As a longtime glasses wearer, I’ve grown accustomed to the costly routine of optometrist appointments and even pricier frames. By late 2024, my old pair—though reliable—had clearly seen better days, with scratched lenses and a slightly bent frame that kept sliding down my nose. I grew frustrated with the limited, often outdated styles at local optical shops and the steep prices they charged for basic prescription lenses, not to mention tinted options. What really drew me to explore online reta...