||| The Eyewear Thread ; Glasses, Contacts, Shades |||

[sliderz1]

go do the test they will give you a trial pair to use while they order new ones

yes exactly

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So got my new pair roughly 2 weeks ago, very satisfied with the service at Ferreria's, went to the Shops of Arima branch.

got myself Converse Keylight Frames @ $1075 with my lenses at $1264



has to be the cheapest pair I've gotten in a while tbh

got an AR spray, 2 microfibre cloths, 2 handbooks and a pen as an extra.
I received a copy of my prescription... will post that later

[S_2NR]

I received a copy of my prescription... will post that later

srsly, why do u think anybody here wants to know your prescription?

[sliderz1]

http://www.justeyewear.com/how-to-read-prescription

OD – Right Eye: usually the top value in an eyeglasses prescription chart. OD is a latin abbreviation for oculus dexter, which means "right eye." The measurements in the OD row are thus for the right eye.
OS – Left eye: usually the bottom value in an eyeglasses prescription chart. The measurements in the OS row are for the left eye. OS in Latin is oculus sinister, or "left eye."
SPH – Sphere: the horizontal curve of the eye’s lens; (+ or – number between –10 and +10) Also called your prescription’s power, this is how strong your lenses need to be.
CYL – Cylinder: indicates astigmatism; (+ or – number between –4 and +4 ) If you have a number for CYL, you, like many glasses wearers, have astigmatism. This simply means the vertical curve of your eye is shaped more like a football than a sphere.
Remember: AXIS goes with CYL. If you have a CYL measurement, you will always also have an AXIS measurement. Likewise, if you don’t have a CYL measurement, you will not have an AXIS measurement.
AXIS: Indicates the degree and direction of astigmatism; (+ number only between 1 and 180) Often this number will be proceeded by an x. You will not have an AXIS if you don’t have a CYL.
(Note: If a word is in your CYL or AXIS section with no number, you do not have astigmatism; this is there to trick you. We’re watching your back.)
PRISM: The majority of glasses wearers will not have a PRISM measurement. If you do, you have a more difficult glasses prescription that requires an optician’s expertise. Sadly, online glasses are not for you.
ADD: Only for bifocals/progressive lenses (+ number only, usually up to 5.00) How much magnifying power you need in your bifocal/progressive lenses.
(Note: In some prescriptions, this is written in a NV or near-vision section, while the rest of the prescription is written in the DV or distance-vision section.)
Final Tips:
Pay particular attention to whether the SPH and CYL are positive or negative.
A normal single-vision eyeglasses prescription without astigmatism only needs the SPH. You will also need your Pupillary Distance (PD), which may be included on your prescription as two numbers; add these numbers together and you’ve got your PD. If your prescription doesn't include your PD, you have a few options. First, you can call your optometrist and they may have it and provide it to you. You can also go to a local optician and have them measure it, often for a small fee. Or, you can measure it yourself.
If a number is not in the CYL and AXIS spaces, there is no value for either.
You will only have an ADD measure if you wear bifocals/progressives.
SPH, CYL, and ADD are written with decimals. Sometimes there are no decimal points on the prescription. You then get to add them in.
(Example: a SPH written as “175” is really “1.75”; a CYL written as “12” would be “1.20”; and an ADD written as “25” would be “2.50.”)
Sometimes, the prescription will not be written on an actual grid. The numbers will, however, likely be written according to the grid shown, with OD on top, OS on bottom, with columns SPH, CYL, AXIS, etc.
If you see the word PLANO in the row of boxes for one eye, you need a “balance lens” for that eye. A balance lens is a non-prescription lens; you need one if only one of your eyes requires vision correction.
Last, but not least, if both of your eyes have the same prescription, only one row of numbers may be written on your prescription.

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[fokhan_96]

wow ... its good to know there are some people out there that are as blind as me ... i have a similar prescription ... I normally go value optical but they expensive, might give Ferrerias a try
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[JoKeR1980]

recommendations for driving shades/glasses?

someone once recommended serengeti

[Ted_v2]

^ buy some gucci

[S_2NR]

recommendations for driving shades/glasses?

someone once recommended serengeti

I prefer

Ray ban, giorgio Armani for shades.

Nike, Calvin Klein, silhouettes for glasses

[sliderz1]

wow ... its good to know there are some people out there that are as blind as me ...

i know, things are bad.

