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What other types of glass are there that are used for making lenses?

41/M Just received my first pair of readers. Never wore glasses before. +1.25 is the prescription.

Question: with the glasses on and looking at something close up (Book, Phone etc) everything seems clear, large and legible. However anything outside of that focus area (peripheral, things in the distance) seem disorienting.

For example, if I’m reading a book everything is fine, but as soon as I look up to talk to my wife across the room it feels disorientating.

Is this normal with readers or should I have my prescription adjusted.

Thanks for the help.

so i am a 16yo dmd patient and lately because of respiratory issues sitting has been a pain. only lying down sideways is comfortable , so i am looking for eyes glasses which i can use while lying down sideways , i am not sad about not sitting i just wish to use my laptop while lying down , thanks friends

I'm near-sighted and I've had the same relatively weak prescription for about 20 years. I've accumulated about a dozen pairs of prescription glasses and sunglasses in that time. Now old age is striking and I'm having trouble focusing on things up close. I got a prescription for progressive lenses and I noticed the axis measurements are quite different. My old prescription was OD 110/OS 100, and my new one is OD 180/OS 115. I want to continue wearing my old glasses regularly, and I feel like it will be hard to get used to a new pair with such different axis angles. TBH, I feel like that OD 180 measurement might even be a mistake, I'm going to see if I can duck in to double check.

That being said, does it make sense to order new glasses with different axis measurements, or will that just F me up when I'm switching between pairs of old and new? FWIW, the SPH's and CYL's are the same in my old and new prescriptions, the ADD is +1 in both eyes. Thanks in advance for your replies!

I am a progressive user for 30 years. About a year after my last exam and new Rx progressive lenses I starting experiencing the follow: Can't see highway signs (Exits) well on highways. Distances of 6-10 feet pretty bad. Computers are also not as clear.

Also, the channeling (the center of the lens where you see everything) is getting to be annoying).

Anyway, I talked to someone who made this transition said it was an improvement for him. I know everyone is different, but I was wondering if anyone can share their thoughts after making this transition. Was it better/worse, pros/cons, tips.

Thanks,

I realize this is probably a common question but I'm overthinking and also after spending too much time surfing I still am not sure who to go with.

Unfortunately the Ray-Bans that I've had for literally more than half my life were stolen (who steals prescription sunglasses?) so I need new ones. What I've decided to do, rather than pay way, way too much for new ones, is I've already bought an assortment of old Ray-Ban and Randolph frames and I will take the one or two I like best and have new prescription lenses put in them. (I can't wear contacts so I really need prescription lenses)

I'd like G15 polarized lenses.

Who to use? Lensabl and Fuse look like options but if there's anyone else that does really high quality work I'm open to suggestions. Also, advice on what lens options are worth it and which aren't appreciated.

My prescription is pretty stable and my old Ray-Bans would be 26 years old now, and were on their second set of lenses, so I don't mind paying for quality. Heck, I've considered just buying a new pair of prescription Randolphs but I want to try them on before committing.

Thanks for any advice!

So I broke my new pair of RB7056. Ordered an identical frame, 55 17.

Two different places said the lenses were too big.

Is this a common occurrence with Ray-Ban?

Looking for some more prescription pairs, and all the sunglasses I find that I like do all sorts of lens colors and tint levels, but if you want prescription, they only do grey, brown, and green. I'd be okay buying frames separately and sending them in to get lenses if anyone has suggestions for that.

My mum says "of course they are trying to sell you glasses" so maybe it is fine to be without since I never get headaches?

This is what they wrote (thanks Google translate):

Refractive error determination Objective refraction Autorefraction: OD sf: +0.50; cyl: -0.25; ax: 1°; Additional information about refraction: skiavisus 0.16 OS sf: +1.25; cyl: -0.25; ax: 151°; Additional information about refraction: skiavisus 0.16 Refractive error determination Subjective refraction Refraction:OD sf: +0.50; cyl: -0.25; ax: 180°; Visual acuity far (V): 1.00; OS sf: +1.00; cyl: -0.50; ax: 155°; Visual acuity far (V): 1.00;

These numbers are from last autumn and I don't know how fast sight can change. I can not for the life of me make sense of these numbers, even though I tried googling them to my best ability:'D

I recently got a new pair of glasses from my optician. They have some kind of Crizal coating on them (I forget the exact type). I have found that when there is a dominant source of light in my peripheral vision that shines along the plane of my glasses, I get a noticeable fogging effect in the lenses. This is most notable on very sunny days if the sun is directly above me. It is also noticeable at night in my house when there is no ambient light coming in from the windows. In this situation I can get the cloudy lenses when I walk under ceiling lights in my house. The lenses are perfectly clear in other situations. Is this normal?

https://preview.redd.it/zqyhs9kuww0h1.jpg?width=878&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7ebc25d429feb8a93efb7266d15fc67acefbfedb

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I've included some pictures showing this happening from the sun outside, and from a light fixture in my house at night.

In recent years, I've struggled to find glasses that seem to correct my vision like they used to. The main issue I've had is that for some reason, I have to tilt my jaw up and look down, to get 20/20 vision. You can imagine me on the highway, making this head movement periodically to see the green exit signs in focus.

I've brought this up to multiple optometrists, and they think this is most likely the lenses. However, I've had multiple lenses (and even prescriptions) remade and from three different places attempting to fix this over the last five years, but without luck. Two were optometry offices, and the third was Warby Parker.

Each time, they use a sharpie to mark my optical center before remaking the lenses.

Has anyone else had this experience before and solved it?

I have -8.75 // -9.00 and I'd like to find a really high quality place to get digital lenses (BYOF)

A few months back I realized I was ending every workday with sore eyes and blurry vision from staring at dual monitors nonstop. I figured any cheap blue light glasses would solve it, so I ordered Benicci first. They were okay for short periods, but after a few hours the frame started bothering me around the nose.

Later I tried Gunnar because everyone online talked about them, especially for gaming setups. They definitely looked cool, but I personally couldn’t get used to the heavier feel. Recently I switched to Spektrum Glasses and they’ve honestly been the most balanced pair so far for long work sessions and casual use. Maybe comfort is more important than lens technology when it comes to wearing these all day?

Would love recommendations from people who spend 8+ hours in front of screens daily.

I’ve been spending almost 10 hours a day on my Mac lately, and I didn’t realize how bad the eye strain had gotten until I started getting headaches almost every evening. At first I thought it was lack of sleep, but after cutting screen time for a weekend, my eyes finally felt normal again.

Now I’m looking into blue light filter glasses, but honestly there are way too many options online and most reviews feel sponsored. I mainly use my Mac for work, editing, and late-night browsing, so comfort matters more than style for me.

Has anyone here actually found a pair that noticeably helped with eye fatigue while using a Mac? Or is lowering brightness/night shift enough?

I have old single vision glasses, and got a prescription to replace them, I ordered them online and the Dr didn't told me the prescription was for progressives. What do I need to get prescription single glasses?

1. A new prescription applicable only to single vision ?

2. Or can I just show the optometrist the current prescription (1 month old) and ask if they can make them single vision?

The glasses I got are great at long distance, but I can't read nor see anything short distance.

That. Basically