shanshan 31 Dec 2014, 18:37
If we regularly collect images online, we can notice which type of frames are trendy.
http://tieba.baidu.com/p/2503843204
shanshan 31 Dec 2014, 18:20
ric
Opticians can measure the "strength" that is the rx of lenses, even a casual observer can notice the rx. It is not possible to hide that. We can notice that easily if we are required to do so.
Likelenses 23 Dec 2014, 18:45
lucy
From what I am seeing in the US,larger plastic frames,and more people seem to be choosing CR 39 plastic lenses, over the more expensive polycarbonate.
Actually the CR 39 give better visual acuity,and look better in the larger frames,especially with higher prescriptions.
Melyssa 23 Dec 2014, 12:36
If it were up to me, they would be large, plastic, drop-temples and cat's-eyes. :)
lucy 23 Dec 2014, 10:05
what type of frames would be trendy next year?
SoCal 05 Nov 2014, 23:31
Jaybe: You should try L.A. Eyeworks. www.laeyeworks.com Their frames are definitely on funky and loud side. Personally, I have two pairs and always get compliments on them.
jaybee 01 Nov 2014, 01:19
sorry......should say funky frames,
jaybe 01 Nov 2014, 01:17
Finally got overdue eye test yesterday, came to get new frames and ended up leaving shop without ordering anything. After 40 years of plain,normal ,boring everyday frames, i had decided to go for something more unusual ,bold, funky and was prepared to even try the outrageous......sadly only the usual wayfarer types or generic plastic / metal frames you see everywhere.....anyone got any ideas for fury frames ?
jaybe 01 Nov 2014, 01:15
Finally got overdue eye test yesterday, came to get new frames and ended up leaving shop without ordering anything. After 40 years of plain,normal ,boring everyday frames, i had decided to go for something more unusual ,bold, funky and was prepared to even try the outrageous......sadly only the usual wayfarer types or generic plastic / metal frames you see everywhere.....anyone got any ideas for fury frames ?
Weirdeyes 24 Jul 2014, 21:23
I just ordered this pair. www.clearlycontacts.ca/frames/love-l740-cotton-candy/prod28086.html?rsView=1
24 Jul 2014, 14:11
Glasses obsessed Certified Optician talks glasses.
A. P. 22 Apr 2014, 12:38
To Melyssa:
Hi Melyssa. I thought you might be interested in some large cats-eye frames which are now listed on the "new arrivals" section of Zenni Optical's website. They're available in both blue and purple. I don't know if these glasses will bowl you over, but they just might strike your fancy. The frame is #203916. I'll spare you the further details. Cheers to you! A.P.
Sam 17 Feb 2014, 09:25
Have seen these frames in Specsavers:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgrrprWCcAAUTKB.png:large
They're from their female range and are called "Samantha" but I think they look OK on a bloke.
Thoughts?
ric 08 Feb 2014, 02:26
Im looking for metal frame with small lens width, not neccessaryly small in total widht for hiding the strenght of the lenses.
s 07 Feb 2014, 20:11
ric
When you say small, could you be more specific about size? I mean if you have a apir of glasses already to work from by measuring across the face of them and providing an "overall width" in millimeteres I can likely suggest several locations to check out. Zenni always provides an "overall width" for all of the glasses they sell. One just today popped up in a sidebar that was pretty small look at #485021 it is only 125 mm wide so certainly on the small size for most. That's "zennioptical.com"
Spexman 07 Feb 2014, 16:36
Hi check here. They have a clasic collection
http://scottharriseyewear.com/
Othervise I have tried som flea/charity shops to find something..
How strong do you planning ?
ric 07 Feb 2014, 10:08
Hello. Does anybody knows where could i get small frames? im looking for a frame with small lense size for putting very strong myopia lenses.
Guest0x0x0 18 Jan 2014, 16:56
I have a dilemma in that I prefer the appearance of wire frames, but I have a slightly neurotic fixation that the nosepads are getting out of line; this causes me to constantly make adjustments, few of which are necessary.
To get around this predicament, without paying a fortune for designer saddle-bridge specs, I bought a pair of really cheap, generic-looking metal glasses online and then snapped off the nosepads; I then blunted down the sharp edges left by removing the pad holders.
This has resulted in a very comfortable, if idiosyncratic, pair of glasses that at-once satisfies my need for comfort whilst preserving the ... sleekness I prefer in wire frames. The only problem is that I can't quite get up the nerve to go out in public wearing these frames, as I fear the ridicule of others; they do look a little eccentric on close examination.
For now they make a good pair of *comfort* glasses for hanging around the house. What would you think if you saw metal frames which had obviously had the pads removed? Do you think people outside of this forum in the general public would notice such things? Should I really care?
sam012744 25 Nov 2013, 12:30
Sorry to reply so late, but this site seems to have been deserted for so long.
Which did you choose in the end? The frames all have their merits and both sites are legit; I have bought from o4less many times. The only downside is that you might get caught for import duties, I suppose.
Joyrich 02 Oct 2013, 00:07
Guys I'm choosing the frames between 2 companies, I'm -11 and -10, both companies look legit for me:
- WarbyParker CHANDLER WHISKEY TORTOISE
http://www.warbyparker.com/eyeglasses/men/chandler#whiskey-tortoise
- WarbyParker THEO
http://www.warbyparker.com/eyeglasses/men/theo#whiskey-tortoise
OR
- Optical4less P152
http://www.optical4less.com/Plastic-eyeglasses/p152/
- Optical4less P154
http://www.optical4less.com/plastic-eyeglasses/P154/
Those @ WarbyParker look cooler but the 2 from O4L are cheaper. Suggest me please.
Joyrich
Danyang South Optical 01 Nov 2012, 01:01
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We have no dust workshop,the airs cleanliness is very high,so we can produce the perfect lenses; We also import of advanced equipment,such as full automatic ultrasonic cleaning and harding machine,and automatic vacuum coating machine.They suit for different index and membrane coating.All the work is controlled and finished by the computer after the parameter is setup, insure the coating of every lense is uniformity.No dust work and real time monitoring make the coating compact and hard,prolong the lenses working life greatly.
We have complete producing machines and high quality workers,it also can be ordered by clients special requests.We unremitting pursue technology advancement, dares to innovate, diligently pursues the product quality, made the product quality unceasingly to enhance, has won the domestic and foreign customers favour.
Astra 18 Sep 2012, 01:57
I would like to see, any suggestion of black rectangular frame with wide sides ?
(the type that ehpc usually mentioned)
Mr Cockeyed 08 Jun 2012, 08:49
ASTRA
Excellent response, thank you
Astra 08 Jun 2012, 08:00
It is problematic, when the colors are not formed in the acetate material.
Astra 08 Jun 2012, 07:59
Re: Mr Cockeyed 07 Jun 2012, 10:24
For acetate or PVC frames, there are 2 types of fabrication process:
(1) type are produced from acetate sheet , not injection molding. colors can be formed within the sheet.
(2) type are produced from injection molding. afterwards, colors can be injected on the exterior. colors can not be formed on the material itself.
(2) is less common in the market. cost of material are lower than (1).
(1) is typical in the market. cost of material are higher than (2).
Mr Cockeyed 07 Jun 2012, 10:24
ASTRA,
I am almost positive most plastic. or as they say in the optical trade zyl frames are injection molded.
Astra 07 Jun 2012, 03:59
following the previous post, images of sample, provided by http://www.hopfatoptica.com
http://www.hopfatoptica.com/bigpict/H2K-7279.jpg
http://www.hopfatoptica.com/bigpict/H2K-7504.jpg
http://www.hopfatoptica.com/bigpict/H2K-1503.jpg
Astra 07 Jun 2012, 03:56
following the web page of
there are frames available.
however, the frames appear to be injected .
can soundmanpt, or cactus jack determine whether it is injected material ?
http://www.hopfatoptica.com/bigpict/H2K-7387.jpg
http://www.hopfatoptica.com/bigpict/H2K-7515.jpg
http://www.hopfatoptica.com/bigpict/H2K-7508.jpg
Soundmanpt 13 Apr 2012, 00:09
John S.
Yes some very nice frames in that collection for sure. But the buyer needs to be careful as I read a description on one of the plastic pairs and it indicated that the frame had become discolored which means it could be very risky to heat up and remove the existing lenses and replace it with your own rx. But there are some very nice Ray-Ban metal frames that should be fine for re fitting.
John S 12 Apr 2012, 19:27
Melyssa,
There is a seller on eBay that has a bunch of retro frames.
Enjoy!
http://stores.ebay.com/respectacles-vintage-eyewear?_trksid=p4340.l2563
A.P. 12 Apr 2012, 15:22
Who new? Who gnu? Who KNEW?
A.P. 12 Apr 2012, 15:16
Who new that there were ever frames which were both cats-eyes and drop-temples at the same time? Here's proof from 1948.......
http://www.plan59.com/av/av034.htm
Melyssa 22 Mar 2012, 15:02
SoCal, there's no such thing as having too many pairs of glasses -- especially when there are some frames I still want.
Soundmanpt, I tried wearing multiple pairs -- couldn't see a thing. LOL
Soundmanpt 22 Mar 2012, 00:16
SoCal
You are a woman right??? Then you know the answer to that question. The same as is it possible to have too many pairs of shoes or too many purses. Why would you even bother to ask. Just go for it. lol
But at some point you will need to decide that it is time to chuck the contacts and go full time glasses only. But of being trendy like Melyssa and wear multiple pairs.
Only kidding you can keep the contacts too, but only limited use.
SoCal 21 Mar 2012, 19:56
Is it possible to have too many pairs of glasses. I currently have my eyes on these bad boys.
http://www.oliverpeoples.com/wacks.html
Soundmanpt 14 Mar 2012, 22:19
Stingray
No I was not meaning anything at all bad or wrong. I have several friends including my Godson that are cops and I know from them just what you say to be true. Like you say one hand washes the other is a good way to put it.
Stingray 14 Mar 2012, 17:41
We never favored anyone who gave us free lunches and stuff over anyone who didn't. But restaurant owners always fed us for free especially diners. We would get rid of problem customers who gave waitresses a hard time or were drunk and caused situations at night. We would also let them slide on traffic tickets. You know, one hand washes the other. But that was in New York, things are different in other parts of the country. It was not like taking a bribe if that is what you are thinking.
Astra 14 Mar 2012, 12:00
Soundmanpt,
typically,
the "authorities" such as high-ranking officials, police, can order a small amount of items for free each visit. For a business, relationship with the authority is important.
Let's say for a optical store, If you are lucky, you may be able to get some potential clients from these authorities. Such as school officials, may be able to help the school children to get glasses when required, and you can gain some sales of frames.
Soundmanpt 14 Mar 2012, 10:46
Astra
I don't know about Russia either, but I am in the US. I think it is just a way to say thanks to the police for the job that they do, I don't think that they demand something for free. But I am sure they all soon find the shops that give them food and drink at no charge etc.
Astra 14 Mar 2012, 05:04
Re: Soundmanpt 12 Mar 2012, 17:28
I have never heard of "police protection" in this method, until I am involved in operating a store in China.
I thought it is usual in China, did not know it is the same in Russia too.
Soundmanpt 12 Mar 2012, 17:28
Stingray
That's very interesting. That name sounds very familar for some reason. I wonder if he stayed with the company that bought him out maybe? Sounds like he was pretty much a friend as well as someone under your watch? It's never a bad idea to do a trade off of your product for a little extra police protection. That still happens today, most all food and drink places never charge a cop anything. If I owned a shop I would do the same.
Stingray 12 Mar 2012, 16:01
In the mid 1970's I worked as a cop in Roslyn, New York. Silhouette had their manufacturing plant and sales room in my sector. The owner, Barry Levine wanted to always be a cop and was always checking out my radio car and asking me questions about my gun and other equipment. I let him drive the police car, put on the red lights and blow the siren every now and then. In return, he gave me my choices of eyeglass frames. They were either plastic full frames or all metal frames. None of them were rimless. I recall one metal frame that actually folded up over the bridge and in 2 places on the temples. By the 1980's, when I was transferred out of that town, ten years had passed. I went back to visit guys I worked with and found that the Silhouette building was empty. I guess he sold the name and eyeglass frame line to whomever owns it today.
End of story.
Revolver 11 Mar 2012, 09:03
Well, CV, I thought I was sure but you raise some issues. So, will have to dig back into the archives and find out for sure. I notices that they now have a full sunglass line, they are drill mounts but not the very thin wires, wide temples and bold mountings on the lenses at both the temples and the bridge.
Julian 11 Mar 2012, 05:13
I got a pair of glasses (my first bifocals) with Silhouette frames in about 1980. They weren't rimless or semi-rimless, they were full frames in black metal with white detailing - very smart in the fashion of the time and very expensive1
Crystal Veil 10 Mar 2012, 17:19
Revolver,
I have about 100 Silhouette glasses in my collection, most are from the 1970's, 1980's and early 1990's but none of them are rimless. Are you sure that Silhouette made rimless glasses before the mid 1990's?
Melyssa 10 Mar 2012, 11:01
Obviously no one asked me what my favorite frame style is. I thought ECP stood for "Extra-Crazy People."
Revolver 10 Mar 2012, 08:39
2 days ago, in response to Astra, I posted a blurb about how fashionable semi-rimless are, and then yesterday read an article that totally confirms that.
A survey was taken of U.S. ECP's and one of the questions asked was what is the most popular frame you dispense. The number 1 answer, by quite a margin, was semi-rimless. Guess it's not just our imagination, although they didn't say how many ECP's participated in the survey so it could be flawed.
Revolver 09 Mar 2012, 08:39
Silhouette is the epitome of rimless, always have been and always will be. I doubt very much they will ever get away from their base, and of course many others from low end knockoffs up to other top enders have emulated them.
Crystal Veil 08 Mar 2012, 16:27
Re the discussion about rimless glasses in 2012 eyewear fashion: so far, I tend to agree with Revolver. Silhouette made fantastic big framed glasses in the 1970's and 1980's, then they switched to smaller frames with a marble structure and they have not designed anything but rimless glasses for the past decade. If Silhouette decides to change their style again, that would be a signal of change. The situation abroad may be different but this is what I see in Holland.
Melyssa 08 Mar 2012, 15:29
A secretary at work wears small rimless frames and has done so for the past 4 years or so. She told me that next time she will try a different style. I suggested that maybe she can go to the opposite end of the frame spectrum, pointing to the large, sky-blue top-temple frames I was wearing. Only time will tell.
Revolver 08 Mar 2012, 08:42
Astra, rimless are not at all off fashion in fact they are timeless classics. They appeal to those who want, and look good wearing, the "no-glasses" look. This is not really a no glasses look, rather an understated one that doesn't dominate the face but rather accentuates it like a fine piece of jewelry. This look can further be enhanced by different shaped frames with polished edges.
And the current semi-rimless are exceptionally in tune with today's styles as so many of them have the stylish wide temples which allow for designs and/or bold colors. We are in a golden age for stylish eyewear, a wonderful meld of the new and the retro.
Astra 08 Mar 2012, 01:11
Re: Revolver 06 Mar 2012, 08:49
I guess, rimless & semi-rimless are slightly off-trend compared to mid-2000s ?
Revolver 06 Mar 2012, 08:49
Most fashionable frames? How high is up? There are so many styles, shapes, & colors available that the most fashionable are those that you like and other people compliment.
You mention the large clear plastic circular frame, that is the P-3 so popular in the 80's. Found a brand new pair of those in my collection, mint condition, so put low minus lenses in them and to keep them authentic the lenses are glass. Wear them GOC occasionally, quite a conversation piece.
My own opinion is that the current fashion trend is anything retro and that is growing. Melyssa, you're right back on top of the high fashion pinnacle. Not that you ever left, IMHO!
minus 5 who luvs gwgs 06 Mar 2012, 00:41
So just what are the most fashionable frames ? There are a lot of basically rectangular plastic frames in many colours there are rimless too and large frames often in black though have seen a large circular clear plastic frame and a large white pair of cats eyes (about minus2 so not our friend Melyssa )
Astra 19 Feb 2012, 11:07
In Mohe there don't seem to have high-end optical labs around. Clients have to wait 2-3 weeks to have their frame available !
Frames seem to be imported from Shandong or Jiangsu.
This region is sparsely populated.
There are not so much amenities available.
The closest large city is Harbin.
There may be some high-end optical labs that can produce some frames. but it is doubtful. Most of their frames may as well imported from Shandong or Jiangsu.
Northeast China does not have very good eyeglass industry.
The most famous, high-production labs that export, are all located in East China or South China.
Revolver 19 Feb 2012, 10:58
And forgot to say on previous post that Soundman is right, you won't find Wal-Mart or any other high-production lab operation that will facet. But suspect there are many small labs that will, I know of one medium sized one in particular where the lab manager has been there nearly 40 years and can and will do it although there will of course be a surcharge. But don't know how much longer he'll be around, and possibly when he retires his craft will retire with him. It really is an art, no computer, lens tracer, etc. can do that stuff.
Revolver 19 Feb 2012, 09:59
Soundman:
Did the same thing but have about a dozen of them left, the big problem now is finding authentic nosepads. That same problem applies to some of my 50's combo frames, plastic temples that end in cables, plastic top rims with metal bridges and 2 or 3 different methods of attaching the pads.
Also have a few of that same pair of Art Craft you describe, my favorites don't have cables and the lenses were obviously made much later as they are CR-39. They are -8.00 sphere OU, hexagonal in the size and shape someone here on ES described as McNamara glasses after the old SECDEF, and of course quite thick. Occasionally use them GOC just to draw some stares at the grocery store.
Soundmanpt 18 Feb 2012, 12:41
Revolver
Something I did keep out years ago was some old rimless glasses that were very nice. They were made by Art Craft and the same glasses were fitted for both men and women. They had glass lenses and the frame was a thin wire gold filled and they had cable temples and the nose pads were made of ivory. After collecting many of these glasses I asked one day what they did with them and was told they melted them down for the gold content and they were happy that they would net about $1.00 for each frame. From that time on I kept them and several years later as I mentioned this style of glasses to some of the younger opticians I started to bring them around to show them and many of them found them cute so I would give them a pair. I now only have a few left.
Soundmanpt 18 Feb 2012, 12:15
Moonshiner
Yes those glasses were very well made and look very expensive. I really doubt that Wal-Mart could make lenses anywhere close to that style, I am not sure too many labs even do beveled edges anymore. My only wish is that when I came across quite a few of them years ago in the donated boxes I would have kept some of them.
Moonshiner 18 Feb 2012, 12:01
Here is an example of three piece rimless with thick lenses on ebay (not my auction):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400271335690?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Revolver 18 Feb 2012, 09:36
Charlie is right about the thicker the lens the more tensile strength they had. And again, no real problems with keeping the screws tightened, the same as any other drill mounts, as long as the nylok washers were in place and replaced if they showed any wear. The ones in my collection have been well worn, and are still in excellent condition.
There was one problem, however, in that they are CR-39 as materials like polycarbonate and Trivex hadn't been invented yet. Occasionally, spider web cracks would appear at the screw holes especially if they were overtightened, this happened on a couple of my pairs that were plus as the edges were thin. Now, the labs strongly discourage ordering any drill mount unless it's polycarb or Trivex and if you do insist on CR-39 will limit their warranty.
Needless to say, the screws on the higher minuses were long!
Crystal Veil 17 Feb 2012, 20:13
Soundmanpt is right about the fragility. My ex-wife and I bought these glasses in the late 1970's and the screws in her minus 6-7 lenses always came loose. We asked for the price of adding those nice facets to the sides of her lenses as they were a centimeter thick, but the price was crazy so we left it at that. Portraits of models wearing this type of glasses with facets can be seen in some of my early photo shoots - Rachel springs to mind.
Charlie_0186 17 Feb 2012, 10:01
Although I have never worn nor handled them, I always thought that the thicker the (minus) lens, the stronger those faceted three-piece glasses would be. Depending of course on the strength of the screw through the lens.
Whatever, I think that these were still the ultimate in facial jewelry, especially in relatively high prescriptions. I would love to see them come back into fashion.
Revolver 17 Feb 2012, 09:51
Soundman is right about how they're constructed, but never experienced any particular difficulties in keeping them tight as they have small nylok washers between the screws, nuts, and lenses.
One of my pairs is -6.00, not quite up to your standards, but because of the thickness the facets are gorgeous, truly jewelery for you face.
Would it not e for the fact I'm technologically impaired would post a photo of them.
Soundmanpt 16 Feb 2012, 21:17
Melyssa
They really were fragile. Most of them had a split temple where it attached to the lens and so it needed 2 drill holes there as well as one close to the nose pad area of the lens. The screws always seemed to get loose and the screws were a nut and bolt system. You had to be careful when you would be tightening be cause if you used too much pressure you could break the lens. But they were very attractive on the ladies.
Melyssa 16 Feb 2012, 14:14
I remember those faceted frames. They did look nice, but I never understood how they held up, and I knew they wouldn't work for my strong RX -- I'm not even sure there were high-index lenses then.
Soundmanpt 16 Feb 2012, 12:18
Revolver
I have been with a non profit vision group now for many years and recall seeing many of those frames you were mentioning. I think they were some of the most stylish ever made. Even back then they were quite expensive. I really loved the rimless drill mount faceted edge ones with the gradiated tints. I recall the lab people hated them as they were very difficult to cut the lenses and drill.
One of the stores I made pickups, donated glasses, hired a new girl to be an optician. She was told she would have to wear glasses while working that they would provide for her, but she was allowed to choose whatever she wanted. She hated the idea of wearing glasses because she didn't need glasses. But she proceeded to order a pair of that style of rimless drop temples with everything you could get on them. She told me that if she would have had to pay for them they would have cost over$600.00. But after she got them and wore them as she was told she soon decided she actually liked them. Why? Because she sold a good number of them just like the ones she was wearing and she made a nice commission from each sale.
Revolver 16 Feb 2012, 09:47
Melyssa:
Finally got around to inventorying my drop temples, and all in all have 24 of them that are suitable to be rx'd although nearly all of them already have lenses ranging from +3.00 single vision to -5.00. A couple of them have primitive progressives in them, and a couple are FT bifocals. 6 of them are rimless drill mounts with faceted edges in various shapes, and there are some with the fashion tints of the day.
But IMHO the stars of the show are 2 Playboy frames, deep drops with the bunny on the temple at the hinge. The temples are enameled and the frame fronts have enamel on top and fade to nearly clear at the bottom. They are made of an old material called Optyl which is very durable, but difficult to bend to fit as they are quite vulnerable to overheating.
One of them is brown with a #3 brown sun lens in about -4.50 which due to the eyesize creates thick edges and a plano (flat)front. The other is a beautiful blue and has never been rx'd.
Melyssa 06 Feb 2012, 14:40
Revolver,
I have 14 in my RX, plus 2 that are too small for me. I started my fabulous eyewear collection near the tail end of the drop-temple boom, in 1984. Of my current ones, 4 were originally sunglasses that I had made into clear prescription glasses.
Revolver 06 Feb 2012, 12:14
Melyssa:
Was trying to organize some of my collection over the weekend (have around 400 pairs covering a 100 year span)and it seems like I have an inordinate number of drop temples. And that made me curious. I know you have a lot of them, do you have the exact count? I'll count mine, will be interesting to see what our combined total is. Am only going to count those that are in good enough condition to be rx'd and/or worn.
Revolver 12 Jan 2012, 14:28
Thanks Astra, I recommend the Lisa Loeb collection from Classique Eyewear. I personally viewed this collection at a recent large optical tradeshow, and they are excellent quality plus great design. Most trend toward the retro although aren't overly large and would accommodate a higher minus rx w/o being too heavy. They are most decidedly female although a couple trend towards unisex if your are bold. Try www.designer-optical.com/servelet/the-Lisa-Loeb-Eyewear/
Categories
You may have to cut and paste the urrl. There is also a link to where the stores are that carry them.
Astra 12 Jan 2012, 01:04
Re: Revolver 10 Jan 2012, 13:19
female
Revolver 10 Jan 2012, 13:19
Astra: are you male or female? Reason I ask is I have access to some great frames shown at various recent optical trade shows and are available world wide on the internet. A few of them are unisex (if you're bold) but it's easier to know which gender you're looking for.
Astra 10 Jan 2012, 05:08
Re: antonio 28 Dec 2011, 20:10
I am just try to familiarize myself with products that are available.
Now the weight of my frame becomes an issue, because lenses gets heavier with rx. I don't mind coke bottle look.
antonio 29 Dec 2011, 15:05
thanks Astra, I´ll do so from time to time :-), cu
Astra 29 Dec 2011, 04:31
antonio,
When ES is closed to posting, you may send messages to me at jigulianjie@hushmail.com
or use PM in vision-and-spex.com , my username is 1989
antonio 28 Dec 2011, 20:10
great choice Astra
best regards, antonio
Soundmanpt 28 Dec 2011, 00:23
Astra
Those look nice. Do you know how to tell how they will fit your face? If not let me know and I can give you some pointers.You have my email.
Astra 27 Dec 2011, 23:58
Light color frame
ehpc 21 Dec 2011, 17:55
Just wonderful, Nicky :) XXX Pete
Lucas 21 Dec 2011, 16:22
One of my friends is even -4.5 in both eyes and still does not own a pair of glasses
Soundmanpt 21 Dec 2011, 16:08
Lucas
You actually have a good point and I also have come across a good number of people as well that has contacts and doesn't have any glasses yet. So I stand corrected.
Lucas 21 Dec 2011, 15:39
I realize that, she might have been wearing contacts and decided to get herself a pair of glasses. It happens. I know plenty of people who wear contacts all day but don't have a backup pair of glasses
Soundmanpt 21 Dec 2011, 15:26
Lucas
It says in her comment that its her first pair of glasses!
antonio 21 Dec 2011, 15:22
they look great on you, Nicky,
I hope you wear them a lot and you will see as brilliant through them as you look in them !
If you like you can join lenschat,
best regards, antonio
Lucas 21 Dec 2011, 13:04
Hey Nicky, is this your first pair of glasses?
And 21 Dec 2011, 11:50
Nicky, they look great.
Soundmanpt 21 Dec 2011, 10:38
Nicky
I agree with Dan, I think those frames look very nice and fashionable on you. Did your gf happen to snap a picture of the glasses you did pick?
nickweymouth 21 Dec 2011, 08:23
NICKY
i wish i was twenty years younger grins
Dan 21 Dec 2011, 05:46
Nicky,
Nice frames! I think they work really well! The bigger frames are definitely in style.
What is your prescription?
Nicky 21 Dec 2011, 02:43
Long time reader, first time poster.
My gf snapped this pic of me the other day when searching for my first pair of frames. Thought it would be appropriate on this page
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YrHobfckT0o/Ts01PtghuBI/AAAAAAAAAls/ActyShx6BcY/s1600/_DSC0287.JPG
Thoughts??
Likelenses 19 Dec 2011, 00:50
Revolver & Soundmanpt
One of the enjoyable things on these dates,was at somr point during the movie,to lean back,and put my arm around her,and lean over to her, and unbeknowenest to her peek through her lense.
Revolver 17 Dec 2011, 09:27
Likelenses:
Hee, hee, hee, your date reminds me of one back in university many years ago. Lived off campus in a hole in the wall apartment which allowed me to indulge in my other favorite sport, cooking. Was at a grocery store late one aft, and bumped into a gorgeous blonde w/o glasses and no apparent difficulty seeing. We hit it off, asked her out to a movie the next night, we drove the 20 miles or so to a larger city and again, no glasses. We were seated, and I had my usual pair of -.75 (which I didn't really need but carried if the need came up to start a glasses conversation) in my pocket. Just as the show started I decided to put them on and then see if maybe she would like to try them, but before I could she reached into her purse and put on a black framed pair with a fairly strong minus and cylinder. I put mine on and tried to make light of the fact both of us had to wear them to see a movie, but she wasn't having any. Movie ended, off came her glasses and she buried them in her purse, end of story. Never dated again.
