The Spectacles Thread.

[BuShuang]

Any recommendation for frameless specs?

 

[Altarias]

New pair...

 

[Carnage]

can still see & still good, y need to change?

change doesnt mean will be better. Old lens quality maybe even better than new.

Coating doesn't last more than 3 years for some brands.

I would like to have a change of spectacles but don't wish to waste money since my current tag huer is still in good shape.

 

[eagletay]

Hi,

Is it necessary to get airwear or hardened plastics lens for rimless frame?
Or save $$$ to get better quality lens?

Please advise.

 

[Panerex]

Good choice.. go for Hoya SFT range if u can.

agree....esp comparing this to after my Crizal Airwear..

 

[Magickiller9]

DOnt need think too much. u said u have low power.. just Hoya 1.6 SFT @ $250 good enough... anything higher is abit... excessive. I'd rather u spend your cash on other stuffs.

Just checking..is this the correct lens? Suntech NULUX 1.6-U VP

Suntech NULUX 1.6-U VP

or some shops suggest this

NULUX 1.6-U VP

But change the coating to SFT...

 

[sillykid]

hi guys


can get this type of black big and thick plastic spec?
without any coating, just the most basic lens, -3 power

at about $75? can intro?

or should I buy this from ebay like $20 shipped, then make lens here?

lens here how much?

 

[Iceman88]

Hi, am thinking of making new specs as current one very badly scratched by now. My prescription is:
Right: -8, -3, x20
Left: -5.5, -3.25, x170

Not particular about frame brand as long as simple, light, durable & corrosion resistant. As for lenses, main thing is hi-index, good scratch resistance, UV protection, don't need transition. Been reading till blur about various brands of lens & their coatings, too much info overload! Any recommendations from u experts on which hi-index to go for, and what kind of lens coatings? Any limitations due to my high degree & high astig?

Any estimated price for specs suitable for me? Probably something up to mid-range, nothing too ex. Thanks a lot for your kind advice, appreciate it.

 

[thinkalot28]

Hi guys,

I took my Oliver Peoples Riley frame to FJ Isaacs at Clifford Centre and was quoted $410 for Swisscoat (not sure if i got the correct name) 1.6 index lenses with Transitions.

My right eye is about 200+, left eye 100 with some long sightedness. some astigmatism in both eyes also.

Is the price right? Anyone has experience dealing with them?

Thanks.

 

[Magickiller9]

This shop named Sin Chew Optics & contact lens centre @ Thomson plaza offered..650bucks for hoya 1.6/1.67 sft coating lens /1.6 transition lens + any ic berlin frame.

 

[Carnage]

agree....esp comparing this to after my Crizal Airwear..

Good choice.. go for Hoya SFT range if u can.

What's fair price range for this?

200-250? 1.6?

 

[Magickiller9]

What's fair price range for this?

200-250? 1.6?

XiaoKaka says RRP is 250 for the 1.6.

 

[animeonegai]

Other than the Prada which I got,

I saw something unique today,

Does Gucci (Japan) makes Titanium spec frames?

I thought it suppose to be made in Italy only?

 

[Seannie]

Coating doesn't last more than 3 years for some brands.

I would like to have a change of spectacles but don't wish to waste money since my current tag huer is still in good shape.

orh cos u never said tat yur spec is tagheuer.. then no need to change frame la, tag seldom have new models & no point for u to change most other brands r not as comfy. If coating spoiled, then better change to a good one can last longer.

 

[Carnage]

orh cos u never said tat yur spec is tagheuer.. then no need to change frame la, tag seldom have new models & no point for u to change most other brands r not as comfy. If coating spoiled, then better change to a good one can last longer.

Actually they do, tempted by a few of them already.

So what is considered good coating? I only know hoya and Carl Zeiss. Understand that the former is quite expensive though.

Forget about essilor, all marketing nia.

 

[Singaporean80]

This shop named Sin Chew Optics & contact lens centre @ Thomson plaza offered..650bucks for hoya 1.6/1.67 sft coating lens /1.6 transition lens + any ic berlin frame.

Sounds not bad. hoya 1.6 transition + any ic berlin frame for $650 ?

 

[Meatycrab]

New Spectacles bought

Hi! I have just received my new specs with the following specs.

Old:
R- 750-150 X 172
L- 800-125 X 170

New: HOYA Nulux 1.67
R- 725-175 X 175
L- 775-150 X 170

PD 62

May I ask whether the lens is HOYA HVP coating?
I found a strange thing with my new specs. When I cover my left eye and see far, the image is very blur. Unlike my old specs where the left eye and right eye are both clear. Is the new specs ok?

Thanks for your help in advance!

 

[xiaokaka]

Hi,

Is it necessary to get airwear or hardened plastics lens for rimless frame?
Or save $$$ to get better quality lens?

Please advise.

Not really. depends on your handelling.

Polycarbonate material generally have very bad clarity(abbe value).

among the impact resistant lenses, Hoya Pheonix stands out with higher clarity and better coating.

Other than that, u can choose 1.6 or 1.67 lenses as they have higher tensile strength for rimless.

 

[xiaokaka]

Just checking..is this the correct lens? Suntech NULUX 1.6-U VP

Suntech NULUX 1.6-U VP

or some shops suggest this

NULUX 1.6-U VP

But change the coating to SFT...

Get Hoya Nulux EP Transistions/Suntech SFT Grey 1.6 -imho

 

[xiaokaka]

Hi guys,

I took my Oliver Peoples Riley frame to FJ Isaacs at Clifford Centre and was quoted $410 for Swisscoat (not sure if i got the correct name) 1.6 index lenses with Transitions.

My right eye is about 200+, left eye 100 with some long sightedness. some astigmatism in both eyes also.

Is the price right? Anyone has experience dealing with them?

Thanks.

200+ ??

+2.00 ? (long sighted)

-2.00~ (short sighted)

-200 ; ADD +200 (Reading problem/ Presbyopia)




If what u getting is a normal single vision, price dont seem too crazy. If they are saying its a progressive..... i'd be careful if i were u.