The Spectacles Thread. - Part 2

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Roughly how much would Hoya progressive lens be? 400+ each side.

Hi!

1.60 Hoya progressive HVLL lenses ranges from $630(Basic) to $1260(Super wide angle)
You could also choose to top up for add-ons such as:
- Thinner lenses
- Sensity/ Sensity Dark
 
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Hi!

1.60 Hoya progressive HVLL lenses ranges from $630(Basic) to $1260(Super wide angle)
You could also choose to top up for add-ons such as:
- Thinner lenses
- Sensity/ Sensity Dark
Thanks!

Actually right now, I have both myopia and presbyopia. Cannot read close distance with my current spectacles (only correcting myopia) and have a headache.

Is progressive the best option? It is quite annoying to lift up my spectacles and pull my phone closer both outside and at home.

Are there other options? I haven't tried progressive before, I heard there are people who cannot get accustomed to them.
 

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Thanks!

Actually right now, I have both myopia and presbyopia. Cannot read close distance with my current spectacles (only correcting myopia) and have a headache.

Is progressive the best option? It is quite annoying to lift up my spectacles and pull my phone closer both outside and at home.

Are there other options? I haven't tried progressive before, I heard there are people who cannot get accustomed to them.

Progressive is definitely the best option. Only question is which type of progressive lenses suits your prescription/ frame/ daily visual task & habits.

PMed link to a quick 1 min read up on the types of progressive lenses available (Basic, Premium, Office, Indoor-Hybrid, Customised) 🙏
 
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Usually can do till -10.00Ds for most frames leh 😅
Normal or Sports curved frame also ok
PMed

Thanks man. Saw your DM.
I have also done some research and asking around since then, it seems like for my 800+ degree and 100-200+ astig, the lens itself will like cost around 400-500 min. not including frame yet.
On the other hand, i saw that Owndays have frames going for 78 + 198 for lens. Seems like half the cost.
Need some advice here, is it worth it to get an expensive prescription sunglass which i will only wear when I'm outdoors in the sun, which is not everyday given I do wfh half the time? I can understand paying that much for a everyday specs or progressive lens, but not sure if i should just go budget Owndays for prescription sunglasses, since i'm also limited to the types of frames i can go for...
 

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Dear all, I wish to check if all brands of progressive lens have laser identifier marking on them? My friend cannot see any on his. Is this normal?
 

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Dear all, I wish to check if all brands of progressive lens have laser identifier marking on them? My friend cannot see any on his. Is this normal?

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Laser engraving is present in all progressive lenses. There could be a possibility that the laser marking is too faint.
 

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Hi!
Laser engraving is present in all progressive lenses. There could be a possibility that the laser marking is too faint.
Thanks @Optometrist,
Will ask him to try looking harder.

Meanwhile, will appreciate any fellow progressive lens user to advise how well they can spot their progressive identifier marking. I took a while to spot it. Thanks.
 

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Thanks @Optometrist,
Will ask him to try looking harder.

Meanwhile, will appreciate any fellow progressive lens user to advise how well they can spot their progressive identifier marking. I took a while to spot it. Thanks.

Not easy. 🤣 we have difficulties finding it at times too.

Btw, why will your friend want to see the engraving?
 

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Not easy. 🤣 we have difficulties finding it at times too.

Btw, why will your friend want to see the engraving
I have just gotten my progressive and told him about the engraving, so I told him to check his. He is also curious to find out how his looks like. When he could not identify his, I start to wonder if it is a industry standard to have this identifier marking for all brands.Thats why I ask here.
 

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Hi, any reviews/comments on Mvision lens? TIA.

Hi! Mvision lenses are made in Singapore using the same machine as Zeiss.
They are the local authorised agents processing lenses for Asahi Lite & tokai.

Our side tend to use their lenses alot as they support customisation. Almost every single pair of progressive lenses for our clients are customised
 

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I take it that it is very good then. Nothing negative about them? Could not find information about them on the net though, that's why I asked. Thanks.
 

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I take it that it is very good then. Nothing negative about them? Could not find information about them on the net though, that's why I asked. Thanks.

They are a very traditional type of lens fabrication lab (making very good lenses, with zero marketing)
Try out their lenses If you want Zeiss/Hoya quality @ a more affordable price point (y)
 
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Thanks, do you have the range of lenses and price they offer e.g. transition, progressive, what coatings etc that can be shared? TIA.
 

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Thanks, do you have the range of lenses and price they offer e.g. transition, progressive, what coatings etc that can be shared? TIA.

I suggest you drop by the shop you saw Mvision. Not really feasible to state all the prices.

Mvision provide a pretty extensive range of lenses:

Material:
Photochromic (Transition / Photogrey)
Blue absorb (Lutina / Asahi Lite)
Blue absorb + Photochromic (Photogrey)
Polarized
Drivewear transition

Lens Coating:
Zapphire
Nano-Blue
*Mirror
*LRC (Ultra low reflection Coat)

Progressive Design:
Basic
Premium
Office
*Indoor-Hybrid
*Customized Basic
*Customized Premium

Good thing about them is i can mix & match like subway. No restriction like other bigger companies.
(E.g. Blue absorb + Photochromic for a certain range only)
Choose 1 Material, 1 Lens coating, 1 progressive design.

*Only available to selected Mvision retailers
 
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