The Spectacles Thread. - Part 2

[GANGSTERKIA]

Hi GANGSTERKIA, can pm me who you recommend to consult at Thomson's Eyewear Optics? Thinking of making a pair of new spectacles. Thank you

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Hey!
It’s done!

 

[seaflat]

Any lens promotion currently for Essilor, Zeiss, Hoya? Going to make 2 pairs.

 

[Optometrist]

Any lens promotion currently for Essilor, Zeiss, Hoya? Going to make 2 pairs.

Think there's a 1 for 1 going on for Essilor.

But I'ld still recommend Zeiss/Tokai/Asahi Lite (Better value for money & better quality)

 

[gargamelron]

Any recommendations for round small frames glasses?

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

Well I would say base on personal experience that Moscot is not worth the hype. Their frames are manufacture in China (*hint AliExpress cheap cheap). Although I do love their design, the quality is not up to the mark. So don't just jump into the band wagon and found yourself a heart spike. Manufacturer quality should be bigger than the brand itself.

which brand is good? he didn't mention those value for $ ones.

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

Think there's a 1 for 1 going on for Essilor.

But I'ld still recommend Zeiss/Tokai/Asahi Lite (Better value for money & better quality)

for old flower, will it costs a lot ah.. I haven't check my eye the degree yet but should be minimal ba

 

[Optometrist]

Any recommendations for round small frames glasses?

Hi! Rodenstock has small round frames.

 

[Optometrist]

for old flower, will it costs a lot ah.. I haven't check my eye the degree yet but should be minimal ba

reading glass no need to get expensive ones la. Less than $100 can settle.

 

[Optometrist]

Totally agree. Consumers should look out for quality rather than just buying branded frames. But that would require a certain level of expertise.

For a quick crash course on choosing a spectacles, I've listed the common material
Metal Frame: Titanium > Aluminum > Stainless Steel

Plastic frame:
Ultem/ TR (USA/Korea material)
- more recent Material (~8 years)
- Very light weight
- Extremely durable (impact resistant)
- Doesn't go out of shape easily
- Best option if you have young kids around that likes to snatch your spectacles and throw it.

Acetate material
- Typical plastic, long history used as a spectacle material.
- hard & sturdy
- "Temples" (Leg of frame) tends to open up over time.
- has a tendency to shrink.
- deforms under pressure

which brand is good? he didn't mention those value for $ ones.

Cos value for money ones are not branded You pay just for the quality

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

Cos value for money ones are not branded You pay just for the quality

to me, I think important is the design ( that one wants ) and the quality. got such things?
how come some frame can be 4 figure and some sub $100 ah?

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

reading glass no need to get expensive ones la. Less than $100 can settle.

Zeiss/Tokai/Asahi Lite still get these or?

 

[Optometrist]

Zeiss/Tokai/Asahi Lite still get these or?

nope. if go for these brands, lenses already cost 100++ onwards.

to me, I think important is the design ( that one wants ) and the quality. got such things?
how come some frame can be 4 figure and some sub $100 ah?

A non-branded frame (Titanium) could cost $200.
Put a brand on it, could cost up to $500, depending on what brand they decide to put.
More branded = more expensive for same quality

 

[joesph]

reading glass no need to get expensive ones la. Less than $100 can settle.

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[Shahmatt]

I read somewhere that real glass lens is clearer. Is it possible to find?

I need to get a new pair of frames + lenses. Currently looking at titanium options on Shopee for frame. Lenses not sure what to get, as I am currently using a 1.60 plastic basic lens.

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

reading glass no need to get expensive ones la. Less than $100 can settle.

Hihi, I went to check my eyes..it's only 1.25 ..should I get off the shelf or go for prescriptive ah? Don't think I'd go for progressive, just use for reading and monitor/ laptop used. The optometrist say if use monitor just need to increase font abit.

 

[Optometrist]

I read somewhere that real glass lens is clearer. Is it possible to find?

I need to get a new pair of frames + lenses. Currently looking at titanium options on Shopee for frame. Lenses not sure what to get, as I am currently using a 1.60 plastic basic lens.

Glass lenses are indeed clearer due to material. but using glass on titanium frame kinda defeat the purpose, no?

I suggest going for a lens with UV420 properties. Will enhance colour contrast abit more

 

[Optometrist]

Hihi, I went to check my eyes..it's only 1.25 ..should I get off the shelf or go for prescriptive ah? Don't think I'd go for progressive, just use for reading and monitor/ laptop used. The optometrist say if use monitor just need to increase font abit.

Off the shelf spectacles are usually made of acrylic. Can see but maybe not so comfy. after 30 mins of use might cause abit of strain.

Made to order ones are made using CR39 lenses, according to your pupillary distance, hence much clearer & comfortable.

 

[Shahmatt]

Glass lenses are indeed clearer due to material. but using glass on titanium frame kinda defeat the purpose, no?

I suggest going for a lens with UV420 properties. Will enhance colour contrast abit more

Sorry I guess I did not understand. Why is titanium frame with glass not a good combo?

Edit: I was actually thinking a very light frame may help offset the extra weight of glass a little

 

[Optometrist]

Sorry I guess I did not understand. Why is titanium frame with glass not a good combo?
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Titanium frames are very light weight, using glass would cause a weight imbalance. Your spectacles would fall forward/ slip off your nose easily.

 

[Shahmatt]

Sorry I guess I did not understand. Why is titanium frame with glass not a good combo?

Titanium frames are very light weight, using glass would cause a weight imbalance. Your spectacles would fall forward/ slip off your nose easily.
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Any recommendation on where to get the plastic lens you mentioned?