Consumer Confidential: Your kid's glasses are broken? No problem, here's another pair
by David Lazarus, Los Angeles Times
Sep 17, 2019
3 minutes
For decades, it's been a given that you'll be ripped off when you buy glasses. Sure, you may be getting top-quality frames and lenses, but the markups could be as high as 1,000%.
Lately, however, a number of start-ups have arrived with new technology and business models aimed at providing consumers with high-quality specs at more affordable prices. I've written about a number of them.
Today I'll shine the spotlight on two Southern California companies worthy of consideration, one of which is pioneering subscription glasses. First, though, a quick refresher.
The eyewear industry is
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