I need new glasses and am thinking about getting photochromic lenses. While driving, I usually wear prescription sunglasses and plan to continue doing so. But I wonder if photochromic lenses could be useful in everyday life. What are your experiences? When do photochromic lenses come in handy, and would you recommend buying them?
I think they might’ve messed up how they put the lenses in the frame (see circled). I have a small tool kit, should I try to fix it? Kinda hesitant.
I want ot get a pair of glasses with a camera built into them to record when I am working on my bike. This way once I take everything apart, and something is not right when I am putting it back, I can look at the video and figure out.
But I need lenses, so was wondering if I buy a Glasses with video, where can I get the lenses replaced economically.
I am ok with plastic lenses.
OR is there a place I can buy plastic lenses, I am happy to myself jerry rig the lenses into the frame.
UPDATE: Thanks everyone for the inputs.
I am not going to be using these lasses as my primary glasses, or even for riding. These are for occasional use ue while working on my bike to record me taking stuff off.
I am looking to get really cheap camera glasses like 30-40 bucks form Temu or Aliexpress. An then put cheap lenses in them. But all I can see are like $100+ costs for putting in lenses.
TIA
Curious what everyone thinks prescription wise?
Hello everyone, I am resorting to reddit because I’ve been to my optometrist 3 times now and nothing seem to solve the issue. I’m sorry but this will be quite long!
Earlier this year, I went to a new optometrist and got this prescription:
Sphere OD - -1.75
Sphere OS - -2.50
Cyl OD - -0.50
Cyl OS - -0.75
Axis OD - 170
Axis OS - 005
To me this was a surprise since the numbers were very different from my previous one. The doctor told me my vision was starting to reach the “plateau phase”, and that was good news. So okay, I went with it.
Here is my previous prescription (and the one I am currently using):
Sphere OD - -2.25
Sphere OS - -2.75
Cyl OD - -0.50
Cyl OS - -0.75
Axis OD - 165
Axis OS - 10
Right after getting my new prescription glasses, boom. They were HORRIBLE. I really couldn’t see anything with them and my eyes were putting A LOT of effort to see things. I eventually returned the glasses and went to another optometrist. In which she gave me the following prescription:
Sphere OD - -2.25
Sphere OS - -2.75
Cyl OD - -0.50
Cyl OS - -1.00
Axis OD - 170
Axis OS - 180
The sphere didn’t change from the previous prescription, which made sense to me considering what my previous dr had said. The glasses weren’t necessary bad, but they really strained my eyes. And to top it off, the nausea I felt with them was just insane. It’s as if I can see everything and nothing at the same time. They make me dizzy, sometimes my vision blurs and I can’t make sense of anything. I really feel my eyes putting a lot of effort to adapt, and this is driving me bananas. I tried the glasses for a week, in a new environment. But as soon as I came back home I realized how weird my vision felt and how badly they were straining my eyes. There were points in the day in which my only option was to take them off and sleep to recover my vision strain. I really think something is off. For now, I’m using my old prescription glasses, that allow me to see just fine without any discomfort. I don’t know if I am doing the right thing and at this point I am just worried I’ll end up damaging my vision.
After those complaints the doctor gave me another prescription, in which I am adamant to try again. Here is the new latest prescription:
Sphere OD - -2.25
Sphere OS - -2.75
Cyl OD - -0.50
Cyl OS - -0.75
Axis OD - 165
Axis OS - 180
Anyone has anything nice or reassuring to say? I know this is confusing, because it is for me too 😩 Thank you for anyone willing to read everything!
What does Plano add .5 mean? I was just prescribed a light prescription for headaches/eye strain… could I have just gotten readers?
I'm in the market for a new pair of prescription glasses and have been browsing online because the prices at local optical stores are way more than I want to spend. My biggest concern isn't finding the absolute cheapest option; it's finding something that's stylish, comfortable, and actually feels like it'll last.
I've noticed that online eyewear seems to have come a long way, but it's hard to know what the real experience is like just from reading reviews on a website.
