Getting eye glasses for first time. What should I know? Advice please. | |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1441615 United States 03/14/2019 07:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
LookingInward User ID: 38183336 United States 03/14/2019 07:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 73238474 United States 03/14/2019 07:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
fugggg-it User ID: 77455077 United States 03/14/2019 08:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dont get the anti glare coating, when it goes away form cleaning it will spiderweb the lenses. They will try to sell ti to you so you wont have a glare on the glasses FOR OTHER PEOPLE. Screw other people, if they wanna talk to you the glare will be fine. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77442822 United States 03/14/2019 08:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | After decades of not needing glasses I noticed age is catching up with me. Went and got tested and my eyes are crap. Blurry far away and blurry close up. Need either two pairs of glasses ,one for each issue, or one pair of transition glasses. This not being something I ever had to deal with before. what advice does my GLP brethren have on this issue? Quoting: Old Custer My friend just went on a rant about this and she's the sharpest person I know - best advice is get the glasses that are all in one pair. They are much more expensive but so worth it! and include the *glare* reduction lens that make a huge difference for night time driving. So that's one pair for distance, reading, sunglasses, and glare reduction. Probably cost around $500 so careful not to leave them anywhere! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77442822 United States 03/14/2019 08:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dont get the anti glare coating, when it goes away form cleaning it will spiderweb the lenses. They will try to sell ti to you so you wont have a glare on the glasses FOR OTHER PEOPLE. Screw other people, if they wanna talk to you the glare will be fine. Quoting: fugggg-it 77455077 Never heard of the spiderweb thing. And I only know of it making night time driving much easier - reducing glare from on coming lights, etc. I was at a meeting last month and it was announced that half the members weren't there because they can no longer drive at night - I was shocked!! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77457727 United States 03/14/2019 08:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 76858147 United States 03/14/2019 08:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | After decades of not needing glasses I noticed age is catching up with me. Went and got tested and my eyes are crap. Blurry far away and blurry close up. Need either two pairs of glasses ,one for each issue, or one pair of transition glasses. This not being something I ever had to deal with before. what advice does my GLP brethren have on this issue? Quoting: Old Custer You'll never get laid again.... |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 39440397 United States 03/14/2019 08:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | With glasses for the first time, especially bifocals, they can affect your depth perception. Walking down any stairs etc may feel awkward for you until you are used to the glasses, so hold onto the guardrail. Despite wanting to take them off and get used to them another time, please keep them on. You'll adjust to them faster if you keep wearing them. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77017548 United States 03/14/2019 08:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
MissCleo User ID: 77082640 United States 03/14/2019 08:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 2. Tell your doc it's your first time. 3. Make a list of questions you have, don't be embarrassed to ask. 4. It will cost more than you imagine to get glasses. Call your insurance and ask. The doc office will add on frames, lenses, and additional for stigmatism (eyes not equal). 5. You can get a prescription (as previous poster mentioned) and take it to Walmart and get glasses for less (possibly, they have less choice on frames). |
MissCleo User ID: 77082640 United States 03/14/2019 08:32 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
DMJ User ID: 75062736 United States 03/14/2019 08:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
FeedYourHead User ID: 77416429 United States 03/14/2019 08:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | After decades of not needing glasses I noticed age is catching up with me. Went and got tested and my eyes are crap. Blurry far away and blurry close up. Need either two pairs of glasses ,one for each issue, or one pair of transition glasses. This not being something I ever had to deal with before. what advice does my GLP brethren have on this issue? Quoting: Old Custer Get them here...I've had 4 pairs from them and you will save TONS of money. [link to www.eyebuydirect.com (secure)] The last two pair I got cost me a grand total of $110 and one of those was sunglasses... Ask Alice when she's 10ft tall This is a battle for the future of civilization. If free speech is lost even in America, tyranny is all that lies ahead. Elon Musk |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77388742 New Zealand 03/14/2019 09:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
MissCleo User ID: 77082640 United States 03/14/2019 09:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | After decades of not needing glasses I noticed age is catching up with me. Went and got tested and my eyes are crap. Blurry far away and blurry close up. Need either two pairs of glasses ,one for each issue, or one pair of transition glasses. This not being something I ever had to deal with before. what advice does my GLP brethren have on this issue? Quoting: Old Custer Get them here...I've had 4 pairs from them and you will save TONS of money. [link to www.eyebuydirect.com (secure)] The last two pair I got cost me a grand total of $110 and one of those was sunglasses... YES! |
FeedYourHead User ID: 77416429 United States 03/14/2019 09:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | f you cant afford transition als, Get a pair of bifocals and one pair for midrange. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1441615 Transition lenses are no big deal at the website I provided. Ask Alice when she's 10ft tall This is a battle for the future of civilization. If free speech is lost even in America, tyranny is all that lies ahead. Elon Musk |
