The Spectacles Thread. - Part 2

[GANGSTERKIA]

And after remodeling i realized my essilor transition lens have some spots and a little scratches. Seems like some manufacturer defect. And the spectacle shop insist there isnt.

Could it have been due to wear and tear? When you mentioned remodel, do you mean using old lenses to fit into a new frame?
Or a whole new frame and lenses together?

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Hi Gangsterkia, my friend shared with me the details: for a person with short sighted of 500-600 degree both eyes, 1.75 presbyopia and with astig, he needs to make a pair of progressive lens for first time, which Hoya lens would you recommend and appreciate if you share the breakdown of cost. I only told him get those with less distortion lens. Ha
What is digital and blue lens and is it helpful? Sorry I am lazy to google. Thanks in advance

Hi!
I would would say lifestyle 3 or mystyle profile(recommended). These 2 lenses are actually towards the premium tier and why so?
He is a new wearer, with an addition/presbyopia of +1.75 which is considered quite high to START OFF with.
If he wears those basic entry level lenses I would strongly believe he will feel giddy and uncomfortable if he walks around with it at the start. Thus to make things easier, I would suggest a better tier lenses. If he started wearing at +1.00/1.25, we can still look towards digital lenses, or mid range progressives.

Digital lenses are lenses that allows you to view intermediate/distance/near zones with ease. Examples are Hoya sync 3, Essilor eyezen , Zeiss digital lenses.
Digital lenses is used to describe the lenses category.

Blue lens refers to lenses which are coated with the blue light filter coating. Thus one is a lens category the other is a lens coating.
Blue light filter can be applied to lenses e.g.
Hoya full control, crizal prevencia/bluecapture or Zeiss blueprotect /blue guard.

edit: it does help to reduce eye strain so I would recommend it too.

 

[Jun Jun]

Could it have been due to wear and tear? When you mentioned remodel, do you mean using old lenses to fit into a new frame?
Or a whole new frame and lenses together?

Whole new frame and lens. Remodel meaning they sold me a wrong frame i immediately noticed and told them wrong material. I requested for titanium they gave me steel

 

[nethdale]

Hi!
I would would say lifestyle 3 or mystyle profile(recommended). These 2 lenses are actually towards the premium tier and why so?
He is a new wearer, with an addition/presbyopia of +1.75 which is considered quite high to START OFF with.
If he wears those basic entry level lenses I would strongly believe he will feel giddy and uncomfortable if he walks around with it at the start. Thus to make things easier, I would suggest a better tier lenses. If he started wearing at +1.00/1.25, we can still look towards digital lenses, or mid range progressives.

Digital lenses are lenses that allows you to view intermediate/distance/near zones with ease. Examples are Hoya sync 3, Essilor eyezen , Zeiss digital lenses.
Digital lenses is used to describe the lenses category.

Blue lens refers to lenses which are coated with the blue light filter coating. Thus one is a lens category the other is a lens coating.
Blue light filter can be applied to lenses e.g.
Hoya full control, crizal prevencia/bluecapture or Zeiss blueprotect /blue guard.

edit: it does help to reduce eye strain so I would recommend it too.

Hi Gangsterkia, thanks for you detailed sharing.

 

[Jun Jun]

Anyone knows how does warranty claim with essilor works? Am i able to go down to essilor myseld to do warranty claim? Or do i need to return lens to the shop i purchased from to process my warranty?

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Anyone knows how does warranty claim with essilor works? Am i able to go down to essilor myseld to do warranty claim? Or do i need to return lens to the shop i purchased from to process my warranty?

In general, you get it settled with the retail practice..

 

[Essilor_SG]

Hello! Who here wears progressive lenses? If so, what brand is it? Share with us why you chose that brand instead of others!

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- Team Essilor SG

 

[Essilor_SG]

Anyone knows how does warranty claim with essilor works? Am i able to go down to essilor myseld to do warranty claim? Or do i need to return lens to the shop i purchased from to process my warranty?

Hi Jun Jun,

We would advise you to seek for advice and check on the issues, warranty of your lenses with the eye care professional that you purchased from. They will be able to assist you further during your visit.

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out!

Thank you!

- Team Essilor Singapore

 

[ronejam18]

Hi all,

Need some advise, was quoted lens about 700++ just for the lens itself ( quite shocking as i normally spend less den 300 for glasses) As advise by optician that i should get a better lens is it true? I have always been using normal lens without brand and it works fine is just that lately vision like not so good at night every lamps and light like christmas. ( kinda like star shape ) not sure if digital lens would help to correct. Thanks in advance

Brand was ziess
My right eyes are 700+
Left 400+
Atism - 350.

Regards

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Hi all,

Need some advise, was quoted lens about 700++ just for the lens itself ( quite shocking as i normally spend less den 300 for glasses) As advise by optician that i should get a better lens is it true? I have always been using normal lens without brand and it works fine is just that lately vision like not so good at night every lamps and light like christmas. ( kinda like star shape ) not sure if digital lens would help to correct. Thanks in advance

Brand was ziess
My right eyes are 700+
Left 400+
Atism - 350.

Regards

Hi,
I believe the cost is due to your high prescription, so a digital lens with high index is recommended to you.
I believe it’s based on your explanation to your practitioner that normal lenses are not helping as much which is why the digital lenses are then recommended.
The star spokes is likely due to your astigmatism. However do you use to experience them last time or just recently?