Soundmanpt 17 Dec 2011, 09:17
Likelenses
Yes I was on a number of dates that went just the same way. Now it seems that its much different. I was at the local shopping mall yesterday and of course many colleges are on break now until mid December and it was interesting tom see so many young ladies wearing glasses. At one point I got a drink and found a nice soft chair and it was entertaining to see so many wearing glasses. Most of them with weak or mild rxs many maybe had been wearing them to drive to the mall and unlike a few years ago now they don't bother taking them off anymore but prefer to just continue to wear them to see things in the stores better from outside through the windows etc.
Likelenses 17 Dec 2011, 00:44
Soundmanpt
Yes,I remember dating girls,and if we went to a movie they would take the encased glasses out of their purse and kind of sheepishly slip them on, and if there was an intermission they would whip them off,before the lights came on ,and back on when the lights went out.Some had significant prescriptions,but never wore full time.
There was one particular girl that was moderately nearsighted,with quite a bit of astigmatism that would take them off,and on so much that they were all loose,and distorted.
A typical date with her was pick her up at her apartment bare eyed,walk out to my car and when I began driving, on they went.When we arrived at where ever we were going,off they came.Then at the event,on they went again,and after the event off they came,until in the car,and on, and on.Really quite erotic.
Soundmanpt 16 Dec 2011, 10:52
gwgs
Not that many years ago women were much more likely to tolerate a slight blur rather than be seen wearing glasses and would maybe only put them on when they really needed them for something and take them off quickly there after. But because glasses have become very popular they now tend to embrace wearing glasses as it has become chic and fashionable. So it becomes a thing where now they enjoy the fashion and they can see better as well so they are more inclined to wear their glasses more often and even full time.
Soundmanpt 16 Dec 2011, 10:40
Astra
It appears to be a plastic (acetate) frame. They simply heat the frame a bit which allows the frame to become flexible enough to fit the lens into it. As it cools the frame will contract and keep the lens from falling out.
The caution is if you have a pair of glasses for several years and wish to replace your lenses into it the plastic is much more brittle and there is a risk that the frame may snap when you remove your old lenses or go to insert the new ones. Most opticians are pretty good at determining the risk.
gwgs 16 Dec 2011, 04:12
It certainly is Aubrac, I was in Italy recently, and was amazed at the amount of girls with what I call 'oversized' glasses. A few years ago a casual observer would think these were joke shop type glasses but each time I took a more careful at these beautiful gwgs you could easily see they were myopically glassified.
Long may it continue!
Astra 16 Dec 2011, 02:56
How to insert the lenses into this type of frame ?
It was said there's only a screw on the arm.
http://www.framesdirect.co.uk/framesfp/Valentino-tdkjnb/r.html
Admirer 13 Dec 2011, 04:26
I would say some of the frames in this link are wilder!
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitchell-eye-centre-ads#!/photos/126429/1
Scroll through....
Trent 12 Dec 2011, 22:16
Wild eyewear!
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orgreen-2012-eyewear-campaign
raybanz 16 Oct 2011, 06:51
for those of your who collect glasses and might be interested in doing some swaps, have a look at what I have to offer. Some frames have rx lenses, others are without.
www.flickr.com/photos/specswap/sets/
Aubrac 10 Jul 2011, 04:20
Clare
Maybe not just a -French thing - at London Victoria Station the other day I saw a crowd of young Italians, about half of them wearing black oversized frames, some of which had prescription lenses, but a few plano.
It must be the latest continental look!!
Soundmanpt 10 Jul 2011, 02:50
Dan Mac
Remember change is a good thing. Too many people tend to get new glasses that are almost the same as their old ones. Never hurts to be a bit trendy. Yes, people will notice, but that is also a good thing.
Dan Mc 10 Jul 2011, 02:45
I went for my annual check up yesterday, and need new glasses (which I new). I'm not a very confident person and I tend to go for variations on the same theme: usually bronze metal. I tried on a pair of tortoiseshell plastic Ray Bans which looked good, but in the end I decided to go for a more conservative pair of CK's with bronze front and tortoiseshell arms. When I got home, I sort of regretted not going for the Ray Bans which were this pair: http://www.framesdirect.com/framesfp/Ray-Ban_RX-tdrble/r.html
so I phoned up and asked them to hold my order over the weekend whilst I think about it.
I quite like the idea of something different but I am a bit anxious about such a big change - sort of reminds me all over again of the anxieties I had when I first got glasses.
30 May 2011, 14:16
this lady seeks advice
(and this poster needs bifocals haha! this should work)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka2WhP7lcGw
30 May 2011, 14:08
this lady seeks advice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka2WhP7eGw
Soundmanpt 08 May 2011, 15:17
Clare - I think the glasses your talking about looks like what zenni sells. Have a look at either #820415 (brw) or 220421 (blk) in "zennioptical.com"
Soundmanpt 08 May 2011, 15:13
Clare what did you wear fake ones? I think what your referring to is the oversized Ray-Ban Wayfarers popular as sunglasses in the 70's. now they are the rage as regular glasses. I have sold a good number to the ladies at Hooter's and other sports bars. I actually have more on order from zenni. My guess is they will be sold within the week when they arrive.
I was wondering where you have been. Haven't seen you in here for a good while.
Maybe you can get a pair of those glasses after your next exam, which must be getting close?
Clare 08 May 2011, 15:05
ehpc - I don't think everyone can carry them off though, I'm sure I'd look ridiculous!
ehpc 08 May 2011, 15:01
French people do have a reputation (in England at any rate) for being 'stylish' - a reputation not always justified in my experience :) I am sooooooo hoping the very large frames will become the norm :)
Clare 08 May 2011, 14:41
On a recent trip to meet colleagues in Paris I was struck by the number of them wearing those trendy oversized glasses. We know that the French have a reputation for being stylish but in a meeting of 5 of us, four of them (me excluded) wore them and ranged from 20s to 50s in age. They looked good and it really worked for them. In London I seem to see more people for whom the look really doesn't work than does.
ehpc 30 Mar 2011, 09:10
Excellent :) Pete
Emma 30 Mar 2011, 05:22
Thanks for your great compliments guys. It's like a whole new world open ups wearing glasses for the first time
ehpc 29 Mar 2011, 19:33
I bet your glasses are GREAT, Emma! Pete
Soundmanpt 29 Mar 2011, 18:32
Clare
I am very surprised that the glasses in Hong Kong were more expensive than going on-line to purchase glasses? Most all the on-line retailers are based in Hong Kong. I will remember that because I would have been very wrong. Well then I guess you will need to do some more checking out of Zenni and Great Glasses .com? Zenni now has the option that allows you to put a picture up and try glasses that way. At the least it should be fun to play with? I have had several of my friends use that and they had fun with it and said it helped in choosing glasses.
Clare 29 Mar 2011, 13:55
I was recently in Hong Kong and dropped into a local opticians - mostly to see if they had any interesting frames not available in the West, but also to see how their prices compare.
They really pushed the big frames! The prices didn't compare well to the internet though so I came home empty-handed.
Soundmanpt 29 Mar 2011, 09:48
Emma
That style is very popular with the young stars in Hollywood these days Hilary Duff wears hers most all the time when she is out as does Mandy Moore. Besides helping you see they also make a great fashion statement. You made a great choice for your first ever glasses. Your girlfriends are going to be very jealous of you. You will be shocked at how many will want to try them. Cool glasses are very in. Enjoy!
Emma 29 Mar 2011, 07:50
I just got my first pair of glasses and choose some pretty large black plastic frames.They seem to be all the rage now.
nickweymouth 28 Mar 2011, 14:06
all 4 eyes i voted number 1 sexy
Amy 28 Mar 2011, 08:46
Maybe I should have posted here. I can't resist trying new glasses on. Its becomming an obsession!
Soundmanpt 24 Mar 2011, 16:21
All4Eyes
I voted for the 2nd one. Zenni and many of the on-line retailers also offer this option on their sites. If I had any idea how to post my picture I would try it.
Melyssa 24 Mar 2011, 06:34
I voted for the cat's-eyes. (Well, that's because there are no drop-temples. LOL) Yet in the "Try-on" section, there are no cat's-eyes listed.
Astra 24 Mar 2011, 02:45
All4eyes,
voted. It's a survey am I correct?
All4Eyes 24 Mar 2011, 01:17
Pearle Vision has a pretty neat try-on tool. I asked them to recommend some frames for me and then I tried them on, here's the results, anyone have an opinion?
http://www.pearlevision.com/eyewear/emailVote.action?userId=1328648918
Laura 09 Mar 2011, 04:43
gwgs, I must check, thanks.
gwgs 09 Mar 2011, 04:33
Hi Laura, email sent! regards, gwgs
Melyssa 08 Mar 2011, 10:42
When I wore metal frames a lot of many decades ago, the nose pieces kept falling out -- and that was for both pairs, over a 3-year period. That was my peeve about them. And with my RX always increasing, plastic frames became necessary for the thicker lenses.
gwgs 08 Mar 2011, 09:14
Hi Laura
Thanks for your info, I'll take some photos tonight and email them over to you!
Laura 08 Mar 2011, 07:56
gwgs. I'm at -10.00 and rising so I'd be interested in seeing metal frames with such a high rx.
My email address is: short-sightedlaura@hotmail.co.uk
I'm not sure metal frames are suitable for me now
Rayray 08 Mar 2011, 07:51
I like the fit of metal frames better to be honest with the nose pads. At -8.50 I have some semi rimless with 1.74 index lenses that are only about 6mm thick. The lady in specsavers was concerned that 'even with the high index they will be about 6mm thick and stick out quite a lot'. I felt like saying that really is nothing - u should go to a couple of websites... but I just said that it was fine i was used to thick glasses.
With the field of vision thing I find frame size fairly irrelevant as the actual area of corrected vision is very small with high myopes - pretty much straight ahead, the lens area to the side offers a fairly distorted view. Plus small frames tend to sit closer to the eyes which is the most important thing to visual field with myopia. An when I see relatively high myopes with their glasses halfway down their nose i really want to push them up for them. I think its very attractive for a girl with a pony tail to have her glasses fit well over the ears.
gwgs 08 Mar 2011, 06:09
They certainly are Laura! I can post several photos if you would like so you can see that these really do work with high prescriptions.
Metal frames look great with decent prescriptions, and you shouldn't be put off by this, maybe your optician at the time was careless about installing the lenses and ground one of the edges down a little too much so it was very delicate and didn't fit into the frame like it should.
Laura 08 Mar 2011, 03:51
gwgs. Honestly? wow. Well when I was at school I had some rectangular black metal frames and my right lens was always popping out. I suppose I was careless, but you know what its like at that age. I was in the -7.00 region and each time I took them off to go swimming I would find them in the case, usually with only one lens in tact. Then it was a case of asking one of my friends to try and shove the other one back in, cos I couldn't really see if it was in the grove properly. It was a nightmare, so next time I went for glasses I got plastic frames with wide sides. To be honest I like metal frames, kind of sexy if the lenses are thick aren't they?
gwgs 08 Mar 2011, 03:13
Laura, I've had quite a few metal frames made up with prescriptions over minus 6, some of these are -9.50 upwards and hold the lenses which are approx 1cm thick perfectly without a problem.
One of these is even a semi rimless 53mm lens size frame which has an outside edge lens thickness of 13mm!
What issues or models of frames have you had issues with as I certainly haven't come across this?
Laura 08 Mar 2011, 02:26
Thanks Rayray,
The thing is when you have a relatively high scrip like me, you need sturdy frames to hold the lenses firm. metal are hopeless once you get over -6.00 or -7.00.
Astra 08 Mar 2011, 00:02
I would guess with high minus rx (above -10), it can be good enough to have small frames.
The visual field increases with higher minus rx.
so that to outsider we may think they are looking at the frames but actually they can still see some slightly distorted images from their front.
but at rx of milder than - 8 (roughly) or any plus rx, the visual field is can be very restricted.
Melyssa 07 Mar 2011, 12:46
Now you all know why I wear large frames all the time, besides them fitting better. I am so glad that they have held up well all these years, because the U.S. has yet to wake up to getting bigger (and more colorful) frames.
gwgs 07 Mar 2011, 11:13
Ditto rayray's comments!
I agree that bigger frames are the way to go. I always wondered how people managed with high prescriptions in such small frames that the lens size barely covered the perimeter that their eyes would cover. Bigger frames eradicate this problem, but created another - I've seen quite a few girls wearing these bigger, wider armed frames which are 1/3 to 1/2 down their nose yet as they can still see out of the lenses, and not over or on the frames they are walking around like everything is fine when their spex need a good push up their nose, and the end of the arms adjusting so they sit properly! I'm presuming that with the increased lens sizes they just can't be bothered pushing them up all the time and see life through a slightly more hazy view!
ehpc 07 Mar 2011, 09:56
:)
Rayray 07 Mar 2011, 09:32
Laura I'd like to add my vote of confidence to Pete's but in slightly more restrained language - they sound lovely.
ehpc 04 Mar 2011, 11:14
You bet :) Large rectangular plastic frames with minus 10 :) Phwoar!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pete
Laura 04 Mar 2011, 10:43
Pete.
Thanks for the vote of confidence.
ehpc 04 Mar 2011, 09:55
Your glasses sound just perfect, Laura :) Pete
Laura 04 Mar 2011, 05:06
Clare.
It sounds like you are struggling to find frames you really like yourself in. I know it can be problematic. Especialy when your distance vision without lens-filled frames is very restricted like mine. I've gone for larger plastic this time in very dark brown, squarish shaped and most people say they look good on me. It seems that larger frames are becomming trendy again, after all those really tiny metal frames I wore as a kid. At least with bigger frames you have a much wider area you can focus on. better all round vision.
Astra 03 Mar 2011, 10:19
This article seems more reasonable:
Xiamen is located in China's southeastern Fujian province. Xiamen is just the opposite side of the Taiwan Strait which is very close to Taiwan, therefore most the Xiamen glasses enterprises are Taiwan-mainland joint vetures. Different from other districts in China, Xiamen mainly focuses on the production and marketing of high-end sunglasses.
Wenzhou is in eastern China's Zhejiang province, the famous "Land of Overseas Chinese". Wenzhou's optical companies focus on manufacturing middle- to low-end frames and sunglasses. Its market of sunglasses in the world's market is about 40%. Wenzhou has about 1000 manufacturers in the area of frames, sunglasses and other accessories.
Danyang is in Jiangsu province which is near to Shanghai and Zhejiang province. This is a place where mostly the factories are engaged in the making of all types of middle- to low-end lenses. While Danyang also has some enterprises manufacturing frames, but the quality of the frames is of low end. The annual lenses producing capacity of Danyang is 150-200 million pairs which occupies about 70% of China's total volume and 50% of the whole world's.
2. China's eyeglasses indutry is export-oriented. In 2007, China exported 2.465 billion pairs of eyeglasses frames, lenese and sunglasses, with a total value of 3.344 billion US dollars. Unfortunately the average export price is only USD1.36 per pair. About 60% of China's total production of eyeglasses-related goods is for export, which has a world's low-end market share of 80%. In total China has about 4000 manufacturers in the eyeglasses and relative areas.
Astra 03 Mar 2011, 09:45
previous post is by me.
03 Mar 2011, 09:44
I saw a link in google by searching "eyeglass production worldwide"
the summary says, "As the biggest glasses production base, with 70% of the world's glasses made in Wenzhou"
I'm not sure if it is true.
It sounds incredible,
but, Wenzhou is a large city in China.
Varifocals. 03 Mar 2011, 08:46
If you find out in HK please let us all know. Kowloon is supposed to be the place. Some eye scene visitors have HK glasses. I hope to go i June en route to Australia & get a pair.
Soundmanpt 02 Mar 2011, 17:22
Clare
I have never been there, but the mere fact that almost all frames are now made in Hong Kong I would think that to be true. I know for a fact that there is no American frame maker in the USA anymore. Pearle Vision which is a large chain store 90% of the frames are from HK. I think if you spend some time you will find the perfect frame. Also I think all or most all of the on-line retailers are based in Hong Kong.
It might be a very good idea to get contact information from the different shops so if down the road you need a new rx you can contact them to get new glasses if you wish.
I must admit I am somewhat surprised that you are even considering the idea of wearing glasses more often.
Clare 02 Mar 2011, 14:21
I'm going on a trip to Hong Kong later this month. As you'll all know I'm still hunting for that *perfect* pair of frames that might make me even want to wear them. Does anyone know if HK is still a glasses mecca?
Soundmanpt 17 Feb 2011, 08:59
BD
Well if she has given you an indication that she likes that style of frame maybe when you see someone wearing that style on TV or out in public you should comment on how you like the glasses that person is wearing. Then you could even say to your gf "if you had glasses like that would you wear them more?" That would be letting her know you like how she looks in glasses and you really want her to wear them more. My guess is that she may have several pairs but they are probably earlier pairs with weaker lenses in them. She is likely reluctant to wearing them much because she is afraid of becoming dependent on them. But I think if you keep letting her know how cute she is wearing them she will wear them and more. The right frame may be the answer. Someone I know that has a much weaker rx that your gf ordered a pair of the glasses like your thinking about, these came from zenni and look just like the Ray-Ban Wayfarers. Before this I never saw her wear glasses, but since she got these she wears them all the time now.
BD 17 Feb 2011, 05:19
Thank you to those who commented on my post, especially Flaine and Soundmanpt. Your advice is good and I have taken that on board. Yes, I agree, that the frames I have chosen are bold and thick rimmed, and therefore probably not the best frames to choose for someone who is hesitant about wearing her frames. There is a reason behind my decisions though, and that is, unless she is mis-guiding me, she likes that look - the bold, geeky style. I guess that is what makes it all the more confusing, in that she likes glasses but doesn't wear them often. Does that make her shy about wearing glasses?
And to confuse the matter even more, she actually has about 5 pairs of glasses in her collection, all of which are plastic rimmed!
Flaine, I don't think lens thickness is her issue. As you identified, at -2.5, that should not be an issue. I don't know what her current lens material is but she has never commented about how she dislikes her lenses.
Soundmanpt, I was pleasantly delighted to read that you thought my gf should being wearing her glasses most of the time, if not all the time. Being a non-wearer myself I don't understand the concept that everything she sees is blurry. I do catch her squinting now and then at finer details in the distance or say when watching or reading something on TV.
Perhaps I do need to compliment her more when I do see her in them. Is this just frustrating for you all, or does it make my case even more curious and interesting to crack!?!
Soundmanpt 16 Feb 2011, 10:40
BD
I think you need to be very careful about what you plan on doing. She may think that your wanting to purchase other glasses for her means you don't like how she looks in her current pair.If you still want to get her a different pair of glasses maybe when your out with her make a point to walk past an optical store and then suggest some frames in the window and maybe you can get her to go in and try a few on that way. Personally I like the idea much better of going places and doing things that she will to wear her glasses for. At -2.50 she will need them for anything that requires even a little distance. Watching TV, going to movies, sporting events etc. all are great ideas maybe even suggest she drive. Also when whatever you are doing ends and she takes her glasses off maybe tell her how cute she is wearing them. The more she wears them the more comfortable she should get about wearing them more.
The frames you have picked out are all big and bold. It seems like your girlfriend is very shy about wearing her glasses now. I doubt that she is ready to be that much out there?
When you have suggested that she wears her glasses, what is her response? She really should be wearing them most of the time if not full time. I'm sure she struggles often times by not having them on and anything in the slight distance is a blur for her.
Flaine 16 Feb 2011, 07:01
BD,
From my experience as an reluctant glasses wearer(i have almost the same rx as ur gf), i dont think you should go for all these frames.
1. Biggest mistake i made was that the first pair i bought, were of similiar boldness, albeit slightly smaller. U have to understand the point she prefers to go in a daze means that she is rather vain. How on earth do you expect her to take on the streets suddenly in these 'stand outs'? Although i may be wrong, that was what i felt..
2. Judging by your budget, you should be able to get a high index lens filled in for your gf plus a small but delicate frame(ur choice depending on her facial shape, hair colour). Her reluctance to wear glasses might be due to the fact that she finds her current pair of lens too thick(shouldnt be the case for a -2.5 like me), but alas, higher index would make it seem a little thiiner!
Hope that helps:)
anon 16 Feb 2011, 05:03
I wouldn't buy her any of these frames. I know that style is currently all the rage with film stars and other celebs but, as with all fashion, just because it is fashionable doesn't mean you look good in them.
Like lenses 15 Feb 2011, 23:45
BD
Take her out on dates where only good distance vision is required.
Movies, and you pick the seats farther in the rear. Same with concerts,or sports events.
Out for a drive at night is always good. Or my all time favorite,a drive in movie,parked far back.
Any of these will be visually demanding,and if she doesn't wear the glasses,you can go on about how great the view is,and she will realize that she needs the glasses.
BD 15 Feb 2011, 23:22
Hi All,
Looking for some advice please regarding my girlfriend's new glasses. She is about -2.5 and while I love it when she wears glasses, she rarely does :( Prefers to get around in a daze. I tell her how I love it when she wears her frames, but that doesn't seem to have much impact.
So I am thinking about taking the next step and buying her a pair of frames - one's which I would love to see her in and, am hoping, one's that she will love and want to wear too.
First of all, do you think my "move" here is appropriate and worthwhile. Do any of you have other suggestions as to how to encourage my girlfriend to wear her glasses more.
Secondly, can get your opinions on which frames you like more:
(1) Prada VPR 01N
http://www.blinkoptic.com/images/products/secondary/932.jpg
(2) The classic Ray Ban 5121 "Wayfarer"
(3) Cutler & Gross 1014
http://www.comino.fr/photos/1014---Existe-en-B-MDT-GP-544.jpg
(4) Chanel 3135
http://www.arnoldbooden.nl/images//upload/Chanel_3135_col_502_Bril.jpg
Thanks for your help!
Astra 09 Feb 2011, 06:45
varifocals,
yes. I have black hair.
varifocals 09 Feb 2011, 05:08
The black frames sound great Astra.
Will they match your hair?
Astra 09 Feb 2011, 00:41
I may check for some large black plastic frame this week.
Astra 04 Feb 2011, 01:35
But I did have several older frames with PD 68 mm.
which was my PD at 10 years old.
I did not correct that until last year.
Therefore the lenses give somehow uncomfortable images, I hated it.
Astra 04 Feb 2011, 01:30
Some females with smaller than average faces like to choose frames that are small enough for them.
For me I have larger than average face.
Some years before I always try to have the normal sized frame that can barely fit to my face.
However now I think this do not offer the best peripheral vision possible.
My PD is 75 mm.
anic 19 Jan 2011, 04:58
Thank you like lenses, tis much appreciated.
Like lenses 13 Jan 2011, 22:54
anic
I would like to compliment you on you fine skills with the English vocabulary, and excellent writing skills you apply it to.
I would never have guessed that this would be a second language for you.
smudgeur 13 Jan 2011, 11:19
oh dear Laura - Cleveleys (in Lancashire, just north of Blackpool) is a long way from my home near London!
Can't see that I'll ever have any business there but if I do I'll be sure to pop in!
anic 13 Jan 2011, 03:07
This sounds hilarious likelenses - what a ploy!
I think someone mentioned in a reply to one of my posts that Specsavers' staff generally work on commission, but I will leave it up to Laura to reply.
Laura, can you do special rates on reglazing glasses for us ES members, or let us know how much your practice for charge for reglazing frames? I have a place that I regularly send my glasses to for reglazing but would be interested to hear if you can do this as I'm guessing you could provide a much better service, as an 0-0 lover, than my regular optical service
Like lenses 13 Jan 2011, 01:51
Laura
But just think of what a great sales tool thick glass,or CR 39 glasses would be.
You would have the potential to be top sales person by wearing the thick pair,and then give the new purchaser a comparison by clunking the thick pair down on the table,and producing your high index pair for comparison.
You could probably even get your manager to pay for the thick pair,as a sales gimmick.
I see two potentials here. 1. any OO customers would instantly opt for the thick lenses, and 2. any customers that would be scared off by the thick lenses,would be instant purchasers,of the high index.
You could have a lot of fun with first time glasses purchasers in leading them to believe that their weak glasses may look like the thick ones,unless they buy high index.
Do you work on commission?
anic 12 Jan 2011, 07:35
P.S. Me too Laura. xx
anic 12 Jan 2011, 07:34
Hi Flaine
Originally I'm from Poland, but came here over in 2000 and am enjoying life in London. Poland is so cold, relative to London, and the wages are so much better over here that I think I'll be over here permanently now.
Where abouts in London are you?
Flaine 12 Jan 2011, 06:22
Anic,
Im from London friend:) where r u from)
Flaine
Laura 12 Jan 2011, 04:40
anic,, sorry about that LOL
anic 12 Jan 2011, 04:39
Laura - thanks for this info, a shame you are way out there! I'm in Central London and was hoping you were going to say you were London/Essex/Home Counties based. I would have definitely paid you a visit then. Lancashire is a little far unfortunately though!
Laura 12 Jan 2011, 04:33
Hi,
I'm in Cleveleys. I'd hate standard lenses! or glass lenses, too heavy. no one recommends them these days. The bigger styles are coming back into fashon. look at Specsavers site.
Like lenses 12 Jan 2011, 00:29
Laura
With your ability to buy with an employee discount,why not get a pair made up with CR39,or better yet glass lenses,for " just for fun glasses".
Clare 11 Jan 2011, 15:48
... and some of us need the glasses stylist to come visit!
Soundmanpt 11 Jan 2011, 11:48
Laura
As many in here are in the UK you could become the sales person of the month. Can you offer good deals to "eyescene" posters?
anic 11 Jan 2011, 11:26
Yes, please let us know Laura which Specsavers you work in, I would love to come and have your advice on which frames work best for me. I have pretty much always ordered online, but would welcome your assistance to help me pick a frame or two from your shop that suit me. Look forward to hearing from you, Anoushka
Smudgeur 11 Jan 2011, 10:45
hi Laura
So which branch of Specsavers do we come to in order to be served by you?
Laura 11 Jan 2011, 03:46
Hi you two.
Well that's a matter of opinion. I have to admit I like the minus, but I'm not all that keen on the thick lenses it entails. At least I can get the best High Index available now! They are just as powerful, but not as thick. That's what we tell all our clients that come for new glasses!! Sales talk!
ehpc 31 Dec 2010, 13:40
Thick minus lenses are GREAT, Laura :) Pete
Smudgeur 30 Dec 2010, 10:39
Wow, Laura - an optical assistant with strong minus lenses! If you were at my branch then I'd take ages seeking your advice on new frames!
I really should have gone to Specsavers!
Laura 30 Dec 2010, 08:57
James,
Big frames definitely are making a come back. I work as an optical assistant at Specsavers Opticians and we have a rack full on them. Unfortunately they aren't good news for people with high minus prescriptions like me, as the bigger the lenses, the thicker they are around the edges. This is ineviatble with a concave lens, but luckily we can do them in High Index plastic now. Not like the thick heavy glasses lenses were, when big frames were all the rage in the 1980/1990s
Astra 19 Dec 2010, 18:16
James,
It appears that frame style is more common in males.
James 13 Nov 2010, 05:25
In London, Wayfarers (the iconic Ray-Ban frame shape, usually thought of as a sunglasses frame) have made a clear and decisive comeback.
http://www.starstyleinc.com/ray-ban-wayfarer-eyeglasses-pic29889.jpg
One sees them in a variety of sizes (i.e. they are not all the Ray-Ban originals, many knockoffs or "inspired by" type frames) in a variety of sizes, but even at their smallest, are substantially larger than the small frames we've been seeing for years.
