The Spectacles Thread. - Part 2

[GANGSTERKIA]

Thanks. Any brand that I should try?

I would actually recommend a pair of Lindberg.. they are light, durable and very comfortable. They should have the shapes to suit you too. They are definitely on the pricier end, but the frame should last long and make its money worth.

 

[Optometrist]

Thanks. Any brand that I should try?

Maybe instead of brand, you might wanna look for certain features instead. For bigger face, you'll probably need to find frames with more curved temples. (gives you more comfort and reduce chance of it keep "dropping down")

*Still figuring out how to post pictures to show you

 

[Lucky_Farmer]

Maybe instead of brand, you might wanna look for certain features instead. For bigger face, you'll probably need to find frames with more curved temples. (gives you more comfort and reduce chance of it keep "dropping down")

*Still figuring out how to post pictures to show you

Lol. Thanks. Any specific one (brand and model) that would fit your description above?

 

[Optometrist]

Lol. Thanks. Any specific one (brand and model) that would fit your description above?

I'll use this 2 frames as an example: https://ibb.co/GCmmV5n
Black frame has bigger face.

big frame, straight temples: https://ibb.co/SR10mgC
Smaller frame, curved temples: https://ibb.co/XzwmrCr

both stacked together: https://ibb.co/42yxmdH

The smaller frame, curved temples would be better for you.
No specific brand ba, just look out for this feature when frame hunting

 

[dappermen]

i can only afford
zoff

used it for many yrs
https://www.zoff.sg/branches/

 

[numan108]

Hi,
You can consider eyewear optics@thomson plaza.

Hi,
Any particular person to look for?
Do they do repair too.

I have a progressive pair done few months back but I feel giddy when i viewed the computer after 10 mins or so.
I cannot see the small text clearly and have to push my lens up to view from the lower part of lens. In the end, I switched back to my old pair.
I went to another shop and was told that it is likely the viewing corridor is too narrow. A bigger one will solve the problem.
I am a bit confused as initially thought of making a single lens pair.
I was also told that if I make a single lens for distance, I won't be able to see the computer. Might have to do one for near and one for far.

 

[Optometrist]

Hi,
Any particular person to look for?
Do they do repair too.

I have a progressive pair done few months back but I feel giddy when i viewed the computer after 10 mins or so.
I cannot see the small text clearly and have to push my lens up to view from the lower part of lens. In the end, I switched back to my old pair.
I went to another shop and was told that it is likely the viewing corridor is too narrow. A bigger one will solve the problem.
I am a bit confused as initially thought of making a single lens pair.
I was also told that if I make a single lens for distance, I won't be able to see the computer. Might have to do one for near and one for far.

Hi!
I cannot see the small text clearly and have to push my lens up to view from the lower part of lens. In the end, I switched back to my old pair.
Usually a result of one of this following:
- Frame too close to face
- frame slipping down easily
- Progressive setting too low
- Laohua not enough

I went to another shop and was told that it is likely the viewing corridor is too narrow. A bigger one will solve the problem.
yes & no. Depends on your face & nose shape. having a longer corridor height might help in certain instances.

 

[numan108]

Hi!
I cannot see the small text clearly and have to push my lens up to view from the lower part of lens. In the end, I switched back to my old pair.
Usually a result of one of this following:
- Frame too close to face
- frame slipping down easily
- Progressive setting too low
- Laohua not enough

I went to another shop and was told that it is likely the viewing corridor is too narrow. A bigger one will solve the problem.
yes & no. Depends on your face & nose shape. having a longer corridor height might help in certain instances.

Hi,

Thanks for the reply.

I am apprehensive about getting another progressive and encounter the same problem.

Wonder if an experienced or skill optometrist will help.

Any advise.

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Hi,
Any particular person to look for?
Do they do repair too.

I have a progressive pair done few months back but I feel giddy when i viewed the computer after 10 mins or so.
I cannot see the small text clearly and have to push my lens up to view from the lower part of lens. In the end, I switched back to my old pair.
I went to another shop and was told that it is likely the viewing corridor is too narrow. A bigger one will solve the problem.
I am a bit confused as initially thought of making a single lens pair.
I was also told that if I make a single lens for distance, I won't be able to see the computer. Might have to do one for near and one for far.

Hey!
I will pm you who to look for.
Meanwhile you could consider making a pair of office lens if needed.
Also by pushing your frame higher to see clearer is not really a sign of needing a wider corridor.. it’s more like you need more near power to see the words. There are Afew reasons that could have caused it but better for the practitioner to see rather than us speculating here haha…

 

[GRAVESEED]

Hi guys, I am looking to upgrade to a titanium specs but not sure what to look out for.

My use case revolves mostly computer/phone screen and casual cycling (hopefully won't be loose, otherwise need ear hooks). I feel like my current Owndays pair is giving my eyes fatigue and I wanna alleviate it.

This is my degree and info from Dec 2020, not sure if there will be significant changes now on Oct 2022



My budget maybe 700? Or max 1k? Need to consider options first before committing

Thanks in advance!

 

[dappermen]

my current Owndays pair is giving my eyes fatigue and I wanna alleviate it.

huh! Owndays or zoff shd be good enough

the fatigue could be due to your increase?

 

[Optometrist]

Hi guys, I am looking to upgrade to a titanium specs but not sure what to look out for.

My use case revolves mostly computer/phone screen and casual cycling (hopefully won't be loose, otherwise need ear hooks). I feel like my current Owndays pair is giving my eyes fatigue and I wanna alleviate it.

