The Spectacles Thread. - Part 2

ITretard

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anyway gotten my garrett leight specs with zeiss lens from the eye place.
i would say its pretty good. worth my money.. frame is light and sturdy...
first time using zeiss lens... definitely much better than crizal.
 

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Hoya Nulux EP with HVLL or Zeiss Superd with Duraplatinum is better in terms of FOV and clarity? 1.67 index.

One is double-aspheric and another is a single aspheric.

And also, which one is better for night drive? I find glaring light reflected to me is very disturbing.

mm... any answer?
 

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I think its a damn good price

I did my tag with them too

Good to hear tat tks. Anyway i was looking at tag too but the side are all rubber. At first i thought of taking it, then i realise it like the hand holding onto razer mice and it feel sticky with sweat after a period of use. Somemore will be wearing everyday then i ask the lady to confirm and she told me it will get sticky lol but got 2 yr warranty and can change.. But after the 2 yr how?
 
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Hi guys

I'm looking for a recommendation for optical shops to make a new pair of Oakley / Ray Ban prescription glasses.

I've been to Optical 88 / Sunglass Hut stores and a couple of neighborhood optical shops but would like to hear / learn more from you guys.

I'm currently looking at either Oakley Chamfer / Chamfer 2 or Airdrop frame. For Ray Bans, probably model 5315, 5318 or 5290. These frames fit my budget of around $200 range for my frame budget. I'm leaning more towards Oakley as they feel more comfortable when wearing as Ray Bans feels more tight and pressing on my nose bridge. I'm still reading up more about frames as I know that Oakley ear socks and nose socks are prone to turn sticky after a a year or two, so I may choose Ray Ban frames (Full plastic easier to maintain). Fyi, I'm getting a full plastic frame.

As for lens, I've got quoted for about $380 (before 10% discount) for Hoya and $350 for Carls Zeiss lens. My degree is quite high (About 600 odd on each eye) so I got to make thin lens of about 1.67 index to fit into these frames.

Apart from Sunglass Hut or Optical 88 / Paris Miki any place to recommend for good service, reputable shop as well as good discounts? A rather large selection of range for Oakley and Ray Bans will be a plus point too so I can choose the color or order the one I want.

Prefer a reputable shop that has years of history in doing this optical business as my previous regular family optician shop has been marking up prices till we had to search for a new store. So a "old name" neighborhood shop would be preferred but I'm open to opinions. (Giving generous discounts is a huge plus lol).
 
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hey guys, just wondering how long does it take for hi-index lenses to be ready? I was told it would be ready in 4 days but it's over a week now and still not ready..
 

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Hi, anyone know how much a pair of basic Zeiss lens with Lotutec coating would cost?
 

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i bought 2 pairs of spec from owndays.

was going to buy 1 only but 50% off for the 2nd pair.

top one is $289
2nd one (owndays slim) = $128
 

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Just got my glasses with Zeiss Superb 1.67 + Blueprotect + iScription. Previously was wearing a pair of Zeiss (Clarity?) 1.67 Photofusion (around 2 years old). Interestingly both spec prescriptions are the same, only 1-3 degree difference in the astig axis. So it's a pretty good base to do a A/B comparison.

On initial thoughts, the Superb is discernibly more crisp and I find it easier to focus. But I'm not sure what's the variable here (a more accurate axis measurement?). There is less chromatic aberration (e.g. colour fringing) and linear distortion in the periphery areas. Colour rendition i can't compare since there's some yellowing on my old glasses.

Am a amateur photographer, so these things are noticeable to me. However, not sure if everyone will notice these improvements. On pricing, adjusting for the different "add-ons", I think the Superb is around 60-70% more expensive than the standard Clarity lenses.

Still yet to see the effects of iScription, but the optometrist did advise that iScription would be significantly beneficial for night vision, and for wearers with high astig/post Lasik problems. But I tried it anyway, not much incremental cost to the lens price. Will share more as I go along.

As for Blueprotect, too early to say. Will need to evaluate more.
 

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My tag reflex rubber temple are breaking apart.


Any recommendation for cheap but authentic replacement?

TIA
 

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Just got my glasses with Zeiss Superb 1.67 + Blueprotect + iScription. Previously was wearing a pair of Zeiss (Clarity?) 1.67 Photofusion (around 2 years old). Interestingly both spec prescriptions are the same, only 1-3 degree difference in the astig axis. So it's a pretty good base to do a A/B comparison.

On initial thoughts, the Superb is discernibly more crisp and I find it easier to focus. But I'm not sure what's the variable here (a more accurate axis measurement?). There is less chromatic aberration (e.g. colour fringing) and linear distortion in the periphery areas. Colour rendition i can't compare since there's some yellowing on my old glasses.

Am a amateur photographer, so these things are noticeable to me. However, not sure if everyone will notice these improvements. On pricing, adjusting for the different "add-ons", I think the Superb is around 60-70% more expensive than the standard Clarity lenses.

Still yet to see the effects of iScription, but the optometrist did advise that iScription would be significantly beneficial for night vision, and for wearers with high astig/post Lasik problems. But I tried it anyway, not much incremental cost to the lens price. Will share more as I go along.

As for Blueprotect, too early to say. Will need to evaluate more.
Just curious where did you get it done and how's the price for it. How long did u wait b4 ypu got yr specs :p

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