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An article in The New York Times on Monday, “Defying Conventional Wisdom to Sell Glasses Online,” describes how a start-up e-commerce site, Warby Parker, is trying to change the way people buy prescription glasses.

But if you still prefer to buy glasses in a brick-and-mortar store, you may want to consider another unconventional outlet: Costco.

Costco Optical topped a recent Consumer Reports list rating eyeglass retailers including large chains, independent local optical shops and private doctors’ offices.

The ratings, which we learned about from a recent Consumerist post, were based on a survey that asked Consumer Reports readers about their satisfaction with their most recent eyeglass purchase, including their experience regarding factors such as price, frame selection and customer service.

According to Consumer Reports, Costco Optical earned the highest score for overall satisfaction among chains, had one of the lowest median prices ($157) among retailers and stood out for lack of reported problems in the first few weeks after purchase (think loose lenses or damaged frames).

While doctor’s offices and independent optical boutiques had higher median prices, they did receive high marks for service and quality. Some other chains, however, didn’t fare so well, including Visionworks, America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, and JCPenney Optical.

Check out how the various retailers fared and let us know how the results line up with your own experiences. Where do you prefer to buy eyeglasses and why?