Your Eye Secrets
Your Eye Secrets
1. Is the 50% off discount based on a secret code?
2. Are 'extras' like as scratch and UV protection truly necessary?
3. 'Buy one, get one free' is it feasible?
4. What factors should I consider when selecting a frame to complement my prescription?
5. What gives rise to the pricing discrepancy amongst optical stores?
Does the lens of an eyeglasses frame vary? 6.
If the price of my frame is too high, how can I tell? 7.
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We will do our best to address some of these concerns in this concise report.
What's the deal with the 50% off?
When assessing this offer, let's keep common sense in mind. A company is quite unlikely to sell an item for less than what they paid for it. Thus, one of two things is occurring when optical companies hold 50% off sales. Either the product markup is too high to begin with or they wish to get rid of old stock. How else would they be able to earn a profit when they cut the price of the goods in half?
In most cases, frames that are 50% off are no longer in production. Be wary of being lured into purchasing an out-of-date product, even though this can help you save money. If the temple piece or discontinued frame breaks, replacing it could be a daunting task.
Frames that have been marked up three to three and a half times their cost are often on sale for fifty percent off. You wind up spending nearly full price for a 50% discounted frame.
On many occasions, you might find a 50% off bargain that only applies to the frame if you buy the "premium" lenses.
LOOK WHO IT IS! Paying too much for these lenses is inevitable. You should expect to pay more for them compared to standard lenses. You reason that the frame's 50% off price tag must mean it's a steal. Compare local lens prices by shopping around. When you look into the 50% off offer, you'll have more information.
Keep an eye out for the small print in the ads.
Retailers who offer 50% off deals all year round are only marking up products to lower their prices. It may mislead some people. As a matter of fact, you may find that several optical shops consistently provide 50% off.
If you're looking to save money without sacrificing quality, there are more economical options available for frames and lenses.
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Why do opticians insist on upselling you on unnecessary extras?
This is a lucrative and relatively "easy money" field for the majority of optical businesses.
Salespeople at many optical companies earn substantial bonuses and commissions depending on the volume of tints, scratch coatings, UV protection, edge polishing, and service agreements sold.
The optical industry can significantly boost the price of a pair of eyeglasses by including unnecessary "add-ons" at little additional expense to the customer.
Extras can drive up the price of eyewear by more than 30%, resulting in astronomical profits for the business.
Ensure that you get only the necessary protective coatings. The manufacturer will include scratch protection and ultraviolet coatings with specialty lenses, such as high-index lenses and polycarbonate material.
Therefore, having these coatings applied WILL NOT COST YOU MORE MONEY! You can see them on the lenses already!
Do not overpay, once again. The lenses already have scratch and UV protection coatings included in them, so they are a good choice for those whose prescriptions call for polycarbonate or high-index lenses.
Scratch protection, UV coating, and edge polishing are often offered by optical companies at half price when they are pushed to make a sale! Strike a deal and make sure you get a discount.
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'BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE': WHAT IT REALLY MEANS?
Although the second pair is being offered for free in this campaign, the 'free frame' is not the same as the first frame purchased. "Free frame" usually refers to a frame picked out from a store's exclusive selection. Optical stores typically charge between $2 and $4 for these affordable frames.
You are informed that you will receive a second pair at no cost, yet you are charged the full price for the first pair.
The free pair of lenses typically have inexpensive, uncoated lenses that are used to satisfy the prescription. Is there a free pair being given out by the optical?
Absolutely not!
The retailer benefits from this marketing since it drives customers to buy a 'add-on' coatings package. Scratch prevention, UV coating, and tint are the coatings in question. The sum of these three choices may be anywhere from $29 to $59 overall.
So, on your complimentary pair, the optician will earn $23 to $53.
Actually, you're paying too much for the first pair and get a low-quality frame with the second.
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HOW CAN I SEE A CHEAP FRAME AND STAY AWAY FROM IT?
A "cheap" frame, according to the optical industry, is one that retails for between $1 and $7. Imported eyeglass frames can be purchased for as little as $1, yet you might find them priced anywhere from $39 to $99 at some optical boutiques!
You may find these frames at a lot of optical stores:
the "Spare Pair" area
using BOGO sales in particular
along with an advertising for contact lenses
- in the case of certain vision insurance policies
- "$79 Complete Pair of Glasses" is a common commercial slogan.
Most of the time, frames of substandard quality are manufactured in the Far East. They are prone to tarnish. Over time, cheap frames will lose their adjustability, develop chipped arm coatings, loosen screws, and shatter quickly.
Proceed with extreme caution when purchasing these frames.
Here, you won't find designer or name-brand frames. Any frame with a well-known designer name on it is almost surely of high quality, will retain its alignment for a longer period of time, and will not tarnish easily.
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How to Determine Which Frame Size Is Best for Your Prescription
Any prescription for eyeglasses typically consists of two parts.