 

[ronejam18]

Hi,
I believe the cost is due to your high prescription, so a digital lens with high index is recommended to you.
I believe it’s based on your explanation to your practitioner that normal lenses are not helping as much which is why the digital lenses are then recommended.
The star spokes is likely due to your astigmatism. However do you use to experience them last time or just recently?

Hello

Thank you for ur reply, i did not mention much to him but he just say get a better lens. As for the stars i believe all along i have it, could be wear and tear of my eyes due to age thats why at night no longer seems so sharp and bright. My astigmatism is always on the high side since young. Used to be 250 until recently was informed its 350. I think by the time i reach 40 bye bye gonna be 400-500. But is digital lens really worth it as all along using normal lens. Thank you in advance.

 

[s3856]

Just received my spectacle. Total is $800 for lenses after discount. Is the price reasonable?
Lenses is Varilux Comfort Max Airwear with Transitions Signature Gen 8.
(2021)
R -0075 -01.50 X 092 Add +02.50
L +00.50 -01.50 X 092 Add +02.50
R +00.00 +00.00 X 000 Add +00.00
L +00.00 +00.00 X 000 Add +00.00

(2019 Total $816 with Varilux Confort 3.0 1.60 (Regular)
R -01 25-01.50 X 092 Add + 02.50
L + 00.00 -01.50 X 090 Add + 02.50
R -01.14-01.56 X092 Add 00.00
L +00.06-01.51 X 090 Add 00.00

 

[Heriophant]

Just bought one pair from Lenskart @ 140SGD.
Thin + blue frames
Degree 300+

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Just received my spectacle. Total is $800 for lenses after discount. Is the price reasonable?
Lenses is Varilux Comfort Max Airwear with Transitions Signature Gen 8.
(2021)
R -0075 -01.50 X 092 Add +02.50
L +00.50 -01.50 X 092 Add +02.50
R +00.00 +00.00 X 000 Add +00.00
L +00.00 +00.00 X 000 Add +00.00

(2019 Total $816 with Varilux Confort 3.0 1.60 (Regular)
R -01 25-01.50 X 092 Add + 02.50
L + 00.00 -01.50 X 090 Add + 02.50
R -01.14-01.56 X092 Add 00.00
L +00.06-01.51 X 090 Add 00.00

Hi! Seems like a good price eh, airwear(polycarbonate)+transitions coupled with your frame which is likely half frame or frameless… good good buy!

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Hello

Thank you for ur reply, i did not mention much to him but he just say get a better lens. As for the stars i believe all along i have it, could be wear and tear of my eyes due to age thats why at night no longer seems so sharp and bright. My astigmatism is always on the high side since young. Used to be 250 until recently was informed its 350. I think by the time i reach 40 bye bye gonna be 400-500. But is digital lens really worth it as all along using normal lens. Thank you in advance.

Depending on your age, digital lenses are great for individuals who uses long hours of computer or early presbyope(early Lao hua). If the astigmatism keeps increasing, it could be a sign of an eye condition… so must monitor. Usually high astig causes the spokes/star or if your lenses have alot of scratches.. haha

 

[ronejam18]

Depending on your age, digital lenses are great for individuals who uses long hours of computer or early presbyope(early Lao hua). If the astigmatism keeps increasing, it could be a sign of an eye condition… so must monitor. Usually high astig causes the spokes/star or if your lenses have alot of scratches.. haha

Ic im quite young 32. I dont think i have lao hua yet. Thanks for ur advise and also does shop normally give discount or we would need to ask for it? Thank you

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Ic im quite young 32. I dont think i have lao hua yet. Thanks for ur advise and also does shop normally give discount or we would need to ask for it? Thank you

Usually it’s better to ask… then I believe the factor would be long hours of near work which is a larger contributing factor to the lenses.

 

[AS1]

Is there a recommended place for walk in eye exam? Plan to make a new pair but thinking might as well get eyes checked out as it has been more than a decade since last one.

Quick google shows https://shinagawa.com.sg/fees/ , is the premium $138 a good package or got better clinic for the same price?

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Is there a recommended place for walk in eye exam? Plan to make a new pair but thinking might as well get eyes checked out as it has been more than a decade since last one.

Quick google shows https://shinagawa.com.sg/fees/ , is the premium $138 a good package or got better clinic for the same price?

Hi,
There are many eye practices out there equipped with advanced equipment to check your eye health.
Such full eye examination ranges from 80-180 etc.
but clinic wise… I think “the practice you mentioned” is fine.

 

[aloysiusliu]

Hello Gangsterkia!

I am looking at purchasing a full plastic frame (i.e., the bridge is also plastic) - But I have a pretty broad/ squarish face - would Yellows Plus be a good choice? I am looking in particular at the Yellows Plus Billie.

Also, I am in the 30-35 age range and I look at the computer quite frequently. My prescription is

R (SPH: -7.50, CYL: -1.25)
L (SPH: -5.50, CYL: -1.75)

I am looking at the thinnest lenses possible (which I assume is 1.75)

Do you have a brand for lenses to recommend and how much is the recommended price! Also should I get blue coating!