How to Get Eyeglasses in Cincinnati, Ohio

Purchasing eyeglasses in Cincinnati, Ohio is the same as purchasing them in other areas of the United States. Check with your vision insurance carrier to determine if you must be referred to an eye doctor by your regular physician. If you do not have vision insurance, simply visit the eye doctor of your choice. You must obtain a prescription for eye glasses from a physician in order to purchase them.

Instructions

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  Visit a practicing optometrist in Cincinnati. Most places will require that you have an appointment. The physician will perform various vision tests to determine what eye glass prescription you require.

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  Take the prescription and your insurance card, if you have vision insurance, to a Cincinnati eye glasses store such as LensCrafters or Pearle Vision. In many cases, you can have your eye exam and purchase your glasses all in one location.

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  Pick out the glasses frame that you would like. Try different ones on to determine the style and size that looks and fits your face the best.

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  The lenses will be either ordered or, if they are in stock, placed right into the frames of your choice. Depending on the location, you may be able to leave with your glasses right then. In most cases, the glasses will have to be ordered.

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  Return to the store and pick up your glasses. Wear them as directed by your physician.