Our vision coverage springs for and exam and new glasses or a 6 month supply of contacts every two years (gee thanks.) And when I say glasses I think they only cover the cheapest lenses possible... I think it works out to about $60. It's been two years, and I saw Eyetique was having a 40% off sale on frames. This is a good thing, as I have a knack for picking out the most expensive frames on a rack. A dangerous skill as Eyetique carries some seriously high-end eyewear. I don't mind it that much as their customer service has been top notch. My eye exam revealed no changes in my prescription, but I wanted a new pair of glasses anyway. Being the geek that I am, I researched my lens options by reading the back issues of 20/20 Magazine online. I opted for polycarbonate lenses with anti-reflective and anti-scratch coatings. Thinner and lighter is nice, but the impact resistance seemed like a good idea considering my hobbies. For frames I went with the Oliver Peoples' Aero The end result: