The Spectacles Thread. - Part 2

[Nakedtoes]

Icberlin is so yesteryears..

 

[Wryer]

Oh dear. Haha!
What should I be looking at?

I prefer frames that angular (I have broad round face),and preferably light weight.

Budget of $500-700 for the frame.

 

[Seannie]

Icberlin is so yesteryears..

Lol yea but i still see many peeps wearing nowadays. Very recognisable because of the hinges. One look can tell. Icberlin is the only highend brand i see that even ladies wear them.

Just like rolex watches. Or even oakley. Very yesteryears but still popular.

 

[Seannie]

Oh dear. Haha!
What should I be looking at?

I prefer frames that angular (I have broad round face),and preferably light weight.

Budget of $500-700 for the frame.

Icberlin suits angmohs more than us asian faces. Look at the nosepad structure u knoe already. Only japanese domestic brands made in japan are more suitable for asian faces.

 

[Wryer]

Icberlin suits angmohs more than us asian faces. Look at the nosepad structure u knoe already. Only japanese domestic brands made in japan are more suitable for asian faces.

Right, and where can we get Japanese frames in Singapore? I do agree alot of branded names are not suitable for us.

 

[Mancunian2]

besides trivex and polycarbonate, what type of lenses suitable for semi-rimless frames?

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Normal plastic index 1.60 and 1.67 also can. 1.74 not advisable as it is too thin.

besides trivex and polycarbonate, what type of lenses suitable for semi-rimless frames?

 

[CgSlacker]

guys, recently a friend of mine tell me his optometrist when he do specs will check his retina make sure no problem.

he say his optometrist say that should be the right way, but singapore optometrist want to make quick money just prescribe the lens ask you go home liao. is this true?

 

[Seannie]

Right, and where can we get Japanese frames in Singapore? I do agree alot of branded names are not suitable for us.

Japanese frames are also not cheap. High end can go up to $1000+

Quite hard to find actually. Not many shops want to stock quality japanese brands due to cost and also demand not high.

 

[tkl23786]

guys, recently a friend of mine tell me his optometrist when he do specs will check his retina make sure no problem.

he say his optometrist say that should be the right way, but singapore optometrist want to make quick money just prescribe the lens ask you go home liao. is this true?

Are you referring to retinal imaging?

Disclaimer: This is just based on my understanding of retinal imaging. I am not an optometrist.

I believe it depends on whether the shop has the machine that can do retinal imaging or not. If the shop does not have retinal imaging machines, then the optometrist will be unable to do retinal imaging for you. And you need to dilate your pupils before doing retinal imaging. More importantly, this is usually a paid service. Retinal imaging is more commonly required for people with diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or people with high risk of having those conditions. Normally, retinal imaging is not required for people not at risk of diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma or macular degeneration, or any other eye condition that will affect the retina.

 

[Mancunian2]

Are you referring to retinal imaging?

Disclaimer: This is just based on my understanding of retinal imaging. I am not an optometrist.

I believe it depends on whether the shop has the machine that can do retinal imaging or not. If the shop does not have retinal imaging machines, then the optometrist will be unable to do retinal imaging for you. And you need to dilate your pupils before doing retinal imaging. More importantly, this is usually a paid service. Retinal imaging is more commonly required for people with diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or people with high risk of having those conditions. Normally, retinal imaging is not required for people not at risk of diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma or macular degeneration, or any other eye condition that will affect the retina.

recently , my neighbourhood RC got offer eye checks for $2, but must register in advance

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Are you referring to retinal imaging?

Disclaimer: This is just based on my understanding of retinal imaging. I am not an optometrist.

I believe it depends on whether the shop has the machine that can do retinal imaging or not. If the shop does not have retinal imaging machines, then the optometrist will be unable to do retinal imaging for you. And you need to dilate your pupils before doing retinal imaging. More importantly, this is usually a paid service. Retinal imaging is more commonly required for people with diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or people with high risk of having those conditions. Normally, retinal imaging is not required for people not at risk of diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma or macular degeneration, or any other eye condition that will affect the retina.

Usually what happens is that while doing the eye test, depending on whether the shop has the equipment or not, should the customer be not able to achieve 6/6 acuity, then the retinal imaging or OCT(optical coherence tomography will be used).
Your friend is wrong with the statement. TBH going to clinics to do the test cost you at least 100 to get it check. Thus to be able to get it done FOC in optical shops is a bonus. The reason why some shops have the machine but not do it could because they feel it doesnt warrant a usage as while doing the normal test they find nothing wrong.

