We know your watch but who uses prescription eye glasses and what are they?

[Mickyfin]

I'm getting fed up of wearing glasses these days, and find myself having to clean the lenses several times a day, I am seriously considering later eye correction.

[bdex75]

My last pair were Lacoste frames and whatever lenses my vision insurance covered. I have always been fortunate to have great vision insurance available for the family at a very reasonable cost. They cover the lenses and up to $250 for frames every year. They also would pay up to $300 for contacts. My wife and I both have had LASIK in the last 2 years and it is wonderful if it is an option for you. I did switch back to contacts for 2 years before having LASIK because I was so worried about my appearance without glasses (which I viewed as a fashion accessory just like watches or cufflinks).


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[scottIN]

Just replaced my RayBans with Oakley Carbon Plates. Probably only wear them one day a week though. They're more my 'before I put my contacts in' in the morning glasses. Though since I spent so much on this pair, I have been trying to wear them more.

[77T]

Before using contacts, I chose Silhouette titanium frames as they stand up to the worst twists and turns without breaking.

On the lens side of the discussion - Zeiss, Nikon, etc - measurements of pupil spacing, etc.... It's really the tech who grinds and mounts your lenses that has the biggest impact on perfect vision. Especially true with any progressive Rx. The sweet spot getting off by 1-2 mm in any direction is a real pain in the head.


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[crew]

Originally Posted by 77T

It's really the tech who grinds and mounts your lenses that has the biggest impact on perfect vision. Especially true with any progressive Rx. The sweet spot getting off by 1-2 mm in any direction is a real pain in the head.


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Seriously? Is that why I got headaches when I changed my glasses last time? It took about 2 days of intermittent use to get rid of the headaches. My optician seems to "measure" my lenses to my eyes by relying on her experience and marking the test glasses with a Sharpie for the transition point. Hardly a scientific process.
I think it's time for me look for a new Ophthalmologist with a more advanced fitting technique.

[77T]

Yep - the best equipment and scientific measurement tools still don't control the person who grinds to the Rx. The lens blanks come in different diameters with different gradients of vision levels.

Then the final shape often takes place off-site by lens techs. To be honest, the cheaper optometry outlets get it right more often due to the experienced hands that do 50+ jobs per day across a wide range of Rx's. Sort of like watchmakers who work regularly vs. those who do 1 watch a month.

Eventually your brain will adjust for many things but visual impairments induced by poorly executed Rx's are sometimes insurmountable.


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[GradyPhilpott]

The lenses that I'm wearing now almost drove me crazy for the first couple of days, but that's to be expected.

When you wear progressives, it's all in where you point your head and direct your eyes. That has to be learned.

Even with a couple of days of adjustment, these are the best lenses I've ever owned and they have eliminated my need for separate glasses for reading and computer use.

Also, John (crew), you need to distinguish between ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians. They're all important specialties, but they are very different in practice.

[selpo]

I second Zeiss- expensive but worth it IMHO- particularly for me as I am a strong myopic plus I need progressives- Hi index 1.74 on a 70mm blank to make them as thin as possible and still cannot go rimless. Also, not available in transitions at that Hi index, max is 1.67 so need a frame which will accept clip ons, currently use EZ clip frame and clip ons.

[hdms]

What is a thread without pictures?

[sea-dweller]

I am nearsighted (have been since age 12) and wear various brands of glasses. Hate wearing contact lenses, so I always wear glasses.

[KINGROLESAR]

Ray-ban and Oakley now or in the case of the (1985 ) painting none

[greggsiam]

RayBan for sunglasses. Classic looks never go out of style.

If I had to buy glasses, it would be Moscot frames.

Yes, Nikon and Zeiss are well known for superior optics. Last time I got my eyes checked it was the same type of computerized device (but Canon brand) in combination with an optometrist verifying that the numbers it spit out were correct.

[Rock]

Unlike Grady, I have been unable to use my regular 'progressives' for computer use due to the need to tilt my head back to get correct focus at the distance to the screen.
I have a set of single focus glasses for this task.
The 'progressives' are fine for all other focal lengths but cannot be adjusted to suit the computer as well.