Most interesting, one sees people with SUBSTANTIAL prescriptions wearing them, LOADS of power rings, and that would not have happened even two years ago.
Johnny 13 Nov 2010, 04:24
Hi everyone,
I'm wondering if big frames are on the way in again. I've heard around the traps that large frames are making a comeback. I hope so.
Any thoughts?
Stingray 31 Oct 2010, 17:33
These have to be the thickest black eyeglasses I have ever seen. What do you think?
Soundmanpt 14 Sep 2010, 14:37
princess
Actually you have done very well in your first week. I'm sure the more you wear them the less you will notice you have them on. Also if you sent pictures to your friends of you wearing your glasses you know the next time you see them in public if your not wearing glasses they will want you to put them on. After many complements it will make it that much easier to leave them on when you go out. It will help the more you get used to seeing yourself in glasses.The blurs should soon go away and you will be a full time wearer.
It is very possible that the other mom that showed up that day wearing glasses normally wears contacts and may have been running late and just quickly put the glasses on to get the child to the bus on time.Hopefully she didn't feel bullied by the loud mouth.
Please keep us informed as to how you are doinfg and if the blur is getting better etc. Also since you have chosen glasses and are wearing them we should probably move to either the "New Glasses" thread or the "Hyperopia and Prebyopia" thread.
princess 13 Sep 2010, 09:55
thanks Soundmanpt,
yeah my right eye is pretty much fine, it is only slightly blurred...i have worn the glasses to the shops a few times and at home, but not socially
i may wait until i feel fully comfortable/more dependant on the glasses b4 i go to my sons school so i can kind of forget im wearing them?
i might change my facebook profile pic of myself, might be easier, then all my friends and family can see the pic first... lol
btw, the first time wearer that was at my sons school, i have never seen her wear glasses again.. either she was concious of the remark ? or decided on contacts?
Soundmanpt 13 Sep 2010, 08:52
princess
I was curious how you have been doing wearing your glasses? You not unlike many new glasses wearers that find going completely full time in public hard to overcome. Sadly there always seems to be that one person that just doesn't think before they open their mouth with a stupid childish comment. Like Julian stated she will only make a comment once and it will be done. Knowing that she will likely make a comment you should be prepared for a reply. Something like "yeah I thought I would join the group" while smiling. How did the other first time wearer respond? Has she continued to wear glasses each day after the remark? Don't let this person stop you from wearing your glasses.
It seems that your eyes are adjusting to glasses rather well. Your close vision was instantly better and your distance vision seems to be still adjusting. As the days go by and you wear your glasses more I think your left eye will soon be fine. How is your right eye for distance with and without your glasses? The reason that your eyes feel tired and achey when you are out and not wearing your glasses is because your eyes are getting used to having the extra help (glasses) and without them now your eyes are straining to see.
Have you worn your glasses at all in public, like at work, with family and friends etc?
Julian 13 Sep 2010, 04:28
princess: the loud and obvious comments will happen only once, twice at the most. Better to get them over and then everybody will forget they ever saw you without glasses!
princess 13 Sep 2010, 04:18
hi there
just thought i would update my first week of wearing my new glasses, well it has been a bit on/off, i have been wearing part time due to being quite self concious.. i have found much improvement wearing them though, my eyesight seems alot worse without them, especially for the computer, ...i havent worn them out of the house much but i noticed when i went out this morning (without glasses) my eyes felt really tired achey like i wanted to put them on...left eye at distance is still blurred with glasses both on and off, but i guess that will take time to settle, the left eye i think has got worse/more blurred without the glasses?
i dont want to wear them to take my son to school, there is a lady (glasses wearer herself) who is really loud and makes obvious comments...well there was a new glassses wearing mum at the school who came to school wearing them for the first time, and she said to her loudly and jokingly ''ohhh..hello 4 eyes'...
Clare 09 Sep 2010, 15:30
In defence of rimless glasses I have to say that, despite what seems many years of glasses wearing and multiple pairs of glasses, they are the most comfortable but they seem kind of dull.
Aubrac 09 Sep 2010, 04:18
Princess
It is very, very common for people to wear plus lens glasses all the time.
Your prescription is the same (except for some cylinder correction) that my wife had several years ago.
Whenever she got new stronger glasses, she also found distance initially a little blurred, but this soon changes and results in clearer vision. With the advantage of being able to read road signs and destination boards!
My wife had rimless glasses for her first pair, but now has some quite thick framed red/black glasses. However for a first time wearer, and until you get used to wearing glasses, I think you will find the semi-rimless easier, as you will not be too aware of them forming a line on your face.
Soundmanpt 09 Sep 2010, 01:47
princess
Also if your left eye continues to go in and out of focus even with your glasses after a week or 10 days you may need to consult your doctor. It sounds like the right eye doesn't do that? That's something your glasses should correct when your eyes get completely adjusted to them. It could be just learning to focus with the added help.
Soundmanpt 09 Sep 2010, 01:40
princess
I thought that you would prefer the semi-rimless at least until your eyes get adjusted to the prescription. It is not uncommon to wear + glasses full time. As you indicated by the doctor asking if you were going to get contacts it would seem to indicate he wants you to wear them for all distances from the start. Never worry about what you think others think about your glasses. When you see someone wearing glasses do you have any idea if they are wearing + or - glasses or how strong they may be. Even if someone tries your on and remarks that they seem like readers all you have to say is that you have some astigmatism and were told to wear them full time. No one will dispute you about that, because they have no way of knowing. You will notice that the blur will get to be less and less each day until it goes away completely. I would think that the television should soon be the first thing that will become clear with your glasses and then signs in the distance will get easier to read at greater distances.
Have you had any comments about wearing glasses?
princess 08 Sep 2010, 16:03
Soundmanpt
thanks for your reply, yes they are the frames i have (the ones i posted on here a few weeks ago)......your right the semi rimless are easier to wear, i can wear them very easily and forget i am wearng them as they are comfortable, but am aware when im wearing the bold, although i prefur the look of the bold ones, i dont mind wearing them in public but i have this feeling that people will wonder why im wearing + glasses full time as most people seem to think they are just for reading?? maybe im just paranoid? do many people wear + glasses full time?
yeah the distance vision is blurred but not too bad, the close up vision is much much better, but my left eye goes 'in and out' of focus (as it always does without glasses anyway) at both distances but is still better with glasses than without...
x x
Soundmanpt 08 Sep 2010, 15:30
princess
By the way did you end up getting the frames you showed us back on Aug. 17th? I think they both look really nice and stylish. If they are what you chose you should get many complements with both pairs.
Soundmanpt 08 Sep 2010, 15:23
princess
Glad to hear that your glasses arrived. I am sure what you are seeing as blurry is your distance? I would bet that you will find anything close much better very quickly. It is very common for your distance vision to be blurred until your eyes adjust to the lenses. It may take a week or maybe 2 weeks until your eyes adjust fully. The best thing to do is put your glasses on as soon as possible in the morning and keep them on until bed time. Soon your distance vision will be crystal clear with your glasses and slightly blurred without.
Until you get used to wearing glasses I suggest that you wear the ones that are more comfortable for you. Remember even though your mate doesn't like the rimless ones others may find them more attractive on you. I am guessing you haven't been out yet wearing them? Are you going to be okay wearing your glasses in public for the first time? Have you been telling people that you were getting glasses? Remember the "princess is wearing glasses" thing will only last a few days and quickly no one will notice. You will get many complements from family, friends and co workers, some will want to try them.
Let us know how the next few days go as you get used to your glasses.
princess 08 Sep 2010, 14:54
i got my new glasses yesturday, i had a tummy ache yesturday so didnt really get a chance to wear them until today, i got 2 pairs, my partner said i looked 'old' in the semi rimless pair (thanks!) but he likes the bold ones!! ( i do too) which i am suprised as he said to avoid anything too bold!! lol...still getting used to them though, my left eye is better with glasses on but still really blurred...will this get better after time?
princess 02 Sep 2010, 13:35
just to update, i decided to buy the frames that i linked up the other day, they said it would take a week to come back so looks like i wont be picking them up until early next week :(
Soundmanpt 28 Aug 2010, 00:45
princess
The main thing is that they aren't too wide on your face. Hopefully an optician will assist you in picking 2 that fit your face well.
You are no different than so many others about feeling less than confident about wearing glasses. But I think you will quickly see the benefits working at your computer. You will quickly find your eyes wont feel as tired as your used to now.
Remember it is not at all unusual for people that work at computers all day to find glasses in their future. So I think you will find your work enviroment for your first step. After work, well it is best to get it over with right away. Just wear them bravely and after the first couple of days everyone will be used to seeing you wearing them and think nothing of it.
There is really no way to tell you how long it will take for your distance vision to clear up with them. Every ones eyes are different, your eyes may adjust very quickly because your rx is not very strong. If I were to guess I would think that wearing them full time the blur should go away in a week or so. The blur wont be so bad that you can't see, but you will notice it.
princess 27 Aug 2010, 16:59
thanks Soundmanpt
i will be going into the store tomorrow to decide and then buy some (the 2 for 1 offer is in store) i have got to admit i am quite nerveous about wearing them...im not very confident..i wish i was confident..i like trendy glasses, i just hope they suit me...i use the computer alot so they will be used alot, ...how long does it take for distance vision to be clear?? do many people wear + for distance?....i think they take around 3-4 days before i get them...i will report back
Soundmanpt 27 Aug 2010, 13:06
princess
Very nice! I think you may find at first the semi-rimless pair easier to use until you get used to wearing them. From your earlier posts you indicated that you have have been having trouble with your distant vision as well as close up so it sounds like your going to be wearing them full time. Remember as i'm sure you have read in here from others that your close vision will be much better from day one, but until your eyes adjust your distant vision will most likely be somewhat blurry with your glasses. This will slowly get better with each day that you wear them and soon your distant vision will be very clear as well. Your prescription is not very strong so it should not take long for your eyes to adjust for all distances.
Do you have a job that requires a lot of close work? If so it should not take long at all for your eyes to adjust to glasses. Are you getting excited about getting and wearing glasses or are you more nervous about it?
Will you be placing your order for your glasses on Saturday or did you already order them? Did they say when they will be ready to pickup?
princess 27 Aug 2010, 12:26
these are one of the pairs i was looking at:
http://www.tescoopticians.com/productframe.aspx?gp=227
what do you think to these:
http://www.tescoopticians.com/productframe.aspx?gp=319
Soundmanpt 26 Aug 2010, 08:43
princess
Only a few full plastic frames come with adjustable nose pads, most are fixed and cannot be adjusted to fit your nose. They are what they are. Semi-rimless frames have the adjustable nose pads and a good optician can easily adjust them to properly fit your nose.
Sounds like you are petite, it does seem like they don't make nearly enough smaller frames without shopping in the kids frames. So for you it's not just a matter of finding a style you like but also one's that fit your face.
Good luck on Saturday finding just the right frames you will be happy with. I'm sure you will find what your after.
Let us know what you choose, maybe post pictures of the frames here.
princess 26 Aug 2010, 03:10
i know exactly , me and my partner have different tastes, he recently convinced me to buy a watch that was different to the one i wanted, ultimately i ended up going back and buying the one i wanted...lol..girls know best then...yes i was looking for maybe a semi rimless pair but could only see ones that looked quite man-ly ...lol...i must have quite a small face as everything looks massive on me....
does anyone find the glasses with the plastic bits that rest on the nose comfortable rather than plastic framed rests...i will have to give them a try, as i will be getting 2 pairs i wanted 2 different styles...i will let you know how i get on, going back on saturday to buy...
Soundmanpt 26 Aug 2010, 00:11
princess
Keep in mind that even more important than looks, be sure they feel comfortable to wear and that the frame is not a distraction to your eyes seeing proper. For a first wearer I often recommend something semi-rimless, less frame to distract. However if you pick a bigger plastic frame this should not be an issue for you.
Also something I have found over the years, you are much better off getting your girlfriends opinion than your mother or a boyfriends. Look at it this way if you were going to purchase a purse or shoes would you want your mother or boyfriend's advice? Yeah I thought that's what you would say.
princess 25 Aug 2010, 16:48
thanks, yeah i know..i do like the bold black, but cant decide if they suit me, i need a buddy to come with me for a 2nd opinion...lol...might check out the browns, didnt fancy anything too colourful as i thought i would get bored quickly..?
Clare 25 Aug 2010, 15:59
Princess - I'm blonde too and have never felt that the black framed look suited me, it just seemed to harsh. I've had more luck, I think, with brown or bronze frames, and I had some blue frames too which were good. But I agree with Melyssa, it's not possible to generalise so you should try out as many as you can and see what suits you.
Melyssa 25 Aug 2010, 14:55
Princess,
Your question can have 142,857*7+1 answers to it, as I have read over the years (even today) that blondes should have dark frames, or light-colored frames, or medium even, and the same seems to apply for brunettes like myself. For the past 15-20 there has been little to choose from as far as colors, shapes, or sizes of frames, which is why I've kept my vast collection from the 1980s, be they blue, red, purple, clear, brown, or others.
What you should do is try different color frames, even take a relative or friend or three with you to get opinions, and go with whatever you like best.
princess 25 Aug 2010, 13:51
i have had a look at some frames yesturday, but couldnt pick any or decide what to get...there is a buy 1 get 1 free offer that ends on sept 1st so i will need to go back...i found a bold black frame that i liked but i was looking for a non bold frame for the free pair but couldnt decide what to get......they all looked a bit big, i didnt know which were for men and which for women...im a bit stuck really..hmmmm
.what coloured frames go well with short blonde hair and light skintone...?
Cactus Jack 17 Aug 2010, 20:59
Princess,
That is excellent. However, glaucoma can be present without either diabetes or high blood pressure. If there is any glaucoma in your family, be sure that you get a test at every eye exam and if the high internal pressures persist, you might consider seeing an opthalmologist who specializes in glaucoma, for a very through exam.
C.
princess 17 Aug 2010, 12:01
thanks Cactus Jack, you seem really clued up....my blood pressure is sometimes quite low but the doctor said it was fine (within a good range) my partner has high blood pressure we have got a blood pressure monitor at home so i do check it every now and then....i also had a test for diabetes a few months ago and it came back fine
Cactus Jack 17 Aug 2010, 06:18
Princess,
As Phil said, the air puff test is used to measure internal pressures in the eye. The air puff test is essentially a "screening" test that is easily and quickly done in opticians and optometrists offices.
There are other ways to measure the pressure using instruments that physically touch the cornea. These types of tests require the use of mild anesthetic drops in the eye so you don't feel the instrument touching the cornea. These tests that touch the cornea are considered more accurate and are typically used by Opthalmologists.
Excessive pressure is mostly caused by glaucoma which is in turn caused by the fluid drainage system in the eye not working properly, but it can also be caused by high blood pressure. Excessive internal pressure can ultimately cause damage to the retina and high blood pressure can cause other serious damage to the body. Both can be controlled by medication when it becomes a problem.
The eyes have been called windows into the body and many health problems are first discovered during an eye exam by measuring the internal pressure and/or inspecting the retina with a retinoscope. A significant part of the training of Eye Care Professionals is spent teaching them to recognize not only early signs of diseases of the eye, but also diseases that primarily affect other parts of the body. Diabetes comes to mind as one of the diseases that are not directly eye related, but can cause damage to the eyes. Early signs of diabetes, when it is most easily controlled and managed, are often discovered during eye exams when there are no obvious other symptoms.
I don't mention all the above with the intent to scare you, only to make you and other members aware of some of the other ancillary benefits of regular eye exams. If you get an opportunity, you might do a quick blood pressure check. Many pharmacies (chemists?) have automated machines that check blood pressure for free and it only takes a few seconds. If you blood pressure is out of normal ranges, high or low, over a period of several weeks, it deserves further investigation. One check is not definitive because BP is highly variable depending on what you have been doing and your emotional state.
BTW, I have type 2 diabetes and accompanying high blood pressure. First clues to both were noted during eye exams over 40 years ago. Subsequent medical exams confirmed that both were in their very early "silent" stages. I began to follow medical advice on early non-medication control methods and later by prescription medication. I am now nearly 73, have no retinal damage, my primary doctor recently said I had the blood chemistry of an 18 YO, and am able to do almost anything I want to - including contributing to Eyescene on occasion.
C.
Phil 17 Aug 2010, 04:34
Princess, The "puff" test is for glaucoma, or raised pressure in the eye. Do you have any history of it in your family? If the optician had been seriously concerned (s)he would have referred you to your doctor. My readings are almost always near the top of the range; but they don't seem to get worse.
princess 17 Aug 2010, 04:07
thanks so much x
just out of interest, when i had the test where they do a 'puff of air ' into the eye, what is that for? i had to repeat this lots of times (they done about 10 puffs in each eye b4 ok'ing it, the reading was quite high so they sent me back again after my eye test to do another reading, they said i had alot of pressure in my eyes? anyone else get this too?
does anyone know the science behind this?
Phil 17 Aug 2010, 02:10
Princess, That's a pretty light prescription. You won't find the lenses distorting or ugly. If you get some nice frames you may well end up enjoying wearing them. And I suspect that, as well as feeling more comfortable and having clearer vision, you will attract lots of (positive) compliments on how you look in them. Give it a go. And let us know how you get on.
princess 17 Aug 2010, 01:04
thanks cactus i think you must be spot on...i googled all the details you mentioned and everything seemed to add up...thanks..
i live in the uk btw, i might try and exchange my tesco vouchers for the double value offer thing they have so i can spend them at tesco opticians, save a bit of money.
no, i dont currently wear glasses, but i have had a pescripton (for longsightedness) since my first eye test i had at around age 18, i dont actually like the idea of being long sighted actually i would rather be short...thats prob why i never 'cashed in' my pescription b4...
Cactus Jack 15 Aug 2010, 16:18
princess,
I'm operating on very limited information, but it sounds like you may be a latent hyperope and you are beginning to develop some presbyopia. If you have blurry distance vision without any correction, it sounds like you are having trouble accommodating to compensate for your hyperopia and if you are having some pain and excess fatigue when reading or doing other close work that is also a sign that you are having trouble accommodating even more.
The symptoms you describe are not unusual and it is likely that within a few months after starting to wear glasses, you will need increased plus in your glasses as your ciliary muscles and crystaline lenses relax. You probably should wear the new glasses full time for at least a month to see if your distance vision starts to clear up with the glasses and the pain either goes away or diminishes, before making the decision to wear them part time. I would suggest waiting until your Rx settles down before considering contacts.
With that Rx, you should get Rx glasses made, but if you want to experiment, you can try wearing some +1.50 over-the-counter reading glasses and see what kind of difference they make. If you know or are willing to measure your PD (Pupilary Distance) you can easily order that Rx at low cost, from an on line retailer.
Am I correct in assuming that the blurry distance vision is without correction and the pain occurs when you read or use a computer at close distances?
May I ask where you live?
C.
princess 15 Aug 2010, 14:56
hi there,
thanks for reply, im 25
my pescription says
sphere
right +1.25
left +1.50
there was nothing written in the other boxes..
i keep getting alot of eyepain, my partner has told me to get glasses
thanks
Cactus Jack 15 Aug 2010, 14:51
princess,
Many people wear + prescriptions full time.
May I ask your age and your complete prescription - sphere, cylinder, axis, and any other elements listed?
Perhaps we can explain it to you.
C.
princess 15 Aug 2010, 14:42
hi there, i have a recent + pescription last week (not bought anything yet), i get alot of eye pain,
what my question is: (i have searched the net), do people wear plus pescriptions full time?? or is it just - pescriptions? the optician also said to me i could get 'contacts' so i assume i can wear full time?
.....i also want to ask if any1 knows why my distance vision is also blurred if i am longsighted?
btw i went to two opticains to get 2 tests just to see if they got it right and they came back with virtually identical pescriptions..
I, Glasses 13 Aug 2010, 10:23
While looking for frames online recently, I ran across a Web site for 'Trufocals,' glasses that can be 'tuned' to specific focal lengths. They're a little funky looking, but not too bad; and the concept is great. You may want to take a look. The Web site is www.trufocals.com
Daniel 05 Aug 2010, 21:43
Most probably my problem started by wearing contacts for 16 or 17 hours a day, and no glasses at all. Now I have to throw some glasses time every day.
Do you have any photos of your real glasses, I mean with ur lenses and all?
Yasmin 05 Aug 2010, 19:55
Daniel,
Do you have any idea why you got problems with your contacts now? Have you thought about oxygen permability?
I also got my contacts when I was around 15 years old. I think I was around -3.5 back then and walked
around bare eyed before.
I got a pair of soft lenses which I wore for about 2 years until I got my next one.
I wore them 7 days a weak from ealy morning till late evening without any major problems. Two years ago I noticed problems as
my eyes were irritated every morning and they were dry in the evening and I had to blink a lot more. I went to the eye doctor
and she noticed first capillaries growing on my iris and recommended me wearing glasses at least for three days a week.
I read about different contact lenses and found out that I wore old fashioned lenses with almost no permeability for oxygen.
Mine had a Dk/t (oxygen permeability) of about 20 and today you can get Air Optix Aqua with a Dk/t of 175.
I tried different lenses, also
Air Optix but ended up with Bausch & Lomb Pure Vision (Dk/t 110). And from that on I had almost no problems again and can
even use heavy eye makeup without any irritations.
My current frames look like this:
http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad325/yasmin-angel/humphreys.jpg
And I have my old about 1 dpt weaker pair which I use for computer work at home. Its semi rimless red metal oval.
Daniel 03 Aug 2010, 22:16
That last post was written by me... Sorry about that!
03 Aug 2010, 22:06
Hi Clare, well, I used to wear my contacts without worries just like your friend... Not it is different, cant really wear them for more than 8-10 hrs a day... How many hours a day do u wear yours? Do u like wearing them?
Daniel 03 Aug 2010, 22:03
I have been wearing contacts since I was 15 yrs old... almost 15 years ago...
Yasmin 01 Aug 2010, 15:03
Oh, I forgot to to ask:
Daniel, since when do you wear contacts?
Yasmin 01 Aug 2010, 15:02
Daniel,
would you like to talk about your fantasies in a private environment? yellow.yasmin(at)googlemail.com
I tried to imagine you on the threadmil with your glasses...mhm hot.
I wore my glasses I a kind of ballett dancing class, so not too many jumps. It was OK but it just felt odd. Therefore it also was my first and last time.
Tomorrow I will go to the optometrist to get my glasses fixed. The hurt like hell on my nose and I hate these red marks which I can barely cover with makeup.
Tomorrow will be my first day outside after months again in glasses. I am exited.
When the optometrist has time, I plan to get my eyes checked. The last time was two years ago.
And 01 Aug 2010, 14:37
Clare, my gf wears daily disposables but thinks nothing of leaving them in overnight. She hardly ever seems to have a problem but if she does find one irritating she replaces it straight away with another.
Clare 31 Jul 2010, 11:36
Daniel - I have a good friend who's about -4. Since she converted from RPGs to soft lenses about 3 years ago I never see here wear glasses, even if we go on holiday together for a week. It drives me crazy that she finds them so comfortable for 15 hours every day, 7 days a week. She's worn them for 25 years or so, which is great for her but I wonder what the secret is - I have days when my contacts are really uncomfortable. I wonder why some people can tolerate them, literally, for years and others - like us - get more sensitive to them? The answer would be worth a ££ or two!
Daniel 30 Jul 2010, 11:46
Oh I´m sorry for the last post, I was trying to answer Yasmin´s questions...
Well anyways... I have been wearing contacts full time for 13 years, sometimes months would go by without me wearing my glasses, unfortunately lately my eyes have been giving me trouble so I cant wear contacts all day long anymore...
Dancing classes with glasses?!, really?, dont you have trouble with all the jumping and stuff... I tried running on the treadmill wearing my glasses a couple of nights ago, and I can honestly say I spent more time pushing them up than doing anything else, it was the first and last time I do it...
I feel the same way you do in regards to other people staring at me when I´m in glasses, sometimes i think if its just my imagination...
Daniel 30 Jul 2010, 11:33
Hello Jazmin,
Well the reason why I was wearing glasses and not contacts to my eye exam was because I was advised to do so when I called to make the appointment. Then I was told I could have just wore contacts... it would have been a lot more convenient to pick up new frames.
Anyways, honestly I just picked up the frame i liked without taking in consideration the fact that i was not paying extra money for getting the lenses thinned, so that was my mistake.
I might try that you know, see if I can get the frames exchanged... not a bad idea... thanks...
I´ll continue this post later
sorry for my confusion. I decided for the "Y" as initial letter. :-)
Hi Daniel,
OMG choosing a frame with uncorrected eyes sounds just impossible to me because every contour gets softer. Have your eyes been that irritated or why did you just get your eye exam and then come back later or next day with contacts to choose the frame?
I dont know but possibly you can ask to get the frame exchanged. One of my collegues did this. Wearing glasses is not easier, if you must do, when you always think of your unsuitable frame. I know what I am talking about! Now I have a rimless frame which is OK.
After 12 years full time I was recommended to give my eyes a break from contacts on at least three days per week. My eye-doctor noticed some first capillaries growing onto the iris.
This was tough as it was my first time ever seen in glasses in the institute. As a challenge for me and to get used to I tried to manage two weeks in glasses non stop. I ve even been at my dancing class with glasses. This was so awful - of course I was the only one.
The funny thing: soon ater my came out in glasses, there were two other girls at my intitute that also appeared for their first time ever in glasses with pretty strong prescriptions similar to mine. Either I am cocky or I actually was a trendsetter *lol*. Maybe you can be a trendsetter, too.
Then I went for three days a week glasses and two days contacts. But I never really got used to them and always felt like people stare at me. Wearing glasses has so many disadvantages. Today I am back for five days contacts at work and glasses at the weekend. But when I go out for party I m with contacts.
Yasmin 28 Jul 2010, 19:14
sorry for my confusion. I decided for the "Y" as initial letter. :-)
Hi Daniel,
OMG choosing a frame with uncorrected eyes sounds just impossible to me because every contour gets softer. Have your eyes been that irritated or why did you just get your eye exam and then come back later or next day with contacts to choose the frame?
I dont know but possibly you can ask to get the frame exchanged. One of my collegues did this. Wearing glasses is not easier, if you must do, when you always think of your unsuitable frame. I know what I am talking about! Now I have a rimless frame which is OK.
After 12 years full time I was recommended to give my eyes a break from contacts on at least three days per week. My eye-doctor noticed some first capillaries growing onto the iris.
This was tough as it was my first time ever seen in glasses in the institute. As a challenge for me and to get used to I tried to manage two weeks in glasses non stop. I ve even been at my dancing class with glasses. This was so awful - of course I was the only one.
The funny thing: soon ater my came out in glasses, there were two other girls at my intitute that also appeared for their first time ever in glasses with pretty strong prescriptions similar to mine. Either I am cocky or I actually was a trendsetter *lol*. Maybe you can be a trendsetter, too.
Then I went for three days a week glasses and two days contacts. But I never really got used to them and always felt like people stare at me. Wearing glasses has so many disadvantages. Today I am back for five days contacts at work and glasses at the weekend. But when I go out for party I m with contacts.
Daniel 27 Jul 2010, 15:19
Well Jazmin, once again I totally agree with you... choosing frames has always been troublesome for me, especially when I need an eye exam before and I´m asked to not wear contacts, which makes me absolutely blind when I´m trying new frames. I just chose new frames, rectangular wire frames, which now I ralize where not exactly the best fit for the glasses I got, and make me look kind of dorky wearing them...
Jasmin 22 Jul 2010, 02:55
Choosing a frame for me is always a pain because I have virtually almost no choice. Thats possybly one of the reasons that I dont like myself in glasses. My second and third pair definately were too wide and looked just wrong on me.
