my eye sight degree is around 700-800. using nikon lenses, cost about $600+ , excluding the spec frames. Are there cheaper alternatives without much compromise in quality?
I pop by 2 neighborhood shops just to look around. . They offered eye check (using a machine) free of charge.
I did it without buying anything.
Thanks for the reply.
I've never worn any glasses before, and am considering computer lens as I'm experiencing blur vision during computer use.
Through reading some articles, it seems that many such lenses seem to be tinted yellow/blue. Since I'm using a color calibrated monitor, I was wondering whether the color I see will no longer be "accurate".
I would dread having yellow-tinted whites due to lens.
Hoya Len is it a gd Len ?
Now i know why owndays is doing such prosperous business and opening one new outlet after another, simply becuz there are people out there who choose to believe they are cheap n good. Their no brand frames cost no more than 15usd(check price of similar frames on aliexpress or ebay) while people actually believe all the bullcrap about their lens are made and flown in from japan.
machine tests are not accurate
if you really want an accurate test just book an appointment at snec
if your eyes arent worth them much to you , book an appointment with a trainee optometrist then at SP optometry center dover or their west coast outlet
thanks for sharing, but i like to feel it before buying. you know any shop where i can try and similar price range?
How much for an optometrist test or routine checkup at SNEC without referral?
edit: Just saw the rate card, about $100
Does the general eye examination provide the eyewear prescription at the end of the appointment?
according to what I heard it's asahi lens they're using
it's a japanese lens, and they do ship it in, I don't know if all their lenses are from japan but some definitely are .
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The thing is, whenever a thread asking for cheap spectacle pops up, Owndays get recommended in an instant. Yes, on paper $98 all in seems really attractive, but nobody bothers to mention the caveats. $98 is only for 1.60 index lens and their range of $98 frames are limited and mainly suited for females. If you choose their cheapest ultem frame, which costs $168 irrc, upgrade to my preferred 1.67 index due to my degree, opt for blue light cut coating, total cost would run to $168 + $100 + $100 = $368. At this price, you can get a whole lot more quality from your nan yangs and your spectacle huts. But hey, since you said what they selling is a "japanese way of life" then maybe thats the price you pay.
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Sasalicious wrote:
i did mine at this shop
14 Scotts Road #01-47 Far east plaza
Singapore 228213
$88! unless ur degree v high, need ultra thin lens then add additional $50..
service v good!