I'd procrastinated for a number of years, well, 10 to be exact on getting glasses and that outdated prescription filled. It became apparent I needed glasses when I was squinting at a 60" Plasma screen from 5 feet away. Who woulda thunk??
So, I decided to go to a place close to work. They fit me in quite quickly, got an exam (without those drops that dilate your eyes and make you look like your drug-fucked on LSD/PCP for the rest of the day), and voila! Pretty painless.
I also wanted frames that they didn't stock (RayBan). They were able to get them, with the prescription put in, in two days (start to finish).
Service was outstanding, even following up with me to make sure I could indeed see after I got my glasses without any headaches.
Really, my only regret is that I can't use my glasses to burn things with the Sun.
Highly recommended.