The Spectacles Thread. - Part 2

[Optometrist]

Thank you for the info, it is very informative. It seems like I need to go for the Occupational lens. Is that a progressive lens? Can I use it to read books?
How to choose on the coatings, the "Blue reflect lens or the Blue absorb lens"? How much will that be?
Thank you once again.

Occupational lenses are similar to progressive in that it has different zones.
Main difference of Occupational lenses

• no distance prescription (Intermediate & near only)
• at least 30% increase in usable area across horizontal plane

If your eyes are sensitive to bright light/ previously already using blue reflect, choose blue reflect
Otherwise, Blue absorb would be a good to have.

Have to see which kind of protection. Blue Absorb vs blue reflect.
Blue light bandwidth is from ~401-500nm.
The higher energy band (~401-420nm Just after UV400) is the one that is found to cause damages to the eyes, according to research done by Prof. Dr. Richard H.W. Funk & Prof. Dr. Amane Koizumi. https://www.tokaiopt.com/en/html/lutina/

The biggest blue light source is the Sun, subsequently would be light emitting devices when indoor
With that I'ld say blue absorb is a good to have as it provides more protection over the standard uv400 lenses. Whereas, Blue reflect is more for people who want to reduce light brightness.

Blue Absorb lenses block up to 94% of the high energy waves(up to 420nm), while letting the rest of beneficial blue light in.(~420-500nm). These lenses have an almost not noticeable yellow tint.



Blue Reflect lenses block up to 30% across whole blue spectrum (~400-500nm) & are generally much yellowish.

 

[Tsting]

Shout out to Optometrist.

Spent most of yesterday afternoon visiting the recommended shops here (couldn't find a frame to suit my unique requirements), finally ended up in his shop in AMK.
But did not tell him that I was a forum user till later.
Was patient during testing and upfront going through the various options of what would suit my requirements.

Would recommend.

 

[qhong61]

Shout out to Optometrist.

Spent most of yesterday afternoon visiting the recommended shops here (couldn't find a frame to suit my unique requirements), finally ended up in his shop in AMK.
But did not tell him that I was a forum user till later.
Was patient during testing and upfront going through the various options of what would suit my requirements.

Would recommend.

So how much for frame and lens?

 

[mojipei]

Occupational lenses are similar to progressive in that it has different zones.
Main difference of Occupational lenses

• no distance prescription (Intermediate & near only)
• at least 30% increase in usable area across horizontal plane

If your eyes are sensitive to bright light/ previously already using blue reflect, choose blue reflect
Otherwise, Blue absorb would be a good to have.

I have just finished my surgery for the right eye. When I asked the surgeon for his advice on glasses, he said he would only give me a recommendation after three weeks.
He will assess the vision in both of my eyes and provide me with a prescription as well as his recommendation. However, waiting for three weeks feels too long for me as I won't be able to read books or newspapers. Do you also recommend waiting for the surgeon's recommendation or is there another solution you suggest?

 

[Optometrist]

I have just finished my surgery for the right eye. When I asked the surgeon for his advice on glasses, he said he would only give me a recommendation after three weeks.
He will assess the vision in both of my eyes and provide me with a prescription as well as his recommendation. However, waiting for three weeks feels too long for me as I won't be able to read books or newspapers. Do you also recommend waiting for the surgeon's recommendation or is there another solution you suggest?

If the surgeon did distance for both eyes, you can get daiso's "off the shelf readers" +2.00/+2.25, would be able to help you get through this 1-2 months 1st

 

[mojipei]

If the surgeon did distance for both eyes, you can get daiso's "off the shelf readers" +2.00/+2.25, would be able to help you get through this 1-2 months 1st

Good idea, thanks.

 

[yang_nastyman]

@Optometrist , where is your shop? It's been a long few years since i've went for an eye exam and i am looking for a new pair of glasses.

 

[dan1982]

Hi all,

I got attracted to G optical, 3 pairs for $99 promo. Brought 2 kids to make, but younger one's eye test was ok.

For P5 kid, is top up for blue light filter needed? Or preying on parents sparing no expense? First time getting glasses for kid. -150 left & -200 Right. Astigmatism -0.25 both eyes. Cos he will outgrow specs very soon based on my growing up experience, like yearly or 18 months cycle...

For me, I got quoted $158 for Asahi Lite 1.74 HMC single vision lenses excluding frame. Is this a good price? Thinking back, it seems overkill cos my right sphere is -425 and left is -575. Astig -0.75 for both. Shd he have quoted me for 1.67 or lower instead?

Bit of itchy backside buy. Cos my current pair is just a few months and I'm 42... Supposedly on the way to Presbyopic already too, but saw the Robert Downey Jr Iron man look alike big frame.

Then becos I got it done on Sunday and they need to get the lenses cut, I shd be able to halt the lenses, which I WA to their line to request already... Kinda wanting to get Sensity 2 by Hoya that the shop offers. Is it good? What's the market rate for 1 pair of brown shine? Also for current promo, 2nd pair supposed to get 50% off? Thanks.

 

[joesph]

$16 until tomorrow @ Fraser ccp foptics

Read HWZ Forum Rules!

 

[Urbanchap]

I'm lao hua and looking for office lens. Dun need anti-blue light feature. What's the pricing like for big boy brands?

