The Spectacles Thread. - Part 2

[curo]

1 thing i choose brand is cox the quality i get rather than choose a normal brand and every year spolit have to change.

Also depend on how you maintain your spec. My DUN spec i wore it for abt 4years+. Third year I change the lens to blue filter lens. Check my eyesight every year and no changes in my degree. Even the optician was surprise that I can manage to maintain it so well even tot i wear it every day.

 

[Singaporean80]

For me i have chosen my 4 pairs of best quality specs that i like and they have lasted me for years. My optician told me a good quality frame can last 5-10yrs depending how u use and take care of your spec.

ur method sounds gd..

 

[Seannie]

Hi Seannie,

You ideas is interesting. I do like Lindbergh and wish I could have such a deep pocket as a pair of Lindbergh with progressive lens already set me 4 digits, 3-4 pairs are indeed a luxury. I only can afford the entry level of Lindberg. Haa.

I have tried and tested this method myself so i recommend for those who gets tired with their spec easily and like to keep changing "new" look that instead of changing new pair every year or so to try keeping a few good quality pairs that you really love and rotate them. This way u wont get so tired of the looks and old pair can actually feel "new" once again after you have not worn it for quite some time! My average "turn" time is about 4 months. So one year i rotate about 3 times.

 

[Seannie]

Also depend on how you maintain your spec. My DUN spec i wore it for abt 4years+. Third year I change the lens to blue filter lens. Check my eyesight every year and no changes in my degree. Even the optician was surprise that I can manage to maintain it so well even tot i wear it every day.

Yar your optician quite good. He helped me save quite a sum of $ sometimes give quite gd advices from 3rd party perspective. But he didnt sms me every yr for checkup. he quite gd to you. They opened another shop nearby, so he tend to the original shop while his wife tend to the other shop. Hopefully they doing ok. Dont wish to see spectacle culture gone.

 

[Seannie]

ur method sounds gd..

I will sic a list of the A listers of optical shops. Stay tuned. Maybe you can try to visit them and let us know wat you think.

 

[nethdale]

I will sic a list of the A listers of optical shops. Stay tuned. Maybe you can try to visit them and let us know wat you think.

Looking forward to that list, appreciate if you could include the those good quality frames they are carrying. Sorry, perhaps I am asking too much. I may commission another pair of Lindberg. Thanks in advance.

 

[Seannie]

List not in sequence of their merits.
Just for references.

1. Kwong Shin Pte Ltd
2. Iwear.com
3. Emperor Optics Parkway Parade
4. ICU Eye Care Unit
5. Optics Premier Pte Ltd
6. Pearl's VisionCare Pte Ltd
7. Eyewear Optics Pte Ltd
8. Ming Ming Optical Co.
9. Sintat Optical Centre
10.The Eyeplace Pte Ltd
11. Siglap Optical
12. Spectacle Culture Pte Ltd
13. Designer Eyewear & Contact Lens
14. Plus Minus Eyepoint
15. Sincere Optics Pte Ltd

Feel free to add on.

 

[nethdale]

16. Jamco?

 

[drkcynic]

For me i found out the best method to get "new" looks. I will make 3-4 pairs of the best frames i love and rotate wearing them, maybe rotate in between a few months so that once i got the tired feeling i rotate and can get the "new" look all the time. Works for me. So now i dont make new frames every year and waste them.

I was initially considering Lindberg which came with a hefty price tag of SG$850 without lens.

Then today I was in JB looking at glasses and I was surprised that I could get Ray Ban with 1.67 in house lens at RM600. If you want HOYA add another RM100. Oakley was about the same price.

Some frames like Porsche designs and Police etc are around RM900 with lens. I found that absolutely affordable.

Basically I can get a whole array of brands and 3-4 different specs with a mixture of sporty, studious, casual, serious look with the price of a Lindberg frame (no lens).

That's a good deal. They come with 1 year warranty and if you rotate them they won't wear out so often as well.

Something to consider.

 

[nethdale]

I was initially considering Lindberg which came with a hefty price tag of SG$850 without lens.

Then today I was in JB looking at glasses and I was surprised that I could get Ray Ban with 1.67 in house lens at RM600. If you want HOYA add another RM100. Oakley was about the same price.

Some frames like Porsche designs and Police etc are around RM900 with lens. I found that absolutely affordable.

Basically I can get a whole array of brands and 3-4 different specs with a mixture of sporty, studious, casual, serious look with the price of a Lindberg frame (no lens).

