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The Birth Of An Idea
Inspiration starts with a problem. Reasonably priced glasses are made cheaply. Nerdy Frames was founded with a single mission – to provide you with premium affordable eyewear. Launched in New York City in 2012, Nerdy Frames is the creation of New York City native Geraldo Delgado.
Nerdy Frames’ roots are humble. The idea for Nerdy Frames was born in an apartment in New York City. The first few frames were designed and handmade in a small bedroom, you can imagine the mess.
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The Come Up
Initially, in 2012, we were designing and manufacturing eyewear for dozens of brands across New York City. Building on that experience, we decided to branch out on our own. Our first batch of eyeglasses was successfully sold to local optical stores, allowing Nerdy Frames to expand to an office in Harlem, NYC, where we could produce larger quantities. Slowly but steadily, through word of mouth, we have been able to grow—going from selling locally to serving customers across the entire country.
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Right Now
Nerdy Frames operates out of New York City and Cleveland, Ohio, focusing on selling directly to you. Everyone know big-box retail corporate eyewear is a scam. These companies control the entire process—from frames and lenses to the insurance you use to pay for it all. The cheaper alternatives claim to be premium, but they don’t measure up to us. Our mission is to provide you with more quality for every dollar spent.
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Vision Insurance Information
How Insurance Reimbursement Works
Unfortunately, we don't have any direct partnerships with vision insurance providers, but we can assist you in getting a reimbursement for your purchase after you have paid in full at the time of purchase. In order to be reimbursed, you will first need to fill out a form from your insurance provider. After you fill out their reimbursement form, you will need to provide an itemized receipt, which we can provide you with once you have completed your purchase. We've provided some links below of popular vision insurance providers to help you get started.
Please contact your vision insurance for more information on how to file for a reimbursement.
If you have any question or you need an itemized receipt, please email us at info@nerdyframes.com
FSA & HSA Payments
We accept both FSA and HSA payments, as long as they are in the form of a credit or debit card. After you have had completed a purchase with your FSA/HSA, you can then file for a reimbursement with your vision insurance provider.