Prescription Eyewear

Does anyone have any experience with getting a prescription for contacts at a non-private practitioner? I am thinking about just going to JCPenney or Sears for an eye exam so I can get some new contacts before the holidays.

However, I'm scared that most of the opticians employed there aren't as good as private ones. Does anyone have an experience they'd like to share?

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I just called my old doctor and the receptionist said that an exam is mandatory after a year, and they won't even give me a copy of the old results. Also, Sears was pretty sad, they didn't even recognize my insurance.

Guess I'll call Costco and see what they charge for an exam.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Costco is charging $90 for one exam. Is this a joke.

Called my doctor, and the receptionist said that an exam is only $75 since I'm not a new patient, even if I'm not using my original insurance provider. Better stick with my azn opthamologist.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Went for the exam today, and they accepted my insurance, so I only had to pay $20. I got to keep a pair of free contacts, which I'll probably wear for a year since I'm so cheap.

But out of curiosity, what is the best brand? Acuvue is apparently the best, but I'm not sure why, other than the fact that it has supposedly been around the longest. My doctor has me on PureVision, which seem to be expensive for no particular reason at all. I'm thinking about trying the Acuvue Oasys, which are supposed to be the most comfortable since they stay very lubricated...I dunno, what do y'all wear. Maybe I'll just get some red/blue/green contacts so I can look like an anime character. Not.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?