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[Feline Fine]

On 7/5/2014 lovestodance said:

On 7/5/2014 Feline Fine said:

If your eyeglass RX is very strong (like mine is), it's really worth it to pay a little extra to get High-Index lenses

They're thinner and more lightweight - read: more comfortable - than your typical progressive lenses. 8-)

How to Read and Enter Your Eyeglass Prescription

While you don't need to completely understand how to read your eyeglass prescription to place an order on AC Lens, you'll need to know the basics in order to select and order the right lenses for your eyes. We've provided assistance with how to read and enter your prescription in the information below. If you don't have a copy of your prescription, or are not sure how to read it, rest assured that as long as you have your doctor's information we can contact your doctor directly in order to obtain your correct prescription.

How do I read my eyeglass prescription?

Your prescription should look somewhat similar to the following:

Below are examples of how a prescription can look and how it would be entered into our website.

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How do I know if my prescription is Single Vision or Bifocal? Or Progressive (Multifocal)?

Doctors write prescriptions in many different ways. Below is an explanation of how to tell if your prescription is for single vision or bifocal lenses.

SINGLE VISION

Single Vision prescriptions are for patients who have trouble seeing either near or far (but not both). An example of a Single Vision prescription can be seen below. As you can see, the prescription has no value in the ADD column.

BIFOCAL / PROGRESSIVE VISION

Bifocal prescriptions are for patients who have trouble seeing both near and far. An example of a Bifocal prescription can be seen below. As you can see, the prescription has a value in the ADD column. You will only have an ADD measurement if you wear bifocal/progressives lenses.

ADD corrections are almost always the same number for both eyes. If you happen to see the letters PALnext to one of the numbers, or written elsewhere on your prescription, this means your doctor indicated that you will need a different ADD correction for progressive bifocals versus lined bifocals. Since AC Lens only offers Progressive Bifocal lenses, you'll want to use the number with PAL next to it when entering your prescription on our site. That number will apply to both eyes so make sure you enter it on both eyes. Below is an example of a PAL prescription:

What if my prescription has a value in the Prism column?

Unfortunately, AC Lens is not currently able to create glasses with Prism corrections. An example of a prescription with a Prism correction can be found below:

I want to purchase eyeglasses through AC Lens, but this prescription stuff is confusing. Is there an easier way?

Absolutely! You can always leave the prescription fields blank when ordering, and then either send us a copy of your prescription, or give us your eye doctor's contact information and we will collect your prescription information directly; ensuring that your prescription is correct while you remain free of worry!

Many thanks for taking the time to post this..... I am really in need of new prescription glasses..

Maybe this will help me...

I have been tempted to order on-line from Glasses USA... Also since I cannot find a similar frame that I have had for several years... They are plastic and have a small oval shape to fit progressive lenses..

It's amazing how light they are... Also have gotten really so use to them as well..

Unfortunitely the Optometrist who I went to did not have anything that was similar..

Went to several places and cannot find any right for me..

The frames I have seen are too expensive for my budget.... Really would rather spend more on the type of lenses I want...

Many thanks again.

lovestodance

You're most welcome, LTD, especially as one of my favorite people. 8)

Sorry the illustrations aren't exactly centered, LOL. But at least they're pretty easily viewable.

I can very highly recommend that you get your new glasses from Warby Parker, instead of Glasses USA

They're an incredible, charitable company with a fantastic staff and owners, and high quality yet affordable eyeglasses (& sunglasses), whose motto is "Buy One Give One". Progressives just became available, so maybe this is meant to be.

Make sure you read all about them on their website:

https://www.warbyparker.com/

HTH & have fun!

8-)

P.S.: if not Warby, check out 39dollarglasses.com and zennioptical.com, which are also recommended by customers.

[Luvsiamese]

Ps I have been going to an optometrist for years when they spotted retinal changes. My glasses are super expensive trifocals progressive, transition, special process to thin lenses, and scratch costing. I have an older pair for watching TV that are really old. My pair was replaced when I had an accident. I do not have vision coverage or , very little. I have heard costco is good but as I cN't see even the big E I also get flexible frames, so if I fall asleep with them they don't get out of shape. I do not buy designer frames. But I was sent to a retinal specialist and found out that the ENT hosp also misdiagnosis end as an old retinal detachment. I went to the specialist. Myopic eyes are prone to detachments. Wow when I saw him , I learned my eyes have been losing virtuous fluid which causes the retina to collapse & loss vision. No treatment. They also will no give a script as they are retinal specialist. My glasses cost , reg non designer frames over $700. I really think if your vision is that bad it should be considered a medical issue and covered. When you can't see due to a progressive untreatable disease, it should be covered. It is not considered legally blind yet but will be, & is not covered. I would have to find my x15 yr old glasses to find mine, or put on old contacts, very little help. Yet we will give , illegal immigrants, people in jail with all the medical they need. I have seen this for myself. Something is wrong when you have a disease with no treatment , can't see anything as20over 200 . I am about to put one of those devices on them that when you click it will make a sound. Vision & hearing loss are a disability. They are cutting benefits on both if you have pvt or Medicare insurance. So I have to depend extra exams in addition to retinal specialist, opthmologist

[ninjasmom]

As an optician I would recommend not ordering glasses online. To get the best vision you need to have the most accurate fit. There is no way to get the correct fit without actuaaly trying in the frame and have you lenses cut to fit that frame.

How could you measure the correct height of the bifocal without having it measured in the corrct frame? Also the distance between your eye and the frame is important.There are a lot of considerations that affect your frame and lens choice.

[adoreqvc]

There is only one European company which makes eye glass frames and sells them worldwide.

The company is called Luxottica, and of course the mark up is horrific when you order their eyeglass frames from the Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, or other various establishments who sell eye glass frames.

Below is that company and the forbes write up about them:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/halahtouryalai/2013/07/02/ray-ban-oakley-chanel-or-prada-sunglasses-they...

I had this conversation years ago with my Ophthalmologist and he agreed that he has many customers who order directly from the internet and have no problems, but he also said he needed to make a big profit considering his store front over head.

My Ophthalmologist also writes in the PD # on each prescription so I always include it and that takes care of the accurate measurements needed to get the correct fit of the eyeglass frames.

From that time forward I order via the internet and have never received any problems with my prescription eyeglasses.

All these eyeglass frame web sites help consumers accurately measure everything needed to ensure the right eyeglasses fit.

The fit is always spot on from the company I use and the savings are hundreds of dollars in my favor.

Anyone interested should do their own internet search and also take a look at the various offerings.

After my internet search I decided to use zennioptical.com.

At that time they had a 3 for 1 special.

I also had retina surgery so I can vouch that the frames and lens prescriptions I typed in on their site had a great outcome.

Wonderful glasses fit was spot on, lenses perfect, and absolutely no problems whatsoever.

[RibbonsRosesRainbows]

So nice of the ladies that posted how to understand.

[rudy]

Trust the ophthamologist. Look here for very reasonable, yet fashionable eyeglass frames (and lenses): zennioptical dot com

[jackthebear]

On 7/5/2014 luvthatboxer said: I needed the high index lenses as well. Progressives are so expensive and I had researched a lot and saw Costco was supposed to be good and less expensive. I called around and they did have the cheapest progressives and then I went in an ordered a pair they have been great. If you have one near you, I highly recommend them. Just and FYI they did not do my eye exam. I have a local eye doctor I love but his glasses are just way too expensive.

I got the most expensive lenses @ my opticians and then a 2nd pair @ Costco, high index lens, AR coating etc all the same things. I have to say that there was not really any difference betweent the 2 lenses.