The Spectacles Thread. - Part 2

[GANGSTERKIA]

Anyone using PC glasses ? Thought to replace for progressive lens as pictures look blurt also.

Office lenses are good, highly recommended.

 

[Gondon72]

I got a question. Usually how do you all clean the spectacle lens? just using water?

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

I got a question. Usually how do you all clean the spectacle lens? just using water?

I rinse with water on lenses then dab with tissue and finally rub with the specs cloth.
If got oil/dirt, use mild soap, dilute further then use and clean the same way.

 

[Hitokirii]

Close to 10 years never change spec alr.
Quite surprise at the price.

Not sure if is expensive or not.
700+ @ Ownday for progressive , transition, blue light.
Lens alone 500. Frame is 200.

 

[tpmmark]

I’m also thinking to get a new pair with progressive or digital lens. Those that have differ power on top and bottom. Is the progressive lens betters in terms of clarity far and near and more comfortable?

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

I’m also thinking to get a new pair with progressive or digital lens. Those that have differ power on top and bottom. Is the progressive lens betters in terms of clarity far and near and more comfortable?

It actually depends on how high is your presbyopia level, the higher it is, the more distortion/blur there is at the peripheral of your lenses. Thus better tiered lenses are recommended.
Digital lenses are good for individuals who just started having presbyopia/laohua or individuals 20-30+ that use alot of digital devices.
In conclusion, if you are 43++, maybe a prob is a better option. If not just use a digital lens and get used to how to view with the lenses and when you use progressives in future, it would be easier to adapt!

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Close to 10 years never change spec alr.
Quite surprise at the price.

Not sure if is expensive or not.
700+ @ Ownday for progressive , transition, blue light.
Lens alone 500. Frame is 200.

500 for the lenses.. high index? If basic 1.5 then it must be a higher tier owndays lens. Usually progressive lenses are more costly. But if you prescription is high then you have to use high index which jerks the prices up more. Otherwise I think it’s pretty acceptable. There are places that sell the lenses for 100-200 plus progressives but those are pretty poor in terms of quality. E.g. small near reading zones, poor distance sharpness etc.

 

[jenniferx]

Hi, I would suggest going with owndays. the higher the percentage of blue light cut, the yellower the lenses will be.
thus standard lenses in the market “block” up to 30% blue light.

Hmmm any review of the Lutina Lens from Japan? Is it good for blue light protection?

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Hmmm any review of the Lutina Lens from Japan? Is it good for blue light protection?

In general all blue light filter lenses works well. The more concerned factor would be the durability of the lenses coating which in turn decides how long/clear your lenses last

 

[joesph]

I got a question. Usually how do you all clean the spectacle lens? just using water?

when I shower, I shower the lens, shake off the water then use clean laundry t-shirt wipe dry. never need soap



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[Hitokirii]

500 for the lenses.. high index? If basic 1.5 then it must be a higher tier owndays lens. Usually progressive lenses are more costly. But if you prescription is high then you have to use high index which jerks the prices up more. Otherwise I think it’s pretty acceptable. There are places that sell the lenses for 100-200 plus progressives but those are pretty poor in terms of quality. E.g. small near reading zones, poor distance sharpness etc.

I chose the high tier for transition .
mid tier for progressive .
index , I did not check with them .

if I choose the highest tier for progressive , the spec will be 900 plus.
Anyway , quite happy the price is transparent .but maybe for the same price , I can get much better quality elsewhere .
Just surprise nowadays even normal spec cost so much . My last spec is Oakley , do 10 years ago , around 500 to 600

btw from the prescription , it seems like it does not state whether the index is 1.6 or 1.7.
is it embedded somewhere that I missed out ?

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

I chose the high tier for transition .
mid tier for progressive .
index , I did not check with them .

if I choose the highest tier for progressive , the spec will be 900 plus.
Anyway , quite happy the price is transparent .but maybe for the same price , I can get much better quality elsewhere .
Just surprise nowadays even normal spec cost so much . My last spec is Oakley , do 10 years ago , around 500 to 600

btw from the prescription , it seems like it does not state whether the index is 1.6 or 1.7.
is it embedded somewhere that I missed out ?

I believe with 700+ and with photochromic lenses you will be able to get an average tier lenses W/O the frame. E.g. Essilor Hoya Zeiss. So it’s not a bad buy IF wearing it is comfortable for you.
when it comes to progressives, the lenses are the killer as compared to single vision.

One pair of single vision lenses could cost maybe 30-50(Low), 70-90(mid) , and 110-170(high). Whereas for progressives 150-200(Low), 300-450(mid) , 600+ high. Average ball park figure without considering the index of the lenses. But also because of inflation etc so prices surely rises along with it. But again you are using progressive which leads to you realising the stark price differences.

