The Spectacles Thread. - Part 2

[GANGSTERKIA]

From what I read, horn will feel cool on the face but the frame looks heavy.
if customise Thintanium, I suppose have to wait for weeks for Lindberg to do the customisation. it's not done by the optical shop ?



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The horn won’t be touching your face..
it’s pretty light honestly.

yes have to wait for approximately 3-4 weeks. As Lindberg are the ones doing the customisation parts.

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Haa. Yea, too blink blink. I like the unica series but don't have the round shape in the shop

Jamco just restocked and have leh.. I going there to buy soon haha.
I saw and tried already.

 

[kangjihh]

Hi, may i know if 500 is enough for a specs with lens like hoya for my degree below

sph : -5
cyl :-0.75
axis : 180/170

and also where are some of the recommended place to go in north east. Thanks in advance!

 

[nethdale]

Jamco just restocked and have leh.. I going there to buy soon haha.
I saw and tried already.

I am aware but they don't have round shape. Haa. Thanks anyway. In fact, we can also customise the normal horn but guess not in Singapore.

 

[LaksaTitan]

My metal frame of 3 years is getting pretty scratched up, planning to buy something that can last just as long if not longer. What are the cheaper titanium frame options that I can consider? Don't really feel like spending $800 on spectacles.

Also anyone has experience with Zoff? Their frames seems kind of nice but I have no idea what kind of lenses are they using.

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

My metal frame of 3 years is getting pretty scratched up, planning to buy something that can last just as long if not longer. What are the cheaper titanium frame options that I can consider? Don't really feel like spending $800 on spectacles.

Also anyone has experience with Zoff? Their frames seems kind of nice but I have no idea what kind of lenses are they using.

Charmant is an alternative. 200+ but really durable and long lasting.

 

[Optometrist]

My metal frame of 3 years is getting pretty scratched up, planning to buy something that can last just as long if not longer. What are the cheaper titanium frame options that I can consider? Don't really feel like spending $800 on spectacles.

Also anyone has experience with Zoff? Their frames seems kind of nice but I have no idea what kind of lenses are they using.

If you're looking for the material "Titanium" in general, go for those that doesn't have any welding (Block titanium) Generally last much longer as there is no weak welding points on frame

 

[crystalnox]

Charmant is an alternative. 200+ but really durable and long lasting.

Best budget titanium brand.

 

[LaksaTitan]

Charmant is an alternative. 200+ but really durable and long lasting.

If you're looking for the material "Titanium" in general, go for those that doesn't have any welding (Block titanium) Generally last much longer as there is no weak welding points on frame

Which shops carry this brand?

 

[Pebsb2]

Based on your power…
Minimally a 1.6 index(thickness) would be recommended thus… 400 onwards..

Thank you

 

[Pebsb2]

A pair of Japanese 1.60 index basic progressive for deskbound work is around $280.
Depending on your visual requirement, you can choose to top up & upgrade to the following:
- Wider Angle
- Blue Absorb
- Transitions
- Blue Absorb + Photochromic

Thanks!

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Which shops carry this brand?

Charmant quite a lot of practices have..
Eyewear optics @thomson plaza
Kj optometrists also has..

 

[Rivendell]

Hello experts,

I have about -3.00 and 0.75 astig. (left eye is worse, so -3.50)

I would like to seek some advice on getting anti-fatigue, office lens or progressive lens.
I'm early 40s, and have been coping with long hours of computer usage by wearing a reduced Single Vision lens.
I started with +0.75 about 2 to 3 years back, otherwise end of day my right eye will have pain/strain and clearly visible red lines on the inner side (closer to the nose) very consistently, when wearing my full prescription lenses.

I'm now more comfortable working with monitor at about arms length++, with +0.75 or +1.00 single vision.
Sometimes when using phone even with +1.00, need to put further away (elbow length+ away from eye). The trade off is I'm kinda short-sighted when going to another colleague's desk to look at their screen, need to get pretty close.

Cannot really focus for long when wearing my full prescription lens for any intermediate (about 1m) or nearer work anymore. The mini-fication effect (and sometimes barrel distortion) is uncomfortable.

