Prescription Eye Glasses Frames.

Remy

Remy

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I just ordered new prescription glasses yesterday post my second cataract surgery. Right now I can see distance with with my old prescription readers (my progressives are now worthless) and to see close, I'm using clip-on crafting magnifiers. They look stupid but this is what I can see with until my new glasses come in. Not sure how this is working but it does.

I can't use rimless glasses due to my prescription and I find the all plastic frames not as comfortable to wear as the ones with the nose pads. I was disappointed in the selection of glasses. I like cool glasses, colors. No plain gold frames for me. But they didn't have much. Also smaller glasses look better on me so I ended up with black metal frames with animal print on the side.

I mentioned to the nice lady that I wish they had more colors and she actually said someone wanted yellow glasses recently.

And because of my prescription and I get the expensive lenses to make them thinner, I can't buy more than one.

What are other's thoughts on lenses. Do you not care? Do you like them to stand out or want them plain?
 

I am interested in glasses that are sturdy, and give me good vision...."fashion" is of little concern. I get titanium frames, with a 'saddle" nosepiece, polymer progressive lens, with scratch resistance and anti-glare coatings. My wife, however, can spend a half hour at the optometrist office trying on dozens of pairs of fancy frames. Oh, well.......
 
I got my last pair of glasses a couple of years ago. After my glaucoma/cataract surgeries was completed on both eyes, I could see 20/20 without glasses for several years. Before the surgeries, my glasses were those "coke bottle bottoms" people with thick lenses used to be teased about, so I was very concerned about getting ultra thin lenses. I got progressive, transition lenses in a bronze metal frame. They look great. I was never able to wear metal frames before because, like you, my lenses were too thick. Granted my prescription is a lot less strong now but there is no overhang out of the frame. I got my frames and prescription filled at Costco which I know saved me about $200 - $250 based on what the eye doctor told me he would have had to charge for the lenses.
 

My glasses with my prescription cost over $400. I try to find the most durable metal frames because I don't want to replace them often. The ones I have now are called Titanium. I've dropped them several times and they haven't bent out of line yet.
 
Remy said:
I just ordered new prescription glasses yesterday post my second cataract surgery. Right now I can see distance with with my old prescription readers (my progressives are now worthless) and to see close, I'm using clip-on crafting magnifiers. They look stupid but this is what I can see with until my new glasses come in. Not sure how this is working but it does.

I can't use rimless glasses due to my prescription and I find the all plastic frames not as comfortable to wear as the ones with the nose pads. I was disappointed in the selection of glasses. I like cool glasses, colors. No plain gold frames for me. But they didn't have much. Also smaller glasses look better on me so I ended up with black metal frames with animal print on the side.

I mentioned to the nice lady that I wish they had more colors and she actually said someone wanted yellow glasses recently.

And because of my prescription and I get the expensive lenses to make them thinner, I can't buy more than one.

What are other's thoughts on lenses. Do you not care? Do you like them to stand out or want them plain?
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I don't wear glasses for distance, only for reading fine print. I can't stand reading glasses, so I usually have multi-focals with a very light blue tint.
 
Did you get the coating that’s supposed to help ease eye strain from blue light from computer devices. It now seems that may be a waste of money. I don’t know, one way or the other.

There are some really funky frames. They tend to be too large for my face. I admit to liking frames from France or Italy. My main pair of computer readers have lasted for years. Nobody sees me sitting in front of my computer.
 
Don M. said:
I am interested in glasses that are sturdy, and give me good vision...."fashion" is of little concern. I get titanium frames, with a 'saddle" nosepiece, polymer progressive lens, with scratch resistance and anti-glare coatings. My wife, however, can spend a half hour at the optometrist office trying on dozens of pairs of fancy frames. Oh, well.......
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Don,

Is the nose piece of your glasses a soft silicone saddle or is it hard plastic?

The frames I've been using for the past 15 years have a saddle, but it's a soft silicone that really doesn't work like a rigid saddle would. Frequently gets knocked out of adjustment. A real problem with no line bifocals.

I've had to keep the same style frame because I can't find what I want. I want a lens that has a larger area than is fashionable these days with either a spring hinges or cable temples and a rigid nose piece for comfort.

The best pair I ever owned unfortunately were plastic retrofitted with silicone cable temples. Over time the frames became too fragile to be refitted with new lenses.
 
Jules said:
Did you get the coating that’s supposed to help ease eye strain from blue light from computer devices. It now seems that may be a waste of money. I don’t know, one way or the other.

There are some really funky frames. They tend to be too large for my face. I admit to liking frames from France or Italy. My main pair of computer readers have lasted for years. Nobody sees me sitting in front of my computer.
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No I didn't Jules, I got them tinted because I don't like the plain lenses. However, I do have some anti-glare glasses for computer work.
I can't have narrow frames or rimless because they won't accommodate multi-focals, since I don't wear glasses other than for reading, I don't mind too much.
 
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I have exactly the same problem. I can't have rimless glasses due to the strength of my prescription ( although I do get the lenses thinned down)... but the choice of colours of frames is just appalling.. all either very dark, or tortoiseshell..Ugh... my specs costs mega Bucks, you'd think I'd be able to get the colour frames I want...
 
I wear contacts most of the time but sometimes switch to glasses around the house. I had an old pair of cat's eye glasses I was wearing hoping they would make a comeback but they never came back in style.

I was thrilled to find a pair of Chanel glasses at the thrift store, took them in and had my prescription put in and voila, new glasses.
 
I use two pairs of glasses with thin and light metal frames that are nearly identical to each other. My vision gradually changes and I eventually need a stronger pair. I'll have the new lenses put in the oldest pair and keep the other for backup.
 
