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HOW TO BUY LOW-COST GLASSES
If you are like me, you are low income. It doesn’t matter why, but you are and sometimes you need things to prevent your quality of life from dipping too much. Like a decent pair of eyeglasses.
Zenni Optical was brought to my attention by one of the residents at the clinic I interned at. The staff is remarkably skilled and it was my privilege to be able to work with them for 300 hours. Anyway, they serve many low-income folks and, instead of them sending them to their optician to look at frames, they recommended taking the up to date prescription and plugging it in at Zenni to get a good pair.
What you need
Call the last place that did your exam and pick it up
Pay for a new eye exam, decline fitting, and take the paper
Here’s what you do:
Make an account at Zenni.
Plug in your prescription. I won’t go into the details of why and how scripts are written the way they are and how cool it is. Just plug in the values exactly as you see them. OD (ocular dexter) is the right eye and OS (ocular sinister) is the left. Sphere, cylinder, and axis for each.
It should look like this:
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Now shop for some glasses and order.
Cheapest pair is about $7. Shipping is a flat $4.95 no matter how many pairs you order. Sales are often so, sometimes, shipping is free.
You can also order prescription sunglasses! Just make to order a regular pair in whatever frame, import the prescription you plugged in, and choose Add Standard Lens Tint.
If you are like me, you are low income. It doesn’t matter why, but you are and sometimes you need things to prevent your quality of life from dipping too much. Like a decent pair of eyeglasses.
Zenni Optical was brought to my attention by one of the residents at the clinic I interned at. The staff is remarkably skilled and it was my privilege to be able to work with them for 300 hours. Anyway, they serve many low-income folks and, instead of them sending them to their optician to look at frames, they recommended taking the up to date prescription and plugging it in at Zenni to get a good pair.
What you need
- Your eyeglasses prescription. Get it however:
Call the last place that did your exam and pick it up
Pay for a new eye exam, decline fitting, and take the paper
- Your pupillary distance
Here’s what you do:
Make an account at Zenni.
Plug in your prescription. I won’t go into the details of why and how scripts are written the way they are and how cool it is. Just plug in the values exactly as you see them. OD (ocular dexter) is the right eye and OS (ocular sinister) is the left. Sphere, cylinder, and axis for each.
It should look like this:
Now shop for some glasses and order.
Cheapest pair is about $7. Shipping is a flat $4.95 no matter how many pairs you order. Sales are often so, sometimes, shipping is free.
You can also order prescription sunglasses! Just make to order a regular pair in whatever frame, import the prescription you plugged in, and choose Add Standard Lens Tint.
Great thread, ML. Can this become a "stickie" or even part of a LPSG Self Help section?
UnitedHealth Group is offering free mental health services to anyone in the country who was emotionally affected by the shooting at Pulse in Orlando – even if you don’t have health insurance.
Optum will operate a 24/7 helpline, and users can speak to a trained mental health professional for as long as they need. Individuals can call toll-free at 866-342-6892. The company is also providing access to their benefits site, which contains mental health information like professional tips on how to manage anxiety.
“The helpline can be an easy, accessible way for people to reach out,” William Bonfield, chief medical officer of OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions, told The Huffington Post. “It can provide support, an opportunity to talk and help a person decide if mental health treatment may be helpful.”
Optum will operate a 24/7 helpline, and users can speak to a trained mental health professional for as long as they need. Individuals can call toll-free at 866-342-6892. The company is also providing access to their benefits site, which contains mental health information like professional tips on how to manage anxiety.
“The helpline can be an easy, accessible way for people to reach out,” William Bonfield, chief medical officer of OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions, told The Huffington Post. “It can provide support, an opportunity to talk and help a person decide if mental health treatment may be helpful.”
two updates for the thread.
one serious. one for seasonal funs.
serious - GoodRX.com is a great place to shop for medications. this last year Medicare completely shifted their tier system on some need-to-live medications. because the bastards can and there is no much people can do about it
members of my own family are saving about a thousand dollars a month on their medication going through GoodRX. very much recommended and very east to use.
for the funs - FREE COMICS!!! if you can't wait until May for ya freebie comic fix get ya butt down to ya local comic book shop on Oct 29th for spoopy comics and other good times. show up in costume just to be extra awesome. *halloweencomicfest.com *can't direct link because of small humans*
one serious. one for seasonal funs.
serious - GoodRX.com is a great place to shop for medications. this last year Medicare completely shifted their tier system on some need-to-live medications. because the bastards can and there is no much people can do about it
members of my own family are saving about a thousand dollars a month on their medication going through GoodRX. very much recommended and very east to use.
for the funs - FREE COMICS!!! if you can't wait until May for ya freebie comic fix get ya butt down to ya local comic book shop on Oct 29th for spoopy comics and other good times. show up in costume just to be extra awesome. *halloweencomicfest.com *can't direct link because of small humans*
Free First Aid Certification Classes
no credit care required, no foolery, just honest information that might help you help someone in need
no credit care required, no foolery, just honest information that might help you help someone in need
a free pair of glasses from Firmoo.com
prescription eyeglasses can be a bitch to a budget
just provide contact information *email* and they will send you out a coupon for a free pair
the styles are varied and attractive
you just need your current script
prescription eyeglasses can be a bitch to a budget
just provide contact information *email* and they will send you out a coupon for a free pair
the styles are varied and attractive
you just need your current script
in light of Trump's most recent act of transphobia and his roll back of Trans Bathroom Access Rights
this is the Refuge Restrooms app
it's a database of Trans-safe Public Facilities
this is the Refuge Restrooms app
it's a database of Trans-safe Public Facilities
consent is cool, dudes
Understanding consent is as easy as FRIES.
Consent is:
Understanding consent is as easy as FRIES.
Consent is:
- Freely given. Doing something sexual with someone is a decision that should be made without pressure, force, manipulation, or while drunk or high.
- Reversible. Anyone can change their mind about what they want to do, at any time. Even if you’ve done it before or are in the middle of having sex.
- Informed. Be honest. For example, if someone says they’ll use a condom and then they don’t, that’s not consent.
- Enthusiastic. If someone isn’t excited, or really into it, that’s not consent.
- Specific. Saying yes to one thing (like going to the bedroom to make out) doesn’t mean they’ve said yes to others (like oral sex).
it's never been easier to register as a bone marrow donor
GetSwabbed.org
you can order your kit today
is easy, is painless
you might be able to save someone
totally a win/win
GetSwabbed.org
you can order your kit today
is easy, is painless
you might be able to save someone
totally a win/win
people in NYC who need emergency service such as food, medical care and shelter
CAMBA.org
those who would like to support CAMBA can also donate through the site.
CAMBA.org
those who would like to support CAMBA can also donate through the site.
In Aus it be http://www.dvrcv.org.au/support-services/national-services
There be a few Aussies that visit here.
There be a few Aussies that visit here.
Sometimes me thinks you be a Goddess in Batcat clothing
thanks for posting links, Mr. VIbz
being american i am at a disadvantage with knowledge of the outside world
*throws rocks at government*
I have knowledge out side of this world......................yet, they keep trying to tame me...the Aus link is a good one Ms Lee.
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