Progressives seem like a bad choice as I rarely need to see far, and the intermediate point is supposedly very specific and hard to use for longer durations. (I've been reading this thread's history through google search results and reading other websites)

I'm thinking, for working hours where I'm mostly at my desk, an office lens would be the best? But I'm not too sure if there's any "transition" diopters from intermediate to near. In my mind, when I'm bunkered down, +0.75 for maximum long duration comfort, with and +1.00 or +1.25 near zone. (But this is like only a +0.50 "progression" range... most will advice to not need it?) At this range, is there a difference between a reduced prescription anti-fatigue vs an office lens?

Then if there are meetings or longer distance vision needs, I get a pair of progressives or anti-fatigue? Basically clear far distance view, and then bottom half something to see phone/laptop/book without strain or having to put an awkward amount of distance between to see/focus clearly. But since my maximum add is probably +1.25 at most, progressives are too early for me?

I think I'll eventually need to get both office lens and progressives. But for starters, which of the 3 lenses would be a better introduction into such lenses for me? (And some recommended brands/models that are bang for buck?)

(I likely would classify myself as sensitive to lens distortions etc..)

Thanks for reading.

 

[Optometrist]

Hello experts,

I have about -3.00 and 0.75 astig. (left eye is worse, so -3.50)

I would like to seek some advice on getting anti-fatigue, office lens or progressive lens.
I'm early 40s, and have been coping with long hours of computer usage by wearing a reduced Single Vision lens.
I started with +0.75 about 2 to 3 years back, otherwise end of day my right eye will have pain/strain and clearly visible red lines on the inner side (closer to the nose) very consistently, when wearing my full prescription lenses.

I'm now more comfortable working with monitor at about arms length++, with +0.75 or +1.00 single vision.
Sometimes when using phone even with +1.00, need to put further away (elbow length+ away from eye). The trade off is I'm kinda short-sighted when going to another colleague's desk to look at their screen, need to get pretty close.

Cannot really focus for long when wearing my full prescription lens for any intermediate (about 1m) or nearer work anymore. The mini-fication effect (and sometimes barrel distortion) is uncomfortable.

Progressives seem like a bad choice as I rarely need to see far, and the intermediate point is supposedly very specific and hard to use for longer durations. (I've been reading this thread's history through google search results and reading other websites)

I'm thinking, for working hours where I'm mostly at my desk, an office lens would be the best? But I'm not too sure if there's any "transition" diopters from intermediate to near. In my mind, when I'm bunkered down, +0.75 for maximum long duration comfort, with and +1.00 or +1.25 near zone. (But this is like only a +0.50 "progression" range... most will advice to not need it?) At this range, is there a difference between a reduced prescription anti-fatigue vs an office lens?

Then if there are meetings or longer distance vision needs, I get a pair of progressives or anti-fatigue? Basically clear far distance view, and then bottom half something to see phone/laptop/book without strain or having to put an awkward amount of distance between to see/focus clearly. But since my maximum add is probably +1.25 at most, progressives are too early for me?

I think I'll eventually need to get both office lens and progressives. But for starters, which of the 3 lenses would be a better introduction into such lenses for me? (And some recommended brands/models that are bang for buck?)

(I likely would classify myself as sensitive to lens distortions etc..)

Thanks for reading.

Hi!
I'ld like to point out that all progressive/office/antifatigue lenses has distortion, which is determined by your distance + near prescription, design of lenses used & frame selected.

Summary of your visual need:

• Strong emphasis on intermediate (Desktop/laptop computer)
• Occasionally need to see far (meetings or longer distance vision needs)

I'ld suggest going for Indoor Progressive lenses. They are a hybrid between the regular Progressive lenses and office lenses. They would be perfect for your use case.

 

[Phen8210]

What do people do with their old glasses? Just throw away?

 

[mojipei]

Hi!
I'ld like to point out that all progressive/office/antifatigue lenses has distortion, which is determined by your distance + near prescription, design of lenses used & frame selected.