Since my wife is the one who sees me most she picks out all of the frames I get. I of course get veto power, but she chooses ones she likes and then I choose from those. I like the job she does because I do sometimes get compliments on my glasses.

One of the things my wife likes to do when we travel internationally is to look at frames. She usually wears contacts but she likes to have cool frames when she does wear glasses. She's picked up some pretty cool frames over the years.
 
I've got 3 prescription glasses .. one for computer, tri-focals, sunglasses. Gets a bit pricey once you factor in thinness, anti-glare, etc. I like Zeiss lenses, but didn't get them last time. I'm due for an eye check-up, and know I'm most likely due for cataract surgery.

There are some nice frames online, but you need to know your measurements.
 
Pinky said:
I've got 3 prescription glasses .. one for computer, tri-focals, sunglasses. Gets a bit pricey once you factor in thinness, anti-glare, etc. I like Zeiss lenses, but didn't get them last time. I'm due for an eye check-up, and know I'm most likely due for cataract surgery.

There are some nice frames online, but you need to know your measurements.
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I tried buying online... they advertise them from £6... by the time I added thinning, and non-glare etc, it was going to cost me just as much as it would at the opticians so I didn't bother...
 
My primary concern with glasses is that I can see well. My secondary concern is that they suite me so that’s what I get. I’m due for new glasses and usually go for the 2 for 1 deal.
I also have prescription sunglasses which I LOVE.
 
Lee said:
I was thrilled to find a pair of Chanel glasses at the thrift store, took them in and had my prescription put in and voila, new glasses.
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Now that was smart. I would never have thought of that. When I’ve seen glasses at thrift shops I’ve always wondered why someone would donate prescription glasses. Now I know. 👍
I usually throw away my old glasses but from now on I will donate them. Thanks.
 
Keesha said:
Now that was smart. I would never have thought of that. When I’ve seen glasses at thrift shops I’ve always wondered why someone would donate prescription glasses. Now I know. 👍
I usually throw away my old glasses but from now on I will donate them. Thanks.
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I forget what organization does this but there is one that collects old prescription glasses from people and then ships them overseas to third world countries to give to people who can't afford glasses. I know I've seen the collection boxes in optical stores and/or optometrist offices around here. We've given some of our older pairs to them before.
 
Keesha said:
Now that was smart. I would never have thought of that. When I’ve seen glasses at thrift shops I’ve always wondered why someone would donate prescription glasses. Now I know. 👍
I usually throw away my old glasses but from now on I will donate them. Thanks.
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The optometrists I go to, take old glasses to send to 3rd world countries as asp3 has stated.
 
Don M. said:
I am interested in glasses that are sturdy, and give me good vision...."fashion" is of little concern. I get titanium frames, with a 'saddle" nosepiece, polymer progressive lens, with scratch resistance and anti-glare coatings. My wife, however, can spend a half hour at the optometrist office trying on dozens of pairs of fancy frames. Oh, well.......
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Don, you summed up both sides of the spectrum. I'm like you wife. :)
 
OneEyedDiva said:
I got my last pair of glasses a couple of years ago. After my glaucoma/cataract surgeries was completed on both eyes, I could see 20/20 without glasses for several years. Before the surgeries, my glasses were those "coke bottle bottoms" people with thick lenses used to be teased about, so I was very concerned about getting ultra thin lenses. I got progressive, transition lenses in a bronze metal frame. They look great. I was never able to wear metal frames before because, like you, my lenses were too thick. Granted my prescription is a lot less strong now but there is no overhang out of the frame. I got my frames and prescription filled at Costco which I know saved me about $200 - $250 based on what the eye doctor told me he would have had to charge for the lenses.
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So glad to hear your vision was helped so much and you can now wear more comfortable and stylish glasses. My little cataract journey really through my vision off. Looking forward to those new glasses.

Costco has great prices for glasses. I no longer have a membership and I don't know if they can do my complex prescription.
 
Jules said:
Did you get the coating that’s supposed to help ease eye strain from blue light from computer devices. It now seems that may be a waste of money. I don’t know, one way or the other.

There are some really funky frames. They tend to be too large for my face. I admit to liking frames from France or Italy. My main pair of computer readers have lasted for years. Nobody sees me sitting in front of my computer.
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I'm not sure about that coating. I don't think so.

I too look better in smaller frames. The glasses I'm using now are my precription readers. They are ugly and I too never thought I'd wear them out of the house. I got those frames because they were cheap. But they are what I see distance with until my new prescription comes in
 
hollydolly said:
I have exactly the same problem. I can't have rimless glasses due to the strength of my prescription ( although I do get the lenses thinned down)... but the choice of colours of frames is just appalling.. all either very dark, or tortoiseshell..Ugh... my specs costs mega Bucks, you'd think I'd be able to get the colour frames I want...
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Agreed on the selection. Mine are expensive. I'm not even going to mention the price. :) I also pay extra for those thinner lenses. They know how to get their money don't they.

There were SO many glasses that just all looked the same. There was a cool blue/purple pair but the shape wasn't right for me.
 
Pinky said:
I've got 3 prescription glasses .. one for computer, tri-focals, sunglasses. Gets a bit pricey once you factor in thinness, anti-glare, etc. I like Zeiss lenses, but didn't get them last time. I'm due for an eye check-up, and know I'm most likely due for cataract surgery.

There are some nice frames online, but you need to know your measurements.
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I had one pair of prescription sunglasses years ago and found I didn't use them. I got some cheap fit over sun glasses from Walmart.
 

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