I have a very small face and need lenses only 44 mm wide and a 16/17 mm nose-bridge. I can almost only choose in the childrens section and most of the frames there aren't really cool. -.- I am dreaming of one of these D&G; frames...
Jim 28 Jun 2010, 02:34
Katie. The latest frames are getting much larger thankfully and are mostly in black plastic. The shape seems to be roughly rectangular, slightly shaped downwards, with ordinary narrow arms. Similar to the ones Paris Jackson (Michael's daughter)now seems to wear all the time, much to her credit! It looks as though BIG frames are gradually returning like in the 1980/90s.
Wei 02 Jun 2010, 23:18
Is of polish wood. I have never termite, woodworms, beetle.
Tim 02 Jun 2010, 21:11
polished or Polish?
Wei 01 Jun 2010, 22:41
Polish special wood. None splintered! And is never termited!
Like Lenses 01 Jun 2010, 21:51
Wei,
The problems with wooden frames are splinters, and Termites.
Katie 01 Jun 2010, 15:45
Soundmanpt:
I'm the Katie who was on here a little while back who had bought rimless from zenni and was having a lot of problems with them. My Rx is around -4 now with a fair amount of astigmatism. My bf currently wears rimless with titanium arms/bridge due to nickel allergy. He looks fantastic in them but they are getting a bit tired so he is on the hunt for something similar - but there really are none out there! As for me, I am frustrated that I can't get on with rimless as they really do suit me. I am currently wearing semi rimless and when I tried plastic on he didn't like the look of any of them saying it detracts from the rest of my face. For that reason i'd held off ordering anything plastic from zenni as I just wasn't sure what would suit. So I am on the hunt for something stylish in semi-rimless again, as lightweight as possible and would get them glazed with at least 1.6 lenses. I need something practical and durable as i'm a Dr and its not been unknown for my glasses to drop off whilst bending over!
On another note, does anyone here know if you really can get transitions lenses in drill mounted rimless specs?
Katie 8-)
Wei 01 Jun 2010, 11:42
Katie-must have of frame WOODEN. Is nothing allergy and look of very very nice i think!
Soundmanpt 01 Jun 2010, 09:50
Katie
What style of frames do you and your boyfriend currently wear? It sounds like you both wear either rimless or wire frame glasses? You stated your boyfriends rx on another thread, thickness should not be a problem for him. You commented that your more minus than him so what is your rx? You may want plastic if your script is very strong.
Katie 31 May 2010, 15:06
I've not posted on here for quite a long time so thought it was time to do so. Yesterday my boyfriend and I went into town glasses shopping together (you can only imagine how excited I was!). We went to 7 different optical shops in total on the hunt for the perfect frames. It was a total nightmare. He needs titanium because of a nickel allergy, so this narrows things down massively. I am really averse to plastic chunky frames because I have pale skin and reddish hair making really bold frames too much. Be both tried on loads of frame and found zero suitable. Neither of us found any which we felt looked good and attractive on one another. They are all brightly coloured with jewels stuck to the sides, or for my boyfriend the titanium ones are all old fashioned with massive lenses. Where oh where are all the nice and tasteful ones? Anyone out there in the UK suggest anything?
Wei 30 May 2010, 00:42
Is many many frame. No rim, part rim, many color, plastic. So is many choice! I choose of frame wooden!
Amy 23 Oct 2009, 08:55
Melyssa and ehpc. The plastic frames I chose are mainly black relieved with an almost luminous green! I know this sounds a strange combination but now I've got used to seeing myself in them they really work and enhance my appearance. Even my mother says so now, and she was totally against me choosing them in the first place.
ehpc 11 Oct 2009, 09:13
You are spot on Amy - big plastic frames and wide sides :) What a dream :) Pete
Melyssa 11 Oct 2009, 08:04
Amy,
You have given one of the reasons why I wear only large frames. For me there's also the matter of comfort, fit, and my thick lenses, as well as the beauty of large frames.
Amy 11 Oct 2009, 04:20
Thanks ehpc. I reckon they look nice. I've had quite a bit of reaction in one way or another. Like I say the bigger frames certainly widen you vision of the world. When I think of all those years of having my world restricted in those tiny metal frames I had as a kid I can hardly believe it.
ehpc 10 Oct 2009, 19:32
Wow Amy they sound SO cool..............:) big frames and wide sides - the best possible combination :) I bet you look stunning wearing them. Pete
Amy 10 Oct 2009, 03:57
There seem to be some really nice frames around to choose from at the moment. Bigger than they have been for a long time which actually gives you much wider vision especially when you are dependent on glasses like me. My last pair were plastic semi rimless in a nice petrol blue with quite wide arms but this time I've gone for a bigger full plastic frame in a rectangular shape and really wide arms. Obviously they quite a bit heavier with my increased rx but they make an amazing statement on my face.
I, Glasses 01 Oct 2009, 07:53
Millhouse,
I once wore fairly large rimless aviators with an Rx of -6 and an outside edge width of 9mm and polished.
They were noticeable, to say the least, and at first, I got some comments from friends and family; but once people got used to seeing me in them, that appearance just became 'me.' I thought they looked good, and I enjoyed wearing them.
I never noticed any problem with light reflections or refraction within the lenses because of the polished edges.
In my opinion, the lenses in rimless glasses should have polished edges. that gives them a finished look.
Millhouse 01 Oct 2009, 05:03
-Guest.
I hadnt thought about the possible effects of light from the side, I guess there may be some refraction or something.
I have a full frame that are "frosted" and they have been fine visually but then cus of the metal frame only about 4mm is showning ( I have a good high index lens set up with them- with out it they'd be a half inch thick!)
JR 30 Sep 2009, 11:06
I always have the sides polished, and love it. I really like the way it looks.
Guest 30 Sep 2009, 09:47
As a man I would choose the frost-look. The polished lenses look a bit too glammorous for me.
Besides that, you should think about the light coming in through the sides of the lenses when they're polished. I don't know if that leads to more reflections but maybe someone who has polished sides can tell.
Clare 28 Sep 2009, 11:20
Millhouse - I have some rimless glasses and the edges are polished. It's a nice effect, looks like you take the trouble to consider the small detail - but mine are only -3 and -2.75 so not sure how the polished edges would work with a stronger Rx.
Millhouse 28 Sep 2009, 04:14
I wasnt sure to post here or on the "lenses" thread....
I'm ordering some new Gant "Leroy" semi-rimless frames shortly, my rx is -6.5 / -7.00 . I'll try to get a good high index lens if I can.
Should I have lower part of the lens' that are visable polished (ie clear) or get that kind of frosted look?
What would look better with my level of RX?
Do people even notice?
Any comments would be appreciated.
SoCal 27 Sep 2009, 16:11
By the way, I have chosen the blue and black frames.
SoCal 27 Sep 2009, 16:05
By the way, I have chosen the blue and black frames.
SoCal 27 Sep 2009, 16:04
Okay, I'm going to do it. These are the glasses I am going to be getting my Rx in. What do you all think? I love the retro style coupled with the bold look.
Melyssa 26 Sep 2009, 07:33
Back to the subject title, I was at my regular glasses place recently, getting my pretty powder-blue drop-temples fixed, and a saleswoman was there with her humongous suitcase, showing the manager a bunch of, unfortunately, little frames, in plastic, metal, and semi-rimless. The manager, whose name is pronounced exactly like mine only with 2 different letters in her name, tried a lot of them on, but I couldn't see her staring up close at the mirror because of the saleswoman's positioning. Anyway, when the latter was leaving with her suitcase, I smiled at her and touched my frame. She said, "I like those," and left. I then said to the manager, "I hope she got the hint." Only time will tell.
Adalle 25 Sep 2009, 10:34
Almost all my girlfriends knew I liked them better with glasses on, but no-one knew I had a fetish.
I told my current girlfriend that I like her better with glasses than with contacts from the second date. She actually was relieved as she preferred wearing them. After a couple of months she almost ditched the contacts.
Galileo 25 Sep 2009, 05:07
With my last glasses wearing girlfriend I only told her part of the story. I told her I liked her in glasses and I told her the "soft focus" look when she took them off for some reason turned me on. she seemed quite comfortable with that.
I told the full story to a previous glasses wearing girlfriend and she was less comfortable but did accept the idea in the end. She even played glasses games with me once she started to get what would turn me on. That relationship ended for other reasons.
Mark 24 Sep 2009, 06:06
@ehpc
I have found the same with my fiancee, however i think i am a little too late to change her opinions.
When she was younger and first got glasses she was told by everyone that she would be helpless without them, that its a shame etc etc, you know, the usual rubbish.
She's now very much fixated on not wearing them in public, even though she does look amazing in them, and has some very nice frames.
Hoping eventually she'll come around to this fact and wear them instead of contacts. Either way i love her just the same and wouldnt want to force her to go against her own wishes.
ehpc 23 Sep 2009, 18:02
My experience is completely the reverse :) Women tend to be so insecure about their appearance that they just love compliments - whether on a dress, glasses or whatever. My GWG gfs have all been delighted with my approval, and if they don't wear glasses all the time have frequently worn them just to please me - or when they are feeling horny in the certain knowledge that they will get me going that way:) Pete
VFL 23 Sep 2009, 17:04
There is an old adage about a handful of sand. The tighter you squeeze the more the sand slips through your fingers and the less you end up with. The same goes for your partner's behavior with his/her eyeglasses/contact lenses. The less you say the more you get.
There is a Dharma to diopters. May we all be reincarnated with the number we deserve.
Ommmmm.
Henry 23 Sep 2009, 12:28
My personal experience is, that every girlfriend of mine who knew about me having the OO-thing, thought im weird and sonner or later the relationship broke up because of this. So I swore to me to never tell it anyone again.
A rare exception could occur when I would accidently learn that my gf is a OO, too. That would be cool to share experiences. :)
Phil 23 Sep 2009, 11:51
Katy, I would love an OO gf. It's my fetish that makes me want a relationship outside my marriage. It's so exciting being able to share how one feels with someone who doesn't disapprove and who one can be open with.
Katy 23 Sep 2009, 11:40
Phil - my last boyfriend went along with my OOness quite happily but wasn't an OO himself. I did have a previous boyfriend who was into S&M;, which I think is a similar thing (helplessness/vulnerability etc) - although I know that is a controversial thing to say on here. I would like to meet an OO, but at the same time I'd like to try what VFL has talked about and meet someone with glasses but keep quiet about the OO stuff - because when they know about it, it affects how they act, and you don't know how much of the squinting etc is for real. I don't know how long I could keep quiet for though!
Phil 23 Sep 2009, 01:24
I'll take that as a compliment Katy. If only my charms paid dividends! I thought that you had a BF with OO inclinations at one point. I find it hard not to be able to chat openly about my interests. My wife would have me certified if she knew. I've kept my "thing" for girls in glasses a secret for about 40 years now!
Those specs sound good Clare. I would resurrect them and see what reactions you get!
Clare 22 Sep 2009, 13:47
Okay Phil, I agree I'm serious in a professional but not geeky sense - whatever that means!
Katy - as for rimless, I had some 5 years ago and I got lots of compliments. I still have them and could wear them but somehow they don't seem to look right anymore. I really liked them at the time - they have angular rectangle shaped lenses and a pale blue metalic frame, but they just seem to look a bit bland now.
Some people - never satisfied eh?!
Katy 22 Sep 2009, 11:39
Ha ha Phil what a charmer! Yes the compliments have come from non-OO people.. I don't know any OOs apart from on here!
Phil 22 Sep 2009, 05:43
Katy, I've heard other very beautiful women say that about rimless specs. I wonder whether some people may feel a bit "naked" or vulnerable with them. In fact I think they hardly ever look awful, not least because they accentuate the lenses and the eyes behind them. I think they can look stunning, particularly with crisp new minus lenses.
I'm glad that the new frames are being well-received. Is this in the "real" world? Or are you still moving in OO circles?
Katy 21 Sep 2009, 10:46
Hi Phil, rimless don't suit me at all for some reason. I've had a couple of nice comments so far. It's great to have some different ones!
Phil 18 Sep 2009, 05:52
Katy, you'd need black frames to wear with them! Any comments yet? You must have quite a collection of frames now. Have you ever tried rimless or colourless plastic?
Katy 18 Sep 2009, 05:41
Yes just picked them up - they look great, but I have very quickly discovered that I can't wear purple or pink tops with them! They have the -2 rx I got a few weeks ago.
Phil 18 Sep 2009, 04:15
Clare, you ARE serious! But what's wrong with that? We OOs are surely into the glasses "thing", at least in part, because we are attracted to intelligent members of the opposite sex. Glasses don't look as good on "bimbos" as on a clever-looking woman. That's why there's nowhere like Oxford for yummy gwg-spotting!
Phil 18 Sep 2009, 04:12
Have you got the new glasses Katy? How do they look? What rx have you got in the new frames?
Clare 17 Sep 2009, 11:52
Katy - I love bronze too, I have a pair but think they make me look a bit geeky! I'll see if I can find the FCUK pair online, they're nearly 3 years old now so maybe old stock!
Katy 17 Sep 2009, 11:48
Clare, I've gone for the bronze in the CK frames as those were the ones I first saw (for over £200!) in the shop. The purple ones look gorgeous too but the Roxy ones are purple (look more pink in the photo) & I want a few different colours! Yours sound really nice.
Clare 17 Sep 2009, 11:42
Katy - I love the CK frames, what colour - purple? My frames are FCUK, slightly angular, metal in a dark purple/brown colour. I like them but I think they make me look a bit serious!
Katy 17 Sep 2009, 11:38
Ooh I am excited, got 2 new pairs on the way now! Went for the Roxy ones and also have bought those gorgeous Calvin Klein ones I saw a while ago, in bronze:
http://www.giarre.com/glasses/calvinklein-model-ck577.php
There was a lovely male assistant in Specsavers that encouraged me to go for the Roxy frames rather than some less exciting brown ones I was looking at. Picking them up tomorrow, can't wait! :-)
Melyssa 16 Sep 2009, 12:38
To me, "bling" brings to mind jewelry. And with glasses, jewelry brings to mind rhinestones on the cat's-eyes that were around before my time. Hmmm -- frames with real jewels on them -- emeralds, rubies, sapphires, etc. I'd need a full-time bodyguard to wear them in public. :)
Katy 16 Sep 2009, 12:22
Clare, I'm confident about wearing them as in I wear them all the time, and I have one pair at the moment that I really like, it's just hard to find others, and I'd like to have a few to swap around. I do have quite a collection but most of them I wouldn't wear any more. I liked my Specsavers fcuk ones til they mangled them! :-( What frames have you got at the moment?
Clare 16 Sep 2009, 11:34
Katy - I know what you mean, I feel the same that nothing really suits me. I thought you were quite confident about your looks with glasses?
Katy 16 Sep 2009, 11:08
Thanks for the opinions, I might go for those after all. It's just that the letters are made of little fake diamonds.. not half as bad as a lot that are around at the moment I suppose. Clare, I know what you mean - I think with me the problem is that hardly any frames suit me, whereas some people look great in all of them. Hoping to go in tomorrow and choose some before Specsavers change their mind!
ehpc 16 Sep 2009, 08:10
Hey hey hey Phil :) Always good to know there are some right-thinking people around :) Pete
Phil 16 Sep 2009, 01:34
Katy, As usual, EHPC's judgement is spot on. You would look stunning in them.
ehpc 15 Sep 2009, 12:22
Katy - I don't think those frames could be remotely described as 'bling'. Don't go for the drabness of English understatement......................:)
Clare 15 Sep 2009, 11:20
Katy - I always have the same problem, I really can't find (and never have found) anything I geniunely like. There are those I see in the shop, and subsequently buy, but later I wonder if they were a good choice, which is probably why I never feel completely comfortable or attractive wearing them.
I'm working somewhere at the moment where there are lots of gwgs, and they're big on the bling. I'm finding it a bit too much! Just overkill maybe ;)
Katy 15 Sep 2009, 11:16
p.s. purple, not black.
Katy 15 Sep 2009, 11:15
The other day I took a 3 year old pair of glasses to Specsavers to have them straighten the arms, and they slightly mangled them - they put a couple of dents in one arm. So now they've said I can go and choose a completely new frame and they'll put lenses in - yippee! I like these:
http://www.specsavers.co.uk/glasses/designer-glasses/roxy-05
but I wonder if they are a bit 'bling'. Hmmm. They don't have that many that I like but there must be at least one pair in there!
DWV 09 Aug 2009, 23:26
You know, there are these things called digital cameras. You may have heard of them? It's pretty easy to take a self-portrait while trying on frames. Then you can see what you look like, and ask friends/family/pets/creepy-strangers-on-the-internet which frames make you look hotter or smarter.
Melyssa 13 Jul 2009, 12:42
Yes it is very difficult trying on frames when you don't have prescription lenses in them. As I stated some time ago on (probably) another thread, it's best to take along a friend, or have one of the salespeople model the frame(s) you like, which is how I got my first drop-temples. The young lady was very helpful, and even though she was blonde (not necessarily for real), I was able to see the beauty of the frames themselves.
Rachel 12 Jul 2009, 11:29
Melyssa. The plastic colours now are really subtle sometimes. There's so much choice it's brilliant. Another girl I saw today that looked to be pretty high minus had soem blue and white frames and they looked really attractive. She was ginger too. LOL I just can't make up my mind what to have next. I keep going into the high street opticians and trying on lots of different colours, but it's so hard seeing myself unless I get close up to the mirror. Then I don't get the overall effect properly. It's kind of a problem deciding.
Melyssa 12 Jul 2009, 07:50
Rachel,
Those frames did start out like the color of a clear sky (not that we get any of those around here), and are somewhat lighter. I also have a 22-year-old frame (the modified cat's-eye pair that's purple at the top, clear at the bottom) that originally was blue, and now there are some red streaks in it. Go figure.
Rachel 11 Jul 2009, 09:49
Melyssa, Yeah I know they did look really nice. Kind of soft looking and all that. Glad you think the same. Like yors will have faded with age maybe. LOL
Melyssa 11 Jul 2009, 07:25
Rachel,
My favorite top-temples are basically that color, and seem to have gotten lighter than their original color in the 22 years and 8 days that I've owned them. It's nice to know that there still are some frames in colors are than black, brown, and gold. (That's all I seem to see people wearing in this part of the universe.)
ehpc 11 Jul 2009, 05:58
Darker blue is better for blondes in my view. Everyone's individual preference, one doesn't need to add, but as a big blonde GWG appreciater that is my preference.
Rachel 11 Jul 2009, 04:17
Melyssa. I saw a girl about 20 in some nice Pale Blue Plastic frames this moring with plus lenses. They looked really nice on her and she was blonde.
ehpc 10 Jul 2009, 14:42
You are cool, Rachel :) Colours can be great but black is very special :) Pete
Melyssa 10 Jul 2009, 12:39
Rachel,
About half of my frames are in bold colors (blue, red, purple), with the others being black, brown, clear, etc. I don't know how lens thickness goes with frame color, as for me it's frame size. My two biggest frames, both drop-temples, are a blue one and a brown one. It would be really cool to have a frame with all 7 colors of the rainbow.
Rachel 10 Jul 2009, 04:22
Melyssa. I think this thread is better for what we are dicussing. I know what you mean about colours. Some of the new frames look really cool in Black and Yellow. That's nice for blonde hair. I saw some in yellow and blue this morning and they looked really nice on this girl that was wearing them, but her lenses weren't at all strong at all. So maybe they suited weak lenses. I think if you need strong lenses maybe bolder colurs are better or the thickness looks pretty obvious. I think I'll stick to either black or brown next time I choose some.
R Ed 04 Jul 2009, 18:26
Menthe,
There are two standard lens blank diameters. While I cant recall what they are, you can find out if you google:-
xcel optical sauk rapids mn
then contact Joe Doescher Jr or Leon Fisher
Cactus Jack 04 Jul 2009, 18:13
Menthe,
Sorry, I don't know what the standard blank diameters are. Perhaps some of our other members could contribute.
If a larger diameter blank was required, it may cost a little more, but probably not much. CR-39 is probably the least expensive optical material out there. I suspect, they just didn't want to do it.
C.
Menthe 04 Jul 2009, 15:12
Cactus Jack: thanks for that info. I assume that CR39 lenses usually come in set diameter sizes. Do you know what these are? A while back I got some large frames fitted with mild minus lenses and the optical store made a big deal of the fact that they couldn't use a standard lens as the diameter wasn't enough and the large version cost extra.
Cactus Jack 03 Jul 2009, 18:03
Menthe,
The index of refraction of CR-39 is 1.49 so it is a pretty good assumption that the Hard Resin is CR-39 or a very similar material for edge thickness calculations..
C.
R Ed 03 Jul 2009, 15:50
Menthe,
I believe CR-39 is "hard resin"
Menthe 03 Jul 2009, 15:05
Katy: thanks very much for the link. Most useful! Can you, or anyone else, tell me which material on the pull-down list is the equivalent of CR39.
http://www.opticampus.com/tools/thickness.php
R Ed 03 Jul 2009, 14:19
Two on line retailers of frames offer virtual try on. Apparently you upload a photo to their web site and you can see what you look like with any frames they offer. The sites are:-
EyeBuyDirect.com
FramesDirect.com
If anyone tries this, perhaps you can report your experience.
Katy 01 Jul 2009, 02:27
Menthe - this isn't a chart, but you can find out the edge thickness for different rxs if you type the details in:
http://www.opticampus.com/tools/thickness.php
Rachel 01 Jul 2009, 01:39
Martyn. No I haven't seen her for ages to be honest. Maybe she has changed jobs. You can always chat with me if you want. LOL
Martyn 30 Jun 2009, 20:09
Rachel, you go into the chat room from time to time, have you seen Lentlady in the last few weeks, I miss my chats with her, I know she was a receptionist in a hotel it maybe she has changed her job, or for some other reason, her hours have changed. There are so many nice friendly chatters who i do enjoy chatting too, but LentLady is my favorite, if you do make contact with her, please give her my regards, she lives in America,
Thanks. M
Rachel 30 Jun 2009, 05:12
Aubrac/Martyn. I reckon you are both about right. -7.00 is about the limit for rimless glasses by all accounts. After that you will get the usual garbage like "Well with your latest prescription change, it may not be very advisable to choose rimless glasses now. Why not consider some of these new plastic designer frames? They are all the fashion, bla, bla bla." In other words your lenses are now much too thick for rimless glasses now, or they would look hideous.
Martyn 30 Jun 2009, 04:20
Rachel, the only time i have known when opticians will not give the client what they want is rimless glasses after a certain thickness of lens, not be cause screws are not long enough, the thickness of the lens MAY NOT BE SUITABLE , yet i have seen very thick rimless glasses. I think thick lenses are better in frames, that s just my opinion.
Aubrac 30 Jun 2009, 03:52
Must agree with Rachel, I've had -5.00 rimless for years, and also seen many pairs for sale on Ebay up to -6.00.
Rachel 30 Jun 2009, 03:13
Puffin. That's rubbish about not being able to get screws long enough. I had metal frames when I was -7.00 and the screws weren't a problem at all. The main thing is getting frames with enough depth on the hinges to take the lens thickness at the back, so the arms will close.
Rachel 30 Jun 2009, 02:59
Melyssa. I suppose so but, hum, I'm not all that nuts on huge frames like you are. Like I think these cool metal frames look really good especially with thick lenses. Not too small though, round look ever so wacky I think.
Puffin 29 Jun 2009, 15:29
I'm sure I've seen rimless about -3 to -6 or so in my time. Apparently they have trouble getting the screws long enough (or something).
Menthe 29 Jun 2009, 15:17
Does anyone know of a chart which lists lens edge thickness for a given diameter of lens against different scripts?
Traveller 29 Jun 2009, 14:24
Interestingly a number of optical chains in the UK won't do rimless with standard lenses above about -1.5 because of the "high prescription" LOL Apparently they are concerned about cracking.
I once knew a girl with fairly standard -7 lenses in a rimless design and she looked great with them. I'm fairly sure this is another sales ploy but I understand that it wouldn't be everyone's choice.
I have a pair of rimless (-3) with hi-index lenses but I much prefer my cheap full frame metal pair with CR39. OK they stick out a little at the back (3mm)but who cares. I feel that I have better vision with them and even with a modest prescription that is what matters.
Melyssa 29 Jun 2009, 11:45
Rachel,
That sounds like an interesting idea. And on the other side of it, you could try to find a real large pair of sunglasses and have them made up with clear lenses in your prescription. The thickness should really bring out the "referee" (as all are blind) effect.
Rachel 29 Jun 2009, 08:58
Melyssa. Yeah my lenses are totally flat at the front now. To be honest I wouldn't mind some spare glasses with metal frames to wear when I want to go out looking really blind...lol. Sounds stupid I know, buts its a real laugh I think.
Melyssa 28 Jun 2009, 07:26
Rachel,
Good points. Where I get my glasses done, the thickest parts of my lenses are towards the back of the frame, as the fronts of the lenses are almost flat. And of course, the thickness of my lenses is yet another reason why I won't wear metal or rimless frames -- aesthetics, and heaviness of the lenses relative to the frames.
Rachel 28 Jun 2009, 02:12
Melyssa. All the same when your lenses get thick you need to be careful what type of frames you choose. Most good optical techicians can set the thickness of the lenses at the back of the frames, but I have seen some youngsters wearing glasses that are really bad examples of workmanship. Like metal frames from chain opticians where the lenses are just set in the middle of them and stick out both at the back and the front if they are very myopic. The same with plus lenses. Lots of lens jutting out at the front of the frames. It all depends where you go for your glasses.
Melyssa 27 Jun 2009, 07:50
Rachel,
I'd say the lenses were of medium thickness. Anyone I've ever seen with thick lenses has had them fully inside the frame -- even that famous Glasses Girl I see several times a day (in the mirror, of course).
Rachel 27 Jun 2009, 00:47
Melyssa. So were they pretty thick then?
Melyssa 25 Jun 2009, 12:40
Rachel,
I know what you mean. I'd be a tad uneasy with "floating lenses." But in the woman's case, her lenses were fully attached to the frame.
Rachel 24 Jun 2009, 23:06
Melyssa.
Yeah we have had those type of wide sides over here. Were the lenses like what we call floating? Not fixed to any of the frame down the sides? They look cool but are no good for thick lenses. lol
Melyssa 24 Jun 2009, 12:43
Rachel,
Small metal frames are still quite common in the U.S., as we seem to be the last to get anything. Maybe everything goes in time zone order. LOL
I saw a woman wearing a wide-side frame today, but instead of one big solid piece, it was like 2 parallel pieces from one end to the other, giving a new meaning to split-temple frames.
Rachel 24 Jun 2009, 01:40
Melyssa.
Yeah I know what you mean. Some of them feel really tight when you try them on. The sides actually do block out any peripheral vision, but only if you can see something without looking through your lenses!! Like there's no way I can any way so it doesn't really matter. I used to wear very small metal frames about 3 or 4 years ago. They seem really dated now don't they.
Melyssa 23 Jun 2009, 12:49
Rachel,
I think a lot of those wide-side frames look nice, especially the more colorful ones, but they're a bit too narrow between the sides to fit me (thus far). Also, I have a friend who won't wear hers when driving because they block her peripheral vision. So, whenever she comes over she has on her teeny tiny rimless glasses.
ehpc 23 Jun 2009, 11:32
Too right Rachel :) They are the coolest :) Pete
Rachel 22 Jun 2009, 22:32
Melyssa. Don't you like these latest plastic frames with wide sides? They are quit thick plastic ones here in the UK in all sorts of cool trendy colours.