That's a good deal. They come with 1 year warranty and if you rotate them they won't wear out so often as well.

Something to consider.

Hi, JB is an alternative source to get as the saving last check for making a pair of progressive lens is about S$100 for Mykita at KSL but I need to travel back to collect, assuming there is no complication. Will consider for my next pair.
By the way, can share which shop that carries Lindbergh in City Sq or KSL? Thanks.

 

[drkcynic]

Hi, JB is an alternative source to get as the saving last check for making a pair of progressive lens is about S$100 for Mykita at KSL but I need to travel back to collect, assuming there is no complication. Will consider for my next pair.
By the way, can share which shop that carries Lindbergh in City Sq or KSL? Thanks.

I haven't see any Lindberg in JB yet.

 

[thegardens3b]

Hi, JB is an alternative source to get as the saving last check for making a pair of progressive lens is about S$100 for Mykita at KSL but I need to travel back to collect, assuming there is no complication. Will consider for my next pair.
By the way, can share which shop that carries Lindbergh in City Sq or KSL? Thanks.

With all honesty, jb is definitely cheaper be it for food/goods and services.

However,

1. Are you comfortable with their eye testing standards and is the prescription given comfortable and feasible for long

2. Do they do extra services e.g eye health examinations that go beyond a simple refraction check.

3. Any adjustments/troubleshooting/servicing concerns means you have to travel back there.

I will ask the consumer if they are alright with it.
For progressive lens users, it is of utmost importance to get proper fitting done and a health check once a year to ensure prescription is okay and health is fine.

If you think the savings of $100-200 is worth it then ofc it is cheap. But for items such as glasses, i would rather prefer doing it in Singapore with a trusted professional. Just my opinion.

I respect those who still prefer going to JB to purchase stuff. Different people have different viewpoints Just trying to educate a little on why SG prices tend to be higher. - Professionalism and higher rental cost and the machines used to perform these checks.

 

[nethdale]

With all honesty, jb is definitely cheaper be it for food/goods and services.

However,

1. Are you comfortable with their eye testing standards and is the prescription given comfortable and feasible for long

2. Do they do extra services e.g eye health examinations that go beyond a simple refraction check.

3. Any adjustments/troubleshooting/servicing concerns means you have to travel back there.

I will ask the consumer if they are alright with it.
For progressive lens users, it is of utmost importance to get proper fitting done and a health check once a year to ensure prescription is okay and health is fine.

If you think the savings of $100-200 is worth it then ofc it is cheap. But for items such as glasses, i would rather prefer doing it in Singapore with a trusted professional. Just my opinion.

I respect those who still prefer going to JB to purchase stuff. Different people have different viewpoints Just trying to educate a little on why SG prices tend to be higher. - Professionalism and higher rental cost and the machines used to perform these checks.

Logical argument. That is why I yet to commission a pair of progressive lens in JB. In fact, if it is not due to the exchange rate, it is quite similar to here.

 

[drkcynic]

With all honesty, jb is definitely cheaper be it for food/goods and services.

However,

1. Are you comfortable with their eye testing standards and is the prescription given comfortable and feasible for long

2. Do they do extra services e.g eye health examinations that go beyond a simple refraction check.

3. Any adjustments/troubleshooting/servicing concerns means you have to travel back there.

I will ask the consumer if they are alright with it.
For progressive lens users, it is of utmost importance to get proper fitting done and a health check once a year to ensure prescription is okay and health is fine.

If you think the savings of $100-200 is worth it then ofc it is cheap. But for items such as glasses, i would rather prefer doing it in Singapore with a trusted professional. Just my opinion.

I respect those who still prefer going to JB to purchase stuff. Different people have different viewpoints Just trying to educate a little on why SG prices tend to be higher. - Professionalism and higher rental cost and the machines used to perform these checks.

For comparison's sake I just walked past a spectacle shop in hougang. Same Rayban that I got quoted rm600 with 1.67 in house lens is selling here sg238 with 1.56 in house lens. I guess it will be close to sg300+ with a 1.67.

Without going into a lengthy discussion or debate I will just relate my own experience. I have had my IC done in JB, 3 pairs and another 2 pairs, wore them for the past 10 years without any issues. At least i cannot tell the difference with those made in SG. There are also some reputable shops in JB, with the same boss having branches in SG. Some opticians in SG are also malaysia trained. I also do not think Malaysians eyesights are any worse than Singaporeans.

