It has been many years – something around a decade – since the last time I’ve been to the eye doctor. I’m going in tomorrow, and expect that he will want to put me in glasses or contacts. It isn’t because I am having trouble seeing. Instead,it is more that I feel like I am not seeing quite as well as I used to.

I know that to be frugal and responsible is to know what you want from the eye doctor, ask your questions, and avoid unnecessary extra visits. Knowing what is covered by the insurance plan also helps.

What I do not know is how to be frugal about prescription glasses and contacts. Anybody have any suggestions for me, assuming my concerns are realized?