Marchrider
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you might have good eyes, but looking at your avater you don't look too healthy
Middle-aged issues
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you might have good eyes, but looking at your avater you don't look too healthy
Fastpedaller
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- Location
- Norfolk
Asda Opticians - Buy the frames and any strength/varifocal is included. When I had an eye test at Specsavers they asked where I'd got my (very strong + verifocals) glasses. The Optometrist (is that correct) said 'they are the best lenses available - we just can't compete for your prescription.
Hover Fly
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Absinthe makes the heart grow older.
Interesting. What brand lenses were they? I get Essilor varifocal lenses from Costco opticians. The top spec, of the ones Costco carry anyway.
Fastpedaller
Über Member
- Location
- Norfolk
They were Shamir Freeform, which have now been absorbed into Essilor IIRC
ETA my first pair (pre-covid) were £39 with 'moderate quality' spring arm frames (my description) frames all in about -7 both eyes with +2.5 on the varifocal. Post -covid (IIRC I used them 4 years) my latest ones were £79 same 'spec' but there would be an additional charge if 'auto- darkening' (sorry I can't remember the term) was added, which was included in the cost pre-covid. So they have increased a bit in price (what hasn't) but still vastly less expensive than other suppliers. As always, service/result depends on the skills of the persons in store.
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Regular.Cyclist
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- South West Scotland 🏴
My current job means I switch a lot from a computer to going into a workshop to tackle issues that the team may struggle with. So, I stand up from the computer, take off my glasses and wander through to the workshop to check on things. If everything is ok then I wander back to my office. Occasionally, I need to help out, remember I have left my glasses on my desk, go back and get them and go back to help out.
There are days that I can take them off and put them back on 15 plus times during a working day.I therefore started a contact lens trial a month ago. I was slightly sceptical of what they suggested, a reading lens in my right eye and one for distance in my left. Howe I need not have doubted them as they have been great.
There are days that I can take them off and put them back on 15 plus times during a working day.I therefore started a contact lens trial a month ago. I was slightly sceptical of what they suggested, a reading lens in my right eye and one for distance in my left. Howe I need not have doubted them as they have been great.
PapaZita
Legendary Member
- Location
- St. Albans
Didn’t spot this thread back in Feb, but don’t think anyone mentioned a product that I find very handy:
e.g. https://www.amazon.co.uk/ThinOptics-Reading-Glasses-Keychain-Strength/dp/B01KJQ7IKO/
I wear varifocals much of the time for everyday use but am reluctant to replace my nice distance-only prescription cycling glasses while I can, just about, still see Wahoo, etc. The ThinOptics folding readers fit easily in jersey pocket (or glovebox, handbag, etc.) and are brilliant for occasional emergencies such as puncture repairs.
e.g. https://www.amazon.co.uk/ThinOptics-Reading-Glasses-Keychain-Strength/dp/B01KJQ7IKO/
I wear varifocals much of the time for everyday use but am reluctant to replace my nice distance-only prescription cycling glasses while I can, just about, still see Wahoo, etc. The ThinOptics folding readers fit easily in jersey pocket (or glovebox, handbag, etc.) and are brilliant for occasional emergencies such as puncture repairs.
