The Spectacles Thread. - Part 2

[aknike]

Hi all, I'm 27yo working in front of a computer screen in office and planning to change my glasses soon.

I'm currently using Eyezen from 2017 and thinking if I should go back to Eyezen (saw around $320) or should I go with Hoya Sync iii (saw around $520)?

I'm not sure about my degree but from my warranty card, it states:
1.67 Crizal Eyezen

Right: Sph -7.00 , Cyl -1.25 , Axis 175 , Add 0.00
Left: Sph -5.50 , Cyl -1.75 , Axis 5 , Add 0.00

Would like to ask for some kind advise here if Sync iii is worth the upgrade over Eyezen?
And as the "boost zone" is on the lower part of the lens, does that mean when I'm facing computer screen, I should look through the bottom part of my lens? That sounds weird & unnatural?

Lastly, if I'm for example driving, and looking far, would the lens make my vision worst?

Pardon for the noob questions here! And thank in advance for anyone kind enough to explain to me. Thank you!

 

[Project_Xco]

Hows your review for eyezen?

 

[aknike]

It's fine, was very scratch & dirt resistance when it was brand new. But after 2years, can see fine scratches on the lens but doesn't affect normal vision. It's normal I guess as the coating will slowly wear off. As for eyes feel, it does block quite a lot of blue light. I can see clear difference in the colour of my screen when i'm wearing vs not wearing the glasses.

 

[aknike]

Hi all, I'm 27yo working in front of a computer screen in office and planning to change my glasses soon.

I'm currently using Eyezen from 2017 and thinking if I should go back to Eyezen (saw around $320) or should I go with Hoya Sync iii (saw around $520)?

I'm not sure about my degree but from my warranty card, it states:
1.67 Crizal Eyezen

Right: Sph -7.00 , Cyl -1.25 , Axis 175 , Add 0.00
Left: Sph -5.50 , Cyl -1.75 , Axis 5 , Add 0.00

Would like to ask for some kind advise here if Sync iii is worth the upgrade over Eyezen?
And as the "boost zone" is on the lower part of the lens, does that mean when I'm facing computer screen, I should look through the bottom part of my lens? That sounds weird & unnatural?

Lastly, if I'm for example driving, and looking far, would the lens make my vision worst?

Pardon for the noob questions here! And thank in advance for anyone kind enough to explain to me. Thank you!

To add on, will one feel dizziness or giddy by using the Sync iii?

 

[thegardens3b]

To add on, will one feel dizziness or giddy by using the Sync iii?

I have not tried eyezen before but i am using sync 3 myself.
honestly speaking, prefer the sync 3 lenses over my every other pair of glasses as the visual comfort is there.

this is very subjective to individual as not everyone eyes are sensitive enough to feel the difference of the properties of eyezen/sync 3.

if you can afford the upgrade, i suggest you do sync 3

 

[jiawei456123]

If degree is not too high (less than -3.00Ds), usually a slight change of centration (+/- 2mm) poses no significant difference to end users.

However, if your degree is higher, most optician/optometrist would try to find a frame that has:

• same or +/-1mm nose bridge
• nasal portion of lens that fits exactly/require minimal alteration

My cheap cheap plastic frame the hinge i think coming out (not even screw the hinge lose alr think dropping out soon) broke, saw some numbers on the frame ending in 52 18 140 i presume thats the specifications for the lens and the frame? My degree quite high and got one of those blue filter thingy (not a atas one, think its shamir), and high index 1.67 or higher, wanna just change the frame is possible as Ill probably go broke making another one

 

[EyezoneOpticalSG]

My cheap cheap plastic frame the hinge i think coming out (not even screw the hinge lose alr think dropping out soon) broke, saw some numbers on the frame ending in 52 18 140 i presume thats the specifications for the lens and the frame? My degree quite high and got one of those blue filter thingy (not a atas one, think its shamir), and high index 1.67 or higher, wanna just change the frame is possible as Ill probably go broke making another one

Yeah, changing a frame is possible. Any optical shop should be able to help you select a frame that can closely fit your lenses.

