I got fleeced at the eyeglass store

[stinkynuts]

The problem is that optometrists are caught in a big sqeeze. Outside of Toronto the 19-64 age group is a smaller demographic, so that optometrists cannot charge enough patients high enough to cover their losses on OHIP defined payments for those over 65 and under 18. Optometrists have to make up the difference in the prescription cost.
But they face competition for glasses from Parker Warbly, and Walmart among others.
@stinlynuts, Were the $200 glasses Chinese Gucci?

No, I don’t think it was branded

 

[Sonic Temple]

 

[Butler1000]

Dude, I went to 3 for 1 glasses, got three pairs for about 850. That included a heavy prescription, transition lens on one, and another pair full sunglasses. Along with anti glare, anti scratch etc.

They even helped me find good frames that suited me better.

 

[ShootNScoot]

 

[wigglee]

Plenty of cheaper places out there, like Costco