THE PRICE OF GLASSES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume L, Issue 15481, 12 December 1913, Page 3

THE PRICE OF GLASSES.

This, naturally, is the first question of many people who come to consult one about their eye.-, knowing that there is a possibility of their needing glasses. It is a natural question. It is impossible to quote the actual cost to anyone, for glasses that will suit them, until an examination is made, because the lenses differ very much in cost. We have said before that we charge 5s for our careful and thorough examination, and advice. When glasses are ordered, we remit this charge— is to say, we simply charge for examination where the client does not need glasses, or decides not to order. This is done, because we have no time to spend half an hour testing a person's eyes, with absolutely no remuneration, for the work we do and the advice we give is worth something. There is no doubt about that. This charge is a guarantee of a perfectly honest, unbiassed opinion about the eyes, and their need or non-need of glasses. Now as to the cost. Simple magnifying glasses may be necessary. What wo call " compound" lenses for the correction of astigmatism may be needed—we hnd mostly are ; bifocal glasses may be advisable, and we may recommend " Kryktok" lenses, and these are the most expensive of all. Now the prices of these vary from 2s 6d to £3. Our 2s 6d glasses are the best value in New Zealand, our 15s glasses are well worth 15s, and our £j glasses are wonderful value, and must be considered so by anyone who cares to examine closely into the merits of the work. The price, again, is regulated by the kind and quality of the frame selected, and whether Hat or " Kontorik " lenses are preferred. In every case we make a very careful test, advise exactly what is best for the eyes, and most suitable 'to the client, quoting our price, and leaving the choice entirely to the free will of the one who has to pay. It is well to state at this point that there is but one outlay when dealing with us. We test the sight, we make and tit the glasses, and we guarantee the work for twelve months. No further expenditure is likely to be needed for some years. SAMUEL BARRY, Optical Specialist, 290, Queen Street, Auckland.. \}.kM