FeedYourHead User ID: 77416429 United States 03/14/2019 09:14 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | After decades of not needing glasses I noticed age is catching up with me. Went and got tested and my eyes are crap. Blurry far away and blurry close up. Need either two pairs of glasses ,one for each issue, or one pair of transition glasses. This not being something I ever had to deal with before. what advice does my GLP brethren have on this issue? Quoting: Old Custer Get them here...I've had 4 pairs from them and you will save TONS of money. [link to www.eyebuydirect.com (secure)] The last two pair I got cost me a grand total of $110 and one of those was sunglasses... YES! You've used them too? I love the place...good quality too. I should have told them to be sure to upload a photo of themselves so they can see how they will look on their face. Ask Alice when she's 10ft tall This is a battle for the future of civilization. If free speech is lost even in America, tyranny is all that lies ahead. Elon Musk |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 76384961 United States 03/14/2019 09:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
rewind Militant Bitch User ID: 77449674 United States 03/14/2019 09:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Take someone with you to tell you which ones you look best in? |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 39440397 United States 03/14/2019 09:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 39440397 United States 03/14/2019 09:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 75299782 United States 03/14/2019 10:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you get contacts, don’t take them out drunk after eating blazing hot buffalo wings, no matter how good you wash your hands. Go to Costco for an exam-good price, good service. Once you have your prescription, it’s good for a year. Shop around for some cool specs- get something you like. Heck, theyre on your face for everyone to stare at, spend the money. Lastly, thought about laser surgery? Me? Fk that, nobody is cutting my eyes open, but just a thought. Good luck four eyes. |
InterdimensionalShadowMonster User ID: 77445518 United States 03/14/2019 10:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I am a huge fan of cable temple frames. They kind of wrap around the backs of your ears keeping the glasses from falling off. Also keeps them in place during rifle and shotgun recoil. (Tell your optometrist if your a shooter to get protective lenses) You cannot conquer a free man. The most you can do, is kill him. |
1guynAz User ID: 77374766 United States 03/14/2019 11:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
Old Custer (OP) User ID: 66177791 United States 03/18/2019 10:15 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you value your eyes spend extra for shatterproof polycarbonate. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77345707 Polycarb is crap. Much higher dispersion (false color fringes). CR-39 is OK, glass better. DO consider trifocals. T, Optician anon. Kind of upset. I asked for the best lenses available and my receipt shows they ordered polycarb. I wasn't worried about money and value optical clarity over a few bucks. |
Old Custer (OP) User ID: 66177791 United States 03/18/2019 10:21 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | After decades of not needing glasses I noticed age is catching up with me. Went and got tested and my eyes are crap. Blurry far away and blurry close up. Need either two pairs of glasses ,one for each issue, or one pair of transition glasses. This not being something I ever had to deal with before. what advice does my GLP brethren have on this issue? Quoting: Old Custer You'll never get laid again.... My wife concurs. Honestly Im not someone that hangs out in mirrors often and going glasses shopping I had not noticed how much I've aged in the past few years. So you might be right. Oh well. |
PatrikC325 User ID: 74508821 United States 03/18/2019 10:25 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | After decades of not needing glasses I noticed age is catching up with me. Went and got tested and my eyes are crap. Blurry far away and blurry close up. Need either two pairs of glasses ,one for each issue, or one pair of transition glasses. This not being something I ever had to deal with before. what advice does my GLP brethren have on this issue? Quoting: Old Custer Go for the progressive glasses. And check out the anti-glare, blue blocking options and anti-scratching! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77453607 United States 03/18/2019 10:29 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I've worn glasses and/or contact since my early twenties. A few years ago doc recommended progressives as now I have age related issues too. I balked at the idea that I'd be wearing "bifocals" and refused opting instead to use different scripts in each eye in an attempt to balance out my vision. Went back a year later to get the progressives- so much better!! I literally wore them home from the office with no problems. Still kicking myself over letting my vanity determine my choice. Best prices are found online- but if its first time buying I'd buy at the office and let them give me a good education on options & how to identify quality etc first, if you have the money to do so. Costco is a popular discount option in my area. Opt for the glare protection & get the best quality lenses you can. Buy the disposal eyeglass cleaner wipes in bulk & stash them everywhere- vehicle, bedroom, by tv, etc. Nothing cleans as well, sprays & wipes are extra to keep up with. Get used to putting your glasses in their case when not in use! Get prescription sunglasses too or transition lenses if you prefer. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77233963 United Kingdom 03/18/2019 10:39 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I bought some from a mainstream optician. The lenses were bad and other people were saying the same but I may have used washing up liquid or soap to clean them. My lenses now were from someone like Zeiss or something and there isnt a scratch but I only use water and most of the time they are smeary but thats better then scratches. Typical though. The only lenses that Iv never scratched need replacing as my script has changed. I really should buy something like a Progear Eyeguard Tackle Goggle but for now a band that attaches to the arms and locks them to your head will have to do. I bought an army one from ebay. You dont have to attach it now. Just might keep your glasses on your face. When I was younger ( when we had done acid a few times ) although it wasnt strong. Anyway. We were climbing accross walls of peoples gardens in terraced houses. I jumped off a wall and a washing line pinged my glasses into the air. I was like wear are my glasses. no one heard me but they land about 10 seconds later and I actually found them but then it happened again ( im convinced it happened again ) and not a de ja vu because everyone at that stage was in stiches because my glasses pinged into the air from a line but then called bs when I was saying it happened before, some gardens down. [link to www.ebay.co.uk (secure)] |