The Spectacles Thread. - Part 2

ftpofmpo

Banned
Joined
Jan 13, 2014
Messages
8,431
Reaction score
1,082
While I can see where you're coming from with regards to 'treating the windows to the soul better', I cannot agree with your thoughts about stinginess and ROI. By and large, I am someone who treats my items with care and use them for their functional purpose. In this instance, if I may ask, assuming that my power hasn't changed (it hasn't) and the scratches on the lenses have not affected my ability to see well (they've not) with the glasses on, will changing my glasses - presumably because I can - be deemed as treating my eyes better, and if so, how? Also, how is ROI here measured?

Thanks also for the article, but what does it serve to prove in this instance? There are a whole host of problems here, but that's another story for another time.

Having said these, I do get your point - Zeiss > Hoya.

To have any significant blue blocking effect, you probably need an amber lens tinted to at least 30%.

These blue reflective lens have been seen by many optometrists to be lacking in evidence to demonstrate the benefits they claim
 

ftpofmpo

Banned
Joined
Jan 13, 2014
Messages
8,431
Reaction score
1,082
Can i just check with the pros here.

I'm currently thinking of getting a pair of spectacle. Problem is, my face and shape, wear those small frame specs won't look good. Can only wear those avaitor kind of frames or in laymen term, big frames spectacles.

I heard from friends that big frame specs, the lens would be clear in the middle area, basically your eye level area whereby the rest not as clear. So wanna check, having a big frame, can the lens be made clear throughout? My degree should be 100 or beow but i see white background, vision would be blur.

If your astig and myopia is low, the lens should be clear throughout. Go to optometrist to see if your eye got problem. Spoc and npoc do thorough eye checks, but are open only during term time
 

MeowEatsFish

Arch-Supremacy Member
Joined
Oct 14, 2012
Messages
13,814
Reaction score
0
You can buy a clip-on first and see if it works for you. It will be tinted slightly yellowish instead of having the reflective coats. Can find them on taobao, under 防蓝.

Otherwise you can tint your lens slightly yellow or find the cheapest pc lens. This isn't sophisticated optics, brand premium not justified

Thanks :) will try and see how it goes.

Sent from LGE NEXUS 5X using GAGT
 

Mancunian2

Greater Supremacy Member
Joined
Jan 7, 2006
Messages
82,863
Reaction score
7,414
anyone encountered problem of AR coating cracking and peeling off?

My spare specs left in the drawer, took out from the drawer , one side the AR coating flaking and look like spider web. About 2 years old, Essilor 1.6 polycarbonate , I think
 

ERT

Senior Member
Joined
Nov 30, 2001
Messages
1,250
Reaction score
3
Notwithstanding the age of your Essilor lenses is already two years old, Crizal coating, be it AR or photochromic, is the worst, if not one of the shittiest ever. In addition to ZERO scratch resistance to even micro fiber wiping fabric. They just dump tons of $$$ on TVCs to dupe consumers.
 

ftpofmpo

Banned
Joined
Jan 13, 2014
Messages
8,431
Reaction score
1,082
anyone encountered problem of AR coating cracking and peeling off?

My spare specs left in the drawer, took out from the drawer , one side the AR coating flaking and look like spider web. About 2 years old, Essilor 1.6 polycarbonate , I think

1.6 not considered high index. For non high index lens, buy non branded lens and change yearly
 

Mancunian2

Greater Supremacy Member
Joined
Jan 7, 2006
Messages
82,863
Reaction score
7,414
1.6 not considered high index. For non high index lens, buy non branded lens and change yearly
my prescription is only -1.50, +0.5
don't need hi index la

btw, those neigbourhood $25-30 lenses usable?
is it a case of cheap cannot be good?
 

ftpofmpo

Banned
Joined
Jan 13, 2014
Messages
8,431
Reaction score
1,082
my prescription is only -1.50, +0.5
don't need hi index la

btw, those neigbourhood $25-30 lenses usable?
is it a case of cheap cannot be good?

Many of the low index lens are commodity technology. They are good for a year of normal use.

Are you using 1.6 polycarbonate for sports?
 

Mancunian2

Greater Supremacy Member
Joined
Jan 7, 2006
Messages
82,863
Reaction score
7,414
Many of the low index lens are commodity technology. They are good for a year of normal use.

Are you using 1.6 polycarbonate for sports?
when I made it, it was supposed to be a sports (and spare) specs,
but it remained underutilised as I often go without specs completely
 

mikeeeey

Arch-Supremacy Member
Joined
Jul 25, 2002
Messages
16,054
Reaction score
861
9j0i8k.jpg


My 3rd ic berlin.
 

Armourdillo

Member
Joined
Sep 28, 2015
Messages
231
Reaction score
3
owndays good bo? some people swear by it cos cheap and value some just say flat out bad (what wrong prescription, peeling frame, lens coating cmi).

My degree high (600+ both eyes) then if owndays 100-120 frame plus lens (1.74 index) will be quite wu hua right, else where up to 1.67 index already +++. (plus 50% off 2nd pair can use for sports/fashion)

I just wanna know if the pros here got any general consensus regarding owndays.

Or is the New China Opticians an alternative.

I just looking for value, no need be branded or what, but hopefully 1.67/1.74 cos I dont really want super thick and heavy lens.
 

Seannie

Supremacy Member
Joined
Aug 26, 2011
Messages
8,686
Reaction score
576
then i choose good and cheap! go where get haha :s13:

I wont do that. I will go for good only.

P/S pls remember your eyes are the windows to your soul and the world around you. Without good vision and comfortable glasses the quality of your life will be compromised.

Here wishing all spectacles fanatics a very blessed xmas and best wishes for 2017!
 
Last edited:

infinite0

Supremacy Member
Joined
Mar 24, 2013
Messages
9,576
Reaction score
1
Anyone know what glasses this ang moh is wearing? Top picture is the exact type that I'm looking for. Can't seem to find a specific model or brand which has the same design... the small small type one..

Seems like a full acrylic saddle bridge type of glasses..

Hans-websitegradient.jpg


hans-vriens-vice-chairman-of-apco-worldwide-laughs-during-an-in-on-picture-id94619533
 

Minty Mint

Arch-Supremacy Member
Joined
May 20, 2010
Messages
22,704
Reaction score
2,473
Anyone know what glasses this ang moh is wearing? Top picture is the exact type that I'm looking for. Can't seem to find a specific model or brand which has the same design... the small small type one..QUOTE]

I don't know what brand is he wearing. but you might want to try Tom Ford.
the size is very quite small. frame size is 44 or 46
e073421398496df2db845cd97a4cd433.jpg
 
Important Forum Advisory Note
This forum is moderated by volunteer moderators who will react only to members' feedback on posts. Moderators are not employees or representatives of HWZ Forums. Forum members and moderators are responsible for their own posts. Please refer to our Community Guidelines and Standards and Terms and Conditions for more information.
Top