Joker all that S_2NR posted are also good options. See what fits, your style,face ...and pocket.

also recommend the Serengeti + they have good rating/reviews

[JoKeR1980]

thanks for the suggestions

been looking at this one

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00307 ... 00_s00_i00

[Swisha]

looking to buy a frame online. would either Ferreira or Optometrist install my lens if the frame were not bought from them?

[M_2NR]

looking to buy a frame online. would either Ferreira or Optometrist install my lens if the frame were not bought from them?

Yea optometrist does it. I think most if not all shops do it. They always tell you they're not responsible if its broken etc etc.
I had issues with a setup I had from them with a type of frame from away and they always assisted.

[Rooki3]

ray ban wayfarer here

[Soul Collector]

looking to buy a frame online. would either Ferreira or Optometrist install my lens if the frame were not bought from them?

Yea optometrist does it. I think most if not all shops do it. They always tell you they're not responsible if its broken etc etc.
I had issues with a setup I had from them with a type of frame from away and they always assisted.

Aha I knew I saw an eyewear thread somewhere before and the search proved me right. Also, is that same thing I come to find out too lol. I deal with optometrist today, they have fantastic service. I went in a few months ago and saw a frame I liked but some real sheit start to happen in my life and i just forget about it. I ended up browsing online and saw the same frame I wanted for $123.00 USD and they were charging me almost $2000.00TT iirc.

Anyways, I was thinking of ordering it and have them instal my lens and so on. BUT my other question apart from the one yall answered up there is this - I see there is a frame size option and when I clicked it, it only has one size. So is it safe to assume that this specific frame is a one size fits all kinda thing? Would hate to order it and its different from what I tried on.

This is it, the 4th one with the green trim. I also dont know this site so if anyone knows a good site to get this frame from that will be nice!
http://www.go-optic.com/store/eyeglasse ... p?id=57126

[M_2NR]

if you want, you can go in and check and pretend you are going to buy it. It might be a d!ck move however. May be go you can go into another branch you're not accustomed to.
The sizing are as follows:
http://www.selectspecs.com/info/frame-measurements/

for me i have yet to find my ideal dimensions honestly and the pair i got from abroad (my past frame) were really tight. For rimless (Not in your case) you can ask them to "modify" the lens shape as well. I forgot to mention that.

[Soul Collector]

I was wondering if to go back and do that but I think I'd feel pretty bad lol. At the time of inquiring about that frame they said it was almost sold out at all the other branches. So there is a high possibility that if I check another branch they may not have it.

However, I cant exactly walk in with a measuring tape though lol. If I were to ask the specific size of a frame would they even be able to answer that and would they catch on to what I want to do?

I tried on alot of other frames but they never gave me a proper fit. This sporty puma one fit like a glove just like my ray ban shades. My current frame is a Colombia. This thing pass through some hard times lol. That is the only reason I'm so keen on getting this particular frame though, cuz of the perfect fit and feel to it.

[S_2NR]

Where can I get tag hauer frames in trinidad?

[M_2NR]

However, I cant exactly walk in with a measuring tape though lol. If I were to ask the specific size of a frame would they even be able to answer that and would they catch on to what I want to do?

It should be written on the frame. You can't miss it.

[Soul Collector]

However, I cant exactly walk in with a measuring tape though lol. If I were to ask the specific size of a frame would they even be able to answer that and would they catch on to what I want to do?

It should be written on the frame. You can't miss it.

Oh really?! I didnt know that. Well then I may just have to pass in and have a look. Thanks much

Now I feel stupid. I just took my my glasses which I had a few years and only now noticed the numbers that are there lol.

[r3iXmann]

Ot is way overpriced. Went to check their try change frames and a prescription. Total was quoted at $4000. For the exact same price, shipping included, I got 6 extra frame colours, trivex instead of polycarb, transition vi instead of the regular and a bunch of maintenance stuff from Harry Toulch optometrists in Canada. Should have in hand this week or so

[snatman]

Been getting my glasses online for the past year or so. I have 5 pairs now, plus 4 pairs prescription sunglasses. Upload my prescription, order, wait a couple weeks.

total cost?
~$800 TT shipped
armmm $800 total for nine pairs

[trinibajan34]

Been getting my glasses online for the past year or so. I have 5 pairs now, plus 4 pairs prescription sunglasses. Upload my prescription, order, wait a couple weeks.

total cost?
~$800 TT shipped
armmm $800 total for nine pairs

what site do you use to shop online for ur glasses ?

