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Best Places To Buy Eyeglasses In New Orleans

Being able to see is vastly underrated, or at least, when you get older it is. Sooner or later, there comes a time when you need some good glasses. New Orleans has some great optical options for you regardless of your age or style.

This article will show some of the best eyeglass stores in New Orleans, Louisiana.

First of all, let’s ask a very important question:

How Much Can I Expect To Pay For Eyeglasses?

Eyeglasses can be expensive depending on the prescription and design you need. For the most part, you can expect to pay anywhere from $150 to $600 for a pair of glasses.

On average, you can expect to pay about $200 for some glasses.

Table of Contents:

Best Places To Buy Eyeglasses In New Orleans

If you need some new glasses, you need to know where to go.

Warby Parker

 3964 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Here’s what one customer says about Warby Parker: “The staff was so helpful and kind! They have a ton of frames and the staff helped me to get the perfect match for my face. And their prices are excellent!”

Costco

  • 3900 Dublin St, New Orleans, LA 70118

Costco has some of the best prices on glasses for those without insurance. They also accept most insurance plans.

There Optical departments have a wide range of contact lenses, brand-name designer frames and sunglasses and offers the latest technology in high-definition lenses.

What Is The Cost Of An Eye Exam Cost At Costco?

An eye exam costs anywhere between $65 to $100 at Costco without insurance. The pricing depends on if you suffer from an eye condition or even if your eyes need to be dilated.

Arts & Eyes

3708 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

For a smaller store with some great designs, Arts & Eyes is highly recommended for your eyewear needs.

Here’s what one reviewer says about Arts & Eyes: “I have bought my glasses from art and eyes for years. Cant find a better glasses shop in the country. Even when I lived out of town – I came here. Best selection, unique, great customer service, and the lenses are the best!”

Sam’s Club

  • 1527 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, LA 70058
  • 3900 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70001
  • 455 31st St, Kenner, LA 70065
  • 947 12th St, Gretna, LA 70053
  • 181 Northshore Blvd, Slidell, LA 70460

Sam’s Club’s Optical Center is known for being upfront with their prices. They also feature the Member’s Mark line of eyewear, starting at $79 for a complete pair. They have some decent options, too.

How Much Is An Eye Exam At Sam’s Club?

You can get an eye exam with the in-store optometrist at Sam’s Club starting at $50. The cost of an eye exam will vary though, based on your particular needs.

For example, if you have a stigmatism, you can expect to pay close to $70.  Find a Sam’s Club near you to schedule an eye exam.

Walmart

  • 1901 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 7013
  • 4301 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70126
  • 6000 Bullard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70128
  • 4001 Behrman Pl, New Orleans, LA 70114

Walmart’s Vision & Glasses store makes it easy because they have so many locations. Just pop inside your local Walmart and many of them have eyeglass stores.

Here’s what one reviewer says about Walmart Vison & Glasses Center at Howell Mill: “Called and spoke with Alison Jenkins, she was extremely helpful and went out of her way to assist me and answer all my questions!”

Can You Get Glasses the Same Day at Walmart?

It will take three to seven days for prescription glasses to come in, according to Walmart.

For example, if you order glasses on a Monday, you can expect them to be ready anywhere from Thursday to the following Monday (you might as well not count the weekend).

How Much Is an Eye Exam at Walmart?

A basic exam starts at $79. For contact lens exam, it will be around $139.

America’s Best

  • 3050 Holiday Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131

America’s Best has an extensive collection of eyeglasses and operates with assembly line efficiency. Because of that, you may find it difficult to get the unique attention you deserve.

Can You Get Your Glasses The Same Day At America’s Best?

America’s Best allows for glasses to be ready in  seven to 10 business days, the retailer says.

Does America’s Best Accept Insurance?

America’s Best accepts most insurance. Here are the major insurers that America’s Best accepts:

  • Community Eye Care
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Humana
  • Heritage
  • MetLife
  • NVA
  • UnitedHealthcare

LensCrafters

3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd Spc 79B, Metairie, LA 70002

LensCrafters has a wide array of different frames and lens that make it a top place to get eyeglasses in New Orleans. Like many Lenscrafters locations, if you have a basic problem with your frames, they will try to fix them for free.

Most Lenscrafters also offer on-site exams, which is very convenient.

How Much Does An Eye Exam Cost At LensCrafters?

If you don’t have insurance, you can expect to pay about $70 to $90 at Lenscrafters. If you have insurance, expect about a %10-15% discount off that price range.

Here’s what one customer says about LensCrafters: “It is an easy process. There was a nice selection to go through and everyone was patient with me while I was searching for glasses. I feel I found the right deal for myself.”

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Final Word

If you’re looking for a good place to buy eyewear, New Orleans has some options you’ll love. The stores here offer a variety of styles and lenses that can help you see with no issues whatsoever.

No matter if you need reading glasses or bifocal prescriptions, you can find what you need in New Orleans. Always try the glasses on so you know how they fit.

And don’t get caught up in brand names. Go with glasses that fit your particular face and style.

Here’s another tip: Always call the eyeglass store before hand to see what type of insurance they have or if they accept insurance at all.

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.

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