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

recently , my neighbourhood RC got offer eye checks for $2, but must register in advance

Thats good! go for it. Get your eyes/love one eyes checked

 

[Christopher7]

I am looking for a specs to reduce my eye strain. I do quite a lot of reading on physical/digital books mainly looking for anti fatigue and driving at night Went to check out ZEISS, as for me the seeing balloon machine test result is 0.25 power for both side and 0.50 flash.

I've read some article saying blue light coating not so helpful as it claims.
Which is so confusing.


http://nymag.com/strategist/article/blue-l...asses-work.html

Spoiler

f you’ve ever suffered from itchy, dry, and red eyes after a long day of staring at your computer, you’ve probably been tempted to purchase a pair of blue-light-blocking glasses, which filter out the active blue light — a.k.a. the kind that promotes wakefulness — before it reaches our eyeballs. If so, you’re certainly not alone. According to the Vision Council, a group that represents eyeglasses manufacturers, about 60 percent of Americans surveyed experience some symptoms of digital eyestrain due to extended time in front of the screen, and with that fear, a cottage industry of blue-light-filtering glasses has emerged over the last few years.

But according to Rahul Khurana, an ophthalmologist and clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, digital eyestrain and the negative effects of blue light on your eyes are two separate concerns. “We keep on thinking about blue lights from our computers and smartphones, but the reality is we get more exposure from blue light from the sunlight.” It’s not the blue light that’s making your eyes feel bad after a day of staring at the computer — it’s staring at a screen for hours without breaks. That’s why he doesn’t recommend any special eyewear for daily computer use. “Ultimately, I’m not really sure how it’s going to help with digital eyestrain, which really is what’s bothering people,” says Dr. Khurana.
The digital eyestrain that bothers most people can occur “whenever you focus on anything, from reading a book, looking at a screen, or watching TV,” says Dr. Khurana, and it can be alleviated by shifting your eyes every 20 minutes or so onto something that’s 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. If that doesn’t help, Dr. Khurana recommends artificial tears to help lubricate dry eyes.


When blue-light glasses can be useful, though, is at night, when blue light from screens can disrupt natural sleep patterns. Our bodies associate blue light with daytime, so being exposed to it when you’re trying to go to bed “pushes our internal clock later so that it’s harder to fall asleep and harder to wake up in the morning,” says Cathy Goldstein, an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Michigan Sleep Disorders Center.

In a perfect world, you’d start to avoid blue-enriched light from screens four hours before bedtime. “That is hard for a lot of people to swallow,” admits Goldstein, “so we do sometimes recommend blue light-blocking glasses at that time.” And there’s a growing body of research to back up the claim that blocking blue light before bed can help you sleep better. In one study, from 2009, volunteers who wore blue-light-blocking glasses three hours before bedtime reported better sleep quality and mood than those who didn’t. A more recent study of teenage boys found similar results.
If you want to use the same blue-light-blocking glasses they do in the lab, go for Uvex. “They’re usually less than $10, and these have been used in studies,” says Goldstein. “It’s shown when you use these, the light doesn’t suppress your melatonin, and it prevents a phase-shift and it can improve sleep.” They’re not as nice-looking as some of the other blue-light-filtering glasses out there, but since the best time to use them is right before bed, and not at the office, there’s no reason to be embarrassed.

Does ZEISS with premium price tag really useful?
and as for me need is that really what I should go after?
also, as for blue light effect the lens must be yellowish in order to achieve that?
I find warm colour throughout the day is quite disturbing

 

[EyezoneOpticalSG]

I am looking for a specs to reduce my eye strain. I do quite a lot of reading on physical/digital books mainly looking for anti fatigue and driving at night Went to check out ZEISS, as for me the seeing balloon machine test result is 0.25 power for both side and 0.50 flash.

I've read some article saying blue light coating not so helpful as it claims.
Which is so confusing.


http://nymag.com/strategist/article/blue-l...asses-work.html

Spoiler

f you’ve ever suffered from itchy, dry, and red eyes after a long day of staring at your computer, you’ve probably been tempted to purchase a pair of blue-light-blocking glasses, which filter out the active blue light — a.k.a. the kind that promotes wakefulness — before it reaches our eyeballs. If so, you’re certainly not alone. According to the Vision Council, a group that represents eyeglasses manufacturers, about 60 percent of Americans surveyed experience some symptoms of digital eyestrain due to extended time in front of the screen, and with that fear, a cottage industry of blue-light-filtering glasses has emerged over the last few years.

