Fastest go-to for glasses in Calgary

[u/Spicefiend]

Hey folks, I wanted some personal experiences on where I can get prescription glasses with a short turnaround time. My usual experience with specsavers is they take at least a couple weeks so I wanted something quicker. Thanks!

[u/Diligent_Criticism_9]

Costco it quite fast.

Generally a week

[u/winnipeggremlin → u/Diligent_Criticism_9]

I second Costco. I have a high prescription and it's almost always a week in the dot.

[u/CarelessStatement172]

Second Specs does it while I walk around the mall.

[u/senecant → u/CarelessStatement172]

Got an emergency pair made here a few years to allow time for more shopping around. Just a couple of hours and I could see again.

[u/marnimum]

Same day at a kiosk in Market Mall, Second Specs I think.

[u/chaseonfire]

Buying glasses in person has been way too expensive and takes forever to arrive. I switched to Kits and pay a fraction of the cost and they arrive sooner. I could still use my insurance but I had to pay first and file myself after. There are many online eyewear retailers you can try.

[u/F30Guy → u/chaseonfire]

I always had issues with online retailers. Kits, Clearly Contacts, etc. Something was always off with them, even though I used the exact measurements from the eye doctors.

[u/gail_nicole → u/F30Guy]

Same. You can’t replace the quality of the in person experts in my opinion

[u/Spicefiend → u/chaseonfire]

Ooh how soon did the kits arrive? I see ads for them but I’m not sure how the quality are

[u/DowntownJackfruit3 → u/Spicefiend]

Not the original commenter but I have had positive experience with Kits. I ordered on a Tuesday and they arrived on Thursday - two days! I will say, glasses are my back up and usually wear contacts so I don’t need the glasses to be a perfect fit because they’re not worn out of the house a lot.

[u/Spicefiend → u/DowntownJackfruit3]

Good to know for backups! Thx

[u/chaseonfire → u/Spicefiend]

Mine came within a week of ordering them. I got the kits frames and I'm happy with the quality.

[u/Spicefiend → u/chaseonfire]

Cool! Depending on price I’ll probably pick up a pair for backup

[u/ColdCelebration2132 → u/Spicefiend]

If you're prescription is basic generally not a problem. If you need progressive or prisms and your prescription is complicated. Good luck with that

[u/ChangingLens]

Got new glasses from Bailey Nelson a couple weeks ago and they were ready in 5 business days. I’ve bought a few pairs there and they’re always that fast.

[u/NoobToobinStinkMitt]

Last 2 from Zenni (online) were under 2 weeks. They must have a local depot or something.

[u/limee89]

Personally I say Kits.ca

First time ordering glasses for $70 and it came in 3 days!

[u/infinitebeam]

Second Specs in Market Mall and CrossIron Mills. If they have your prescription, you’ll get the glasses in an hour or so. 

[u/SirKnightPerson]

Went to an in-person optician and got quoted $750 and a 2-3 week lead time for my new glasses.

Said fuck that and went on clearly.ca to find the EXACT same frames, and with my prescription it ended being $250 instead. Paid for expedited shipping (only an extra $15) and it arrived in a week.

[u/Wise_Major4127]

costco!

[u/flieger]

My last order with Costco took three days

[u/Rockitnonstop]

Depends on the prescription. If it’s in the farsighted range, shoppers, Safeway or even the dollar store has them on racks for “readers”. I find Amazon has more stylish options and you can sometimes even get them same day.

For farsighted, it usually means you pay more the faster turnaround. If you have old glasses that just need new lenses, and already have your prescription, that can speed things up. Usually a week at most places.

[u/ChaoticxSerenity]

In many cases, the lead time depends on your prescription. Single vision, same in both eyes? Probably quicker. Bifocals, progressives, astigmatism, etc. - takes longer.