I am an Optometrist, Ask me anything (Part 2)

[calumniate]

That's funny as I selected the 'digiforce' option not knowing what it was.. here it is:
https://www.ishn.com/articles/97903-...ens-technology

Not sure if that would help with peripheral

[Knut]

Originally Posted by calumniate

That's funny as I selected the 'digiforce' option not knowing what it was.. here it is:
https://www.ishn.com/articles/97903-...ens-technology

Not sure if that would help with peripheral

This has been in regular Ophthalmic lenses for a decade. It is good for high wrap frames (frames that have a highly curved lens) and high prescriptions.

If Peripheral distortion is a problem we sometimes will reduce the Astigmatism correct by a couple of steps as Astigmatism leads to increased peripheral distortion in glasses.

[photon]

Is there anything between Costco and an optometrist in terms of cost for getting lenses replaced? Need new lenses for single vision and computer glasses progressives and Costco I have to ship the frames away.

My optometrist quoted $880 for both sets of lenses but they do have locations locally that can grind them. But compare that to Costco which is like $200 for both (they charge $30 extra for grinding and I have to send the frames away).

Kinda want something in the middle that can grind them locally.

Knut can your place grind new lenses locally (like while I wait, or over short period)?

[Reggie Dunlop]

DIY lens cleaner: Rubbing alcohol + water + dish soap. Way cheaper.

What your optometrist doesn't want you to know!

[Knut]

Originally Posted by photon

Is there anything between Costco and an optometrist in terms of cost for getting lenses replaced? Need new lenses for single vision and computer glasses progressives and Costco I have to ship the frames away.

My optometrist quoted $880 for both sets of lenses but they do have locations locally that can grind them. But compare that to Costco which is like $200 for both (they charge $30 extra for grinding and I have to send the frames away).

Kinda want something in the middle that can grind them locally.

Knut can your place grind new lenses locally (like while I wait, or over short period)?

There are a couple labs in town that can grind the lenses, but they are not cheap at all. It is quite a bit more expensive and at that point its almost better to do a complete new set of glasses.

I know for us if you get your frames through us our lab can just cut the lenses to the same size as they have the frame trace on file already. So we can replace the lenses in under an hour without having to give up your frames for longer.

In short, I do not think i can help you with what you seek. I would however consider doing new Frames and finding a buy one get one x% off or something like that.

[Knut]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

DIY lens cleaner: Rubbing alcohol + water + dish soap. Way cheaper.

What your optometrist doesn't want you to know!

Lol. We give the stuff away. Margins are a couple bucks on that

Long term use of Rubbing Alcohol can destroy the coatings and discolor and weaken the frame.

Dish Soap works good though.

For better Convenience try the Zeiss glass cleaner wipes. They work quite well.

Peeps are pretty handy too. Portable and great for a quick clean that does not need water.

Can also use a Jewelry ultrasonic cleaner. It works very well to get all the stuff that builds up along the bevel of the frame and in the hinges.