First time glasses wearer could use some advice

Goose said:
I spend most of my day looking at my computer screen and i'm hoping you guys could educate me on what lenses and coatings are actually worth getting and which ones to avoid?
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Get glass lenses. Plastic lenses scratch no matter the coating.
 
jpaul said:
anti-reflective/scratch coatings are invaluable especially for night driving, I've had hoya hvll coating on my varifocals and still fine 10 years in - seems they now give guarantee for a couple of years, too.
Spec savers are just vague about their coatings , not sure they have a guarantee either - one supplier in my bookmarks https://www.peepeyewear.co.uk/peep-optics/lens-options.
maybe it's the anti-scratch, but don't need any special wipes just a dab of dish soap on a finger and hot water, and non-lint kitchen roll to blot them - they've taken knocks from cupboard doors and DIY

have to take care for clearance of glasses arms if you use bike/safety helmets too.

as said, definitely no blue; prescription sunglasses with polarisation great for sun/sunset driving.
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Unless you're driving topless polarisers won't work in front of a windscreen ;) :D
 
ethan said:
Unless you're driving topless polarisers won't work in front of a windscreen ;) :D
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People use polarised sunglasses for driving all the time, they are recommended for improving driving in bright sunlight.

Polarised glasses delete reflections from car windows and windscreens and many other things the same way they delete reflections so you can see into water. Also lets you see an oil slick tint in some glass because toughening the glass creates stresses that distort the light in a weird way.
 
Hotwired said:
People use polarised sunglasses for driving all the time, they are recommended for improving driving in bright sunlight.

Polarised glasses delete reflections from car windows and windscreens and many other things the same way they delete reflections so you can see into water. Also lets you see an oil slick tint in some glass because toughening the glass creates stresses that distort the light in a weird way.
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Sorry I was referring to Transitions which are polarisers. The former need to be in direct contact with the sun to work and don't work in vehicles. :)
 
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Anti glare and scratch resistance coating are a must. Though many opticians the anti glare coating makes glasses scratch resistant

Having an eye condition which affects my corneas, glasses with no anti glare is a no.

You probably need to get arms adjusted at opticians. They spend ages with me as back of ears are both different. This is why I don’t use online opticians. Plus I get discount on Specsavers using my employer’s discount app.

Also on the subject of glasses, wish people would take fashion a lower priority with glasses. These Thunderbirds’ Brains glasses maybe the fashion but look totally stupid on many. I look awful in those glasses.
 
cheesefest said:
Also on the subject of glasses, wish people would take fashion a lower priority with glasses. These Thunderbirds’ Brains glasses maybe the fashion but look totally stupid on many. I look awful in those glasses.
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I'm 100% certain specsavers has more than 1 model of glasses from you to choose from :p
 
Brand new to the four eyed club!

Was sat watching TV last weekend and for some reason closed one eye and realised that everything was a blur our of the bad one!

Just picked up me first pair today, and really noticing the distortion side affect as they are mainly for astigmatism :(
 
Rather than ask a similar question thought I would join in here. I had an eye test earlier in the week and have been told I need a prescription as I have a slight astigmatism which is making it difficult to focus on small items, like the date on my wrist watch. After my test they asked me if I wanted to look at frames and I did but found it rather overwhelming, there was so much choice and I had no idea so we agreed I would come back with my partner and son to choose a pair.

I get that glasses come in all shapes and sizes but also price. What is cheap and what is expensive for a pair. I literally have no idea, it is such an alien concept.
 
Gredawarha said:
I get that glasses come in all shapes and sizes but also price. What is cheap and what is expensive for a pair. I literally have no idea, it is such an alien concept.
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£70-£150 is typical for "designer" frames or even own brand frames made with better materials (e.g. titanium).

Most frames aren't worth that much however - they don't cost anywhere near that to produce, and you can buy similar unbranded frames for a fraction of the price online.

With the big chains you generally should take advantage of the "offers" e.g 2 for price of 1 frames, or "free" coating on a single pair, to maximise value.
 
Armageus said:
£70-£150 is typical for "designer" frames or even own brand frames made with better materials (e.g. titanium).

Most frames aren't worth that much however - they don't cost anywhere near that to produce, and you can buy similar unbranded frames for a fraction of the price online.

With the big chains you generally should take advantage of the "offers" e.g 2 for price of 1 frames, or "free" coating on a single pair, to maximise value.
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Many thanks, gives me an idea of what sort of ball park we are talking about as I have no concept of glasses whether that be price or anything else. My optician is a local independent so I am likely to use them for my first pair of glasses but I take note about the big chain offers.
 
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