One of two things can be said about your eyesight: nearsightedness (the ability to see close up but not far away) or farsightedness (the inability to see far).
Astigmatism is present in around 70% of the population that uses corrective lenses. The cornea, the front portion of the eye, has two distinct curvatures, much like a football. To address astigmatism, lenses are engineered with two distinct curves to conform to the eye's natural shape.
An example of a prescription for eyeglasses looks like this:
3.00/-1.50 X 180 OD
2.50-1.40-165 OS
This is the interpretation.
"OD" stands for "right eye" in Latin.
OS stands for "left eye" in Latin.
In this example, the sphere is represented by the first number, which is -3.00. A doctor of optometry can use this information to determine the appropriate lens power for correcting nearsightedness (-) or farsightedness (). Here, we have a case where one eye is farsighted and the other is nearsighted.
Astigmatism amounts are indicated by the numbers following the percent sign. The letters "X" stand for "axis," while the degrees 180 and 165 represent the astigmatic lens' positions in degrees.
The spherical numbers (-3.00 and 2.50 in our case) are the ones that matter when deciding on the best prescription frame size.
The vast majority of frame styles and sizes should work with prescriptions that are less than -2.50 or 2.50. You can get by quite fine without high-index or ultra-thin prescription lenses. You should be able to find a frame with ordinary plastic lenses that meets your aesthetic standards in terms of edge thickness.
Frames with an eye size of 54 or less are recommended for prescriptions ranging from -2.50 to -4.00. The inner arm of the frame bears the sizing information. Make sure you pick the thin and light lens or a high-index frame if you need a larger one for style or your facial shape. Lenses with thick edges will be the result if you don't.
Avoid rimless frames if your prescription is more than -2.50; otherwise, you'll need to utilize a high index lens, which can be problematic due to its thick edge.
If your prescription is between -4.00 and -6.00, it's recommended that you get lenses made of a high-index material and go for a small frame size. Doing so will make your spectacles appear as thin as possible.
Lens Information and Assistance can be reached at 1-800-248-9427. They will help you determine which lenses are ideal for your prescription, especially if it is complex or extremely high.
If you need assistance interpreting your prescription or deciding which lenses to use, our trained staff is here to help. We offer this service at no cost to you.
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Making Sense of Materials for a Single Vision Lens
Among the several polymers available, CR-39 is by far the most popular choice for single vision lenses. Not only is it incredibly versatile in terms of density and color, but its lightweight nature also makes it extremely pleasant to wear.
Having said that, there are CR-39 lens makers that crank out subpar lenses. 'Soft spots' of impaired vision can be caused by lenses that are distorted.
You can get lenses made by SEIKO, SILOR, or SOLA with an extremely efficient scratch protection coating, and they all have very high optical quality.
Light lenses and thin-plastic (hi-index) lenses are also on the market. Compared to standard plastic lenses, this material has a greater refractive index. This allows for the use of a smaller lens to achieve the same results as a thicker one. Compared to standard plastic lenses, these are lighter and approximately 35% thinner.
But keep in mind that these lenses come in a variety of grades and quality. The lens's thickness is directly proportional to its refractive index.
With a refractive index of 1.60 or 1.66, you can get the highest quality high-index lenses. The general public is unaware of the difference between a 1.60 and a 1.54 refractive index, hence some opticals continue to utilize the former while charging for the latter. For the most superior and minimally thick lenses, be specific and ask for 1.60 or 1.66 refractive hi-index lenses if your prescription calls for them.
Our top picks for high-index lenses are:
- The refractive index of Silor Thin & Lite 1.60
A 1.60 refractive index Pentax THC
With anti-reflective coating, the Pentax 1.66 Ultrathin
— Seiko Super 16 MX
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Ideal Aspheric 1.66
Aspheric Optima 1.60
- 1.50-Optima Hyper
- Any product by Sola
A different kind of lens material, polycarbonate, is promoted as being both thin and lightweight. You can't tint it as dark as plastic lenses, it scratches easily, and it's softer than CR-39. You can tell it's not as thick or heavy as conventional plastic just by looking at it. Despite charging the same amount as high-index lenses, many opticals recommend this material over it due to its lower cost.
For those who require safety goggles or other eye protection, polycarbonate is a great material choice because of how resistant it is to breaking. But, on occasion, the optics of contemporary hi-index lenses are better than those of polycarbonate, which can exhibit occasional peripheral distortion. Inquire as to whether the lens is made of polycarbonate or hi-index plastic if it claims to be thinner and lighter.
Just a friendly reminder: HI-INDEX and polycarbonate plastic lenses already have scratch and ultraviolet protection built in. COATINGS WILL NOT BE SOLD AS ACCESSORIES IF YOU PURCHASE INDIVIDUALLY.
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