Melyssa 22 Jun 2009, 12:43
Rachel,
Actually, cat's-eyes and butterflies are not exactly the same. Lisa Loeb has worn both shapes, having worn more angled cat's-eyes long ago and less angled more recently. As long as the frame is large enough so that each lens measures at least 2 inches in any direction, I'd take either style. I really want a blue cat's-eye frame the most.
Rachel 22 Jun 2009, 12:04
Melyssa. That's probably the "correct" name for what I mean by butterfly. lol. Do you really like them? I have actually seen pics of my aunt wearing them when she was at school too.
Melyssa 19 Jun 2009, 12:49
Rachel J,
I reckon this is the best place to discuss frames, I reckon. LOL
I'm not really sure about the time "frame" of butterfly frames, but sharp-angled cat's-eyes, of which I have three pairs, was practically the only style women had in the 1950s and 1960s. In grade school, I remember three girls who wore cat's-eyes -- one with a blue frame, one pink, and one white. As late as 1971, there were still two other girls in my school with cat's-eyes. All of my current ones I bought as sunglasses, then had clear prescription lenses put in them.
Rachel J 18 Jun 2009, 23:15
Melyssa.
I reckon we should be in this thread discussing frames don't you?
I, Glasses 17 Jun 2009, 09:08
Otto,
Thanks. Yours is just the type of advice I was looking for.
OttO 17 Jun 2009, 08:38
I, Glasses
In my opinion you can't beat the Artcraft Rimways (same as Shuron Ronwinne). I've been wearing them for more than ten years and am completely satisfied with them. Like you say, Rimways (which are semi-rimless drill mount glasses) have the over-arching wire frame and so are considerably more durable than the three piece glasses which have only the bridge to hold them together. I've read a number of times that the three-piece glasses break pretty easily; and that's why I've never tried the style although I've considered them. I've got the Rimways with the cable temples and find them to be lightweight, and comfortable as well as durable. Since they are a "traditional" style I never need to be concerned that they won't be available 6 months or 3 years from now like whatever style is fashionable at the moment! Since the Rimways are drill-mounts I would suggest finding a local optician with some experience with them for your first pair as adjustments and repairs can be a bit tricky.
I, Glasses 17 Jun 2009, 07:46
I'm seeking advice from experienced rimless wearers before I make a purchase. Is either of these styles more or less satisfactory -- the three-piece rimless, or the type with the over-arching wire frame, e.g., the Artcraft Rimway -- or does it really make a difference in such things as their comfort, fit, durability, etc.
minus5 who luvs gwgs 17 Jun 2009, 07:17
So are big 1980s frames on the way back?this week I have seen various fashionable looking girls wearing big specs including a Chinese girl at about minus 8 in a big pair of black frames and a girl in large blue one and a guy wearing light brown solid plastic frames one advantage of big frames it shows the power better
17 May 2009, 06:12
After a little research I find the model, it's Emporio Armani EA 9412 OTT
Lunettes 17 May 2009, 00:49
Emporio Armani,?
mcguire 16 May 2009, 06:19
http://img260.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=83260_unknown_122_431lo.jpg
someone know this brand ? not the model
thanks
Puffin 21 Apr 2009, 02:29
Some of the modern narrow styles work quite well with myodisks, because instead of a ring you can get away with just a line - depending on your prescription of course.
Martyn 20 Apr 2009, 16:18
Lisa, I would think where you buy your glasses is the best place for advice.
Its in the interest of the place you buy your glasses to make sure your happy with the new frames you will buy.
I can tell you do not buy round or oval frames, smallish to medium in size and choose a nice color this will distract from your lenses.
Good luck in your choice.
Lisa 20 Apr 2009, 08:45
Can anyone suggest what the best frame for myodiscs would be?
Guest 13 Oct 2008, 20:38
Thanks Smudgeur, that second link was just what I had in mind, I really appretiate it,honestly I was really shocked after living here in States for so many years and than visiting Europe seeing just about every glasses wearing girl or woman with really cool frames,glad my wife sort of open to help me pick up her frames, probably on line way to go. Thanks again.
Smudgeur 13 Oct 2008, 03:02
or these?
http://www.specsavers.co.uk/glasses/designer-glasses/osiris-538
smudgeur 13 Oct 2008, 02:55
do you mean like this?
http://www.specsavers.co.uk/glasses/womens-glasses/jess
Guest 10 Oct 2008, 22:34
Maybe someone can help me with this. I just got back from Europe , visiting Prague and I could see there lot of frames wider lenses and wire top and wire bottom going across, joining together behind the ear. I wish to order frames like that for my wife, /she needs stronger prescription and willing to let me pick up her frames yupeee/, but I don't see such frames anywhere. Any suggestions, possible designer name ??? Thanks.
Tod 09 Jul 2008, 19:38
lazysiow 09 Jul 2008, 18:58
Oh but I have, I'm also taking into account taste :)
Julian 09 Jul 2008, 14:11
Fancy? daring? you wouldn't say that if you'd seen Dame Edna Everage on TV.
lazysiow 09 Jul 2008, 12:55
I'm browsing Zenni's frames and I come across these, one of the most fancy women's frames I've seen. They are so daring that I doubt anyone can match them to any outfit
http://zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=596&cat;=21&page;=1
Still I would love to see them on someone :D
Millhouse 08 Jul 2008, 11:09
Adam- Thanks- I feel more confident now about future frame choices.I will be looking at getting a second pair for nights out/gigs and parties etc.
Adam 08 Jul 2008, 09:43
Millhouse, Clare & Norman are right. I tried to hide my strong lenses in a small metal frame but my GF (now) said I just looked like any nerdy guy. When I got my black hornrims she said it became a fashion statement and that's what made me stand out from the crowd.
I'm 16 and have three different frames, black for school, baclk/white and red for leisure wear. It all atracts comments, usually positive from guys and girls - go for it man!!
Millhouse 07 Jul 2008, 02:22
-Clare,Norman,
Thanks for your comments,you know how it is with new frame styles,as a fulltime wearer with a strongish rx I have to get it right to feel confident whilst out and about.
norman 06 Jul 2008, 12:47
Millhouse. I have a high prescription like yours and ten to wear specs with wide arms because they cleverly hide the lens thickness. Lots of guys like us are wearing these styles and are looking good! In Asia where most guys have high myopia, these glasses are just about the norm for everyone.
Clare 06 Jul 2008, 09:54
Millhouse - semi-rimless are still en vogue so I don't think you can go wrong there. The wide arms are merely an extra detail so I wouldn't worry. Far better to have something that suits rather than choose a style just because it seems popular. Why follow the herd? Make your own look!
Millhouse (guest) 05 Jul 2008, 08:19
Hello all.
I have recently purchased some semi-rimless frames,gant "Leroy" style with a -6.50/-7.00 rex.I'm told they look good on me,give me a much more "open" look to my face than my last much smaller lensed metal fullrim police frames.However A lot of guys seem to wear the Wider thick plastic armed types.I tried these but wasnt at all happy with the reduced side vision these gave me.So-is my choice well out of date,or is it still ok to wear the contempory, conservative & one might say minimalist style?.I appreciate anyfeed back,positive or negative,
DWV 19 Feb 2008, 19:49
Article on frame styles in Victoria Times-Colonist:
Coincidentally, the front page featured the Minister of Finance Carole Taylor in her plastic frames.
07 Feb 2008, 04:38
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7n38uBjos0&NR;=1
Ladies, what do you think?
19 Dec 2007, 21:13
that last line you could read it two ways. LOL!
Tod 19 Dec 2007, 17:51
The biggest decision in buying glasses is choosing between plastic or metal. Rimless and semi-rimless make up less than 10% of sales. I think today more women are going with plastic then men.
cut-in UK 14 Dec 2007, 23:01
Hi; does anyone know the make of glasses (particularly the half-rim style ) worn by Vicky Nelson PI, in the 'Blood Ties' series. My wife, who is not normally an O^O, is fixated by the style and I would like to get her a pair. Any ideas? Just as a comment, the character,which I also find an incredibly sexy GWG, would add to her credibility if the plano lenses were replaced by -3/-4 prescription. A little GOC wouldn't be a bad idea!
12 Dec 2007, 23:18
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8wlbrfzKS0
I want these.
Wurm 24 Oct 2007, 11:06
A bespectacled presenter (Amy Tara Koch) shows off the geek chic trends in this video:
http://video.ivillage.com/player/?id=154550
sum1wholovesgirlswithglasses 11 Oct 2007, 10:46
Sarah i honestly think any frames would
look good on you,since you were askin which one looks best on you i picked frame number 4
Phil 11 Oct 2007, 09:46
Well I just vote for Sarah. She is very beautiful. If I were her I'd avoid the tinted lenses but, subject to that, I'm sure she'd be just wow in any of these frames.
newglasses 11 Oct 2007, 06:32
i vote for number 1 and number 4, i prefer number 4 though.
still 11 Oct 2007, 06:25
I'm with you, Wurm, #2 and 4. But especially 2.
Wurm 10 Oct 2007, 11:46
#2 and #4, I think.
6eyes 10 Oct 2007, 11:10
I like the first pair.
lazysiow 10 Oct 2007, 09:45
I voted the first, you're a real cutie Sarah :)
Sarah 09 Oct 2007, 23:38
Trying out something new from optical4less.Please help me pick the one that look best on me.
http://www.optical4less.com/php/compare.php?key=BMLIhiGuGy
Rachel 30 Jul 2007, 01:33
Guest. I love the frames on the left you enquired about in your post. So cool if you have a fairly strong rx like me. I've seen some like them in one of our chain stores but I never checked out the makers name. I don't know if I'm brave enough to wear some like them though.
Puffin 18 Aug 2006, 18:11
Ahhh! Aliens like glasses too! I knew it!
Tim 20 Jun 2006, 18:22
4eyes: there are at least two places (probably many more) here in Kuala Lumpur that have that facility. It will probably go the same way as those x-ray machines they used to have in shoe shops for testing the fit (do you remember them?) - takes away the mystique, and worse, puts the customer in control - shock horror!
4eyes 20 Jun 2006, 16:15
Hi... you all.
On Trying some new glasses today, I went to a specialized Optician here in São Paulo to try some new glasses as my prescription changed a little bit.
To my amaze and "amuse" there were a new device they call Digital Mirror, that I could take pics of the glasses I was trying on and then check or even save the pictures.
Have any of you seen something like that?
16 Jun 2006, 20:36
http://vision.about.com/od/contactlenseseyeglasses/ss/womenframes.htm
Guest 27 May 2006, 12:40
Hello. Does anyone know the manufacturer and model number of the frame the girl on the left of this picture is wearing (this copper-coloured, slightly hexagonal frame with the saddle-bridge)?
http://tosha8517.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/mandkay.jpg
Tim 17 May 2006, 18:43
Comparing Anon's recent post on "Lots of links" with Maverick's on "Seen on the Web" really brings it home what a lack of choice North Americans have in frames. All the same shape, all plastic, nearly all brown! They make even the really pretty moderate to high myopes look boring!
No wonder it's the Europeans who have glasses trees festooned with different styles to complement their mood and dress style!
Birdie 11 May 2006, 14:44
I receive Silhouette glasses in Feb.of 2005 lens & frames $909.00. March of 2006 the frame broke.
I was told at the eye Doctors offfice ,they are only guaranted for one year,I was a couple of weeks over a year and there would be no exception and to have them fixed would be $115.00
When I purchased them, I thought I was getting a good deal and even talked others into buying them, Now I must tell my friends this is not a good deal at all! and wish I had never bought them.Does Silhouette care about dissatifield customers? I think not.
Bosephia 02 May 2006, 04:25
I have green eyes with flecks of yellow should i be going for a red frame? dark or bright?
i have a square face, slightly oval, small bridge, eyes slightly to close together(could be my imagination), deep set eyes that are on the smaller side, fine features with a typical square wider face, my Rx is +5.25 both eyes an i have a lazy right eye when im tired, kind of having trouble finding 'perfect' glasses, any suggestions as to a style that may suit my face?
Maxine 22 Apr 2006, 05:18
Lentifan
YES!! that's the frame shape I'm looking for, but the original version with the springy wire earpieces. The frames were not always in black though, most I remember were a nickel colour with pink, black or blue bits covering the wire temples and of course the springy curved earpieces. They were much more resilient than those awful plastic things that followed them, they seemed almost indestructable, if they got damaged, they were simply bent back into shape again, I can recall someone at school with a safety pin being used as an inprovised hinge screw!!
lentifan 21 Apr 2006, 16:28
maxine
If I understand you aright, these black round wire frames with metal hinges, similar to the NHS childen's specs of the 1950s,came back into fashion for a while about 10 years ago, at least in Britain. Does no-one still make them? Or is that not what you're looking for?
Maxine 21 Apr 2006, 12:14
Hi Chris
Thanks for your help, but I am still struggling to find the frames I want, all the sites, e-bay etc all seem to have the plastic type that came in a range of colours, and were often "customised" with a wildly contrasting colour of sticky tape, train spotter types were the best at this!!. Surely with the amount of these frames that must have been produced from the launch of the NHS in the late 1940s, to the last time I can recall seeing a pair some 20 years later on a girl who started secondary school a couple of years after me, some must have survived. Come on everyone check those attics!!
Maxine
ChrisB 20 Apr 2006, 15:14
Arrg that last post should have been from ChrisB to Maxine
Maxine 20 Apr 2006, 15:13
Its probably too late now but only a couple of weeks ago on ebay there was a item described as a display board for NHS glasses. The picture on ebay showed examples of all the types of wire and plastic frames that were available in the 1960s.
worth a look again - and as often happens on ebay the lucky purchaser might put it up again in a few months.
c
Tanya 20 Apr 2006, 14:45
Hi Maxine
I know what you are looking for, as these were the first type of glasses I ever tried on, my schoolfriend wore them at primary school in the early to mid 1960s, and then graduated to the notoriously fragile pink or brown plastic frames that must have made sellotape millions of pounds in profit!!. The metal ones are still available, but god knows where from. The late TV celebrity, Fred Dibnah, wore a pair ,in keeping with his love for ancient things. Maybe try the BBC costume dept for a pointer in the right direction
DWV 18 Apr 2006, 23:18
Thrift stores? Place a want ad, maybe try the local Craigslist?
I searched for NHS spec* on ebay.co.uk, but it was all the plastic frames that Pinkspecs likes so much.
Maxine 18 Apr 2006, 14:18
Hi
I posted to this thread over a year ago, asking where I could get the old style British NHS Frames, not the tortoishell plastic ones, but the earlier metal type with the not quite round frame and the springy wire earpieces,some had pink plastic bits on the temples(for Girls) others had brown for both boys and girls!! Glasses wanted as part of a 1950s St Trinians schoolgirl costume
Wei 05 Jan 2006, 09:53
I wish more person like frame of Su Pollard!
http://www.firstpersonquiz.com/pollard_su.html
woodframes 07 Oct 2005, 21:32
Good day,
I am a maker of hand carved wooden glasses, each being specific in design and construction to the desires of the customer. I personally pick all my woods to ensure uniqueness and quality. If anyone is interested in a one in a kind pair of eyewear, feel free to contact me as we could discuss further the possibilities of custom wooden frames.
Scott Urban
8hhhhhhhh8@gmail.com
31 Aug 2005, 18:51
People who are long sighted or far sighted and need to wear plus lenses to correct it. check out some of the other threads
31 Aug 2005, 17:55
What is hyperopes?
Original Tony 31 Aug 2005, 10:49
Does anyone know of a website where I can view "augusto valentini design" frames?
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Julian 22 Mar 2005, 22:49
Well of course some enterprising shops are equipped with camcorders or digital cameras for that very reason...and I should think it's as much of a problem for highish myopes.
Puffin 22 Mar 2005, 18:19
I have often idly wondered - how do the hyperopes, especially the high correction ones, manage to choose frames? Obviously the new frames have no lenses in, so they can't see too well - is this why sometimes they choose the wrong ones?
Luce 30 Jan 2005, 10:49
I am very pale with blonde hair and a long face and when I heard I had to have glasses I thought they would never suit me. I have nice rectangular, small lenses now, with a gunmetal silver frame. I personally think people with my colouring need some sort of frame or they look even more pale and non-existent! Gunmetal and gold looked okay, but I chose gunmetal to match the colour of my jewellery...all these things to think about. And strangely I'd have to say that having a long face, smaller glasses look better than big ones. I'm not sure why.
roo 28 Jan 2005, 16:14
I was in Italy over Christmas/New Year and couldn't help noticing the number of lovely Italian girls with big frames and lenses. Bellissimo!
Jay 24 Jan 2005, 08:26
Cheap Eyglasses Discount eyeglasses www.eyeglassesinternational.com
Sandy 20 Jan 2005, 04:41
Melyssa,
I teach my clients to think of glasses as a fashion accessory, not a clinical thing. Yes, I match my glasses to my clothing also, and one great pair of glasses I found has mottled colors in bright magenta, purple and green. They go with nearly everything. Every time I wear them I'm asked, "Where did you get them?" Red glasses get the same response.
Sandy
Melyssa 09 Jan 2005, 08:11
Sandy,
I do have many glasses besides brown ones, including several pairs of blue, red, purple, and clear. I try to match frames with my outfits (or vice-versa) most of the time. I guess you could call my glasses a "necessary accessory," which make me see better and look better. And you're right -- color is the best way, but it's almost impossible to find frames in nice colors or styles these days, so I go with the tried-and true.
Sandy 06 Jan 2005, 05:22
Melyssa,
Read your comments. I'm not a fashion expert as much as I am a color expert. Biggest mistake men make in choosing ties is winding up with an absolute lack of contrast (it says "boring"); i.e., blue suit, blue tie (President Bush...). Same is true with glasses. Go for contrast with the color of your eyes, and glasses will be your friend; burgundy frames will make blue eyes look more blue, for example. With brown eyes, you will probably want them to appear darker and more dark and "bedroomy" - do that by wearing light "tortoise" lenses (since you like brown). Purple frames tend to make brown eyes look more pale, but they are a natural complement to the color brown - and they look fashionable. Rule Number One with glasse: Make them a fashion accessory instead of a clinical-looking instrument! Color is the best way.
Sandy Dumont
The Image Architect
31 Dec 2004, 03:14
Here's another couple of pics:
http://img116.exs.cx/img116/2485/pc3100296oq.jpg
http://img116.exs.cx/img116/5650/pc3100306np.jpg
31 Dec 2004, 03:08
My wife has just invested in some interesting new frames, here's a pic
http://img116.exs.cx/img116/8737/pc3100282tf.jpg
@ 07 Nov 2004, 17:55
She needs cool frames:
http://www.eyeglasses.com/tryiton/tryiton.page?variation_id=1092402687
http://www.eyeglasses.com/product/1092402684-1092402687
! 07 Nov 2004, 09:42
or if, as believed by my girlfriend, you feel like they make you look i) unattractive ii) visually impaired ...!
07 Nov 2004, 08:18
perhaps the line should be rephrased to read:
"Glasses are traumatic ONLY IF WE THINK they divide us from the rest of the world, or make us think we look old".
Eek 06 Nov 2004, 23:46
Quote from a contributor to the site below: "Glasses are traumatic, mainly because either they divide us from the rest of the world, or make us think we look old".
What thoughts glasseslovers!
06 Nov 2004, 14:18
http://aprendizdetodo.com/time/?item=20030213
Melyssa 18 Oct 2004, 04:24
Wurm,
That was an interesting article. Blue, green, plum colors? Where? :) I remember back when there actually *were* different colors and styles of frames for us women to choose from, we were told not to match frame color with hair color, or frame shape with face shape. This brown-eyed brunette does have several pairs of brown-framed glasses, and different frame shapes in other colors as well. So much for the opinions of the "fashion experts" of then and now.
15 Oct 2004, 02:06
I have two pairs of glasses, one black plastic retangular shape and the other a rimless pair that I wear on occasions.
Wurm 19 Sep 2004, 14:25
Here's a good article on choosing frames to complement various eye and hair colors:
http://www.theimagearchitect.com/press_articles/choosing_eye_glasses.htm
Julian 09 Sep 2004, 08:30
No, it's OK - apparently the hingeless ones are as bendable as if they had hinges. I say apparently, but I've seen him do it.
Love and kisses, Jules.
Matthew 09 Sep 2004, 06:54
Well that sounds good but I need a hinge as I only wear them for reading and computer work.
Julian 09 Sep 2004, 06:33
Matthew: a short-sighted friend of mine has a young son. When the kid was approaching the lively stage of snatching dad's specs off and throwing them about his father changed over from ordinary wire frames to hingeless rimless as being more robust. I have a notion they're Silhouette but I don't know how I would know that. Certainly they have taken no harm from whatever hard treatment they have had - and dad continues to look stunning in them ::)
Love and kisses, Jules.
Matthew 09 Sep 2004, 06:26
This was what I was worried about, I'm trying to find a sturdier rimless, that has a hinge. They seem to be very expensive.
DWV 09 Sep 2004, 00:29
If you're near a Walmart with an optical store, they have a hingeless rimless frame made out of something very flexible, for a reasonable price. A co-worker got those, and appears to be satisfied.
Sandy 05 Sep 2004, 06:26
Hi Matthew, I have a pair like that. It is a titanium rimless frame by Silhouette. There are no hinges in the frame. It is a very delicate frame, so the eye doctor gives you instructions on how to handle them. I ended up getting polycarbonate lenses with anti-reflective lenses on them. They are very light and invisible. I have also seen a pair by Marchon called airlock frames. The cheapest place that I have seen those are on e-bay. I ended up getting my from the eye doctor and it cost over $450 for the frames and lenses and a 10-day wait because they had to send the glasses out to an outside lab. Take care.
Matthew 04 Sep 2004, 14:38
Two questions relating to the current style in rimless frames which I'd really like to try (fully rimless, not semi), are they as sturdy as normal frames, i.e. not likely to break, and can anyone give me a brand name or source to get them at a sensible price? Low prescription.
anniemay123 25 Aug 2004, 22:15
I have bought from both Zenni & optical4less. i LOVE O4less, Albert is a real helpful guy and I will order from them again.
Had a bit of a problem w/ Zenni not answering my emails and not sending me what I ordered. They offerd to make another pair at a discount, so far I haven't seen that pair, it's been over a month.
drop temple 16 Aug 2004, 16:23
http://www.eyeglasses.com/product/1058989459-1058989460
Julian 16 Aug 2004, 04:06
Mport: yes, I agree, you look great in those glasses. At -0.75 I'm guessing you're a new wearer - am i right?
Love and kisses, Jules.
14 Aug 2004, 10:29
to each his own
Gary 14 Aug 2004, 09:00
Sorry Tod, I don't share your tastes there at all. Some of the nastiest frames I've seen in a long time, and the girl does nothing for me either, she's all teeth.
Tod 14 Aug 2004, 08:27
http://www.transport.polymtl.ca/civ2104/Hiv2004/PhotosGr1/Dion_Cassandra.JPG
Tod 14 Aug 2004, 08:26
I really like her and her glasses!
Electra 14 Aug 2004, 06:54
This has come up in chat and e-mail a number of times actually. Bigger men can sometimes carry off the bigger frame styles, and can actually look wrong in the smaller fashionable frame size. Personally I think a contemporary rimless, not too small, is a good compromise. Bigger frames will inevitably come back into fashion, but not before all the grandfathers wearing them have died!
leelee 13 Aug 2004, 19:34
Help <G>:
Maybe this will help. My cousin is a big guy, and he was stuck in the rut of wearing the same big gold metal aviator glasses that he probably got in high school. in the 70s! And he really looked like a big old shmo - a guy you'd expect to be selling you aluminum siding or something.
But recently, he finally got a new pair, nothing earth shattering, just a smaller, more contemporary roundish oval shape with a thin tortise shell frame, and I swear it looked like he lost 30lbs overnight. And you could finally tell that he has a pretty handsome face. And he landed a nice job very shortly after (after looking for a whole year!)
Kix 13 Aug 2004, 18:11
Help,
I loved your description! I still think semi-rimless look good on almost all guys and my second favorite almost all-flattering frames are rectangular-oval wires, that way a guy can choose a wire color that suits his skin (or in some cases, consult a more discriminating person, say girlfriend, wife or partner to help!).
In any case, I am sympathetic to your situation--my guy is super picky about sunglasses (he's been looking for a new pair for over a year...I stopped giving my opinion after a few months)so I can only imagine what he's going to be like when he needs to pick out Rx specs. But I'm sure I will be voicing my preferences then!
Help <G> 13 Aug 2004, 13:14
Thanks Kix. Well, to describe him, you remember The Fresh Prince of Bel Air show? Imagine a white version of Uncle Phil, and a little slimmer. Everyone who knows him goes "AH YES!" and dies laughing when I say that so I know it's not far off.
Mport 13 Aug 2004, 12:59
Thanks for the comments :)
My prescription is "only" -0.75 for both eyes :p
Still a big difference when putting them on though. Everything becomes so crystal clear, I love it. And the glasses are so light that I hardly know I have them on.
Kix 13 Aug 2004, 11:09
To Help,
I think a lot of guys look good in semi-rimless frames--but I guess it depends on what your husband's facial structure and coloring are like. Good luck with it and let us know what your husband decides.
An old friend 13 Aug 2004, 10:34
Mport , that's a perfect fit glasses and you look awesome with it on 8-)
HELP!!! 13 Aug 2004, 08:57
OK, despite my relief that my husband is finally giving in and getting glasses (which he's needed for some time but just flounders instead) after a really emabrrasing few incidents.....
I don't know what I'm going to do with him. His choice in sunglasses remains steadfastly aviators. That's OK, I guess, there are some slightly more fashionable ones around. But there is NO WAY He's going to get aviator regular glasses. He'll look like his father. He's convinced they are the only thing that suit him, and in sunglasses he's probably right. We spent three weeks of him trying to find something else last time he bought new sunglasses, until I gave in. But I'm not giving in on this. What can I steer him towards for his new glasses instead?
Brian-16 13 Aug 2004, 05:34
Mport-You look fantastic in your new glasses.What is the rx,if any? I wish I could wear a pair like them!
Mport 13 Aug 2004, 00:29
I have taken some pictures:
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~marcp/eyeglasses/priceless.jpg
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~marcp/eyeglasses/front.jpg
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~marcp/eyeglasses/back.jpg
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~marcp/eyeglasses/clip-on.jpg
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~marcp/eyeglasses/on.jpg
The glasses took about a month to ship (see pictures).
Also, thank you for fixing the problem I had!
Brian-16 10 Aug 2004, 07:06
Mport-How long did it take you to get the glasses from Hong Kong?
An Old friend 10 Aug 2004, 06:12
Mport , The lens shapes for different color of frames has been changed to the same . For prevent the same case happen .
Sorry for the confuse .
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Mport 09 Aug 2004, 20:59
Also, in response to leelee, he asked "What clued you in that they will be rectangular? Was there some further info after submitting the order?"
I emailed Optical4less three days after I placed the order (should have asked questions BEFORE placing the order :() this question:
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Dear Mport,
The 'originia' lens shape means the same as the one in its pic .
such as hl007 silver is oval , HL007 gun metal is retangular ...etc
Yours,
Albert
Optical4less.com administrator
Optical4less address :
Shop 137 , Chung Fu Shopping Center
Tin Shui Wai
Hong Kong
FAX : (852)31563896
-----Original Message-----
From: MPort <xxx@xxx.xxx>
To: admin@optical4less.com
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 09:01:45 -0500
Subject: Question regarding HL007
For the HL007 model, what lens type comes with the original lens shape?
On the order form it asks what lens shape and it allows me to choose from the original or options one through eleven. What number is the original lens type?
Thank you,
Mport
Mport 09 Aug 2004, 20:30
Also, what do you guys recommmend as a lens cleaner? Can I just go to Walmart and pick up some lens cleaner? Thoughts? Or go to Pearl Vision/Lenscrafters? I assume something like Windex would be VERY bad and supposedly cause the lens to "shatter"?
