The Spectacles Thread.

[voltshin]

finally here.

it took such a long time.. but its very nice!

 

[htennek_mil]

Hi guys,

Planning to get a swissflex with 1.67 lenses

Whats a resonable price in the market nowadays

Dont wanna get chopped

 

[warhunter]

300 to abour 400 depend on brand of lenses and frame combination

 

[apengrg]

How u guys buy frames online? I mean w/o the need to put
on ur face to see if it looks gd? unless u buy very common
frame design, u may not like it.

 

[hoosdathu]

thinking of buying my new spectacles online, but dunno what's my current prescription...

i need wider frames too, cos previous ones not wide enough, always make an impression on my temples...

i know shop always advertise free eye test with purchase, but is there any place where i can just go measure how many degrees incl astig for each eye? is there some way to find out a suitable frame size too? (my old specs all too narrow, if don't factor in spring hinges, so no point using them as reference )

thanks in advance for any advice offered

 

[popdod]

i know shop always advertise free eye test with purchase, but is there any place where i can just go measure how many degrees incl astig for each eye? is there some way to find out a suitable frame size too? (my old specs all too narrow, if don't factor in spring hinges, so no point using them as reference )

thanks in advance for any advice offered

For me..i just buy the frame alone online.
and do the presciption lenses locally.

For frame size, all you need to do is to see ur current spec size.

This is how they measured the frame size.
usually at the side of the frames, the centre of bridge width or underneath of the lens width.

Different brands place their frame size differently.
The figures r something like 52•18•140.

52 is your lens width.
18 is your bridge width.
and
140 is ur side frame length.

Just combined your lens & bridge width. (52x2+18)
and measure your face width.
see whether is wider than your face.

This is how i choose my frames online...

 

[sneggg]

im looking at this..anyone noe where locally got sell ?
http://www.smartbuyglasses.com.sg/d...Zegna/Ermenegildo-Zegna-VZ3100-I29-26555.html

 

[v1hypersg]

http://www.oakley.com/pd/5733/19963

anyone seen this specs at any spectacles shop before ?

 

[maverick317]

im looking at this..anyone noe where locally got sell ?
http://www.smartbuyglasses.com.sg/d...Zegna/Ermenegildo-Zegna-VZ3100-I29-26555.html

Sorry but the frames sold here are authentic? Just asking cos the prices are pretty good, and is SGD.

 

[warhunter]

You can get spectacles online but however always get your prescriptions from a registered optometrist. Make sure you guys get your eyes checked yearly to be clear from any eye diseases and symptoms that maybe masked by wearing glasses. Some blurring of vision maybe more insidious than just a normal refractive error (eye power).

 

[warhunter]

thinking of buying my new spectacles online, but dunno what's my current prescription...

i need wider frames too, cos previous ones not wide enough, always make an impression on my temples...

i know shop always advertise free eye test with purchase, but is there any place where i can just go measure how many degrees incl astig for each eye? is there some way to find out a suitable frame size too? (my old specs all too narrow, if don't factor in spring hinges, so no point using them as reference )

thanks in advance for any advice offered

Shops that give free eye tests are not full eye examinations. Always ask your optometrist about a full eye test to be done yearly. It usually takes 30-45mins for a full eye tests. This makes sure that you have no potential blinding conditions masked by wearing spectacles.

Normally the eye tests you get a spectacle shops are just checking of your eye power. This is not legal. All optometrist have to conduct full eye tests for any NEW patients who turn up at their practice. They have to also have patients back usually every year for another full eye check. Depending on your risk factors your regular eye check can range from as soon as 6 monthly to every 3 years.

Heed my advise people. Full eye checks are important in prevention of vision loss.

 

[bonkers85]

any gd places to do the eye test? i seriously nid a proper check man.

 

[warhunter]

any gd places to do the eye test? i seriously nid a proper check man.

Just go to your usual optometrist. Ask if he can provide. If not. You can try hospitals or teaching institutions.

 

[hoosdathu]

You can get spectacles online but however always get your prescriptions from a registered optometrist.

can recommend why to get full checkup please?
how much will it cost?
does it include recommendation for the size of my spectacle frames?

 

[warhunter]

can recommend why to get full checkup please?
how much will it cost?
does it include recommendation for the size of my spectacle frames?

Your prescription will include your measurements of the distance between your eyes. Recommendations of frame will Only be done on the spot, because different frames fit differently. There is no hard and fast rule to frame sizes. You must feel good n confident about yourself and most importantly see well when wearing glasses. So purchasing glasses online has it's disadvantages.

Price wise depends on optometrists. Full eye check would include history taking, power checking, eye health screening, posterior fundus(retina) check, eye pressure. Additional test when indicated are, visual function testing like visual field mapping,binocular vision analysis, etc.

 

[q w e r t ii]

hi there

what kind of spectacles go well with rounded, ovalish faces?

 

[arcadefire]

Any affordable and good specs shop to recommend? North area.

Danke.

 

[warhunter]

hi there

what kind of spectacles go well with rounded, ovalish faces?

Oval is the most ideal shape theorectically. Very subjective to ask on forum leh. Lol. Get a mirror and ask yourself if it's suitable.

 

[sneggg]

Sorry but the frames sold here are authentic? Just asking cos the prices are pretty good, and is SGD.

im nt sure i just googled n found it but i guess its auth. anyone bought from there before ?

 

[keith]

hi guys,

any good optometrist / optical shop to reco ?

need to move away from my usual guy after, 20~ years. west / north SG pls.

also any comments on 'optical##' shops, saw some nice house brand frames there

thanks