This is my degree and info from Dec 2020, not sure if there will be significant changes now on Oct 2022



My budget maybe 700? Or max 1k? Need to consider options first before committing

Thanks in advance!

Hi bro!

Oakley/Agnes B has pretty decent range for their titanium frames. your prescription also not high, don't think will cross 700+ ba, even with frame, unless you have other eye conditions not stated on the paper. End of the day, comfort should be the most important consideration, instead of brand. Try going into shops, try out the specs to find something that suits you best.

After covid hit our shores and people starts to work from home, there has been an increase in people experiencing eye strain (due to prolonged near work with insufficient rest). Symptoms includes eye strain, blur/double vision @ night, headache, migraine & teary eyes, Your eye fatigue could be caused by that, you'll need to drop by an optical shop to have it checked out.

 

[GRAVESEED]

Hi bro!

Oakley/Agnes B has pretty decent range for their titanium frames. your prescription also not high, don't think will cross 700+ ba, even with frame, unless you have other eye conditions not stated on the paper. End of the day, comfort should be the most important consideration, instead of brand. Try going into shops, try out the specs to find something that suits you best.

After covid hit our shores and people starts to work from home, there has been an increase in people experiencing eye strain (due to prolonged near work with insufficient rest). Symptoms includes eye strain, blur/double vision @ night, headache, migraine & teary eyes, Your eye fatigue could be caused by that, you'll need to drop by an optical shop to have it checked out.

Got it, cause I was thinking of investing in a titanium frame to last me 5-10 years if possible. If I look for titanium + transitions, any kind of recommendations?

 

[4D.TOTO&BS]

Well I would say base on personal experience that Moscot is not worth the hype. Their frames are manufacture in China (*hint AliExpress cheap cheap). Although I do love their design, the quality is not up to the mark. So don't just jump into the band wagon and found yourself a heart spike. Manufacturer quality should be bigger than the brand itself.

 

[joesph]

why you mark up frame so so much!?


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[Optometrist]

Well I would say base on personal experience that Moscot is not worth the hype. Their frames are manufacture in China (*hint AliExpress cheap cheap). Although I do love their design, the quality is not up to the mark. So don't just jump into the band wagon and found yourself a heart spike. Manufacturer quality should be bigger than the brand itself.

Totally agree. Consumers should look out for quality rather than just buying branded frames. But that would require a certain level of expertise.

For a quick crash course on choosing a spectacles, I've listed the common material
Metal Frame: Titanium > Aluminum > Stainless Steel

Plastic frame:
Ultem/ TR (USA/Korea material)
- more recent Material (~8 years)
- Very light weight
- Extremely durable (impact resistant)
- Doesn't go out of shape easily
- Best option if you have young kids around that likes to snatch your spectacles and throw it.

Acetate material
- Typical plastic, long history used as a spectacle material.
- hard & sturdy
- "Temples" (Leg of frame) tends to open up over time.
- has a tendency to shrink.
- deforms under pressure

 

[higoodhi]

Hi,

1) Does Eyezen start (single vision lens without add on help reduces eye fatigue) or those with add on will be much better?

2) Order power for Eyezen start R -5.0, -01.00, X 089. What does 089 represent ?

3) Does different technology/brand affect the thickness on the lens with all power (refer to above power) remains the same using below example as an illustration.

a) My old pair of spectacle 1.67 with normal (with green coating/filter) lenses the thickness is at abt 4mm while
b) New pair of spectacle Eyezen start 1.67 the thickness is abt 6mm

4) Or the thickness is affected by the lens diameter, my old pair lens diameter is abt 50mm while the new lens is at abt 56mm ?

Thanks

 

[Optometrist]

Hi,

1) Does Eyezen start (single vision lens without add on help reduces eye fatigue) or those with add on will be much better?

2) Order power for Eyezen start R -5.0, -01.00, X 089. What does 089 represent ?

3) Does different technology/brand affect the thickness on the lens with all power (refer to above power) remains the same using below example as an illustration.

a) My old pair of spectacle 1.67 with normal (with green coating/filter) lenses the thickness is at abt 4mm while
b) New pair of spectacle Eyezen start 1.67 the thickness is abt 6mm

4) Or the thickness is affected by the lens diameter, my old pair lens diameter is abt 50mm while the new lens is at abt 56mm ?

Thanks

1) Anti fatigue works by reducing the prescription at the reading portion (aka boost zone) to provide a more comfortable read, hence using just the Eyezen start might not be as effective.

2) -05.00Ds is myopia, -01.00Ds is astigmatism, 089 is the angle where you need the additional -1.00 Ds astigmatism to see clear. (think of it as like a protractor from 0 degrees to 180 degrees) easier to visualize this way.

3) Yes, certain lens surfacing methods (Lenti-Cut) is able to reduce the side thickness. usually used in high prescription (>-10.00Ds)

4) thickness of a lens is affected by the difference between your pupillary distance vs frame size.
E.g. pupillary distance 60mm, choosing a spectacles with 70mm frame size will have a thicker lens than using the 63mm frame size ones.
Usually your optician/optometrist would sound off that the lenses would be thick, if clients insist on using a much bigger frame.

 

[Optometrist]

Got it, cause I was thinking of investing in a titanium frame to last me 5-10 years if possible. If I look for titanium + transitions, any kind of recommendations?

Nowadays abit hard to find frames that can last 5-10 years. somehow the frames will last at max ~1-2 years after warranty expires.

 

[joesph]

Nowadays abit hard to find frames that can last 5-10 years.

somehow the frames will last at max ~1-2 years after warranty expires.

frame got warranty? just every often change before spoil


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