What's with the price of Glasses these days???

So, for all my readers that wear glasses or contacts, what is the deal with the pricing? It seems so all over the board to me in ways.

So currently, a good set of glasses can run you anywhere from $700-$1000 depending on what you go for. But then if i look at prescription safety glasses they are only about $200? Glasses that are stronger, better scratch coatings and comes with side shields....

Then go buy a new Iphone, $700-$800 and look at what it can do. you have a mobile tv, computer, stereo, etc Why is it glasses cost the same as something as high tech as a smartphone, yet they are a cheap metal/plastic frame with plastic/glass lenses.

Am I the only one that feels a bit put off by this???

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