But according to Rahul Khurana, an ophthalmologist and clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, digital eyestrain and the negative effects of blue light on your eyes are two separate concerns. “We keep on thinking about blue lights from our computers and smartphones, but the reality is we get more exposure from blue light from the sunlight.” It’s not the blue light that’s making your eyes feel bad after a day of staring at the computer — it’s staring at a screen for hours without breaks. That’s why he doesn’t recommend any special eyewear for daily computer use. “Ultimately, I’m not really sure how it’s going to help with digital eyestrain, which really is what’s bothering people,” says Dr. Khurana.
The digital eyestrain that bothers most people can occur “whenever you focus on anything, from reading a book, looking at a screen, or watching TV,” says Dr. Khurana, and it can be alleviated by shifting your eyes every 20 minutes or so onto something that’s 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. If that doesn’t help, Dr. Khurana recommends artificial tears to help lubricate dry eyes.


When blue-light glasses can be useful, though, is at night, when blue light from screens can disrupt natural sleep patterns. Our bodies associate blue light with daytime, so being exposed to it when you’re trying to go to bed “pushes our internal clock later so that it’s harder to fall asleep and harder to wake up in the morning,” says Cathy Goldstein, an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Michigan Sleep Disorders Center.

In a perfect world, you’d start to avoid blue-enriched light from screens four hours before bedtime. “That is hard for a lot of people to swallow,” admits Goldstein, “so we do sometimes recommend blue light-blocking glasses at that time.” And there’s a growing body of research to back up the claim that blocking blue light before bed can help you sleep better. In one study, from 2009, volunteers who wore blue-light-blocking glasses three hours before bedtime reported better sleep quality and mood than those who didn’t. A more recent study of teenage boys found similar results.
If you want to use the same blue-light-blocking glasses they do in the lab, go for Uvex. “They’re usually less than $10, and these have been used in studies,” says Goldstein. “It’s shown when you use these, the light doesn’t suppress your melatonin, and it prevents a phase-shift and it can improve sleep.” They’re not as nice-looking as some of the other blue-light-filtering glasses out there, but since the best time to use them is right before bed, and not at the office, there’s no reason to be embarrassed.

Does ZEISS with premium price tag really useful?
and as for me need is that really what I should go after?
also, as for blue light effect the lens must be yellowish in order to achieve that?
I find warm colour throughout the day is quite disturbing

Hi Bro!

I think what you require most is an anti-fatigue lens with HEV light filter.
A pair of Mpio Asahi-Lite UV420 lens ($268) has both these properties.
Unlike most companies, these Japanese lenses have the HEV filter made within the material instead of on the coating. Resulting in a better non-reflective surface + almost not noticeable tint.

Check out the HEV Light filter demo:

 

[EyezoneOpticalSG]

besides trivex and polycarbonate, what type of lenses suitable for semi-rimless frames?

Hi Bro
Trivex and polycarbonate are usually recommended due to their high tensile strength. Main difference is Trivex has much better light transmisibility and optics compared to polycarb

The next closest to trivex would be 1.60 index MR8 lenses. Unless really necessary, we wouldn't recommend 1.67/1.70/1.74/1.76

 

[Christopher7]

All HEV lenses will look everything warmer?
Because I feel not so comfortable with blue colour off except for computer work :/
Or there is any HEV lenses provide the function but not looking thing warm

 

[EyezoneOpticalSG]

All HEV lenses will look everything warmer?
Because I feel not so comfortable with blue colour off except for computer work :/
Or there is any HEV lenses provide the function but not looking thing warm

HEV filter lenses do not appear as yellowish as brands that have blue-block coatings.

If you prefer lenses that are almost clear, probably go for Tokai Lutina.

Probably good for you to drop by any optical stores that sell Asahi-Lite/Tokai Lutina lenses and take a look at the samples 1st before deciding

 

[kirito5]

Thanks for asking! I have alr pmed you.

Hi GANGSTERKIA can pm me your shop name

 

[DOGGYCUP]

Anyone can recommend shops that carry Oliver People frames? Saw a pair of frame I like at Queenstown. Wanna compare price before deciding since the frame is not cheap...