Mport 09 Aug 2004, 20:23
Hey guys, just wanted to give you an update on my previous post. Just recieved my glasses today!
I was VERY worried they would look horrible on me but fortunately they are nearly invisible! Only at close range can you even see the lens and even then the rectangular lens doesn't look that bad. I'm very satisfied with Optical4less. It even came with a free case and cleaning cloth. My glasses have gotten dirty though and I need to pick up some lens cleaner :( These glasses look fantastic though. Nearly invisible, almost light, and they make me look more intelligent (great for job interviews!) :) Cost me $50 for the glasses + $50 for the sunglasses clip-on (my eyes are very sensitive to light).
Seeker 03 Aug 2004, 16:47
I once saw an ad for repacement earpieces to go on wire frame eyeglasses that you could get with your phone number printed on (very small). That way if you lost your glasses and someone found them they could reach you. Does anyone know about this? Thanks
Electra 01 Aug 2004, 07:07
If anyone has seen the guy with the blond wavy hair on the Yahoo personals ad, I think I have to give his choice in frames an award for the worst I've seen this century.
IM SATISFIED 31 Jul 2004, 19:30
IF YOU WANT A NICE PAIR OF GLASSES AT A GREAT PRICE CONTACT ANDY AT EYEDEALS
HIS PRICES ARE 40.00 FOR SV 60.00 FOR BIFOCALS AND 100.00 FOR PROGRESSIVE NO LINES. HE GIVES YOU A CHOICE OF ABOUT 300 DIFFERENT FRAMES AND STANDS BEHIND HIS WORKMANSHIP. HE IS A LICENSED OPTICIAN IN HIS STATE AND I HAVE BOUGHT MANY PAIRS OF GLASSES FROM HIM.
YOU CAN CONTACT HIM ON LINE AT AnEyeDoc4u@aol or at (609) 978-2979 or (908) 804-8150
IM SATISFIED 31 Jul 2004, 19:29
IF YOU WANT A NICE PAIR OF GLASSES AT A GREAT PRICE CONTACT ANDY AT EYEDEALS
HIS PRICES ARE 40.00 FOR SV 60.00 FOR BIFOCALS AND 100.00 FOR PROGRESSIVE NO LINES. HE GIVES YOU A CHICE OF ABOUT 300 DIFFERENT FRAMES AND STAND BEHIND HIS WORKMANSHIP. HE IS A LICENSED OPTICIAN IN HIS STATE AND I HAVE BOUGHT MANY PAIRS OF GLASSES FROM HIM.
YOU CAN CONTACT HIM ON LINE AT AnEyeDoc4u@aol or at (609) 978-2979 or (908) 804-8150
warning 22 Jul 2004, 07:05
DO NOT BUY FROM ZENNI!!!!!!!!
Please read through the posts. Do not be conned by this mob.
leelee 22 Jul 2004, 05:02
Yikes! That ordering interface is terrible!
If I placed that order, and selected Original Shape (same as picture) and they sent rectangular frames, I'd return them. The only picture shown for the default choice are the oval frames. And having only numbers in the pulldown menu provides no information. A descriptive name is required here. There is nothing anywhere in the ordering process to give you any idea that the shape will be anything other than oval. What clued you in that they will be rectangular? Was there some further info after submitting the order?
Dee 22 Jul 2004, 04:49
True DMV but semi-rimless frames look terrible on everyone. I don't know how, but they look butch on women and effeminate on men, which is quite a feat. I've never seen them suit anyone, even very attractive people.
D-W-V 22 Jul 2004, 00:22
I doubt they'll look too bad. Rimless frames are subtle, and you may be wrong about how rectangular your head is. I've never seen rimless frames look bad on anyone.
Sam 21 Jul 2004, 23:53
mport, With a rectangular, or block head such as yours, they will look horrible.
mport 21 Jul 2004, 23:27
I made an error while ordering from optical4less :(
I was ordering the HL007 seen here:
http://optical4less.com/index.cgi?mode=loaditem&cat;=hingeless&no;=HL007
I liked how the silver and oval lens shape looked but wanted the color gunmetal instead. With that in mind I simply chose "original" lens shape thinking I would get the lens shape that was in the first picture (oval shape) and then chose "gunmetal" for the color.
Turns out the "original" lens is the shape that corresponds to the color. I didn't realize this so I will be getting gunmetal with "original" rectangular shaped lenses :(
I'm still waiting for them to ship. My head is somewhat rectangular... hopefully they don't look bad and are somewhat invisible :(
Henry_c 12 Jul 2004, 09:00
Wonder if it's someone that gets cash back for Zenni referrals or a link he/she has on a website.
I'm very happy with my purchase from O4Less and wouldn't even consider Zenni.
10 Jul 2004, 07:48
Yeah, Zennioptical resorting to these tactics is pathetic.
passerby 06 Jul 2004, 11:34
bringing polycarb into contact with solvent based cleaners can, and often does, cause the lens to shatter, starting from the holes where the mount attaches (for a rimless mount)
if solvent has seeped into any cracks, the lens could hold strong while left, but could fragment upon you picking them up. hope this helps :)
passerby 06 Jul 2004, 11:31
what were you cleaning the lenses with?
Advertising? 27 Jun 2004, 14:50
I fear that last post reads as though it subverts one company's reputation in order to promote another.
No Optical4less 25 Jun 2004, 11:44
I will never buy from Optical4less again!
They claim their lenses are high strength poly-carbonite. I ordered 2 pairs from them and both pairs the lens broke in my hands while gently cleaning them. One pair I never got to wear-I tried to clean the finger prints off when I took them out of the package they broke! The other pair lasted about 60 days, and then broke! If you order a frame they don't have, they make a substitution for you without your consent. Now they won't respond to my e-mails because 30 days has expired.
Go to ZENNIOPTICAL.COM for QUALITY eyeglasses and service!
mre 06 Jun 2004, 19:26
I've been looking at optical4less and myeyeglasses.net for a while as an alternative to the expensive Silhouettes. I were progressive lenses and want to have them made locally. Does anyone know if these frames can be made with the pressure mounting, and how long they last? Also I need to get plano lenses to use as blanks for the optician but I can't tell what they will look like. Any advice?
Vic 03 Jun 2004, 20:06
I like my frames...hope I look ok in them ;p
Tod 03 Jun 2004, 17:56
Angeline, I have been waiting three weeks as of tomorrow to get a new Rx put into my "old" frames. This from my local optom. I should have gone on line except they don't do bifocals but maybe next time i will go to Lenscrafters
Angelini 03 Jun 2004, 17:16
Ordered a pair of regular glasses from optical4less.com Waited for around 3 weeks. Price was very affordable. Quality is excellent. When I brought them in for an adjustment at my local optical shop, they told me they have the exact same frame, with a price tag of 4 times more !
Definitely will order from 04less again. Just have to bare with the wait... but is worth it ~
Vic 24 May 2004, 19:28
Yay I found mine they are Convertibles #9207 if you wanna see
D-W-V 24 May 2004, 16:27
Here's some Convertibles: http://www.convertibles.com.au/
Frame models are a four digit number beginning with 9...
Vic 24 May 2004, 15:50
It says on the frame Optique but I cant find anything anywhere with those maybe thats not it also says Convertibles
D-W-V 24 May 2004, 03:12
Have you tried: http://www.optisearch.com ?
If you can spot a name or something that could be a model number on the frames, try searching under the collection and product fields.
Vic 24 May 2004, 01:23
Dang was hoping to find a picture of my glasses on the net they arent designer frames so I guess I cant find them :(
D-W-V 23 May 2004, 03:42
Vic: to elaborate a little, there can be several sets of markings:
brand/designer (sometimes both), model and colour (sometimes both are just codes or numbers), country of manufacture, and size (3 numbers, almost always in this order: width of lens, distance between lenses, and temple length, all in mm). Sometimes the temple length is on the temple(s), and the other two numbers someplace near the bridge.
DNBursky 23 May 2004, 00:49
On the website for child actor Jonathan Lipnicki, he is wearing a pair of semi rimless frames that look quite unique. They are rimless on the top with a sort of bar and no frame around the first part of the side of the oval lense. The oval lenses are hard to see. I am hoping someone can help me find out a designer similar to this. I love the frames.
They are at http://www.jonathanlipnicki.com/tri002 and http://www.jonathanlipnicki/tri005
Guest 23 May 2004, 00:15
Vic, The more expensive frames , and most do have a manufacturers marking, usually on the inside of one or both earpieces.Some of the less expensive have no marking.The lenses would be from a different manufacturer, and may only have a tiny coded mark, or none at all.The lenses would have beed ground, and put into your frames by your optician.
Vic 22 May 2004, 23:18
Alright im gonna ask a REALLY stupid question now but how would I find out the brand name of my glasses would it be on the frames somewhere?
D-W-V 08 Apr 2004, 00:16
Try the optician where you bought your glasses. They should be able to order a replacement bridge.
07 Apr 2004, 19:07
I need a new bridge for my kawasaki rimless. How to get it?
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Mable 11 Mar 2004, 10:57
Correct URL:
http://optical4less.com/index.cgi?mode=malloy
and http://optical4less.com/index.cgi?mode=mtitanium
:)
Mable 11 Mar 2004, 10:55
I just take a look to the O4L and see they have new frames in stock . This is nice !
New alloy frames :
https://secure.optical4less.com/index.cgi?mode=malloy
New titanium frames :
https://secure.optical4less.com/index.cgi?mode=mtitanium
Annabel 16 Feb 2004, 12:48
On my trip to India I bought two pairs of rimless, one very similar to these but with blue arms, and another squarish with a kind of brown. They look really neat and they were oh so cheap, I paid £35 for each pair with anti-reflective coating. I looked at some here before I left and they all added up to over £200. Quality's good too. I'm really impressed. Good excuse to have a nice holiday too!!
Mable 16 Feb 2004, 11:45
John and Filthy ,
If you like Silhouette rimless you gonna love these :
http://optical4less.com/index.cgi?mode=loaditem&cat;=hingeless&no;=HL007
http://optical4less.com/index.cgi?mode=loaditem&cat;=hingeless&no;=HL006
Filthy McNasty 05 Feb 2004, 17:18
I wear Silhouette rimless. Like 'em.
John77 05 Feb 2004, 16:49
Anyone like Silhouette style glasses ?
I love them they are way too expensive .
Any suggestions ?
Dr.S. 12 Jan 2004, 05:55
This is for Big Al. You may want to look at a style called Icebreakers on www.shuron.com, I think this is close to what you had in mind, and since it is a screw-mount frame, you can put in whatever lens shape you want.
Big Al 08 Jan 2004, 13:54
Hi everyone, does anyone know where I can get rimless glasses in an aviator shape with a bar across the top of the lenses? I would like rimless aviators, but no one seems to make the bar, surely it is not difficult to flatten a small piece of wire at both ends and drill mount it to the top of the lenses,in the same manner as the temples and nosepiece. There was someone on here some time ago that wanted a bigger lens size, and I would need the same thing, I fancy rimless glasses but the lenses are always too small to look good on me.
Big Al
Guest 06 Jan 2004, 06:35
D-W-V 08 Dec 2003, 00:40
Read it with a little skepticism, and check out some of the links.
It's questionable how much adults can really increase their myopia, but it seems plausible: the materials of the eye are not perfectly elastic, so if they're deformed for long periods of accomodation, they won't relax completely.
angie 07 Dec 2003, 19:16
do you have any more info on how doing close work (reading, etc.) with glasses on increases myopia? i've noticed that when i read close or take notes with my glasses on for an extended period--15 minutes or more--when i finally look up everything is slightly blurry and i have to work to focus. i've actually taken to removing my glasses during classes where i read or write a lot, but that's inconvenient. (and a very odd feeling, btw. i feel so naked without them! and it's so weird to be able to touch my face directly without glasses in the way!)
D-W-V 03 Dec 2003, 14:26
In a way it's a good thing if she doesn't wear her glasses full-time: there's a theory (and some research that supports it) that wearing glasses with a myopic correction for close work like reading actually encourages the myopia to increase. Not all eye doctors agree with this theory, but those that do would probably prescribe glasses with a reading addition for young people who wore glasses full-time.
Amber 03 Dec 2003, 12:51
Alan, I'll certainly make a point of getting her new glasses in the new year after her next appointment. If you were to ask me to classify her, I wouldnt be overly extreme on either end, but she spends a considerable amount of time practicing in the school band with her violin. She is into looking for new clothes frequently, but she's not as radical about change in other aspects. I think you're right though in that she'd probably be more self-conscious of the matter if she wore them full-time.
Alan 03 Dec 2003, 04:38
Amber - The larger size might be "less disorienting", but I don't think this would be a major factor.
If her prescription is close to -3, I'm surprised she doesn't wear them more. I don't know if you can talk openly with her about things like this. -3 is a prescription where most people wear glasses or contacts pretty much full time. (My thought is that it's possible that she doesn't mind wearing them some of the time, but she'd be embarrassed to wear them all of the time. This might not be the case, but it seems like a possibility.)
What "social category" does she fit into -- I mean, is she one of the "cool kids", a "nerd", "artsy type", etc?
D-W-V 02 Dec 2003, 17:32
I never much liked that style, except in much smaller sizes and in nearly transparent colours ...although Bailey _did_ look awfully good in them on WKRP.
At 14 she must be ready for something more stylish; there's an infinite number of better-looking frames out there, and they don't have to be expensive: check out http://www.39dollarglasses.com or http://www.glassesamerica.com
Amber 02 Dec 2003, 17:07
She has basically had these frames ever since she was 11 (she's now 14). Alan, although I realize that they're not as prominent as they were before, I still see them in many opticals. Basically, she doesn't wear them all the time (just for TV's and chalkboards perhaps). Her prescription is a little under -3, and I'm also bringing it up because she hasn't ever really complained about them.
As far as I can remember, I think the doctor recommended way back when that something larger would not be as disorienting.
guest 02 Dec 2003, 14:12
Amber
Did she pick the frames?
I would normally want my child to have what's in style and suitable for someone her age as children play harder;breaking frames.
I would have steered her towards wire frames which are in style always! And they are bendable and easily repairable!
My 11 year old niece has wire frames and does well with them;no complaints from her and her mother.The frames look good on her and nobody teases her:they wouldn't dare anyway cause she would beat them up;she's dainty looking but tom boyish!
Alan 02 Dec 2003, 14:02
Amber - I'm actually sort of surprised that you can find glasses like these. Anyway, I think it's safe to say that most of her peers would find these glasses very much out-of-style. You'll get very different opinions from other people here on this site (many of whom are very fold of the larger glasses styles fashionable in the past). Personally - while I think glasses like these are kind of cute on young girls - as far as actually being flattering, I am pretty sure it would be very easy to do much, much better.
What's the history of these glasses of your daughter's? I don't mean to judge anyone's taste in fashion, but I am curious how she would end up with glasses like these at this point in time.
Amber 02 Dec 2003, 12:59
My daughter has a pair of glasses just like the girl in the center of this picture.
http://members.fortunecity.com/axf9dtjhd/creations/index.html
Do you think this style would still look all right on a teen? I think she looks OK, but would you call them over sized and "totally" unfashionable?
gl 29 Nov 2003, 06:49
My girlfriend wears glasses that do not hook over the ears but go straight back. They are always slipping down her nose. However I think it is due to the thickness of her heavy lenses.
Daffy 29 Nov 2003, 03:31
I've got a pair of oakleys. They are really comfortable. After a while, you can't tell the difference. And...they have never 'slipped' off my face, if your wondering
nz 28 Nov 2003, 16:41
I wear them and the are really comfortable and great to wear, mine a IC Berlin brand, they have a great website
Julian 28 Nov 2003, 15:10
James: have done in the past and yes, they were really comfortable,
Love and kisses, Jules.
James 28 Nov 2003, 09:19
Hi, does anybody out there wear glasses whose arms grip the side of the head rather than the back of the ears? Are they comfortable to wear? I've seen some frames I really like, but I'm a bit unsure about this type of arms. I wear my glasses all the time.
maccus 15 Nov 2003, 13:12
Got so excited, I forgot the link.
http://www.josephson.ca/products/frames/issey_miyake/index.shtml
maccus 15 Nov 2003, 13:11
For a very avant look in a unique package,
people, you just have to at least -look- at these.
I posted this link on another thread, but I think it's worth reposting here.
I personally dig these frames so much that I might bite the bullet and start "digging deep" to get a pair....and what a collector's item.
At least looking costs nothing.
maccus 15 Nov 2003, 13:05
@Scotsman re: wide lenses, rimless
Scotsman,
These are -half- rim [by Police], but they come in 59mm widths and look very good.
I searched through a few thousand pairs on line to find these. Price is right, too.
Don't have 'em yet, but I'm ordering this weekend.
http://www.eyewearcentre.com/grncgi/gladitem.pl?ITMCD=POLI_V2711&LNGCD;=eng&SESID;=_SESID_
http://www.eyewearcentre.com/grncgi/gladitem.pl?ITMCD=POLI_V2710&LNGCD;=eng&SESID;=_SESID_
D-W-V 08 Nov 2003, 13:53
I forgot about prism. Most people don't get any prescription for that; it's always been blank on my prescriptions. If you search the forums and the old Eyescene you'll find some good posts on the subject of "prism".
D-W-V 08 Nov 2003, 13:49
Re: Cylinder, Axis, Prism and Add
Cylinder and Axis describe the correction of astigmatism. You can leave those at zero, but AFAIK it's unusual to have a prescription without some cylinder. "Add" is the "reading addition" for bifocals or reading glasses, generally only prescribed for folks over 40. It's generally between +1 and +3, identical for both eyes. If you wanted to experiment with bifocals, +1 is barely worth bothering with (unless you actually need it), +2 or higher is noticable.
How about going to an optometrist, preferably one that also sells eyeglasses (so he'll have a financial interest in giving you a prescription and selling you some outrageously priced frames and lenses), and say you're getting eyestrain while reading, or have trouble driving at night. I doubt that any set of eyeballs are perfect (although many are "good enough"), so you're bound to get some kind of prescription, maybe only a diopter or less of sphere with a fraction of a diopter of cylinder.
GOC newbie 07 Nov 2003, 07:50
Don't know where to post this so i've put it here;
I want to order some glasses from the internet but i don't understand all the boxes you have to fill in!!
Can you please tell me how you work out or know the following (i haven't been to an optometrist);
What is Cylinder, Axis, Prism and Add.
Thanks
Dr.S. 07 Nov 2003, 05:53
This is for Scotsman. Go to www.shuron.com and look at their "icebreakers" frame. Available up to 58 eye size. You can order the frame directly from Shuron, then comes the fun of finding a lab that will mount your prescription in it.
Scotsman 05 Nov 2003, 15:31
Hi everyone
Can anyone tell me where I can get rimless frames that look good on a broad head, I've tried loads of places, but the lenses always seem too small, and they dont make blanks big enough to suit bigger features. There was someone on this site a while ago who wanted thicker lenses, does anyone know where I can get BIGGER ones?. I would be grateful for help on this matter.
angie 17 Oct 2003, 21:20
lore, where do you shop? lol. i know at the place where i go, a lot of the stylish lenses are actually unisex, and it's just a matter of choosing a style that suits your face. and then there's a nice selection for men too. in fact, i think the women kind of get shafted there because men can use the unisex frames or the frames meant for men, but the womens-only frames tend to be kind of cheesy (like cat eyes with rhinestones or weird floral print wires).
it makes me sad when people wear glasses that are bad for their face... lol
Lore 29 Sep 2003, 08:05
I totally disagree about it being easier for a guy to look good in glasses. I like guys in glasses, but I think it's much harder for them to get good-looking frames. While women have a *huge* selection of sylish frames, most men seem stuck with tons of old-fashioned aviators (which do NOT look good on anyone under about 40, IMHO), huge round circles (which are also not a particularly good choice), or ultra-ultra-hip plastic frames. There's very little in between. Last time my husband got glasses, we had so much trouble finding him a pair! He ended up with a really nice pair of sort-of-rectangular-sort-of-square silver metal frames, which are not too big but not tiny, either, but it was a struggle to fine them! Out of the probably 300 pairs of men's glasses in Lenscrafters, those were the *only* ones we thought were not either way too old-fashioned or way too hip.
It's so much easier for women. In the same store, I saw probably 50 or more pairs of women's glasses that I thought were fabulous. That's not to say they'd all look good on me, but there are tons of nice frames for women that are neither too old-fashioned, too plain, or too ultra-hip.
Alan 29 Sep 2003, 06:51
Clare -- I think the point is just that men tend to be a lot more boring in their fashion, and therefore can be a lot more boring in their glasses buying.
I had my hair cut really short this summer and notices that the black plastic framed glasses I'd been wearing all the time really looked out of proportion. I guess since standards of looking good are also lower for men, it really didn't matter much.
Anyway, as far as I can tell, there's nothing "easier" for men, except that less is expected of them.
LikeGlass 28 Sep 2003, 18:05
Till the gray - days hit! Then we have to go down to Pep Boys and get a can of spray paint to get our old color back! ;)
Nikki 28 Sep 2003, 16:44
Yes Clare and the same can be said if one colours ones hair. Having never had to give that any thought before, am sorry to say I have been caught out with that one, and probably goes a long way to explaining why they get left off more than on. Men definately have it easier in that respect.
Clare 28 Sep 2003, 10:24
I often think that men can wear glasses so much better than women. By that I mean I think its much easier for them to look attractive. No doubt this will attract refuting comments so heres an example. Yesterday I changed my hairstyle, not dramatically but enough. I have blonde hair and a contemporary hairstyle that Ive had for coming up four years; I thought it was time for a change, so traded in my characteristic asymmetric style for something overall slightly shorter and (according to a similar style I saw in a magazine) a feminine and flattering style reminiscent of the 80s. But what a difference it makes to a choice of specs. With my old style I was thinking that my black matt metal rectangles looked better, now I find that the rimless that I thought made me look characterless so much better compliment this new style. Now Im lucky that I have an alternative, because this could get expensive. Anyone else have this experience??
Dolbey 28 Sep 2003, 06:43
I was looking for a store that offer cheap rimless glasses and I found this one .
http://optical4less.com/index.cgi?mode=rimless
I think they are the cheapest rimless I've ever find ....
Anyone tried this store ?
I think its new cuz I never seen them before .
Anyway ... I love their lens edge tinting and the ultima-clipon very much !
Emily 11 May 2003, 10:15
TC -- this is for you. This is the closest I could find. Mine are rounder (taller from top to bottom) and the color is tortoise shell instead of a steady brown. http://www.securehost2.biz/eyeglassfactoryoutlet/mall/PT46.asp
Tommy 29 Mar 2003, 15:36
I picked up the rimless Silhouette's last week and like them a lot. They are very light and very comfortable. My Rx is about -6 with + 2.75 bifocal so got progressives which I have had before. There is some thickness, which is fine with me. By the way, these are the Sil. with hinges which I did not know about.
Leon 12 Mar 2003, 22:55
Hehehe, if Oz is the land of metrics, Holland must be the land of millimetrics ;-)
Tommy 12 Mar 2003, 21:08
Daffy, thanks for the metric information. Many years ago when the U.S. was planning to go metric I was somewhat aware but have now forgotten most. Tommy
Daffy 12 Mar 2003, 17:18
Tommy, there are 10mm in 1cm. There are 1000mm in a metre! Sorry, I come from OZ, the land of metrics!
Tommy 12 Mar 2003, 14:48
Jerry, What are Trivex lenses? How do they compare to Varilux or are they a type of Varilux? I am thinking of rimless but my new Rx is R -5.50 and
L -6.50 and am concerned about thickness and my Rx is somewhat stronger than yours. Am looking at a metric ruler, am I right that there are 10mm in 1 meter? If so, my present lenses are about 5mm thick, each now
-.25 less than the new Rx above but in large Polo plastic frames. If rimless would want a much smaller "frame" but have to watch size since I have bifocal to consider (progressive). Are yours bifocals? Thanks, Tommy
Tommy 12 Mar 2003, 11:28
Donna and Alan, I must have had my head in the sand when I said there were no responses to Joe's Feb. 10 post. Your comments are most helpful to me and I hope to Joe. Please excuse my oversight. Tommy
Tommy 12 Mar 2003, 11:20
Joe, I read your post of Feb. 10 but have not seen any responses. I too am considering rimless. My Rx is a little less than yours, R -5.50 +2.75 bifocal, L -6.50 +2.75 bifocal. Currently have rather large Polo tortise with varilux progressives, not too thick in those large frames. Also have computer glasses, lesser Rx of course. Do you have those? I have not yet discussed with optician but last time I was there he had on rimless, not too thick and told me they were -6.25 and varilux progressives. Do you have bifocals? The optician's rimless somewhat small but he always says if bifocal then a larger size is better. What was your progression to present Rx? Have you pursued the rimless since your posting? What are you wearing now? I too am looking for advice from others. Tommy
Maxine 27 Feb 2003, 15:31
I am still looking for old style British N.H.S metal frames. I believe that they changed over the years, from being "Harry Potter" circular to being slightly more oval in shape, with the temple pieces hinged nearer the top of the frame rather than the middle. They were made in pink, blue or dark brown, (it may have been a dark tortoishell), and had springy wire earpieces.They were seemingly made in both adult and childrens sizes. I am now told that the brown tortoishell plastic frames, were also made with the springy earpieces in kids and adult sizes.With the amount of these glasses that were around in the early 1960s when I was at school, surely some have survived I would appreciate help in locating these frames
Maxine
DNBursky 26 Feb 2003, 09:56
Mark,
Do you have a photo of yourself in your prescription Oakleys? I am curious how they turned out. Also, where did you purchase them? Which optician?
David
Alan 15 Feb 2003, 16:10
Jerry,
Why do you think you like the look and feel of a full frame better?
I have rimless glasses from the same designer. I'm a huge fan, but I wish mine were a little thicker - they're polycarbonate at about -3.5. Yep, they are sure expensive. Nice though.
I'm guessing you have a larger eyesize than I do, since 4.5mm is quite a bit more than mine. A good thickness for rimless, though, I think.
Jerry 15 Feb 2003, 15:18
Hi:
I posted a while ago about my dilemma choosing new frames.
Well, I just got my new glasses. Rimless Kazuo Kawasaki. As a reminder, my Rx is OD -4.5/+0.75; OS -4.5/+1.25.
Trivex lenses. The edges are about 4.5 mm thick (thicker than I thought they'd be; this is a new Rx for me; but I like the look!)
I still think I like the look and feel of a full frame better, but, since I paid a small fortune for these glasses, I'll stick with them for now! (I do like them, anyway)
Julian 12 Feb 2003, 04:10
I had dinner with a married couple last night; the husband (black hair, black beard) was wearing rimless glasses with lowish minus lenses; and from the other side of the room I wondered once or twice whether he'd taken them off. He hadn't though; but they were very unobtrusive...a plus from some points of view, but probably a minus for most of us ::)
Love and kisses, Jules.
Donna 11 Feb 2003, 14:41
Joe
Go to a small independant optometrist if you want rimless glasses, that is what I did, and had no problems.The place I went to can make custom lenses in any shape and size, and custom fit them to any bridge an temple combo. Their ad says- "If you can draw it, we can make it"I even asked for thicker lenses than neccessary for my RX to show off the polished edges (they are 6 mm thick at the edge) so you shouldn't have any problems. As your RX is much stronger than mine(I'm only -1.25)your lenses should look great, with all those power rings giving them a great sparkle
Donna
Alan 10 Feb 2003, 15:28
Joe -- I think rimless would work better than semi-rimless, as edge thickness starts to make the half-frame look sort of silly (but not terrible) at some point.
