The Spectacles Thread.

[thegardens3b]

A full eye check up can be done in singapore optometry centre @ Singapore Poly.

it can also be done at ngee ann optometric centre @ ngee ann poly

 

[charleslin]

Just received my new specs today.

Wore it for about one hour and headache already, quite bad.

Normal for it to occur after changing to new specs? Same degree though.

 

[AlphaAV]

Just received my new specs today.

Wore it for about one hour and headache already, quite bad.

Normal for it to occur after changing to new specs? Same degree though.

probably
or maybe really ish heavier or too tight

 

[2pm2am]

it can also be done at ngee ann optometric centre @ ngee ann poly

If anyone wants to go to Ngee ann or SP for their eye check my advice is get the optometric staff to do it. otherwise it will be the optometry students doing the checking which takes more than 1/2 to 1 hour.

 

[2pm2am]

Just received my new specs today.

Wore it for about one hour and headache already, quite bad.

Normal for it to occur after changing to new specs? Same degree though.

if the degree is the same, there could be a few reasons:

1)the centration of the lens is not accurate (more likely get symptoms if your degree is high)

2)the curves of the lens is different from your old pair (you may need to get used to this, if not have to change)

3)right and left lens is switched.

4)the angles of the frame is drastically different compared to your old pair.

5) weight of the frame on your nose.

6) the frame is crooked, ie not sitting properly on your face, could cause symptoms if your degree is high.

I would say give it a week and see if you can get used to it. If not return to the shop and get the glasses checked to make sure they are up to specification. Sometimes the lab will get it wrong and it's not the fault of the optician.

 

[thegardens3b]

If anyone wants to go to Ngee ann or SP for their eye check my advice is get the optometric staff to do it. otherwise it will be the optometry students doing the checking which takes more than 1/2 to 1 hour.

the staff would not do it for you. thats what the centre is there for dude.

 

[bacon]

the staff would not do it for you. thats what the centre is there for dude.

So are the any recommended private optometrists around? Preferably in the West but, if not anywhere in Singapore is also fine. Thanks

 

[cowculator]

The CC opposite west coast plaza has a smaller outfit also run by SP but in my opinion is faster.

 

[blackvice]

anywhere in the east or northeast area to get an full eye check also ? Normally what is the rate ?

 

[2pm2am]

the staff would not do it for you. thats what the centre is there for dude.

I believe the teaching staff there do take patients (they used to do it anyway), just need to pay more for consultation as compared to being check by the students. Maybe they have changed their policy. Just call up and ask if in doubt. Of course they prefer you to get checked by the students as the students need patients to practice on.

 

[stylux]

Just received my new specs today.

Wore it for about one hour and headache already, quite bad.

Normal for it to occur after changing to new specs? Same degree though.

i do get this from my prev experience , but it didnt last longer than 1h , my optician told me to find them if i have such problem with the new spec, perhaps u can do the same too..

 

[cowculator]

Just received my new specs today.

Wore it for about one hour and headache already, quite bad.

Normal for it to occur after changing to new specs? Same degree though.

A few of the reasons already stated. Compare the both the tilt and curvature of your old spectacles with the new ones. This tends to happen with some of the newer designer glasses that seem to wrap the face more than the traditional glasses. If this is the case, then maybe wearing 1-5 days is enough to assimilate your eyes to the new eyewear. Sometimes, it may not, so the lab needs to compensate both wrap and tilt.

If it bothers you alot, bring it back to the shop and ask them to check against your RX. If they match, ask to re-do the eye test.

Could be something wrong with your RX in terms of PD, cylinder or axis. Labs do get it wrong but very rarely.

 

[lansi23]

hi all, just want to check, can anyone recommend a place for cheap transition lenses? degree is -6.75 both sides.

please let me know location and prices. many thanks in advance.

 

[gnixer]

Is this the kind of card I should be receiving ?

anyone? nobody make Hoya?

 

[2pm2am]

anyone? nobody make Hoya?

this card could be custom made for that shop by Hoya. for hoya lens purchased from other shop , you might get a different kind of hoya card.

 

[jerry2308]

Just like to check,i bought a Oakley prescription glasses from a seller here in HWZ.But noticed there is a "China" word printed on the frame.Is it normal?

It came with all the original box and leather vault.

 

[slashGNR]

Just like to check,i bought a Oakley prescription glasses from a seller here in HWZ.But noticed there is a "China" word printed on the frame.Is it normal?

It came with all the original box and leather vault.

These are from Oakley official website customer care FAQ->
How can I tell if my Oakley's are real or not?
Determining if they are real or counterfeit can be difficult, so simply call Oakley Customer Care and send them a picture and they’ll tell you right away if your Oakley’s are the real thing, or visit one of our stores or you’re your local Authorized Oakley Dealer for more information.

 

[2pm2am]

Just like to check,i bought a Oakley prescription glasses from a seller here in HWZ.But noticed there is a "China" word printed on the frame.Is it normal?

It came with all the original box and leather vault.

What I can say is many branded eyewear are made in big factories in China nowadays. These includes Guess, Ferragamo, Gucci, Oakley, Police to name a few. Normally they will not put "made in china" to protect their brand. Just like apple products, made in china but it's not made known on the package that it's made in china.

 

[Icannobif]

What I can say is many branded eyewear are made in big factories in China nowadays. These includes Guess, Ferragamo, Gucci, Oakley, Police to name a few. Normally they will not put "made in china" to protect their brand. Just like apple products, made in china but it's not made known on the package that it's made in china.

Made by Italian companies Luxottica and/ or Safilo ........ Who probably manufacture in China anyway.

 

[charleslin]

What I can say is many branded eyewear are made in big factories in China nowadays. These includes Guess, Ferragamo, Gucci, Oakley, Police to name a few. Normally they will not put "made in china" to protect their brand. Just like apple products, made in china but it's not made known on the package that it's made in china.

Don't think too much, it's not possible.