This often happens in New Age lifestyles, becoming so common one would think the new age has already left a mark on the mainstream! At one time before the New Age lifestyle silently, without any fanfare, changed western society, the outcome of interaction was: someone wins and the other loses.
According to vision insurance provider Vision Service Plan Direct, the national average price as of June 2015 of a comprehensive eye exam without insurance is $154. The latter does not include frames, prescription lenses or optical lens enhancements.
To find the cheapest exams and glasses, you'll need to be willing. For exams, typically chain stores offer the best prices. Costco, Target, Americas Best, LensCrafters, etc offer very good deals on eye exams. The national average cost for eye exams is $85 without insurance (which includes eye dilation). See eye exam prices in your city here: http://www.okcopay.com/map/eye-e... However, to get the cheapest eyeglasses, it is wise to go online for the best prices.