I am scammed by the Specs Shop
By Rimps
@Rimps85 (3160)
India
May 10, 2026 9:37am CST
Around 6-7 months back, I had to order a new frame and get myself progressive lens...which means, I have power for both near and far. After spending good amount of money (INR 6,000 = USD 64) I got a good frame, and when the specs were delivered, it was comfortable to my eyes..but somehow I felt a bit of hazy vision for far object viewing, but I didn't think much, as I thought it will get better once I adjust to it.
Today, when I visited my ophthalmologist, he checked my glasses and revealed that - even though the near vision is perfect, for the far vision they have provided plain glass....which was so shocking.
I visited the shop again and shouted at them, luckily there were few customers. The shopkeeper felt akward and agreed to make the changes free of cost.
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7 responses
@Deepizzaguy (121445)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 May
Thank goodness the ophthalmologist made changes free of charge.
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@rsa101 (40806)
• Philippines
20 May
Wow, that was really shocking. Good thing you had those glasses checked by an ophthalmologist and confirmed there was something wrong with them. Progressive lenses can be pricey, but giving someone fake ones is just awful. Next time, it’s better to find another optometrist to make your glasses and avoid going back there.
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@Traceyjayne (10947)
• United Kingdom
17 May
I should think they should be free of charge …..should have done it properly in the first place.
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