Houston Red Winger Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hello! I have been lurking, and have decided to get involved in this forum, and to start off, I need some help!I just moved here last year, and needed new glasses. I have severe astigmatism / myopia, but can see great with the properly fitted glasses. I went to a local optometrist in Missouri City and it seems the prescription is OK, bu I can only see clearly when I move the glasses away from my eyes. This is unworkable, and creates a horrible tunnel effect. I have given up on my new glasses, and my optometrist can seem to fix the problem.I need the name and location of a really good optician. In my old town of Midland, MI, I went to the same old optician for many years. He took my prescription, carefully took measurments with the frames I picked out, and I was always very happy with the results. With my eyesight, it is critical to align the prescription with the frames, and a good optician can do this. I probably need to check the prescription again, too, just in case. Unfortunately, the option of going back to Midland, MI is off the table - the optician passed away recently. Any suggestions? I cannot wear contacts or get Lasik surgery due to my severe astigmatism, so please do not suggest that. I just need a good optician or optician / optometrist combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 UH optometry clinic is great. if your glasses/contacts don't work they'll redo the lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 This reminds me that I need to get an eye exam. I'm the past I've always had perfect vision, but haven't had an exam in 2 years. What's most efficient way? I used to go to my family's eye dcotor but it's way too much of a hassle from where I live now. I've had people tell me Costco. I just want to do a quick walk-in for a basic exam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyps Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I've been very happy with Dr. Krutsinger at River Oaks Vision on W. Gray. 713-640-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 This reminds me that I need to get an eye exam. I'm the past I've always had perfect vision, but haven't had an exam in 2 years. What's most efficient way? I used to go to my family's eye dcotor but it's way too much of a hassle from where I live now. I've had people tell me Costco. I just want to do a quick walk-in for a basic exam.I didn't have much time last time around, so I actually went to the Sears optical on Main and Wheeler - eye exam/dilation, lenses and frames, and it was decent and fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I didn't have much time last time around, so I actually went to the Sears optical on Main and Wheeler - eye exam/dilation, lenses and frames, and it was decent and fast.good idea, very convenient. Thx Sev!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston Red Winger Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Thanks to all who replied! I think I need "expert" help, so I am going to try the Houston Optometry school first. I just went there on Monday for the first time (U of H) with my son for a campus visit - he is a high school senior this year.I should present a challenging case for them. If this does not work out, then I will try the private practice suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I should present a challenging case for them.that's what they like cause it gives the opportunity for better training. i'm always a guinea pig for students who need to learn about lack of a tear layer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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