If you've bought glasses online recently, where did you end up ordering from, and were you happy with your purchase? I'm especially interested in whether the frames looked as good in person as they did online, whether the prescription was accurate, and how they've held up with everyday use. I'd also love to know if the sizing was true to what you expected or if there were any surprises after they arrived.
I'm hoping to find something with a clean, modern style that doesn't look or feel cheap, without spending a small fortune. If you've had a great experience with an online retailer, I'd really appreciate hearing what made it worth recommending.
can’t really decide over these.
Do you think it's worth investing in a pair of sunglasses made with Zeiss Lens? From what I read they are a German brand with a history of producing lenses for Cameras.
Also some notable brands like gentle monster use them? But GMs are crazy expensive?
Ive tried blue elephant but something just feels off - I think their quality just sucks
Ive tried Oakley's in the past but the lens just peels off after a year or two?
I wear a pair of Rudy Projects for sports and they've been great (recommended by an optician)
Wouldnt mind investing in a pair of GM's just for the zeiss?
Is it worth it? What can you guys recommend?
Thank you!!!
I had my eyes checked by an optometrist because the glare from other headlights from cars at night hurt my eyes. I struggle with bright light a lot and I experience pain behind/around my eyes every now and then. Although I was confident my vision was good since I see things very clearly. Here are my results:
Right Eye:
SPH: PL
CYL: -0.25
AXIS: 180
Left Eye:
+0.25
-0.25
AXIS: 165
I'm wondering if I was only given these numbers because my eyes are good enough and just for me to buy and pay for their glasses. Will wearing glasses even make a difference on my eyes? I had that darkening tint by sunlight and warm tint too so whenever I wear my glasses it makes it more comfortable to see things but I'm wondering if I really need it at all.
Realove how they look on me. And I'm happy that sides of my face are not too distorted
Hello!
I am on the hunt for small oval/round glasses similar to any of the glasses below
I have so far only found miu miu glasses and they're a little too expensive for me and my country only has one style of them available
Hope someone can help me find some brands!
Thanks :)
the first pair are some blue light glasses i got from a tech store that i thought actually suited me better than my normal glasses so i was thinking about getting prescription lenses put in them but what do
you think? plus a photo without glasses if u want to edit some frames u think would look better
Hi everyone! Ive had glasses since i was 1 years old and have to wear them all the time so im very very used to them.
But ive been thinking... what is it like wearing glasses for the first time? Like... does it feel weird? Do you have to get used to it? Are you nervous? What did you see?
Im just really curious!!!
Thank you
I feel weird posting a selfie so this may disappear soon.. 🫣
Bonus points if the first thing you noticed is the dog hair on me.
My current glasses are also round silver frames, but they are larger. Does this smaller size suit me?
your opinion on this brand and quality of their optical frames
Been wearing progressive eyeglasses for years and adapted fine to them. Extremely farsighted (+7) with astigmatism (CYL 1.50) and a 2.50 add. The struggle is with distance. I've had a few different scripts over the years and though reading and medium distance feel fine I've always had to tilt my head up for full far distance focus. I'm updating my script and want to improve this. I'm paying a lot for high end digital lenses. Has anyone been through this and found a solution? My current optician is saying if I raise my segment height (move the lenses up in the frame) then I can correct the distance thing but it'll also raise my reading position. I actually tried that by putting some spacers on the bridge and it does of course fix the distance thing but throws off the close. I've read that one thing that might help is increasing the vertical corridor so there's more space in the lenses from close to far. It's all frustrating because my sweet spot for distance is just about halfway up the lenses - but my natural pupil position is much closer to the top for distance. Anyway if anyone's had experience with modifying the vertical corridor I'd love to hear about it. Thanks very much.
hi i’m 22M just got glasses, first time wearer. as my vision has been getting blurry i took a trip to the optometrist and they suggested i might have keratoconus, now as i’ve just gotten my glasses today and only had them on for a couple of hours , everything looks weird like my field of view seems very limited and things are very zoomed in. it helps with reading but i feel like it doesn’t feel right hahah idk just some advice might be nice like is this just how going from nothing to such a high perscription feels ?
is this just teething problems or have i gotten the wrong prescription ?
can provide more information if necessary:)
