My Kayla designs glasses are probably on the edge for size, as far as progressives. The reading part is better in my DG frames, but they feel a bit too big now. They aren't, but it's just that I am used to the others.
Yeah, as far as the China thing, DH had 2 pairs of progressives made while he was there and although he actually met with an optometrist, when the glasses arrived, they sucked. So, since they were so cheap, he took them to his optician and had the prescription redone. He still saved a ton.
I would check out Eye Bobs, though. In USA, I love them for readers and they now will put your regular prescription in their frames.