this is because I can't wear contact lenses due to an eye irritation, and i don't have a pair of glasses, nor do any of my family members. my eyesight is poor, about 3.00, and i have to go to school on monday, but i won't be able to see. is there a way i can get a pair of glasses before monday? thanks
from what my mom tells me, if i want to get glasses, i'll have to order them and it'll take weeks.
2007-09-08 13:47:08 · 17 answers · asked by natalie 2 in Health ➔ Optical
No they have places which can make them in a couple of hours.Places like Lenscrafters, which is nationwide.
2007-09-08 13:51:13 · answer #1 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are eye glass places that have a lab on site and can grind the lenses within a few hours. I don't know where you are but we have a place called Lenscrafters that you can get new glasses same day. However, you would probably need a prescription to have it done.
2007-09-08 20:54:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the local dollar store or to Walmart (where they will be more expensive) and try on the different reading glasses they have available. They are in different strengths and may be fine for you. Try on the different strengths and then read the small print that is on the display (or get a magazine or a pill bottle to see if you can read the print comfortably). If they work, you have the problem solved. Good luck.
2007-09-08 20:53:28 · answer #3 · answered by turkeybrooknj 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some of the big chains - like Pearle Vision, LensCrafters, Cohen's Optical, etc. can make glasses right on the spot for you - and give you an eye exam.
Do a web search for "glasses in an hour" and see what you get in your area.
Good luck!!
2007-09-08 20:51:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you need to call around. There are places that have the lab right there. Call and find out if they can do emergency glasses. Can't your Mom write you an excuse for a few days until you can get them? Most parents would do this. I know my Mom would.
2007-09-08 20:52:46 · answer #5 · answered by hsmommy06 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you try the magnifying glasses sold at chain stores until you can get your glasses. It will not take that long to get prescription glasses - Just make a appointment with a eye doctor and you should have them soon. I had the same problem and the magnifying glasses worked well until I could get my prescription.
2007-09-08 20:51:55 · answer #6 · answered by CherryCheri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, you will need to go to a dr to get a prescription for the right lenses and that can take a while, but you can sit closer in class, and you can even try going to a drug store and seeing if any of their reading glasses help for the time being.
2007-09-08 20:52:44 · answer #7 · answered by mickey g 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check the eye glass rack at Wal-Mart. They won't be exact, but they should get you by until you heal. They are usually under $20. Go over to the pharmacy aisles.
2007-09-08 20:52:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, you will have to order them, and it could take weeks--actually, I have heard that they can get the classes in in 5-7 business days in some cases.
Just don't wear contacts this weekend and maybe you can get them in on Monday?
2007-09-08 23:32:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a LEnsCrafters or another chain store like it. They can have your glasses ready for you in an hour most of the time.
2007-09-08 20:52:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
glasses dont take weeks. i got mine in about a day. just depends on where you go. i went to vision works. but the lab isnt open on sunday. so you would get them on monday. if you ordered them today.
2007-09-08 20:51:40 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