The reading glasses prescription is real, but low enough that I'm pretty sure they don't even stock those in brick-and-mortar drug stores. If it weren't the COVID end-times, I'd say go to the store and try a set of +1 readers to see how they feel. (They're stronger than you strictly need, but your eyes are only going to get older...) Instead, you can try ordering some off Amazon, I guess... (Less than $20. For a 5-pack. They have leopard-print.)
If I only require a generic OTC brand of glasses, is there a particular pack from Amazon you could recommend?
There's a bunch being sold there at $20 and under, but they also have magnification strength (1.0, 1.5, 2.5, etc). When you say +1 do you mean 1.0 is what I should look for?
A whole bunch of them are also branded as blue light glasses, but according to you that's a scam?
Hmm, really? I had started hearing about blue-proof lenses (also known as computer or "gamer" lenses) fairly recently. There was even a whole conversation about them in an episode of Uzuki-Chan Wants to Hang Out, aka that show with the massive anime tiddies. No, not that one, the other one. No, the other one...
I thought the one I linked above helped a bit while working, but maybe it was a placebo effect.
I have a habit of immediately forgetting whatever terms my doctors use, so excuse the paraphrasing. But basically they recommended blue-light glasses where the bottom of the lens were designed to help me read up-close text (from my phone and work laptop) and didn't hamper with any far-distance viewing. In other words, I didn't have to constantly take them on or off when moving around the house.
The nose pins are just, well, the standard pins some glasses have. I tried with and without them and felt the pair that had them were a bit better.
I think Jamesways is right, they probably suggested bifocals (fancier versions of which are known as progressives). They are glasses where the magnification that helps with reading is along the bottom edge, and the prescription for viewing distances is at the center and top of the lens, so that you can do as you say and just glance down when reading. If you don't have much of a prescription for distance, then you'll practically be getting glasses that do nothing in most of the lens and have a small bit of magnification along the bottom. Separate reading glasses could accomplish the same thing, but you'd have to remove them occasionally.Bingo, I was going to ask that. You may not even need fancy stuff. Are you over 40? Get used to a few pairs of readers around the house. And you may not even need the heavy duty magnification yet.
Sounds like bifocals from your post. Just check the prescription.
My optometrist recommended steering clear of bifocals as long as you can if your distance sight is fine and you only need magnification for reading and monitors. He said they can make your vision worse in the long run.I think Jamesways is right, they probably suggested bifocals (fancier versions of which are known as progressives). They are glasses where the magnification that helps with reading is along the bottom edge, and the prescription for viewing distances is at the center and top of the lens, so that you can do as you say and just glance down when reading. If you don't have much of a prescription for distance, then you'll practically be getting glasses that do nothing in most of the lens and have a small bit of magnification along the bottom. Separate reading glasses could accomplish the same thing, but you'd have to remove them occasionally.
I agree with the others that you shouldn't worry about blue filtering or branded kens technologies. Reading that website about Eyezen+ doesn't even say what they do. It is really just a marketing ploy to get you to buy a certain brand. You should focus on finding lenses that are anti-UV and anti-reflection. You'll find other things about fancy new light weight thinner lenses, but even that you won't need as it's only for really strong prescriptions where thick, coke bottle lenses are needed. Yours will already be thin and light just because it's such a low prescription.
Did you try F.lux ? Someone I know from another forum uses it to have a very (very) warm screen 24/24 and she was really happy with how her eyes were less stressed after a day working on her computer.I've also been using these Blue Light Glasses from Amazon. I feel they've helped a bit, though they're a pain to clean and I might still need something similar in a prescribed form.
The pair from Amazon arrived yesterday, and it's a definite improvement. Came with their own cases and cleaning cloths, a great value as usual.
The only minor annoyance is that I have to push them back up often, as I have a habit of tilting my head when I move around (on account of being tall). Much as I personally enjoy doing the anime gesture of cooly pushing the glasses back up, I was wondering if I should maybe get the same glasses with built-in nostril pins, or whatever the official term is.
A family member told me the pins cause irritation overtime as well as dent your nose, however, so I'm asking again for opinions about that.
