Ever notice when you buy insurance and make a claim you never claim that the doctor visit was “free”, But when you pay taxes to the Government and then they “give” you things they call it “free”? It is a mindset that we need to put an end to.
The major problem with “big optometry” is that Essilor International (Luxottica), owns about 80% of the optical market AROUND THE WORLD. (Wiki says 25% but, with the number of outlets they own, plus the fact they have about 140,000 combined employees … )
They own the license for glasses, to Giorgio Armani, Armani Exchange, Brooks Brothers, Bulgari, Burberry, Chanel, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, Michael Kors, Miu Miu, Oakley, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, Ralph Eyewear, Ralph Lauren, Scuderia Ferrari, Starck Biotech Paris, Tiffany & Co., Tory Burch, Valentino, Versace.
ALSO they own the license to “Transitions” brand, and much more. Just search Wikipedia for Essilor and Luxottica.
rdav1248961 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Progressive lenses cost a lot more than the frames.
P51Strega over 2 years ago
Myopia and your opia should be equal.
backyardcowboy over 2 years ago
Eye don’t see it.
zerotvus over 2 years ago
GRRRRRROOOOOOOOAAAAAAAANNNNNN…………..
khmo over 2 years ago
me too
rhpii over 2 years ago
Ever notice when you buy insurance and make a claim you never claim that the doctor visit was “free”, But when you pay taxes to the Government and then they “give” you things they call it “free”? It is a mindset that we need to put an end to.
gammaguy over 2 years ago
If you have a monocle, is that “glasses half full” or “glasses half empty”?
Radish the wordsmith over 2 years ago
Nerd glasses.
timinwsac Premium Member over 2 years ago
The glasses must belong to Bernie.
Allan CB Premium Member over 2 years ago
The major problem with “big optometry” is that Essilor International (Luxottica), owns about 80% of the optical market AROUND THE WORLD. (Wiki says 25% but, with the number of outlets they own, plus the fact they have about 140,000 combined employees … )
They own the license for glasses, to Giorgio Armani, Armani Exchange, Brooks Brothers, Bulgari, Burberry, Chanel, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, Michael Kors, Miu Miu, Oakley, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, Ralph Eyewear, Ralph Lauren, Scuderia Ferrari, Starck Biotech Paris, Tiffany & Co., Tory Burch, Valentino, Versace.
ALSO they own the license to “Transitions” brand, and much more. Just search Wikipedia for Essilor and Luxottica.
Sportymonk over 2 years ago
Yep, we need to eliminate big Optometry (Business) There is a division, Eliminate the division no more Bi-focals that people need.
Go read 1984.
The Brooklyn Accent Premium Member over 2 years ago
That’s just your point of view. You need to back it up with sightations.
Howard'sMyHero over 2 years ago
Meanwhile, the little optometry Dollar store “readers” have gone up in price … a sight for sore …um… never mind …!