 

[Nakedtoes]

My cheap cheap plastic frame the hinge i think coming out (not even screw the hinge lose alr think dropping out soon) broke, saw some numbers on the frame ending in 52 18 140 i presume thats the specifications for the lens and the frame? My degree quite high and got one of those blue filter thingy (not a atas one, think its shamir), and high index 1.67 or higher, wanna just change the frame is possible as Ill probably go broke making another one

52 is yr lens width, 18 is bridge width, 140 is temple length.

 

[juxtaposition]

I ask in JB 1560rm

Got a quote for hi-index 1.6 lens
CRIZAL TRANSITIONS® XTRACTIVE $440

What do u think?

 

[kleric]

Progressive vs Office Lens

Need some advise here. I recently made a pair of specs with progressive lens (on optician's advise) but noted that the clarity for both distance as well as near vision to be similar to my other pair of office lens with similar power.

What is the difference between office lens and progressive lens?

 

[raylite]

Hi all, need some recommendation on lenses? I changed to Tokai Lutina lenses not more than 2 months ago but still feeling very uncomfortable with it, causing
- Eyestrain that leads to headaches
- Blurry vision
- Looking at bright digital screen gives super eye strain (e.g. if I go places with neon lights, will die since the brightness is sorta "boosted")
- Trouble with accommodation (focusing between near and far)

Tried adjusting frame many times via nose pads, so don't think it's due to positioning of frames on face.

Pros of the lens though:
- Colours are really good, the lutina seems to "boost" the colours, some sort like Samsung phones screen "Vivid Display" mode.

Came from a Crizal Prevencia. Found that it was good at blocking our blue light, but the blue tint from the reflection is bad for photos.

I am infront of a screen almost 12 hours a day. Eye comfort is at top priority, please share any good recommendation on lenses for that.. thanks!

 

[Memphi5]

Hi, I'm looking to get my first pair of progressive lens as my presbyopia seems to be getting worse. Kept seeing this Varilux X advert online and wondering if it's really good. Can advise me what are my options beside this Varilux X?

 

[EyezoneOpticalSG]

Hi, I'm looking to get my first pair of progressive lens as my presbyopia seems to be getting worse. Kept seeing this Varilux X advert online and wondering if it's really good. Can advise me what are my options beside this Varilux X?

Some companies needs alot of advertisements to sell and are really good at Advertising.

There are products with similar pricing but much better design.
But most importantly, sells without any advertisements.

Some outlets like selling branded as the staffs get kick-back for each pair they sell. Just be careful if they start hard selling certain brands.

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

X series lenses are not too bad. Can consider Hoya ID lifestyle as a starter too. (Doesn’t mean you have to get them!)

Your “trusted” optometrist can recommend you a lens that suits you best. You will be able to tell if someone is hard selling you any of their in-house brand lenses.
Cheers!

Hi, I'm looking to get my first pair of progressive lens as my presbyopia seems to be getting worse. Kept seeing this Varilux X advert online and wondering if it's really good. Can advise me what are my options beside this Varilux X?

 

[EyezoneOpticalSG]

Need some advise here. I recently made a pair of specs with progressive lens (on optician's advise) but noted that the clarity for both distance as well as near vision to be similar to my other pair of office lens with similar power.

What is the difference between office lens and progressive lens?

Progressive lenses is made using calculation from distance, down to near.

Office lens (aka Degressive lenses) are worked out the opposite way. Calculation is done from near, up to intermediate.

Office lenses are usually recommended to users with close to 0 degree at distance or has pretty high reading add of more than +2.25Ds.