Too bad you already bought something, because I was going to say based on this post you sound like the kind of person that would give bonus points to Japanese things, and it just so happens that Japan's equivalent to Warby Parker started selling glasses online in the states: https://www.jins.com/us/Hmm, really? I had started hearing about blue-proof lenses (also known as computer or "gamer" lenses) fairly recently. There was even a whole conversation about them in an episode of Uzuki-Chan Wants to Hang Out, aka that show with the massive anime tiddies. No, not that one, the other one. No, the other one...
I thought the one I linked above helped a bit while working, but maybe it was a placebo effect.
I have a habit of immediately forgetting whatever terms my doctors use, so excuse the paraphrasing. But basically they recommended blue-light glasses where the bottom of the lens were designed to help me read up-close text (from my phone and work laptop) and didn't hamper with any far-distance viewing. In other words, I didn't have to constantly take them on or off when moving around the house.
The nose pins are just, well, the standard pins some glasses have. I tried with and without them and felt the pair that had them were a bit better.
As posted above in a video, you just need to adjust the glasses to get them to fit right. The nose pads (nostril pins) don't help hold them up, that is done all by the arms. Typically you need to make sure the arms press in slightly against the side of your head, as if they're gripping your head.The pair from Amazon arrived yesterday, and it's a definite improvement. Came with their own cases and cleaning cloths, a great value as usual.
The only minor annoyance is that I have to push them back up often, as I have a habit of tilting my head when I move around (on account of being tall). Much as I personally enjoy doing the anime gesture of cooly pushing the glasses back up, I was wondering if I should maybe get the same glasses with built-in nostril pins, or whatever the official term is.
A family member told me the pins cause irritation overtime as well as dent your nose, however, so I'm asking again for opinions about that.
I've also been using these Blue Light Glasses from Amazon. I feel they've helped a bit, though they're a pain to clean and I might still need something similar in a prescribed form.
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This is the same for me.
I always go on the lower end seems to work out with my rectangle like glasses. So 68 in my case when I measured 68.5so I was thinking about buying some glasses from Zenni but my PD is 69.5 and all the options are in whole numbers. Should I go with 69 or 70 🤔
I always go on the lower end seems to work out with my rectangle like glasses. So 68 in my case when I measured 68.5
I'll agree with the other poster but add that a difference of 1 or 2 in PD has never been noticable for me. Anecdotal, of course, but I'd suspect it's true for most folks. So, go up or down a half point and either way, I bet you'll be fine.
Zenni Optical is amazing have a dozen or so glasses from them.
They're hit and miss. I️ get two pairs when I️ order since I've had a couple pairs show up that don't work and considering it takes a few weeks I️ get a backup. Something to consider depending on how bad your eyes areThanks for this thread and discussion everyone, it's timely for me. I decided to buy some computer glasses to wear when I'm working. I wear contacts all day since I'm strongly near-sighted, so overlaying glasses with a mild power reduction (eg: +0.5) is recommended to reduce eyestrain. At the eye doctor they're charging like $125 for a pair, but I'll give Zenni a shot. The same glasses are like $20 so it's hardly a risk.
Huh, that's a bit concerning. What do you mean by "don't work" exactly? I mean, was the prescription totally wrong or something? Does Zenni take care of the situation and give you a refund?They're hit and miss. I️ get two pairs when I️ order since I've had a couple pairs show up that don't work and considering it takes a few weeks I️ get a backup. Something to consider depending on how bad your eyes are
They just didn't feel right. I'm guessing the prescription was off. It's only happened twice but I've been ordering glasses from them for years. Overall I've been pretty happy especially for the price.Huh, that's a bit concerning. What do you mean by "don't work" exactly? I mean, was the prescription totally wrong or something? Does Zenni take care of the situation and give you a refund?
Well, I already ordered two pairs of glasses last night, so I'll just have to deal with whatever shows up.
Some places do home try-on. They will ship the frames and you try them on at home. Some of the lesser expensive websites don't offer this, but EyeBuyDirect offers a 14 day exchange period.How do you guarantee the glasses will fit your face, shopping online?
I'm tired of paying $500-$600 a pop because my eyes are fucked (-11 prescription with astigmatism), my lenses are 90% of the cost at the optometrist, as I have to get the high density type lenses so they aren't as thick as my finger. I take advantage of B1G1s so it works out to $300 a pair, but if online can be cheaper I'm all for trying it out this year.
My current specs are holding on with guerilla glue and a prayer.
Can people with eyes like me do online, or is this more for people with basic needs?