I will get 2 pairs, one for home use (used more often) and the other pair when I go out. For home use, will get a better quality pair while the other pair's quality is good enough will do. Any suggestions?

My near addition for my current reading glass is +1.75.

Do you guys generally get your frames and lens from the same shop?

 

[Optometrist]

I'm lao hua and looking for office lens. Dun need anti-blue light feature. What's the pricing like for big boy brands?

I will get 2 pairs, one for home use (used more often) and the other pair when I go out. For home use, will get a better quality pair while the other pair's quality is good enough will do. Any suggestions?

My near addition for my current reading glass is +1.75.

Do you guys generally get your frames and lens from the same shop?

For home use, office lenses is good
But when going out, Progressive lenses would be better to see far & near.

A pair of "Big boy brands" office lenses for low prescription ranges from $350-$495
"Big boy brands" Progressive lenses starts from $320, can go up to $1,500 if you opt for super wide angle + transition.

Most shop would be able to do just the lenses on a brand new pair you got elsewhere. But for office/progressive lenses, spectacles with certain features are preferred. If you decide to buy your specs elsewhere, do remember to tell them you need that pair for progressive lenses

 

[Urbanchap]

For home use, office lenses is good
But when going out, Progressive lenses would be better to see far & near.

Most shop would be able to do just the lenses on a brand new pair you got elsewhere. But for office/progressive lenses, spectacles with certain features are preferred. If you decide to buy your specs elsewhere, do remember to tell them you need that pair for progressive lenses

I dun wear glasses when I'm out and about, as my distance vision is still acceptable. I only use spare specs when I'm reading my handphone etc when outside.

For affordable price range, what brands can I consider?

So far, I've only used reading glasses. Is there a need to get used to using office lens, like for progressive lens?

 

[Optometrist]

I dun wear glasses when I'm out and about, as my distance vision is still acceptable. I only use spare specs when I'm reading my handphone etc when outside.

For affordable price range, what brands can I consider?

So far, I've only used reading glasses. Is there a need to get used to using office lens, like for progressive lens?

For office lenses, i usually like to tell my customers to think of it as a pair of reading glasses, only difference is that you get more range with it.

For affordable office lenses, consider Mvision/ Asahi Lite Office lenses. (Price ranges from $180 to $328)

 

[mojipei]

For home use, office lenses is good
But when going out, Progressive lenses would be better to see far & near.

A pair of "Big boy brands" office lenses for low prescription ranges from $350-$495
"Big boy brands" Progressive lenses starts from $320, can go up to $1,500 if you opt for super wide angle + transition.

Most shop would be able to do just the lenses on a brand new pair you got elsewhere. But for office/progressive lenses, spectacles with certain features are preferred. If you decide to buy your specs elsewhere, do remember to tell them you need that pair for progressive lenses

Is the wide angle progressive also called digital lens? Is it very expensive?

 

[Optometrist]

Is the wide angle progressive also called digital lens? Is it very expensive?

Digital lenses are anti-fatigue lenses, usually used for people who almost got "laohua" but havent gotten yet (>+0.87Ds). Not expensive.

But Super wide angle Progressive such as Zeiss Individual 2, Tokai Resonas X, Hoya Mystyle V+ & Asahi Lite 4k Premium are expensive. Think twice before going on these lenses. Once you're hooked on the level of comfort these lenses provide, there's no going back to the normal kind of progressives🫣

 

[fireworks]

Hi Optometrist, I have a noob question. I have seen Hoya Enroute 1.6 and the price is similar to Lifestyle Balansis 1.6. Is Enroute price just for the add on coating or it is also a product by itself? If its a product, is it on par Hoya Dynamic Premium on terms of distortion? Thanks

 

[perrinrahl]

For office lenses, i usually like to tell my customers to think of it as a pair of reading glasses, only difference is that you get more range with it.

For affordable office lenses, consider Mvision/ Asahi Lite Office lenses. (Price ranges from $180 to $328)

Hell, I didn't even know there was such a thing as office lenses when I made them. Thanks really to the optician who suggested them. It is virtually a requirement for those of us middle age with myopia and planted in front of a computer. I encourage everyone who needs it to get them.

 

[Optometrist]

Hi Optometrist, I have a noob question. I have seen Hoya Enroute 1.6 and the price is similar to Lifestyle Balansis 1.6. Is Enroute price just for the add on coating or it is also a product by itself? If its a product, is it on par Hoya Dynamic Premium on terms of distortion? Thanks

Hi!

Hoya Enroute 1.6 is meant for driving with very limited reading portion. When used as a usual progressive, might not be as comfortable when reading.

If you compare distortion at distance, Its better than Dynamic Premium.

 

[fireworks]

Thank you for clearing my doubts. I think I'll upgrade to Hoyalux Balansis instead as the driving part is more of a luxury than a need.

 

[Urbanchap]

Hell, I didn't even know there was such a thing as office lenses when I made them. Thanks really to the optician who suggested them. It is virtually a requirement for those of us middle age with myopia and planted in front of a computer. I encourage everyone who needs it to get them.

What is the range u are using. I'm undecided between 2 or 4m. 2m will be less distortion according to shop I was at. I'm using mine mostly at home and not at office. Other daily activities will be at supermarket where currently I got to take off/put on reading glass as I walk along aisle looking at items closely, which is troublesome.