The Spectacles Thread.

[xiaokaka]

Those optical chain stores normal lens they will give 1.5 lens?

If change to 1.6 or higher will feel any difference in weight?

Does crizal lens changes lens weight? What brand is lighter?

U can try 1.53 Hoya Pheonix

 

[liverpoolz]

Do all crizal essilor lenses shows the Crizal trademark when fogged? Mine does not. Is mine authentic? But their gave me an authenticity card from crizal so should be safe right? Any experts?

 

[2pm2am]

change to 1.67 or thinner lens ofcos will have difference lar, becos higher index means thimmer lens, so in turn lighter in weight. Different brands actually i dont think will have much difference, most most important is the SIZE of your frame. Like me made a linkskin frame few mths ago, very lightweight cos i select a mre elongated shape so not that big in size so thinner lens less weight. Then i made an IC!Berlin last week and i selected a mre squarisn & bigger rame size, in the end oh my gosh, the lens thicker & heavier. I mean IC!Berlin frame is very light, so by comparison of both specs, the problem could not be the frame, so it has to the lens. And both are compared using same type of material & index, which is HOYA 1.67 double AS plastic lens. So as you can see, it is very clear that the frame size plays a very big part in determining the overall weight of your specs. Please dont make same mistake as me again!

you did not make a mistake. it's the optician's job to advise you on how thick the lens will turn out for the frame you have chosen. so your optician failed to advise you properly on the lens thickness when choosing frames.

 

[2pm2am]

When choosing a spec, it is very important to:-

1. ......
3. The temple arms (and not the frame front) should be flexible enough to allow for bending to fit the shape of our head but should still have enough stability to ensure a good grip. (An example of the frame being too flexible without enough grip is IC!Berlin)
4. The nosepads should be designed to fit our asian nose structure. They should not be spaced too far apart. Opticians always tell you that these can be adjusted but seriously, if the nosepads are initially designed to be that far apart, how much closer can they adjust & pull them together? It is just technically impossible to adjust to a good fit. It MUST be incorporated in the initial design.

If frames do not have the above points, they will very likely to be uncomfortable and constantly slipping down your nose.

even though ic berlin frames may not offer tight grip on the side of your head, they still stay on your nose unless the lens are thick and heavy.

when the opticians tell you that nose pads can be adjusted, get them to do it so that it fits properly on your face before you buy it. if they can't adjust it properly before lenses are fitted , then most likely it can't be adjusted to suit you when lenses are fitted. choose another frame.

 

[MrCoolStoryBro]

does singapore have this tag heuer frame model? all i see around is those with elastic bands

 

[2pm2am]

the only way to make ur lens really lighter is to select a small frame so that the lens will also become smaller thinner so >> lighter.

Just like me again made a mistake made a IC!Berlin frame that is larger than normal, wehen the lens come thicker and much heavier than my other frames that are smaller in size. So my lesson learnt in this yet another costly stupid mistake is that never make a big lens if you are sensitive to weight!

This is esp true if your power is higher. I hope people like me will not have to go through the hard way like me to learn the lesson.

when someone with high prescription chooses a big frame, i will tell them upfront that lenses are going to be thick and roughly how thick it's going to be and how it's going to contribute to the weight of the finished product. so if the customer insist on getting the frame knowing that lenses are going to be thick heavy, it's the customer's fault.

You did not choose the wrong frame, you chose the wrong optician. your optician should have advised you

 

[2pm2am]

Usually when I make spectacles, I only ask for normal multicoat and normal lens.

My degree is SPH-2.25 CYL-1.25

Is there anything that can make the lens weigh lighter?

Does normal multicoat includes UV protection?

Thanks

based on your prescription, the lens will not contribute much to the weight of your specs (unless they give you a thick lens). a 1.6 index lens would suffice and the only way to reduce the weight further is to get a light frame. no point getting a really thin lens and a heavy frame.

 

[Nakedtoes]

order this due to temptation.. have been thinking of this frame since i ordered my first pair....

should have order long ago to enjoy free shipping.. hiaz.. but nvm still cheap and good. waiting for it to arrive next week

 

[eXceSsivE]

order this due to temptation.. have been thinking of this frame since i ordered my first pair....

should have order long ago to enjoy free shipping.. hiaz.. but nvm still cheap and good. waiting for it to arrive next week

Where you bought it from and how much you bought? Care to share the brand name and model?

 

[axxomarketing]

Where can I get ic! berlin frames? Which opticals?