[S_2NR]

Ot is way overpriced. Went to check their try change frames and a prescription. Total was quoted at $4000. For the exact same price, shipping included, I got 6 extra frame colours, trivex instead of polycarb, transition vi instead of the regular and a bunch of maintenance stuff from Harry Toulch optometrists in Canada. Should have in hand this week or so

Are those the rimless glasses where u can change d color of the frames?

I checked them out and found they look cheap.

[r3iXmann]

Ot is way overpriced. Went to check their try change frames and a prescription. Total was quoted at $4000. For the exact same price, shipping included, I got 6 extra frame colours, trivex instead of polycarb, transition vi instead of the regular and a bunch of maintenance stuff from Harry Toulch optometrists in Canada. Should have in hand this week or so

Are those the rimless glasses where u can change d color of the frames?

I checked them out and found they look cheap.

Yup. They're pretty strong though. But ot as usual overpriced them :/

[M_2NR]

Ulyuh post some links na

srsly, I wanna create an index on the first page and want to include some sites for contacts, frames, etc.

[Soul Collector]

Ulyuh post some links na

srsly, I wanna create an index on the first page and want to include some sites for contacts, frames, etc.

YES, this ^^^ Please!

Ot is way overpriced. Went to check their try change frames and a prescription. Total was quoted at $4000. For the exact same price, shipping included, I got 6 extra frame colours, trivex instead of polycarb, transition vi instead of the regular and a bunch of maintenance stuff from Harry Toulch optometrists in Canada. Should have in hand this week or so

So...what site? Btw can you check the site I posted and tell me if you know it, if its a godo site to order from, please.

[sliderz1]

^^

http://toulch.com/index.php ??

However, I cant exactly walk in with a measuring tape though lol. If I were to ask the specific size of a frame would they even be able to answer that and would they catch on to what I want to do?

It should be written on the frame. You can't miss it.

Oh really?! I didnt know that. Well then I may just have to pass in and have a look. Thanks much

Now I feel stupid. I just took my my glasses which I had a few years and only now noticed the numbers that are there lol.

lol yeah man they're usually by the temple area, inner left or right

[r3iXmann]

Ulyuh post some links na

srsly, I wanna create an index on the first page and want to include some sites for contacts, frames, etc.

YES, this ^^^ Please!

Ot is way overpriced. Went to check their try change frames and a prescription. Total was quoted at $4000. For the exact same price, shipping included, I got 6 extra frame colours, trivex instead of polycarb, transition vi instead of the regular and a bunch of maintenance stuff from Harry Toulch optometrists in Canada. Should have in hand this week or so

So...what site? Btw can you check the site I posted and tell me if you know it, if its a godo site to order from, please.

Toulch. Com

You can email Michael Toulch. That's the guy I dealt with. The best customer service EVAR.

[snatman]

http://www.coastal.com/coupon-eligible-glasses
FREE pair of glasses for first time customers!
I used this, paid only shipping, no catch, good selection of frames. Free applies only to single vision, uncoated


http://www.goggles4u.com/prescription-e ... ?gender=91
bought a lot of glasses here. There are regular sales on the already cheap frames. Often some frames are free.
Single vision is very cheap, coatings and progressives, bifocals pushes the prices up substantially. I had problems with two of the 8 pairs i bought here and they replaced free of charge, without requiring a return.

http://www.zennioptical.com/?prescripti ... le&gender2[]=808&nav_cat_id=2&navused=1
never bought any here, but good reviews, and more reasonably priced bifocals and progressives.

[Soul Collector]

Thing is I never tried on any of those frames on his site to see how it fits. I tried on ALOT of frames here and even the one I have now fits like balls but that sporty Puma one fit so perfectly. I think my face is shaped funny

Going through the site with the Puma frame and proceeding to add lens etc, it had a comprehensive list of goodies to add on but I dont know enough to order that by myself. I think I might just chance ordering the Puma frame alone and having OT add the lens. That savings alone there is around $1200.00~
http://www.go-optic.com/store/eyeglasse ... p?id=57126

Edit - I read some reviews of go-optic, and I wont be buying sheit from them :/