The Spectacles Thread. - Part 2

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omgwhut said:
Hey guys. I've been thinking about getting a new pair of prescription glasses. Mine's already close to two years. Hope you guys can help me out on the following questions:

1) I was told that getting a frame online and then going down to a shop to make the lenses will be cheaper. I'm a student on an incredibly tight budget. Is this true? Will shops mind this at all if I bring a frame and tell them I just want lenses? Do I need to look into specific lenses for specific frames?

2) I spend a lot of time coding on the computer and am very likely going to be doing it for a very long time in my future career. What kind of lenses should I be looking at? My eyes tire very easily nowadays. Zzz

Thanks for ur help!
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Hi omgwhut,

Most optical shops will help you to craft lenses for a frame you bring in. The type of lenses used is determined by your prescription. It would be good you do an eye exam with the optical shop. Do remember to ask for your prescription card so next time you can easily buy online with your prescription information.

If you are already spending a lot of time in front of your PC, it will only get worst when you start working :( Blue light emitted out from your PC and smart devices can cause fatigue to your eyes and even harmful over a long period. Do protect your eyes by topping up for PC BlueShield lenses.

More info about harmful blue light:
www .huffingtonpost.com/dr-matthew-alpert-od/blue-light_b_5570433.htm

Do drop me a PM if you need any recommendation or advise :s12:
 
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jervin88 said:
I think prescription one also have. But mostly they only provide for sunglasses. U can ask for it though!! Haha. No harm asking
Now u see rayban aviator if 200 or less can start to doubt liao. Now I go everywhere see rayban prices up a lot sia. Not like old times hahaha. When chicken rice was still at $2
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Thanks man. For the info. Very helpful ☺
 
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was quoted $300++ for zeiss blue coating lens and $700++ for photo fusion. Didn't know that photo fusion more expensive than blue coat lens
 
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I just got my rayban specs from selectspecs. Cost around $150USD. Comes with case and cloth + fishing line.

Original ba?
 
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The USA Ray Ban website allows you to customise. The RB035 which I customised costs $185 USD ($250 SGD).

I'm apprehensive of buying sub $200 SGD ray bans as there are so many fake ones around.
 
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tohwk said:
The USA Ray Ban website allows you to customise. The RB035 which I customised costs $185 USD ($250 SGD).

I'm apprehensive of buying sub $200 SGD ray bans as there are so many fake ones around.
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just ask for warranty card or how to do servicing in future lo. should be ok one la. if scared then cannot stay in sg liao. hahahah
 
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Anyone able to recommend which optical shops in Queensway shopping centre or anywhere good to visit? Preferably able accept Credit Card payment. Need to head down on Saturday.
 
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