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Payless Optical

4.8 (94 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

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1950 glasses I bought at flea market and Felix replaced the lenses.
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If you have vintage frames, Felix is great. I contacted him through email and was very responsive. He advised me where I can I get my eye exam, he replaced the lenses for my vintage 1950 glasses, cleaned them, and he was very accommodating when I asked if he can adjust the fit of my glasses after I left his shop. I will be returning back to him in the future.

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9 years ago

Great value and great service! Felix is fast and efficient! Simply the best in the industry!

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Excellent - fast, affordable and great service from Felix. Thank you!

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10 years ago

Felix really is topnotch. Twenty minute turnaround for a new pair of glasses at a great price. Don't waste time going anywhere else.

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Ask the Community - Payless Optical

How much did you charge from the temples of the glasses?

Hi Andres! Providing that the hinges on your frame are good and I would be able to find a pair of arms that would fit on your frame, the charge for the pair of temples would… Read more

The hinge of the arms broke. Do you have replacements for the arms or any frames?

Hi Jimmy! Yes, we can either repair or replace your broken frame. Thank you for your inquiry!

Part of the frame broke. Can you silver solder the frame to repair it?

Hi John! We would have to send your frame to our lab to get soldered, it would take about one to two weeks and the charge would be $100. Or you can try any local jeweler!… Read more

Hi how much would it cost for a eye exam for contact?

Sorry, we don't do exams, we don't have doctors. We just sell eyeglasses and contact lenses so you would have to bring your prescription from another doctor! Thank you for… Read more

Hi - can you buff out or fix a sunglass lens that has a small scratch or does the lens have to be fully replaced?

Hi Emily! Scratches can not be buffed out. The lens has to be replaced!

Do they do same day service?

Hi Diana! Yes, we have one hour service on basic single vision plastic lenses if we have your Rx lenses in stock with a full plastic or metal frame.… Read more

Are you able to offer same day glasses?

Hi Diana! Yes, we have 1 hour service on basic single vision clear lenses only, provided we have the lenses in stock.

Hello, I have a difficult prescription with -13.00 in one eye and -12.50 in the other... I need progressives with +1.00 on both. Is this something you could handle? I have…

Hello Michael! Yes, we can make progressive lenses with your power! You will need to come in with your prescription, so we can take all the necessary measurements!… Read more

Hello, can you remove prescription lenses from a full frame? I have to return the frames for a replacement and they've asked me to remove the lenses before sending in the frames. Thank you!

Hi Keyur! Yes, we can take the lenses out of your frame. Thank you for your inquiry!

Do you repaint glasses?

Hi Ann! No, we do not repaint glasses.

Do you make progressive lenses that also adjust for sunlight etc? Thank you. - Katherine

Hi Katherine! Yes, we can make you progressive lenses that also adjust for sunlight. They are called transitions.… Read more

Hi, I have a question, I already have the frame but I need my lenses to be prescription, can I do it here and how much will it cost?

Hi Jessica! Yes, you can bring your frame here and we can put prescription lenses into your frame. The price will start at $80 a pair for clear plastic single vision lenses… Read more

One of my lenses fell from my glasses as well as a screw, would you be able to fix it and how much would it be?

Hi Adelina! Yes, I should be able to fix that for you. If it’s just a screw that needs to be replaced, it will be $5. Thank you!

Can you put anti glare coating on existing lenses (age = 1 year, condition = like new)?

Hi Brian! Yes we can!

Can you replace a scratched lens on sunglasses?

Hi Desi! Yes we can in most cases! It would be best if you could bring them in so I can take a… Read more

Do you sell color contacts without a prescription just for cosmetic use?

Yes, we do. With prescription only.

What is the total cost for eye examination and a pair of plastic lenses?

Hi Vy! Sorry, we don't do exams. Clear plastic single vision lenses start at $80 a pair.

The string on my semi rimless glasses broke. Can they replace/fix it?

Hi Timothy! Yes, we can replace and fix the string (fish line) on semi-rimless frames in house, takes about 5 minutes.

Can they make new lenses for old frames?

Yes we can. Any kind of material for lenses - Glass, plastic, polycarbonate, Trivex, polarized, transitions, tinted, photochromatic, single vision, bifocals, trifocals, progressives. In house we can make clear plastic or glass lenses only. Any… Read more

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Felix is also a Craftsman so if you need a repair there is a good chance he can assist you at a fair price.

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