What eyesize would you probably want in your glasses? I mean, do you have a particularly large head? If you can get lenses that aren't terribly large, I'd say your optician's attitude is ridiculous and you should go somewhere else. How thick are your current glasses?
I don't have rimless glasses this strong, though I sort of wish I did. I won't bore the regulars with a diatribe I've given many times before, so I'll just say I think edge thickness is a real positive for rimless glasses (not a negative at all). I think rimless glasses become a bold choice in the case of stronger prescriptions, but one that really works. I don't really understand why someone would say that your glasses would be too thick in rimless, except because of "edge-a-phobia". There's no hiding glasses at -7.5.
If you don't want people to know your glasses are strong, go with black plastic frames, perhaps clear plastic with a black coating (does an awesome job hiding any thickness or strength the lenses have). The frames are bold and aren't overpowered by the lenses.
But if you want rimless, then you're obviously not afraid of edge thickness in and of itself. Rimless will look great (very sparkly) at your Rx...not thin, but great.
Vidge 10 Feb 2003, 15:23
I am running on a new browser now so double posting shouldn't be a problem from now on. Sorry fo all the hub-bub.
Joe 10 Feb 2003, 10:18
I'm looking around for new frames. My rx is (r)-7.75; (l) -7.50. I would really like some rimless or semi-rimless, but my optician says my lenses will be too thick. What do you guys think? Do any of you with similar rxs wear rimless specs. Thanks.
Mark 27 Jan 2003, 23:16
I have two pairs of Oakley sunglasses. One plain that I wear with contacts and one with Rx lenses. Both have the same superb optics. No noticeable distortions despite the wraparound lenses. I shopped around quite a bit but ultimately went with the Oakley lenses because most opticians wouldn't attempt the wraparound style. And those that would couldn't supply the same type of mirror finish or wouldn't guarantee an even tint.
Julian 27 Jan 2003, 22:30
Daffy: I imagine it's some technical fault. It's happened to me from time to time, but seems to be a permanent problem with Vidge's computer.
Kenna 27 Jan 2003, 15:47
Daffy,
Chill out!
Daffy 27 Jan 2003, 14:45
Coupla things...I don't mean to be rude, but please stop posting twice for every post and thread. It's annoying.
Now, SZ6, myofan, Alan and Vidge... About those oakley eyeglasses. The Rx range that 'they' give is not a suggestion. They have the facility to provide Rx lenses. The advantage of this route is that they will tint the lenses (if required) to their standards. In other words, the lenses would look the same as their plano sunglasses. It's a real advantage if you wanted their sunglasses but are visually challenged without correction.
Yes they are expensive, both the frames and lenses. However, it's not the be all and end all. I have bought the Oakley Why 3 frames with the Lens 2 shape. I bought them from ebay and paid $147. A whole lot less than $300. It took me a while until I got what I wanted, but you know what they say about patience.
I haven't had the Rx filled in. I'm saving up for the lenses. Any optical store (I asked) will fill in an Rx greater than that specified from oakley. It's only that Oakley cannot supply greater powers.
Hope this info helps some of you. Oh, by the way, they frames are awesome. Cant wait to get my Rx in them and wear them.
Christy 27 Jan 2003, 13:56
Maxine - I've no idea where you might get those frames - but it's my guess that every kid who was ever forced to wear them found some way of getting rid of them! They were kinda cute in their own way - and I still remember a handful of kids turning up one by one at school wearing them. Good luck with your search anyway!
Maxine 27 Jan 2003, 13:39
Can anyone out there tell me where I can get a set of the old style NHS metal frames, you know, the type that came with pink,blue or brown temples, with springy wire earpieces, and were hated by a generation of British schoolchildren! Glasses required for theatrical purposes
Maxine
Vidge 24 Jan 2003, 15:36
@ $300.00 + JUST for the frame!!! and you know they will get you another $300.00 + for the lenses. You must be rolling in it! [take that statement any way you want]
try instead http://www.39dollarglasses.com or
http://www.eyeglasses.com and first check out their selection of frames for under $99.00 all name brands!
Vidge 24 Jan 2003, 15:02
@ $300.00 + JUST for the frame!!! and you know they will get you another $300.00 + for the lenses. You must be rolling in it! [take that statement any way you want]
try instead http://www.39dollarglasses.com or
http://www.eyeglasses.com and first check out their selection of frames for under $99.00 all name brands!
Alan 24 Jan 2003, 12:41
Yeah; I wonder if they realize that these glasses might look best in the -5 to -6 range.
myofan 24 Jan 2003, 09:06
If you check out the pop-up,you'll notice that the suggested Rx range is from +3 to -5. Pity. Wonder if your friendly neighborhood optician would "push the envelope" if asked.....
SZ6 23 Jan 2003, 12:56
Check out these from the same site:
http://www.oakley.com/ostore/prescription/rx_why_3/
Both would be just delicious to see on a gorgeous woman with oh say -16 or so in them...
Alan 23 Jan 2003, 12:28
Jennifer - they're very cool. Extraordinarily sleek look. I like shape #2 better than 1 and 3, but how they look will depend on your face-shape. They're darn expensive, though.
Jennifer 23 Jan 2003, 10:20
I want to buy new glasses and I saw these. I thought it was cool.
http://www.oakley.com/ostore/prescription/rx_o3/
What do you think???
Thank you for your help
Sandy 22 Jan 2003, 20:51
Alan, the line at the edge of the lenses do make them different, but I still like the way that they make the frames seem invisible from a distance.
Donna, the nylon line is attached to the top of the frame. There is a groove at the bottom of the lens, that keeps the fishing line in place. It seems like after a while, it seems to stretch a little and a new line needs to be put back on. Take care.
Vidge 22 Jan 2003, 17:42
when the "fishline" rimless came out, they were billed as better and safer than drill mounts. i omce had a pair of drill mounts in the late seventies and this one time the outer screw came out and my lens swung down. it was very embarrassing
Tony 22 Jan 2003, 16:49
I guess that the catsgut thread glasses refered to below are semi rimless.
Donna 22 Jan 2003, 14:43
Sandy, how is the nylon "fishing line" fixed to the rest of the "frame"? I didn't know there was another type of rimless glasses, all the ones that I have seen, have had drilled lenses like my own. having a nylon line around the edge of the lenses would (for me anyway)spoil the "cut glass"look that drilled lenses have
Donna
Alan 22 Jan 2003, 13:19
Sandy - that's interesting. I just don't really like the way they look -- I think the line makes the lens-edges look less elegant. But the nuisance of "regular maintenance" would kind of be a problem too. (Mine are a year and a half old and, having been worn most days since I got them, are still in great condition. Then again, I don't think I'll ever get over how much I paid for them.)
Sandy 21 Jan 2003, 22:34
Alan, I have a rimless pair with the fishing line on the bottom holding the lens to the frame. The only drawback on those are that I seem to have to go back to the eye doctor and have the line replaced every six months. For some reason, the lens starts to get loose after that point. Take care.
Alan 21 Jan 2003, 07:48
Bob - you're probably right; when I talk about rimless, I think of drill mounts. But there are some other rimless styles...one where there's something like fishing line going around the edge of the lenses, holding them in. I really am not a fan of this style. And the one julian is talking about - I guess that's a drill mount too, but pretty different from the 'traditional' front-to-back drill mount. Within these front-to-back drill mounts, there are some different techniques too -- mine are not screwed in, but rather sort of wedged between the outside of the lens and the drill hole - it seems to work really well (despite seeming as if it would be unstable). Others are screwed in. Maybe there are other strategies too.
Leon 20 Jan 2003, 23:27
Julian, you are probably referring to rimless Silhouette frames. They are titanium and very flexible.
I think the official name of this line is Silhouette Titan Minimal Art.
Julian 20 Jan 2003, 22:38
There's another rimless style that I've seen in the last three years or so, rather than traditional drill mounts the temples and bridge are drilled into the edge of the lenses. I have a problem decribing them, but Daniel Vettori is wearing them in the link somebody posted the other day under 'Athletes'...they have a strong horizontal axis and would make a narrow face look broader. A friend of mine went into them not long ago. His are flexible titanium and his baby son is liable to grab them off his face and throw them about, and they seem to stand up to that OK - contrary to what you'd expect.
Love and kisses, Jules.
Bob 20 Jan 2003, 20:03
Donna, Alan, thanks for the feedback about rimless glasses. Maybe I should have said "drill mount" since I believe that's the more accurate term for what I'm considering, but it sounds like you were answering what I meant to ask.
Puffin 14 Jan 2003, 15:53
I am sure you look absolutely splendid.
Donna 14 Jan 2003, 15:42
Alan
I'm sorry I can't post a pic as I don't have a digital camera, but I have a friend who has a scanner, and I could take some conventional pics,scan them, then post them.I will do this as soon as I can,as there are seemingly a lot of people who want to go the same route as myself,I would recommend to anyone who wants "customised" glasses, to go to a small independant optician, they are better geared up for unusual RX's and lenses, albeit more expensive than specsavers or similar. I am over the moon with mine,certainly
Donna
Alan 13 Jan 2003, 20:05
Donna,
I don't know how convenient it would be for you to post a picture of your glasses, but if it's reasonable, I'd really like to see them. They sound very interesting.
Anyway, I'm glad to hear of your excitement. Sounds like things worked out really well. It's awesome that you went ahead and asked for thicker lenses.
Donna 13 Jan 2003, 14:17
Pilk
I wear my glasses constantly and, although I'm only -1.25 in both eyes,I like having crystal clear vision,and not having headaches!I'm really looking forward to going into work tomorrow,and seeing what reaction I get.One of my colleagues has rimless glasses, but they have very thin lenses and look rather nondescript, mine should make more of a statement hopefully
Donna
Pilk 13 Jan 2003, 12:47
Donna, how often do you wear glasses - will these new ones get a good airing!
Donna 13 Jan 2003, 09:05
Alan
I picked up my new glasses tonight,and I am over the moon with them! This is my first rimless pair, and they look like jewels. I went for an elongated octagonal shape on the advice of my optometrist, and he has done me proud, the edges of the lenses are 6mm thick and sparkle beautifully, which is what I wanted, I'm glad I took the plunge and asked for thicker lenses,I also found out I'm not the only person thats asked for thicker lenses in rimless frames, I'm soooooo happy!
Donna
Alan 12 Jan 2003, 19:14
Bob,
I have had some rimless glasses for a little over a year. They have polycarbonate lenses (which, depending on your prescription and other things, may not be the best material for you). My glasses have antireflective coating. From my experience, rimless glasses are no problem at all. These glasses of mine have been a little bit of a pain to keep clean, but I think the issue is mostly because of the A/R coating -- it's a little tougher to clean. But the glasses themselves have seemed very durable (polycarbonate is what they make bulletproof windows out of - so toughness is an advantage of the material, but it also has more distortion than other materials, so if your prescription is strong, it could be problematic). Rimless glasses have a particular look...in a weak or even moderate prescription, they can be fairly difficult to see, so they tend to make less of a statement than other frame styles...yet they also look very elegant/fashionable/excellent to a person who is close enough to really see them. I don't understand why you'd be steered away from them. You need to know that they have the look you want, and you should definitely be resolved to take care of them (since there is no frame to protect them like some plastic frames would), but other than that, they aren't a problem. They're great.
Donna 12 Jan 2003, 16:56
Bob
I went for an eye test on Friday night, and spoke to my optometrist about rimless glasses,and he didn't seem to think there was any problem with them. Yes the lenses can break where the temples and bridge are attached to the lenses, but this is not a problem unique to rimless glasses, and shouldn't happen with normal care. I asked for thicker lenses than is neccessary for my rx, (i'm only -1.25 in both eyes) because I wanted the lenses to really show and sparkle, and he advised me to go for standard CR39 plastic, which has the added bonus of being tough and durable, and at 6mm thick in my case, unlikely to be fragile! I don't know what your rx is Bob, but you might want to discuss with your optometrist about making your glasses with thicker lenses to make them more robust
Donna
bob 12 Jan 2003, 15:55
I'm about to get a new pair of glasses and like the look of rimless. Every provider I've talked to has steered me away from rimless, saying that they require frequent adjustments, may chip or crack and have to be handled with extra care (on and off). People I know with rimless glasses (not all that many) do not report having extraordinary problems. Can any body help me with this? Are rimless glasses going to be a big problem?.
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Alan 07 Jan 2003, 09:58
Donna - that's fantastic! 5-6 mm should look really good; that's substantial, but not overbearing. I'm interested to hear how this turns out.
Donna 07 Jan 2003, 09:42
Alan
I went to make an appointment for an eye test tonight, and spoke breiefly to my optometrist about thicker lenses in rimless frames, and I'm not the first person to ask about them either!,Although he didn't recommend going as thick as 8mm, he reckoned 5-6mm can be done no problem and can look good, especially an elongated octagonal shape (like an oblong with the corners knocked off!)which gives a "cut glass" look. I go on friday for my eye exam and I will let you know how I get on
Donna
Daffy 06 Jan 2003, 20:25
It can be done though. I remember seeing a movie with Sandra bullock (Hope Floats) where her daughter (in character) was wearing plastic framed glasses and the lenses protruded at the back. They were rather thick lenses, but they were clearly plano. Maybe if you went to the optometrist and told them that you are playing a character in film or theater that needs thick glasses appearance. It might work!
Alan 06 Jan 2003, 19:56
Donna -- You're right about the curvature creating the refraction of a given prescription. It's definitely possible to have thick lenses in a weak prescription, as far as the technical feasibility of it. Take a thick lens blank and just don't grind much Rx into it ---> you're done. The two problems are (1) that lens thickness alone isn't the same as a strong lens that needs to be thick to do its job and (2) that it may be psychologically challenging to convince an optical to make a pair of -1.25 glasses with lenses 8mm thick. They'll think you're insane...granted, you shouldn't care about that and neither should they; what you want is what they should give you.
I'm not sure how to get the myodisc effect -- I don't think you could really get the effect without really disturbing the vision through the lens.
Donna 06 Jan 2003, 16:03
Alan
I've lurked around E.S for some time now and what I've found out is amazing,and listening to others I thought that the strength of a lens was in the curvature of its surfaces rather than the thickness, It must surely be possible to make a lens around 8mm thick but having the same back an front curvature therefore having no optical power whatsoever, but still looking chunky. It should be possible to do this also with a plano lens even more easily and have a flat circular portion in the middle of the back creating a myodisc effect. perhaps some of the people like yourself and the OGL
can give me your opinions on this.By the way I do wear glasses, my RX is -1.25 in both eyes with 0.50 cyl in my right eye axis 175, Iwould like rimless glasses, but I would like them much chunkier than my present ones
Donna
Alan 06 Jan 2003, 15:23
Donna -- I wouldn't expect it to be easy, or even possible to really make it work with a low Rx. Part of the sparkle comes from the concentric rings, and they won't be as sparkly with just a thicker lens, I don't think. (I could be wrong.) We have discussed in the past on this bulletin board the possibility of thick lenses in low prescriptions. Technically, it could be done, but opticians will tend to look at you funny (at best). But I guess starting with CR39, asking for safety lenses, and perhaps just admitting the desire for a more substantial appearance might make it work.
But I also think the cut-in effect of stronger lenses is part of what helps define the edge of rimless glasses, and you can't get that with weak lenses.
Donna 06 Jan 2003, 15:01
Alan
I agree with you, in that rimless glasses dont look good with thin lenses, can a relatively thick lens be made with a low RX to alleviate this problem? rimless glasses need thick polished edges to sparkle properly!
The OGL 06 Jan 2003, 06:17
Portia: the B measurement is the distance from top to bottom of the lens at it's deepest point, the frames I mention are very shallow which doesn't leave much room for a reading seg.
The AO Compact is one of several lenses designed to fit a shallow frame, the seg can be as short as 14mm, but I personally prefer not less than 18mm in any lens design, my new ones are 20mm in the Image segment by Younger.
Alan 05 Jan 2003, 22:29
Jerry,
I'm with OGL on the drilled rimless -- it's a great look on a doctor. And the prescription...rather than being too strong, it's just about strong enough. Looking at a lot of pairs of rimless glasses, I've found that they don't look great in weak prescriptions, because they're SO nondescript. A little edge thickness defines them better.
Portia 03 Jan 2003, 19:40
For OGL:
B Measurement?
AO Compact?
The OGL 02 Jan 2003, 20:30
jerry: I have a pair that are apparently along the line of what Vidge mentions, the front is thin black rectangle and teh temples are gunmetal color metal, good quality frames, Emanuel Ungaro. In fact, I like them so well I was going to sell them to myself but unfortunately the B measurement isn't quite enough to get a progressive in, even an AO Compact or the like.
jerry 02 Jan 2003, 18:54
Thanks for the suggestions, Vidge and OGL! I'll check those ideas out.
Vidge 01 Jan 2003, 14:41
Jerry, why not look into (no pun) Guess eyeware. They offer, example, thin plastic frames with wire temples: see product # 1025140818 for $98.00. They offer Guess and hundreds of other eyeware samples at < http://www.eyeglasses.com >
The OGL 01 Jan 2003, 11:47
Eye Tri: nothing you can do about the yellowing process, and the only thing you can do to keep it from getting worse is keep the frames out of the sunlight.
Jerry: I would suggest a three piece drill mount (totally rimless) or a semi-rimless but keep them small. My wife's scrip is basically the same as yours, and they look fine in high index plastic. The new kid on the block for lens materials is Trivex and it's great for thin and light. My lab tells me that since it was introduced virtually all of their drill mounts are Trivex because it's also exceptionally strong. And for a change of pace, why not get a pair of small dark plastic rectangles? While they're fun, they somehow also project seriousness.
jerry 01 Jan 2003, 11:22
Hi everyone, Happy New Year.
I'm having trouble deciding on new frames. I've been wearing CK titanium frames for about 4 or so years- I thought they were so small when I first got them, but now they look rather large compared to most styles these days. I like plastic frames, but they seem a bit too bold and too much of a statement, also a bit too much for the "younger crowd" (I'm going on 38 in a few months). Still like the metal frames too, though.
What do you think would be a good frame style for this almost 38 year old guy? I'm a physician, so I don't want to be too outlandish and scare my patients! My Rx is -4.5 both eyes. Too thick for rimless? Stick with small metal frames?Plastic? Hmmm, so many choices. Just looking for opinions. Thanks!
Eye Tri 01 Jan 2003, 05:27
I have a frame question, so I hope this is an appropriate place to ask it.Recently I had current lenses put in a Fairfield frame that I bought in 1962. This beautiful frame is in great shape for it's age, but the clear plastic part has started to turn yellow. My question is whether there is any way to get rid of the yellow and/or stop it from getting worse?
The OGL 26 Dec 2002, 10:45
After spending waaaaaay to many hours in waaaaaay to many airports over the last week, and of course keeping a watch out for GWG's, I can sum up the current frame trend with the line from the party scene in The Graduate, where Dustin Hoffman's character is told "one word - plastic". Everyone, especially the younger set, is wearing plastic...and those who don't look terribly outmoded although the Air Titaniums are still nice.
Leon 22 Dec 2002, 10:27
I was just watching this item on Dutch TV about trends in frames. A guy was being interviewed, he was asked about trends for the new year. He literally said: "Drop temples are coming back".
Must be good news for Wurm and other fans of that style.
Alan 22 Dec 2002, 00:45
not "in" with glasses - You could email them to me: jonfrancis at bigfoot.com (I used "at" rather than "@" in case any spam-crawlers are searching the site, hoping this foils them, but I'm not sure it will.) Thanks!
If someone else wants to email me, that's fine too!
Maverick - that's quite an example about Wonder Woman. I guess it's just not kosher for a super hero to actually *need* glasses. Well, I suppose Wonder Woman didn't need glasses, only her alter ego. So we should be impressed that she could accomodate -4 lenses without difficulty seeing -- clearly a strong capability. We OO's should be impressed, while this fact would go right over the head of the average viewer!!! :) How's that for a glass-is-half-full perspective!? (Seriously, though, this is just the type of thing that movies and shows could SO easily to right and instead do completely wrong SO much of the time. If I ever get a chance to talk to a big director, this is one of the things I most want to ask about: "Why...???!!!!!)
Alan
Maverick 21 Dec 2002, 06:26
Interesting comments Alan. I suppose it is a mistake to take any advertising at face value. In an ideal world I guess we'd have a beautiful model such as Liz Hurley modelling frames containing her own Rx.
Anyway I agree on your comments re movies. Although not a movie there is a 'wonderful' scene in a Wonder Woman episode (Lynda Carter is my all time favourite GWG)where she gets into her car to drive off and slowly, in close up, puts on her own, about -4 specs. Fair enough you might think but then the baddies appear on the other side of the car park and she takes them off for a better look !
not "in" with glasses 21 Dec 2002, 01:18
hey alan. i tried to upload some pics i have to the server where i have a website, but i can't connect when i try to FTP the pics. maybe because i am not at school anymore connected to the school's server. if you have any other suggestions, or if you have an email address, just respond to me.
Alan 20 Dec 2002, 19:46
Maverick and Peter -- though I share your wish to see models (for glasses and other things) wearing glasses with Rx lenses, I'm not sure I agree with you guys. There's nothing about most male models that says "perfect vision" -- they aren't wearing glasses, but a lot of well-dressed men (maybe a majority) in their 20's and 30's in the US wear contacts, so this is an equally valid interpretation of the pictures.
As to whether frames with no lenses is ridiculous, I don't think so. I mean, a person with high-end lenses and a prescription under -3 --- which includes most people --- doesn't look much different than a person with planos or no lenses (particularly from the perspective of a non-OO). And if you put -5 lenses in a pair, what is this saying to the person with -1 lenses and the person with +3 lenses? I guess my point is that it's not so unrealistic, in my opinion, to have models wear planos. (Not that I like it.)
I think this is a different context than movies, where the actual Rx of lenses should (in my opinion) correspond to the visual problems of the wearer; someone with major vision problems shouldn't be wearing planos, someone needin glasses to read shouldn't be putting on strong-ish minus lenses (see The Medicine Man, I think), etc.
Peter 20 Dec 2002, 15:22
I cannot agree more, and have you noticed how all (or almost all) male models in advertisements apprantly have perfect eyesight?.
Maverick 20 Dec 2002, 11:24
On the subject of choosing frames am I the only one who gets really irritated that every advertising picture frame suppliers/opticians etc put out of models wearing their frames are either plano's or more usually have no lenses in them at all.
Ive always thought these pictures are pointless having not the slightest connection with the reality of what the frames would look like with lenses and are in a way patronising to us glasses wearers.
Nancy 20 Dec 2002, 08:30
Alan:
You're right, I can tell a big difference, but to most people it doesn't seem too different as I wear the +10 in RGP contacts and just have glasses with astigmatism correction and trifocals. I do have glasses with the full correction but don't wear then ver often.
AJ 19 Dec 2002, 20:36
Alan:
Yes, it is nearly impossible to project what the glasses would look like with the Rx lenses in them. They really change the appearance. I would imagine that Nancy can tell a big difference from her -20D lenses that she used to wear to her present +10D lenses (I think that is what it is or close to it). High positive lenses have a very different appearance compared with high negative lenses, and especially compared to myodisc lenses.
Nancy 19 Dec 2002, 06:24
Alan
I don't really think my BF or Mom have ever had a real idea of what the finished product will look like. My BF has a fairly strong script himself (-11) but he could not estimate what mine would look like.
To answer your other question, with my new Rx, it is easier to choose frames as I don't have to consider whether the sides can close past the edge thickness or not. This is helpful since there are so few nice frames that come with cable temples or can be retrofitted with cable temples.
Alan 16 Dec 2002, 21:58
AJ and Nancy -- I guess another thing that's tricky for people with strong prescriptions is that the frames themselves give a poor representation of what your finished glasses will look like, since the lenses themselves are so visible. Would you say you (or your BF/sister/mom) have gotten a good feel over time for how the finished glasses will look with the frames being chosen?
Nancy - you're wearing a really different Rx now than fairly recently, right? Has this changed your frame selection much?
Julian 16 Dec 2002, 14:04
Some of Dollond & Aitchison's bigger branches in the UK (they opened an optical superstore called Eyeland in Birmingham when I lived there) have a video system - you film yourself in the frames you want to try, then put your specs back on and watch the film.
Love and kisses, Jules.
AJ 16 Dec 2002, 12:04
Alan:
Choosing frames has always been a problem for me. Like Nancy, my mother usually would pick them out, put them on me, and make the decision. Her choices were pretty good. Now, I have my sister come along and help pick out the frame. The types of frames are somewhat limited with my high Rx, so I have had frames that were all pretty much the same, wire rims. There is some possible variations in the shape of the lenses and in the color of the metal, gold, black, and silver. Now, you can get metal frames in other colors too, red, blue, brown.
Nancy 16 Dec 2002, 08:09
Alan
I have had a problem choosing frames for years. Usually, I took my BF or my Mom along for advice. The problem was that Mom's advice tended to be out of date. Also, I need a good optician to make sure the prescription can go in the frame. Also, I prefer cable temples and you can't get them with a lot of frames.
I finding opticians, with my script I can't really use the chain places. Recently we found an optician that video tapes people like me, then I put the glasses back on and make my own decision.
Going home on Christmas break today so may be off the air for a while.
Alan 16 Dec 2002, 04:44
Not "in" -- I think I'll mention slightly more about that baby shampoo thing-- You do want to close your eyes; I'm not sure how it would feel if you got a lot of it in your eyes. Wet your face a bit, close your eyes and dab a little on your eyelids, then rub your eyes in a circular motion (I think this uses your eyes' natural shape to push stuff out). I think it helps to "look" (turn your eyes) upward while still keeping them closed, since part of the point is to expose just a bit of your eyelid to allow it to be scrubbed a little. After rubbing a bit, rince the baby shampoo off while doing the same thing. You can actually do all this just with water or with a wet cloth, but I think the baby shampoo works better. Oh yeah -- if you see an eye doctor (particularly an ophthalmologist), do mention feeling like your eyes are dry. I've had mixed experiences with this - an optometrist I mentioned it to was completely unhelpful, but one guy was quite helpful.
I feel like I should say something (to the general audience) about Choosing Frames. OK, a question for everyone, especially those who have a relatively strong prescription and who don't generally wear contacts: How do you choose frames, given that you can't see them without your glasses? And do you think it's ironic that optical places don't usually even acknowledge this as an issue?
not "in" with glasses 15 Dec 2002, 21:49
alan - maybe i will try that baby shampoo thing, although the thought of putting shampoo in my eyes kinda freaks me out. i guess i don't mind wearing glasses, it's just weird wearing them when i see someone i know who's never seen me in them, you know? i think a lot of people have that problem too.
oscar - yes, we have finals each semester. if we had the year long system that the UK has, i think all americans would get really lazy and procrastinate our studies until may. i think i would, unless i had a lot of tests and quizzes along the way to keep me on track.
AJ 15 Dec 2002, 18:24
Oscar: off topic
The finals thing in the US is very different from the UK. Finals are given at the end of the semester for every course taken during the semester.
So, a US student will take finals before Christmas for the Fall Semester and then in May for the Spring Semester.
They do this every year when enrolled in the university or college.
Oscar 15 Dec 2002, 16:52
not 'in' - completely off topic - do students in the US take finals before Christmas? In Britain it's in May/June. Just interested. And your posts are great - it's nice that even though your not 'in' with glasses your slightly less 'out' with them than you were (at least that's my impression?). Cheers.
