to the exorbitant price. Personally I hate paying for the designer label, because that's what the price is usually about, status. Besides I have a bad track record with losing, breaking, or scratching glasses and watches.
You can argue the frames are expensive but the glass is what makes the glasses. The well known glass makers use their own high quality optics and there's a night and day difference between generic glass and the specialty glass from the better "designer" label there's a huge difference in quality.It like a good bottle of wine, so I've been told (my wine usually runs $8 a bottle
I won't dispute you but guess I'd have to see it first hand. My Rx glasses both clear and shaded, look clear as a bell, in focus, and I have to wonder what more is there? Plus they were mostly paid for with insurance.
They all offer special coatings. I've avoided polarized glass for decades because the combination of flight deck windscreens and polarized glasses, makes for an obscured view out the window.
I was somewhat skeptical too but when I put my Oaklies on my face I couldn't believe the difference. I also had my old pair updated for emergency use so I had a direct comparison of the Oakley and regular off the shelf type lenses and there was a very clear difference. I suppose it's all in the processes that Oakley uses when they make Rx lenses vs what the regular lens makers do.I won't dispute you but guess I'd have to see it first hand. My Rx glasses both clear and shaded, look clear as a bell, in focus, and I have to wonder what more is there? Plus they were mostly paid for with insurance.
Anyone have experience ordering prescription sunglasses from Target? I can get non-RX glasses at a discounted price online but I'd like to go with the prescription that I have. Also found that MJ won't warranty glasses that aren't purchased through an authorized retailer. Read about this in a review on Amazon. If I'm going to spend $600.00 on sunglasses, I want to make sure they are covered if there is a problem.
I spoke with someone at my local Target. He said they have to sell them for the price that MJ sets but I'll save 5% if I use my Target card. Will save a few bucks and the store is only a few minutes away.
I spoke with someone at my local Target. He said they have to sell them for the price that MJ sets but I'll save 5% if I use my Target card. Will save a few bucks and the store is only a few minutes away.
Are you sure that target sells the RX Maui Jims ? You should check the Maui Jim website for a list of rx sunglasses retailers.
Here's a link for you to use. And be sure to check the little box for the rx sunglasses.
http://www.mauijim.com/en/store-finder?CSRFToken=e117a1e5-a2f2-464f-97af-164c30f690ad
Thank you very much for posting this! I called Target a few days ago. They said they can order the glasses with RX lenses but I just checked the limit and don't see them listed. They are only shown as a nonprescription retailer. I'm going to call again tomorrow and see what they say about this. I read some reviews about Target Optical after I wrote the other post. Some reviews weren't that great.
Yup. My last pair of Oakleys had non-Oakley lenses in them. My current ones have their lenses. The difference is huge. Worth every penny
You're welcome. Your best bet is the call Maui Jim and you can check with Maui Jim customer service to see if that specific target location is a authorized rx sunglass Maui Jim seller.
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My local Target Optical isn't listed on their site but MJ confirmed that they are an authorized retailer. Another thing that was mentioned is each retailer sets their own pricing. The guy at Target told me they have to sell at the prices that MJ sets. Time to do a little price shopping in my area!
Good you were able to confirm that the Target was an authorized retailer. Happy Shopping!
If you want to support your local eye doctor and keep them providing a community health care service, please purchase your frames and lenses from them. When you do, you're investing in your own eye health as eye doctor's (optometrists) do way more for the health of your eyes when you come in for an eye test than prescribe you glasses and government rebates are not high enough on their own to sustain a viable practice.
To shed light on a similar profession. When you go to a dentist would you buy a false tooth or mouth guard online and go get them to fit it and adjust it? No, and even if you did it would have a fee associated.
When you buy a pair of Rx or script glasses online:
Yes they may be cheaper but they may not take in vital fitting parameters to make them useful for you. The frame size may be wrong, the optical centres of each lens may be wrong as well as other parameters which could end up giving you a headache or double vision instead of the comfortable vision you were after. And at this point it would be too late you'd have spent your cheaper 200 dollars for frames with lenses thst your local eye doctor can't adjust. And most may not offer to adjust based on warranty issues.
Just some food for thought.
To shed light on a similar profession. When you go to a dentist would you buy a false tooth or mouth guard online and go get them to fit it and adjust it? No, and even if you did it would have a fee associated.
When you buy a pair of Rx or script glasses online:
Yes they may be cheaper but they may not take in vital fitting parameters to make them useful for you. The frame size may be wrong, the optical centres of each lens may be wrong as well as other parameters which could end up giving you a headache or double vision instead of the comfortable vision you were after. And at this point it would be too late you'd have spent your cheaper 200 dollars for frames with lenses thst your local eye doctor can't adjust. And most may not offer to adjust based on warranty issues.
Just some food for thought.