Summary of your visual need:

• Strong emphasis on intermediate (Desktop/laptop computer)
• Occasionally need to see far (meetings or longer distance vision needs)

I'ld suggest going for Indoor Progressive lenses. They are a hybrid between the regular Progressive lenses and office lenses. They would be perfect for your use case.

When I go to an optical shop, the optician (may be wrong term) took the measurement and send the info to the maker of the lens to fabricate. Are there measurements to measure how much is the intermediate, how much is the distance, etc.?
Is it possible to tailor-make a lens like that, 20% for distance or similar? As a consumer, how do I know which of the percentage is more comfortable to me when there is no physical lens for me to judge? Also need to put the spectacle into actual scenario before I can tell, right? When you are in a big meeting room, you may not even be able to see your boss clearly or have to tilt your head very low to see him/her and your boss thought you are looking down on him/her?
This is the reason that I am delaying buying a progressive lens. However, without getting one, I may never have the answer.

 

[Optometrist]

When I go to an optical shop, the optician (may be wrong term) took the measurement and send the info to the maker of the lens to fabricate. Are there measurements to measure how much is the intermediate, how much is the distance, etc.?
Is it possible to tailor-make a lens like that, 20% for distance or similar? As a consumer, how do I know which of the percentage is more comfortable to me when there is no physical lens for me to judge? Also need to put the spectacle into actual scenario before I can tell, right? When you are in a big meeting room, you may not even be able to see your boss clearly or have to tilt your head very low to see him/her and your boss thought you are looking down on him/her?
This is the reason that I am delaying buying a progressive lens. However, without getting one, I may never have the answer.

Personally think its down to the skillset of the person check your eyes, choosing your frame, customizing your lenses & type of lenses they have available on hand. More experienced optometrists/opticians would be able to customize the spectacles based on your requirement. Eg. more usable area (horizontal/ vertical) for distance/intermediate/near.

Yup, you gotta try it out to know.

 

[Rivendell]

When I go to an optical shop, the optician (may be wrong term) took the measurement and send the info to the maker of the lens to fabricate. Are there measurements to measure how much is the intermediate, how much is the distance, etc.?
Is it possible to tailor-make a lens like that, 20% for distance or similar? As a consumer, how do I know which of the percentage is more comfortable to me when there is no physical lens for me to judge? Also need to put the spectacle into actual scenario before I can tell, right? When you are in a big meeting room, you may not even be able to see your boss clearly or have to tilt your head very low to see him/her and your boss thought you are looking down on him/her?
This is the reason that I am delaying buying a progressive lens. However, without getting one, I may never have the answer.

Hi, I have similar concerns as you. (I have not made any yet either)
But researching and watching some YouTube videos, it seems that it's all about different tradeoffs. (There's no one perfect pair of progressives, especially with modern high usage of digital devices)

Which is why I mentioned about eventually (e.g. when my Add progresses to closer to +2.00) needed 2 pair, one normal progressives for walk about and short duration usage of intermediate/near. And one for task specific, which is different for different users.

I found these videos very helpful in getting a better understanding this "tool" called progressive lenses. (IMO it's a tool just like the computer we use, some of us like to actually understand what's going on with the tool.)

 

[keemmeng]

Thintanium is the newest series for now.
It will be within the range of 800+
Myself, I have a buffalo horn, N.O.W, ATR.
Probably getting a thintanium next. Will customise the colour too.
Really comfortable brand..but partly I put importance on eyewear so I can bear to invest in that price too.

Do Lindberg Horn frames have a wide price range? I went to 2 different optical shops - saw one frame that cost $3.6k and another that cost slightly about $3.1k. is this the standard pricing already? Since it's so costly, can the frame be reused for new lens if the myopia progresses in future?


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[GANGSTERKIA]

Do Lindberg Horn frames have a wide price range? I went to 2 different optical shops - saw one frame that cost $3.6k and another that cost slightly about $3.1k. is this the standard pricing already? Since it's so costly, can the frame be reused for new lens if the myopia progresses in future?


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Yes they have different ranges, the more unique horn “unica” and the normal ones.

yes all frames can be reused as long as they are in the right condition still.