Alan 15 Dec 2002, 16:48
Not 'in' --
A comment about the dryness you mentioned...I've had trouble with contacts over the past year or two, and the story might be relevant to you. Basically, I felt like my eyes were dry all the time and it was getting tough to wear contacts. I started reading about dry eye syndrome and eventually saw an ophthalmologist about it. I read that dry eyes are really rare except in older people, and I was told that my eyes didn't have a moisture problem...but that they seemed to be irritated by something, probably an allergy I'd developed to something I used on my face or hair. The doctor suggested that I try not using anything other than cleanser on my face and hair for a while, and 'scrub' my eyes using baby shampoo (b/c it's non-irritating). I also read that eyes are often dry simply because a person doesn't blink enough...and I figured out that my eyes were dry because they were irritated, which made blinking kind of painful, so I didn't blink enough. I've sort of developed a habit of forcing myself to blink more if my eyes feel irritated/dry, so they will have more tears and clean out better. The baby shampoo (while weird) really helped a lot. Getting enough sleep helps me a lot, too, though it's not often possible. Anyway, this might not be the same situation as you have at all, but it's a possibility.
You said you have worn your glasses frequently, as you've been in your dorm room a lot. Do you feel like your main motivation to wear contacts is for appearance sake, or something else?
not "in" with glasses 14 Dec 2002, 21:55
Lately I've been wearing my glasses a little more. It's finals week so i've been loungin in my dorm room for the most part. Plus my eyes seem permanently dry.
Alan 14 Dec 2002, 16:04
not "in" with glasses -- (Completely off-topic post) I got a digital camera recently as a gift. I hadn't been too worried about getting one because I felt like my old-school camera worked fine. WOW, I *love* it -- it is SO much nicer to be able to look at pictures immediately instead of having to wait to have them developed (which usually takes me weeks before I get around to doing it).
Back on topic -- do you wear your glasses a lot? I think you were mostly a contact wearer; is that (still) true?
not "in" with glasses 13 Dec 2002, 19:13
the glasses are coo i guess. i don't mind that the lenses are a little bit thick. i got some high index material so the glasses don't look as strong, in my opinion. but i'm not the expert on glasses. i have finals right now, so i haevn't found the time to take pics, develop them and scan them. once i'm out of the stone age and i get a digital cam, this process will be much quicker.
Alan 13 Dec 2002, 15:10
not "in" with glasses -- Thanks for the reply. So what do you think of your new ones? Do you mind that the lenses stick out a little?
Take care,
Alan
not "in" with glasses 11 Dec 2002, 18:34
Hi I posted here a long time ago and Alan responded to me about getting frames that weren't nerdy looking. Well, I finally got around to getting some new glasses. They are the metal wire type. My prescription is L: -6.25, R: -4.50 so the lenses stick out a little bit. I said I would show you pics of me sometime, but that might take a little while because I do'nt have a digital camera so I have to develop my pics and scan them. Maybe in a week or so I will post a link here. Just wanted to respond to you, Alan.
The OGL 03 Dec 2002, 18:43
There's no accounting for taste, of course, but I find it hard to believe that a collection that includes Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Modo, A/P Lab, Brooks Brothers and many others (as LC has)wouldn't have something wearable outside the front door.
Anyway, this will be a long one, relating to the chain optical business. But to give it an upfront summary, headnoting as we call it in the law business, it boils down to (a) people and (b) the market.
Fortunately, the manager Portia finally met was ABO - American Board Of Opticianry Certified (as am I), ABO's are rare in the chains although LC does have more of them than the others. Trying to hire, and then retain, good people in the optical business is nearly impossible, the average shelf life in any given chain store of any person is about 1 1/2 years. Most of the young folks sought the position at the same time they sought other retail positions, and a lot of them just moved over from a shoe store, clothing store, music store or other retail shop. You couldn't give me a manager's position because with the amount of time you spend solving personnel problems, catering to higher management demands, and otherwise putting out fires means you rarely get to do what opticians want to do....serve the customer/patient.
The same holds true back in the lab, these kids are hired off the street and like the retail kids, no one plans to stay for a career. Why? Money. You would be aghast at how little these folks are paid.....and even the managers.
LC probably created the monster, the superoptical (read: one hour) concept and I call it a monster because now the vast majority of the public demands it. Like Portia said, American fast foods, fast cars, etc. are the thing. This big snowball is rolling down the mountain totally out of control and devouring everything in sight. Why? Because the the people DEMAND it. And all of the chains have been forced to provide it, or perish. In Madison, Sterling had two stores, one closed totally while the other closed for reorganization and reopened on a very shaky basis while the giant, Pearle, pulled out of a market of over a quarter million people entirely.
Every chain store has it's niche, and besides the aforementioned the bottom feeders with their price advertising and low quality merchandise survive by basically being the managed care providers.
As an aside, the speakerphone thing doesn't make sense. Placing orders? In every shop I've ever worked at and/or done corporate espionage in that's all done by computer.....there was only one speakerphone in the store and that was back in the manager's office for corporate communications.
At any chain, quality control varies because of people. I had excellent service and quality at one of the chains, 4 different of their stores in Wisconsin, and recommended that chain to my daughters. They went to one in Salt Lake City and one in Myrtle Beach and won't go back, because the people that attempted to serve them were incompetent.
So, if your expectations are to be treated like a long time customer at Tiffany's, then shop at Tiffany's. The superoptical chains meet and usually exceed the expectations of the customers that created the demand in the first place. And always remember, it's a people business and if the store can't get the people they won't be able to provide the service. And until the price of l hour glasses goes way up, there won't be good enough wages and bennies to attract and keep the good people.
Portia 27 Nov 2002, 23:57
Last sentence in my prior post should read : "I can't imagine they could produce anything I would wear outside my front door."
Portia 27 Nov 2002, 23:50
Oh, it is hard to criticize Lenscrafters after OGL has posted his explanation of the good that they do, and I believe that they mean well though all of the difficulties one must endure in order to purchase anything from them, but my experience there should have been better than it was.
It was only by luck that I was finally waited on by the manager of the shop (I shall know to seek him out in the future)when I went there during this past week.
I don't ever go to Lenscrafters for anything important, i.e. that I might wear outside of my apartment, but they are very convieniently located and will replace any lens that is not right for any reason within a certain time period.
My new (reading-only) glasses from Lenscrafters look like amateur hour, but it is a way to help decide if a new and changed prescription is right. If one must try out a prescription, this is the place, but I can imagine they could produce anything I could wear outside my front door.
The OGL 27 Nov 2002, 11:00
At the invitation of Alan, I will post an explanation of how and why the chains are the way they are.....later. First, I have to flame on my friends and fellow posters who have wrongfully twisted the name of an extremely respected optical organization, Lenscrafters.
It is number one in the superoptical (by definition, one hour service) business in the world, over 850 locations in 3 countries, with sales that top the next leading chain in spite of the fact they have more locations. It was the first of the superopticals and uses only top quality name brand materials, but does more than just pocket it's profits.
On at least an annual, and on the average more often than that basis, not only completely funds but provides from within it's workforce volunteers to go the poorest of countries on our planet
and give free examinations and eyewear to those who need it most. There is a waiting list of employees to go on these missions to poverty stricken and often dangerous areas, I've personally seen videos (TWGO has been on four of them) and it is heart wrenching to see the conditions for both the citizens and the volunteers. 100% of the costs are paid by LC using the eyeglasses donated through the Lion's Clubs.
And speaking of the Lions, when they (and other community social organizations) prequalify needy individuals within this country and defray a very small part of the costs, LC gives both the exam and the eyewear to people who are treated with the same dignity and respect as paying customers, right in the local LC stores.
LC personnel also volunteer their own time to neutralize and rehabilitate the donated glasses, and there are donor boxes in every LC store.
Every store, once a year, has a "hometown day" event in which they close the store to the public, and spend the entire day giving free exams and free eyewear to individuals selected by the Lions and other community organizations, again, completely funded by LC at no cost to the organizations or individuals.
LC provides the Vision Van, a large motorhome with two exam lanes, a dispensary, and a complete lab that goes to the scene of every major U.S. disaster whether it be flood, fire, tornado, or 9/11. It is funded by LC and staffed by LC volunteers, giving free eyecare and eyewear to those who need it immediately so they can get on with their lives. When the country is between disasters, the Vision Van visits low income neighborhoods doing the same.
Collectively, these charitable efforts are known as the Gift Of Sight program and the entire optical industry honored LC in 2001 with an award recognizing them as the humanitarian organization that they are.
Corporately, LC publishes a list of Core Values, two of which are "to constantly and measurably improve" and "to act with uncompromising integrity". Not surprisingly, the company is voted in the Forbes magazine top 100 employers in the country year in and year out, BY IT'S OWN EMPLOYEES!
So, if you want to post a bad experience, or criticize the frame and/or lens selection, please be my guest. But an organization of this caliber does not deserve to have its name twisted by adding the derogatory name "crappers" as a suffix.
henry_c 26 Nov 2002, 11:43
Alan:
You mentioned that you have purchased from 39dollarglasses.com
How would you rate them? Is it worthwhile to buy from them. Noted that they have some neat frames but I'm a bit hesitant.
Thanks
Alan 26 Nov 2002, 06:55
Portia
(Note that I'm Alan and not Alain...it's not that I mind, but that I live in Philadelphia and not France, and I admire Alain's site but haven't posted GwG pics myself.)
I'm not a real expert in this but here's what I've done. Maybe OGL can chime in with a more well rounded viewpoint.
The 2nd and 4th pairs of glasses I bought were from Lenscrappers. My experience was a lot like yours - unprofessional service, mediocre quality. I ultimately haven't been impressed with their frames, either -- large selection, but few that I really liked. My 3rd pair of glasses I got when I was in a small college town and wanted to get some new glasses. I was walking past a cute little optical shop and I decided to stop in. The selection was small, but the frames were nice and the staff had a good sense of what would fit my face. They tried a lot of different things and I ended up with a much nicer pair of glasses than I'd had before. The actually gave me high index lenses with polished edges because they thought they would look better with the very light frames (they didn't make me pay for them). My 4th pair of glasses I decided to really shop around. I actually went to 4 different places - 2 were small 'boutique' type shops, very fashionable. They were expensive, but the frames were very nice and the staff was very helpful. I also went to my optometrist's office (which has a small optical), but the selection was small and the guy helping me didn't seem to have much sense of style. And I went to more of a chain-type optical, a step up from Lenscrappers but not as high-end as the first two places. I ended up deciding between pairs at the two boutique type places. They cost a fortune, but they're really great glasses.
More recently, I bought a pair from www.39dollarglasses.com. They aren't made quite as well as they could be, but the optics are great and they are really cool frames. And the price was sure right (about $45 with shipping).
I think it pays to be picky about selecting frames. And I think there are places that will do glasses much cheaper than Lenscrappers (Wal Mart, Costco, 4-eyes) and will probably stand behind their glasses pretty well. I don't have much experience with being demanding about lenses, though -- I've always been happy with what I've gotten as far as the optics go. Fit and fashion have always been what was lacking for me.
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Portia 25 Nov 2002, 22:31
Alain, thanks for your commentary on Lenscrappers.
Are there really so many alternatives?
I suppose that I am in a marketplace in Manhattan with multitudinous providers, but really, even as an OO, how does one decide?
Until recently I relied on an older, very traditional optometrist in a nearby state who is related to a very good friend, but now that I have no place to go where I am known (he has retired), how I can I be an appropriately demanding consumer of glasses?
Alan 25 Nov 2002, 22:18
I bought a couple pairs of glasses at Lenscrafters (last time about 4 years ago). Since I never found a particularly great frame there, since they're not very cheap, and since their work is mediocre, I don't think I'll ever go back. The 30-day guarantee is nice, but I think the odds of getting a satisfying final result are probably actually better at a more professional place. Or I could order a pair online for under $50, and if I didn't like them, I could just order once or twice more and still come out ahead!
Portia 25 Nov 2002, 21:18
I went for an eye exam today at my favorite university eye clinic. Amongst other things, I realized that my record ther probably predated the birth year of the fourth year optometry resident who examined me. This is unimportant, as they should all be as good as the woman who examined me today.
She listened to my concerns, did an incredibly thorough exam that was reviewed by her professor, and both sat down to discuss the results with me.
Has anyone else noticed that the optometry profession is increasingly femal and Asian, not necessarily in that order?
The small print has been getting smaller and all of the usual thorough test aside, we needed to do something about that.
Same old distance Rx, new add of +3.00, increased from +2.50.
Off to lenscrappers for the first test drive of any new Rx, as they will change it at no charge for 30 days, and I have been known to want changes.
I have learned to get the reading Rx filled first. (I like separate reading glasses even though I think progressives are right up there with sliced bread.)If the reading glasses in a new Rx (cheap single vision numbers) don't work, having the same Rx made up in progressives is realling sending $$ down the drain.
Lenscrappers, even in a nice part of Manhattan, is a terrible, annoying place, with telephones ringing constantly and staff acting as though you are in their way. Their habit of putting the telephone on speakerphone mode that can be heard throughout the store, to input their orders (do I really want to hear all of their stupid ordering voice prompts?) is beyond dreadful.
Luck had it that I was finally waited on by the manager--ABO, said his name tag, if this means anything, as the rest of them would not have lasted long at Mc Donald's.
I think I was fortunate to have him and it only happened because one of his useless employees was out at Starbucks. He did his job efficiently and said that they would be ready in an hour. I explained very carefully that he was to extract the reading portion of the Rx from the one I had been given, and that I wanted to retain the original written Rx.
I allowed well over an hour by the time I returned (is it an American-- fast cars, fast food, fast glasses-- thing that we have going on here?
Because these never leave the house, appearance is less important, and it took me less than an hour to choose the frames. When I received them, the workmanship looked amateurish, or at least as though it had been produced under the gun. Why is it that semi-rimless have a groove all around the edges, as though they were meant to be fit into a different frame?
Anyway, the newest, hippest glasses I have (and I did try the darker plastics, but they all screamed !!GLASSES!! to me) are the new reading glasses from Lenscrappers. Hope the husband likes them at least as well as he liked me coming home after a long weekend.
Trent 25 Nov 2002, 16:08
Here is link to a company that sells swim goggles up to -10d. Also I see they have these clip on computer glasses. Has anyone tried them, how effective are they?
http://www.pcvisionclinic.com/index2.shtml
The OGL 24 Nov 2002, 18:11
Just read the fine print, yes, they will use CR-39 as their material in a price advertised pair and then will try to "sell you up" to whatever. But most chains are constantly running sales, and as I said, use coupons. Either off the net, or in the case of Lenscrafters, today's Sunday paper advertising supplements had a bunch of $50 & $75 off coupons. One thing you can't do is bargain them off their price, but there is always a sale and/or a coupon available. Just don't pay full price!
Gary 22 Nov 2002, 14:46
Yep, OGL, Lenscrafters and Pearle have quite a few stores up here: some not more than a few blocks away from each other surprisingly!
There are also many other little outlets which might not have the largest selection, but are not bad at all on the prices.
BTW, when places have a pre-determined price for a "complete pair of glasses," do they by default use CR-39? Are there any catches I should watch out for?
The OGL 22 Nov 2002, 10:06
Gary: that's up to you, the time issue I mean. One thing I always quizzed the customer on was whether or not the current scrip was working. Also, I wouldn't do a progressive. Depending on where you are in Canada, Lenscrafters is international and I think they have some stores up there and aren't particularly pricey although they are on the top end for chains. Go to their website, you can usually print out some money savings coupons as well as find their locations. Don't know if the other major chains such as Pearle, Sterling, etc. are up there in the true north strong and free.
Gary 22 Nov 2002, 09:44
Actually, I'm Canadian, but I guess those kind of policies would pretty much be the same here.
Ideally, I wanted to save some time (since I don't want to shop @ the clinic because it's so pricey there), but it seems like saving time in this respect is not really worth the trouble in the long run, huh?
The OGL 21 Nov 2002, 16:44
Gary: are you in the U.S.? I can't speak for elsewhere, but most of us will neutralize, or "read" the rx when requested although would much rather work off a prescription. And when we do, you'll get a big disclaimer and maybe no satisfaction guarantees, only a guarantee that the new pair matches the old one.
Gary 21 Nov 2002, 10:04
Yes, I probably wouldn't have a problem going to a checkup clinic ... it's just that I don't want to hand out another $50+ for the eye exam process!
Alan 20 Nov 2002, 22:07
Gary - that is definitely possible. I'm not sure whether all places will do that or not; they could consider the prescription "expired" if you haven't updated or checked it for a while. Many glasses shops also have optometry services available, too.
Gary 20 Nov 2002, 20:20
I want to get a new pair of glasses, but can't seem to find the prescription form. Is it possible to just walk into any optical and have them make the glasses by just measuring the power of my current lenses?
Alan 26 Oct 2002, 10:05
Not "in" - that would be great. I could see for myself. Of course, you may be a big nerd in *your* plastic glasses -- regardless of the frame material, it's possible to present a lot of different images depending on the shape, size, styling... Anyway, good luck if you go shopping, and do post a picture if you get a chance. Take care.
Alan
not "in" with glasses 25 Oct 2002, 15:06
Alan,
Maybe I'll put a link here to a picture of me with glasses on sometime. I don't have a digital camera though, so you'll have to wait for me to develop the film and scan it. Then you can see that I'm a big nerd in plastic glasses.
Alan 22 Oct 2002, 09:02
Not-in,
Yeah, plastic frames do make a statement, and I can understand a lot of people not wanting to. The thing is, with your prescription, you have to work at it to *not* make a statement. If you go really small with the frame, it can work.
It's worth spending some serious time looking around and talking to people. It can really be tough to do that while classes are in session.
not "in" with glasses 22 Oct 2002, 00:23
I'm in Los Angeles, Alan. I dunno, I guess I'm not into making a statement with my glasses, the way plastic ones can. I'm being lazy right now about getting glasses though. Too many things to do in college....
Alan 20 Oct 2002, 16:58
'Not-in',
Where are you? (I mean, what part of the world, generally?) Around here (mid-atlantic, US), plastic frames -- assuming they are well-chosen -- are much 'cooler' than metal frames. It doesn't seem like there's anything 'nerdy' about them (in a fashion sense). Metal frames are still pretty common, though it seems like they're diminishing in popularity.
I do hope you read what I wrote before about metal frames in your prescription...they can turn out looking bad if the lab that makes them does a careless job. And they definitely won't look the same with lenses in them as they look when you try them on in the store. But they can look great, too, if you're careful about it.
Finished preaching,
Alan
not "in" with glasses 20 Oct 2002, 11:32
Here is my glasses prescription: L: -6.25, R:-4.50. I haven't had time to look around for glasses and don't have any money right now (I'm a college student), so I'm just waiting for a weekend when I have time to do stuff. All the links you guys posted here were very helpful. Thanks a lot. I'm thinkin about getting some metal frames. I have the plastic, brown nerdy style ones right now, but I think I look to serious in them, like a schoolteacher or something.
Henry 19 Oct 2002, 16:00
Just to let you know that the Henry that posted here recently is not me.
Regards, Henry
The OGL 18 Oct 2002, 12:06
Henry: yes, it can be done, what they would have to do is equalize the base curve with the back curve to achieve a plano center. Your poly would probably have been a 1.54 or 1.56 index, if you go to a higher index such as 1.60 or even higher that would further minimize the difference. But bear in mind that no matter what you do, the concentric rings of the -3 won't be present in the plano lens nor will be the minimization.
Henry 18 Oct 2002, 11:11
I have followed the discussion on how to minimize the difference between lenses with great interest. For a very good reason I might add. I have L: plano, R: -3. Polycarbonate worked fairly well on my latest pair (rimless). The lenses are fairly small which might explain that.
One thing I have thought about but never tried is asking the shop to increase the center line thickness of the plano lens and let that even out the thickness. Not sure what to ask either.
OGL, could you please tell me if this is feasible and how would I go about it.
Thanks Henry
The OGL 18 Oct 2002, 09:29
Bobby: you're quite right in who would notice the difference, but you left out the most important one who notices: the wearer! Every time this situation has arisen it's the customer themselves that tell me "I have to look at myself in the mirror and I don't want one eye to look different from the other".
not "in" with glasses 17 Oct 2002, 17:57
Thank you everyone for your advice. I'll tell you guys about any updates when I go get my eyes checked tomorrow.
Bobby 17 Oct 2002, 14:59
Hi "not in"
All the advice, that has been posted are very good. I just want to add, that you do not need to worry, the difference is quite small, and only professional opticians and freaks like us, Eyesceners could tell the difference. Best regards
Vikki 17 Oct 2002, 14:09
Hi not "in"
I found anti reflective coating on the lenses also helped "hide" the lenses, when I first started wearing glasses full time I just wanted to hide or disguise them but now I use them as a fashion statement and wear bold shapes and colours, good luck.
Alan 17 Oct 2002, 10:56
Not 'in' -- I think the difference between the lenses would only be noticable with regular plastic lenses, and almost all eyeglass suppliers these days will try to convince you to get higher index lenses - either polycarbonate or high index plastic.
Eyeglasses.com has a lot of frames. But if you're at the 'looking' stage (not 'buying'), go to some glasses shops and try on some frames. People there are usually very happy to help you pick out pairs and sometimes they can give really good advice.
39dollarglasses.com has a smaller selection but offers good glasses at a very low price. But if you're not excited about wearing glasses, the best advice is to look around for a long time for just the right pair...and if I were you, I'd steer clear of wire or metal frame glasses; your comment about the difference between the lenses makes me think that you're sensitive to how thick your lenses look. This is much less of an issue with plastic frames and rimless glasses than with wire/metal frames. You could get away with metal frames if you went with a small frame, very high index lenses, and bought them at a really high-quality establishment (usually a small shop, not an optical chain; I'm not so sure about online, but the quality I've seen online is only oK).
The OGL 17 Oct 2002, 08:11
not "in": how about if we change your moniker to not "in" but "should be" 8<)
If you want to diminish the effect of one lens being stronger than the other get the highest index material possible, as it will appreciably thin the stronger of the two while not having as much an effect on the weaker.
Your CL scrip, in all probability, is not the same as your spex rx because if you have a small amount of cyl (as most of us do) they won't try to correct that with CL's. Your sphere (nearsighted) part will probably be the same as that scrip is low enough so as to not be affected by vertex, but if you are going to get a spectacle correction get the best possible and have the astigmatism corrected if indeed you do have it.
Pete 17 Oct 2002, 04:29
try Eyeglasses.com it has hundreds of frames and you can scan your photo in and try the frames on, Vikki my wife uses it to help select frame shapes and styles and finds it great.
Wurm 16 Oct 2002, 21:36
not "in",
To browse frames, check out http://www.optisearch.com/ -- the site navigation takes a little getting used to but they show LOTS of frames.
not "in" with glasses 16 Oct 2002, 20:25
I was wondering if anyone here knows good places to browse for glasses online. I usually wear contacts, so I don't know what all my options are. I'm 19, female, and my prescription is L:-5.5 and R:-4.0. Well, that's for contacts. If anyone knows how to convert that to a glasses prescription, that would help. Thanks. Also, any suggestion for lenses? I don't want it apparent that one eye needs a stronger lense than the other.
claudia 30 Apr 2002, 04:56
@Alan:
The prosthesis is fixed with three titanium screws. No change to attach the glasses here.
The danger of being hurt by the piercing is a point, but I can imagine no situation where this could happen.
I've also already talked with the prosthesist, he simply suggested to wear the prosthesis full time, but I only want to wear it for cosmetic reasons in public because of the itching and sweating.
@Julian:
This was exactly what I meant.
@Portia:
It's a simple crash helmet (don't know whether there's a special term for it - I'm not a native speaker) for riding motocycles etc.
Julian 29 Apr 2002, 22:50
Alan, I understood Claudia to be talking about having a piercing and putting in a ring that the temple could hook through. If that isn't what you meant, Claudia, it might be another possibility. Maybe? Or not?
Love and kisses, Jules.
Portia 29 Apr 2002, 20:48
Claudia, What is the purpose of the helmet to which you refer?
Alan 29 Apr 2002, 19:45
Claudia,
How does your prosthesis attach?
Your friends' suggestions sound interesting. Some sort of piercing might work, though I think you'd definitely want someone who knew what they were doing to design the strategy. You don't want to firmly attach the glasses to a piercing, because then if the glasses get jerked somehow, it could tear your skin. So who would be the right person to do this? I'm really not sure, but I would have guessed a medical person who does a variety of prosthetic work would be your best bet -- has this ever come up with whoever supplied your prosthetic?
Alan
claudia 29 Apr 2002, 07:54
My rx is -0,75 diptrines in both eyes. I know that wearing glasses full time is not really necessary with such a low prescription, but there are some moments where I need to wear glasses, but don't like to use my prosthesis (because it itches and the skin sweats under it), e.g. in class (everybody knows it, so there's no need to wear the prosthesis), at home watching TV or under a helmet. A plastic surgey is not possible and I also don't like contact lenses (too expensive, nasty feeling).
I've already got some hints from friends which sound maybe a bit weird, but could work. Hint one was to get a sort of earring-piercing behind the ear where I could hook the temple. The second hint was to use sports glasses combined with an elastic string. But I haven't seen good-looking sports glasses yet.
Portia 28 Apr 2002, 22:05
Claudia, you will have to tell us your glasses Rx and then we can help you with various wearing solutions. If you are moderately myopic with no astigmatism correction, than there is no need to wear your glasses to study or get around your apartment.
Contact lenses could be another solution.
Plastic surgery might be a possibility.
Crazy glue could be a short-term expedient.
Someone else at some time has faced your situation. We are creative, we like glasses and we want to help.
claudia 26 Apr 2002, 06:47
I (17) will get glasses soon. But I'm missing a auricle. I wear a removable silicon prosthesis, but sometimes I don't want to wear the prosthesis (e.g. while reading in bed, wearing a helmet, being at home), but wear my glasses. Is there any way to fix the glasses with only one ear? My optometrist suggested to fix the temple with plaster, but this doesn't seem to be so convenient. Any suggestions?
PS: sorry for my bad english, I'm not a native speaker
leelee 21 Apr 2002, 16:46
Sounds like you need the third hand: http://www.stelarc.va.com.au/third/third.html
Christy 21 Apr 2002, 08:14
The piece you have to pull out - the bit with the hole in it - always retracts when it's unscrewed. You have to pull it out against the force of the spring - and somehow screw that tiny screw through the hole. Ideally needs three hands. I've done if myself on my previous pair of specs.
Lazysiow 21 Apr 2002, 07:49
There isn't a spring loaded part, all I have is a screw ,the frames and the arms. It might have popped out when the screw did. It's just the arm doesn't seem to be able to go all the way in so I can never get a full hole to put the screw in (if that makes any sense)
Christy 21 Apr 2002, 01:01
Lazysiow - you gotta pull the spring-loaded part out - which is a really fiddly exercise. Try using needle-nosed pliers to the a grip on the thing and pull it out as far as it will go - then you should have a bit of leeway to be able to fit the screw in properly. When your patience runs dry - try counting to ten!
Lazysiow 20 Apr 2002, 23:05
damn this should go into a thread called Glasses Repair but it doesn't exist 8) *pokes Wurm*
does anyone know how to screw in spring hinge arms? I have an older frame I'm trying to fix atm, both are spring hinged and they both have the same problem where the screw hole of the arm doesn't quite slide in all the way into the frame, it gets about half way. I know its doable since I had an optician do my regular pair today (thats another story in itself) but I wanted to learn how to do one myself
lentifan 16 Apr 2002, 16:17
lover:
I would just agree to her choice of #11, and tell her she looks stunning, which will be no more than the truth. You might then maximise your chances of keeping her away from the contact lenses, which is your duty to all your OO friends. Go for it!
lover 16 Apr 2002, 04:05
Hands off! She's mine! :-)
No, this should be a thread where we discuss which frame fits best to a certain face as we did in the Sightings thread.
Puffin 16 Apr 2002, 03:57
Yes I'd like to choose that GWG over there with the round frames....
or do mean something else???