I'm a consumer trying to find an Optician. I live in San Francisco (right in the city, in Pacific Heights), and the independent Optician with whom I've dealt has gone out of business. I have a new prescription in hand from my MD, I've studied the web for information about lens materials and frames until I have some ideas about what I want, but I don't have a clue as to where I can find a really experienced and knowledgeable independent Optician to order and fit my glasses (I need 6 or 8 pairs).
This query seemed a bit peripheral to Optiboard, so I sent mail first to Steve Machol. He answered me: "your email brings up an interesting dilemma though. And that is - how can a typical consumer judge the quality of the Opticians they are considering? <snip> I encourage you to post your question on OptiBoard itself. I'm sure there will be some OptiBoarders who can give you more specific advice."
So there's his general question: are there tips on how a consumer can pick out a great Optician? (Taking an hour to interview each of half a dozen people seems unrealistic.) And there's also my own narrow question: does anybody know an Optician who has such a reputation in San Francisco? I'd really appreciate specific recommendations, posted here or by private email.
Bob Gaskins
robertgaskins@gaskins.org
This query seemed a bit peripheral to Optiboard, so I sent mail first to Steve Machol. He answered me: "your email brings up an interesting dilemma though. And that is - how can a typical consumer judge the quality of the Opticians they are considering? <snip> I encourage you to post your question on OptiBoard itself. I'm sure there will be some OptiBoarders who can give you more specific advice."
So there's his general question: are there tips on how a consumer can pick out a great Optician? (Taking an hour to interview each of half a dozen people seems unrealistic.) And there's also my own narrow question: does anybody know an Optician who has such a reputation in San Francisco? I'd really appreciate specific recommendations, posted here or by private email.
Bob Gaskins
robertgaskins@gaskins.org
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