A year ago, I went to Owndays and got my first pair of progressive glasses. I am very disappointed that the lenses are poorly made because the reading area is too low for my comfort. I have to lift the glasses so that my eyes are almost looking at the bottom of the frame to actually read properly.
To make matters worse, the frame keeps sliding down my nose since I have a very narrow and low nose bridge. This made the glasses practically impossible to use for reading.
I saw in previous posts that Owndays progressive lenses are of low tier. Even so, they cost me almost $300 with all the extra addon options excluding the frame.
If I were to go for better tier lenses than Owndays', am I correct to say that they will start from $450 onwards? Are there any recommended or popular brands for the "above average" and "premium" progressive lenses?
Thank you.
Good Morning!
Depending on your prescription, based on a normal 1.5 index(thickness), a basic pair of lens would cost you from 300onwards, but if reading zone is impt for you then yes, 450 onwards would be more significant. Above average lenses you will be looking at e.g. Zeiss Asiana Progressive series, Hoya Lifestyle V+, Essilor Physio 3.0 series.
Premium tier would be Zeiss Superb(2nd best), Individual 2(best), Hoya Mystyle profile(second best), Mystyle(best)
And essilor X-series(X-design-->X-Track--->Xclusive).
Price range would be from 600 onwards.
Unfortunately, this is what i have been stressing on for awhile here whereby Yes, we can get a progressive(other brands) for a X(cheaper) price, however the quality that comes along with it does make a difference. Once again, there are many shops out there who can sell you cheaper progressives , however based on my experience, i always say, (you pay for what you get) the price is expensive i admit BUT think of it as an investment for the next 2-3 years. The comfort you will get when wearing a better lens will be worth it.
Cheers and hope this helps!