Just saying, ultimately it's all up to the individual.

 

[thegardens3b]

For comparison's sake I just walked past a spectacle shop in hougang. Same Rayban that I got quoted rm600 with 1.67 in house lens is selling here sg238 with 1.56 in house lens. I guess it will be close to sg300+ with a 1.67.

Without going into a lengthy discussion or debate I will just relate my own experience. I have had my IC done in JB, 3 pairs and another 2 pairs, wore them for the past 10 years without any issues. At least i cannot tell the difference with those made in SG. There are also some reputable shops in JB, with the same boss having branches in SG. Some opticians in SG are also malaysia trained. I also do not think Malaysians eyesights are any worse than Singaporeans.

Just saying, ultimately it's all up to the individual.

Yes totally agree.
Price wise singapore definitely lose out... what to do...
just abit of a hassle to travel..
yours is single vision lenses right?
when you need progressive lens and buy from malaysia, let me know the review.
i've seen many coming in and complain vision not so good/ideal

 

[Seannie]

I haven't see any Lindberg in JB yet.

Jb optical shops dont carry as much premium brands as sg because not huge market over there.

Ultimately its still up to whether u can find a good optician, be it sg or msia.

 

[Amaninus2]

Good day,

I am on Hoya dynamic progressive with transition and blue light filter.
The sph degree (R-1.25, L-0.75) is the same for my progressive and single vision, but when looking at the same object at 10m range or further on large black background and white fonts (lighted, very large monitor screen, etc) the single vision is much clearer than my new progressive lens. My optician suggest that I use it for a while for to get use to it (I am not giddy with the progressive). Any one can share me what is the possible cause/ problem please?

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Give this a try first, with your progressives, lower your Chin and gaze through the top portion of the lenses. Does your vision become clearer as compared to looking straight?

Also when you look straight ahead at objects, I need you to try to take notice, do you just look straight ahead or does your head naturally tilt up slightly?

Good day,

I am on Hoya dynamic progressive with transition and blue light filter.
The sph degree (R-1.25, L-0.75) is the same for my progressive and single vision, but when looking at the same object at 10m range or further on large black background and white fonts (lighted, very large monitor screen, etc) the single vision is much clearer than my new progressive lens. My optician suggest that I use it for a while for to get use to it (I am not giddy with the progressive). Any one can share me what is the possible cause/ problem please?

 

[Amaninus2]

"Give this a try first, with your progressives, lower your Chin and gaze through the top portion of the lenses. Does your vision become clearer as compared to looking straight?"
Wow, yes. It's very clear at the very top of the lens when I lower my chin. But it's very near to the frame.

"Also when you look straight ahead at objects, I need you to try to take notice, do you just look straight ahead or does your head naturally tilt up slightly?"
I notice my head tilt up slightly.

Give this a try first, with your progressives, lower your Chin and gaze through the top portion of the lenses. Does your vision become clearer as compared to looking straight?

Also when you look straight ahead at objects, I need you to try to take notice, do you just look straight ahead or does your head naturally tilt up slightly?

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

"Give this a try first, with your progressives, lower your Chin and gaze through the top portion of the lenses. Does your vision become clearer as compared to looking straight?"
Wow, yes. It's very clear at the very top of the lens when I lower my chin. But it's very near to the frame.

"Also when you look straight ahead at objects, I need you to try to take notice, do you just look straight ahead or does your head naturally tilt up slightly?"
I notice my head tilt up slightly.

Alright, It seems like the fitting height of the lenses(progressive) could be slightly marked higher, thus when you look straight, you are looking through the inbetween of distance and intermediate vision e.g. your power at the top is -5.00 but you are looking through a -4.50-->-4.75 kind of degree thus it is not as sharp.
Coupled with the fact that you tilt your head slightly when you see far, you are inducing more (near power) towards your distance vision thus your effective distance power is lowered further.

3 alternatives you can consider.
1) request from your shop to adjust the nosepad(hopefully the frame you chose has nosepads to work around with) to allow the frame to sit lower and further out thus you can automatically see through the higher portion of the lens, though it might cause your reading/intermediate to be slightly affected.

2)Remake the lens and get the fitting height measured again but this time, note to your optician/optometrist that you tend to chin up slightly when viewing distance.

***3)Just thought of it, Try asking your Optician/Optometrist to adjust the pantoscopic tilt of the frame Might work better without going through too much trouble! But if it feels unnatural to you, just request for a remake since if you made it recently. Just rmb to note those points