 

[jenniferx]

In general all blue light filter lenses works well. The more concerned factor would be the durability of the lenses coating which in turn decides how long/clear your lenses last

Oh I see, is Lutina durable then? Or any other lens recommendations?

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Oh I see, is Lutina durable then? Or any other lens recommendations?

There are more durable lens brand but as you are getting from either owndays/lens kart thus you are limited to certain options.

However, handling is also a factor. If we can handle our glasses well, don’t drop it, don’t use clothing to wipe lenses etc, the coating will not be damaged so quickly.

 

[Terminatron]

got company budget of 400usd for specs.... any recommendations for frame + lens combi? mine is just normal myopia -2.75 on both sides.

is 999.9 any good?

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

got company budget of 400usd for specs.... any recommendations for frame + lens combi? mine is just normal myopia -2.75 on both sides.

is 999.9 any good?

Hi!
Relatively good I would say. You could opt for 1.55 lenses but if you prefer them to be thinner/lighter then go for 1.60. No need to go higher than 1.60 index. 1.60 and 1.67 index for your prescription will have minimal differences.

 

[jeepers]

****ing ** my eyevans broke within six months of each other after maybe about 2-3 years of rotational use. One pair broke at the hinge, the other snapped at the bottom part of the lens. Did I unluckily get ass pieces or do Eyevans just not last?

My vintage OP broke also. Had to dig up my old OP NDG and found an old pair of heavily abused frames with the brand “Lafont”, which I used during army.

Anyone has:
1. More information on the brand “Lafont”
2. Any brand recommendations for frames?

I’ve been going to Pearl Optics since I was a kid, but due to the poor selection of frames, I buy my frames directly when I travel. The 2 pairs of eyevans were bought in Tokyo on my last trip there in 2018 or 2019.

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

****ing ** my eyevans broke within six months of each other after maybe about 2-3 years of rotational use. One pair broke at the hinge, the other snapped at the bottom part of the lens. Did I unluckily get ass pieces or do Eyevans just not last?

My vintage OP broke also. Had to dig up my old OP NDG and found an old pair of heavily abused frames with the brand “Lafont”, which I used during army.

Anyone has:
1. More information on the brand “Lafont”
2. Any brand recommendations for frames?

I’ve been going to Pearl Optics since I was a kid, but due to the poor selection of frames, I buy my frames directly when I travel. The 2 pairs of eyevans were bought in Tokyo on my last trip there in 2018 or 2019.

Wa, feels abit shag to hear about your eyevans.
lafont is a French mid-luxury brand but for you to use it in army.. solid! Hahaha
The eyevans you purchased in general are those thin titanium arm frames series?
If you like thin, light, hardy, titanium frames, I can suggest Markus T, Lindberg RIM. IMO they are lasting and comfortable. there is another brand named Gotti from Switzerland but I am afraid it might end of the same way as your Eyevans.

 

[jeepers]

Wa, feels abit shag to hear about your eyevans.
lafont is a French mid-luxury brand but for you to use it in army.. solid! Hahaha
The eyevans you purchased in general are those thin titanium arm frames series?
If you like thin, light, hardy, titanium frames, I can suggest Markus T, Lindberg RIM. IMO they are lasting and comfortable. there is another brand named Gotti from Switzerland but I am afraid it might end of the same way as your Eyevans.

Thanks for your reply.

The eyevans I used are 417 and 553. The front is acetate/alloy and the temple is titanium. Hence I’m quite frustrated that the 553 snapped at the temple (hinge).

I like some form of acetate leh, but nevertheless I will check out your recommendations.

I’ve been leaning even more heavily towards Japanese makers the last 10+ years, even including my wardrobe and bags. My masunaga frames lasted quite a while. I still have kanekos somewhere.

Think the lafonts I found on deep discount whilst traveling! I don’t remember paying any more than 150 for them. They are quite beat up, but I still love them since they’ve been with me for so long. I usually wear them or my vintage OPs at home, switching out the ones I wore out for the day.

I’ve got another question - can I diy fix acetate frames? I managed to get some pure or at least high grade acetone from a friend who does lab work. If possible I reckon I’ll try it out on the vintage OP that snapped some time back.

 

[Hitokirii]

I chose the high tier for transition .
mid tier for progressive .
index , I did not check with them .

if I choose the highest tier for progressive , the spec will be 900 plus.
Anyway , quite happy the price is transparent .but maybe for the same price , I can get much better quality elsewhere .
Just surprise nowadays even normal spec cost so much . My last spec is Oakley , do 10 years ago , around 500 to 600

btw from the prescription , it seems like it does not state whether the index is 1.6 or 1.7.
is it embedded somewhere that I missed out ?

Just collected.
Not used to progressive yet, causing slight headache. Not sure if is the brightness, or progressive
Will go back shop, if headache still persist

Index is 1.6. Wonder how come they dun give 1.67

One more thing. For the laohua eye power, seems like it help but when object is close, naked eye is still better.
Is it normal?