 

[xolatw]

any specs shops offering good promotions for this GSS?

 

[steven.xufan]

Hi guys! I've been reading up this thread lately to prepare to get a new spec.
So far I'm very interested in getting a pair of IC! berlin / Mykita for their light-weight and minimalistic look.
Any previous owners would like to make any comments? (Not durable?)

As for the lens, my degree are +1 and +0.75, and a slight Astigmatism(around 50 i rmb).
Should i get a Hoya lens?
I read that if i add on a little bit, i could get carl zeiss lens? Is it more recommended?

And where can I get them and how much would the frame and lens cost?
(my guess: frame around 500? and lens around 200?)

All advices and recommendations are welcome! Thanks!

 

[xiaokaka]

does singapore have this tag heuer frame model? all i see around is those with elastic bands

Iirc, saw from the Ben Optiks 2 of the salesgirl.. Should be launched from europe side, open to orders in asia. Actual stocks have not reached.. this was about 2 months ago.

 

[atypical]

what's so special about these frames?

 

[super365]

For those frames that the temple ear part does not bend downwards, is it still suitable for sports? Does it feel as secure as those frames that have the temple ear part hooked downwards?

 

[Seannie]

For those frames that the temple ear part does not bend downwards, is it still suitable for sports? Does it feel as secure as those frames that have the temple ear part hooked downwards?

hi super365, frames with straight temples are still suitable for sports and still feel as secured BUT you will need to look for those with a strong-enough grip on the side of your head. Depending on the shape of your head. Like my head is broad at the middle, as such, ideal for me should be a curved temple that have a strong grip, otherwise the frame sure slip down with just a jerk of my head.

Even frames with the backend hooked downwards, you will need the optician's skills to be rather precise & experienced enough to know where the bending part of the hook should be located so that he can bend it at the exact spot. If the temple length is too long, he will still need to either cut away the excess length, or rebend the hook to shorten the length so that the frame will not slide downwards.

 

[Seannie]

what's so special about these frames?

nothing special, other than the branding called "tagheuer".

 

[Seannie]

when someone with high prescription chooses a big frame, i will tell them upfront that lenses are going to be thick and roughly how thick it's going to be and how it's going to contribute to the weight of the finished product. so if the customer insist on getting the frame knowing that lenses are going to be thick heavy, it's the customer's fault.

You did not choose the wrong frame, you chose the wrong optician. your optician should have advised you

You are right, very very hard to get a good optician. Its not easy to find good opticians, as such i can only rely on my own instincts (although v poor), past experiences, learning through mistakes, evaluating the problems, rethinking what went wrong & keep retrying till i figure out what actually suits me, what kind of frame & lens to choose & what type of adjustments are needed in order for me to feel secured and comfy. Even though the learning process v painful.

 

[Seannie]

even though ic berlin frames may not offer tight grip on the side of your head, they still stay on your nose unless the lens are thick and heavy.

when the opticians tell you that nose pads can be adjusted, get them to do it so that it fits properly on your face before you buy it. if they can't adjust it properly before lenses are fitted , then most likely it can't be adjusted to suit you when lenses are fitted. choose another frame.

not all opticians can apply this method cos not all have this kind of patience or service to actually keep adjusting the nosepad till you find a comfy one. Frankly, dont you think that IC!Berlin nosepads are quite difficult to adjust to have a nice fit on our asian noses? I somehow think that it suits europeans mre than asian faces.

Another point i just realise is that it is hard to adjust the sides of IC!Berlin to be tight becos the back half of the temple is actually the silicone tube which has no metal piece inside. It is too soft, even if you bend inwards it cant offer a strong grip. And combined with big thick lenses & the nosepads which are spaced far apart, the frame just cant hold on my face for a few seconds. Up till i made my 2nd pair of IC!Berlin do i realise it is just not suitable becos what i need is a frame that has a good grip.

 

[Seannie]

you did not make a mistake. it's the optician's job to advise you on how thick the lens will turn out for the frame you have chosen. so your optician failed to advise you properly on the lens thickness when choosing frames.

Yes, those opticians always tell me that the lens will turn out about to be the same thickness as the pair im wearing. Almost all will say that. And i suppose they rarely have customers with high power so cant really give good advice. At the moment, i can still afford to make mistakes & redo my specs. But once i reach age 40 & gets laohua i think i will not be able to anymore becos progressive hoya lens are so expensive, just one pair costs $900, double the price of single vision