While looking straight,
progressive lenses => Distance
Office lens => Intermediate

15 degrees below eye level,
progressive lenses => Intermediate
Office lens => Intermediate

45 degrees below eye level,
progressive lenses => Near
Office lens => Near

 

[kleric]

Progressive lenses is made using calculation from distance, down to near.

Office lens (aka Degressive lenses) are worked out the opposite way. Calculation is done from near, up to intermediate.

Office lenses are usually recommended to users with close to 0 degree at distance or has pretty high reading add of more than +2.25Ds.

While looking straight,
progressive lenses => Distance
Office lens => Intermediate

15 degrees below eye level,
progressive lenses => Intermediate
Office lens => Intermediate

45 degrees below eye level,
progressive lenses => Near
Office lens => Near

Thanks much for the clear explanation.

May I know the difference between anti fatigue/digital lens vs progressive lens?

 

[Memphi5]

X series lenses are not too bad. Can consider Hoya ID lifestyle as a starter too. (Doesn’t mean you have to get them!)

Your “trusted” optometrist can recommend you a lens that suits you best. You will be able to tell if someone is hard selling you any of their in-house brand lenses.
Cheers!

Some companies needs alot of advertisements to sell and are really good at Advertising.

There are products with similar pricing but much better design.
But most importantly, sells without any advertisements.

Some outlets like selling branded as the staffs get kick-back for each pair they sell. Just be careful if they start hard selling certain brands.

Thanks for the reply both. I'm not too sure what to look out for in a good pair of progressive lenses so abit worried will kena smoked and then chopped carrot

 

[thegardens3b]

Thanks for the reply both. I'm not too sure what to look out for in a good pair of progressive lenses so abit worried will kena smoked and then chopped carrot

This one very subjective.
you cant get chopped if you ask for the retail price list. Usually i will show the customers. Discount percentage is usually based on the familiarity.
You can't expect to go into a shop first time and request for the maximum discount they usually give to their regulars. Does not make sense unless they really hard up for business. That is just my 2c.

That being said, after checking with the quotations, going through the checks and explaining to the customer and listening to their problems/needs is what usually wins the customer over. If all fails, at least i did a good job explaining so that he/she can make an informed decision. It is up to them then, to decide which shop to go to for their check and glasses.

If a practice provides better services and you like it, it is definitely worth paying for... Just like how some people pay a lot more for better food. Eye care is something so important to us, don't take it for granted.

 

[EyezoneOpticalSG]

Thanks for the reply both. I'm not too sure what to look out for in a good pair of progressive lenses so abit worried will kena smoked and then chopped carrot

I think the most important questions is to ask "what happens if I cant get used to it?" Is there Money Back Guarantee for that pair of progressive lenses?

No point spending money and get no assurance on how well you can adapt to it. Doesn't mean you spend thousands on a pair of lenses, it is the best for your eyes.

Everyone's eye is different. So i suggest

• having your eyes checked
• explain your daily visual activities to the optometrist/optician.
• Introduced to the lenses that best suit your needs.
• Buy only if you're comfortable with what is introduced to you.
• Best if they have Money Back Guarantee

 

[EyezoneOpticalSG]

Thanks much for the clear explanation.

May I know the difference between anti fatigue/digital lens vs progressive lens?

Anti-Fatigue Lens => usually recommended for people in their early to late 30s to help relax their eyes when they see near for a long period of time. The near boost comes in +0.50, +0.62, +0.75, +0.87, +1.00. Value of boost is dependent on the prescription and age

Digital Lens => Same as Anti-fatigue. Some brands just name it differently. These lenses usually incorporate Blue Block/Absorb technologies in it.

Progressive lens => Recommended for people when they start seeing blur at near & have some form of "Degree" @ distance (More than +/-1.00 Ds). Addition starts from +1.25.

Office lens => Recommended for people when they start seeing blur at near + intermediate & have relatively low or no Degree @ distance OR If they have Degree @ distance but reading Addition is more than +2.00

Quite alot of information to digest

Hope that answers your question