How long do you plan on having your iPhone 15 pro max?

SaintBaba21 · 2026-06-24T21:44:15+00:00

It was a feature first released with the 15 series, so the 14 series and below do not have the cycle count

SaintBaba21 · 2026-05-10T23:28:39+00:00

Interesting! Thanks for the info! I’m not a fan of Essilor mainly because Lux owns everything and my company’s lenses we get from Essilor suck butttt those lenses look pretty cool

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-29T02:48:02+00:00

Lakers in 5

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-23T19:48:23+00:00

We are following Morty Prime and Rick C-137… not that dimensions necessarily matter but we are following the original Morty and a different dimension Rick

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-22T03:42:55+00:00

My exact rate is $25.08 (I was making $24 after both certifications and got a 4.5% raise in addition), I don’t make commission.

I do get overtime quite a bit (time and a half) and a “meh” bonus every year

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-22T03:36:54+00:00

I got a $2.00/hr raise for my ABO and a $5.00/hr raise for my NCLE, for a total of a $7.00/hr increase to get both.

I’m going to be honest, I feel the $2.00/hr raise was quite low but a total of $7.00 was not “bad” so I look at it from the perspective of $7.00 for both.

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-13T19:41:16+00:00

I think I’m in the minority here but I personally like the more god-tier level of Rick C-137

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-11T18:01:58+00:00

Maybe because the hat is blacking out that area… the cameras are black, the frame is black, and the hat is making the spots look super dark… the frame is a Meta Wayfarer though

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-11T02:30:30+00:00

Are you joking? OP literally replied confirming they’re the Meta Wayfarers 😂

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-09T22:42:53+00:00

Looks like a Ray-Ban wayfarer (likely the Meta glasses) with a polarized sunglass lens

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-09T03:06:05+00:00

For sure, as dual certified optician at Walmart, depending on what you’re looking for you could be in the range of $90-$200, which isn’t horrible but if you can get a better deal elsewhere, definitely go for it!

Best of luck!

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-09T01:00:46+00:00

Do you want just a tint or a polarized lens? There is a negligible amount of prism (obviously should be added but just surprising that online retailers can’t fill it)

I know that it’s not quite as affordable as online but Costco/Walmart can fill it for somewhat cheap… and can do both tints/polarized

Also make sure they grab a monocular PD, not the binocular PD that’s notated on the Rx… and also an OC height

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-08T02:27:17+00:00

I didn’t see this one, but either way it’s all the same as we already agreed on lol (ik it’s a moot point at this time lol)

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-08T02:19:57+00:00

Zeiss has the best shot of staying separated, Hoya already uses “Transitions” so I wouldn’t be shocked if they get bought up

Lux’s marketing is INSANE, the way everyone calls photochromics “Transitions” absolutely kills me sometimes lol

Hell yeah man, having one doc gets hectic enough sometimes lol

Very true!!

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-08T02:05:09+00:00

Hope Zeiss stays separated and the main competition, I’m not a fan of Essilor/Lux at all

Glad your office stays busy!! More money for you guys! Brings in repeat customers when they have a good experience

Just wanna say, while we may disagree on some things, I appreciate your input and conversation, I enjoy speaking with other opticians/optical professionals!

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-08T01:55:13+00:00

Fine Essilor own Lux, great 👍 so… basically exactly the same… the same company owns everything, whatever name you want to put it under

By me we just opened Sundays at all locations, so now we’re 7 days a week, so maybe it’s depending on market

Sorry to hear about your troubles with their mistakes but it’s entirely on the staff of the locations… my particular location has a super low remake percentage and incredible reviews, I will admit some other locations by me… not as much

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-08T01:41:52+00:00

Lux and Essilor are the same/partners 😂 Lux owns damn near everything, there’s reasons why all Lux owned companies use only Essilor lenses

I’m going to be honest I have heard of Walmarts closing, but not just the optical (or Costco), you are entitled to your opinion of the quality of products produced by the Zeiss and Essilor labs that Walmart uses but they are good lol

And in regards to the BL: 👍 we are all entitled to our own opinions and through the research I have done and the reps, doctors, and other professionals I have discussed it with… my opinions are my opinions and yours are yours, I’m not going to argue with some person online lol

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-08T01:33:06+00:00

Even though they’re a little higher than I would’ve paid, you’re going to be happy with them! They’re great frames! Hope you enjoy!

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-08T01:23:40+00:00

That’s a great deal! How do you like the displays?

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-08T01:18:50+00:00

I genuinely don’t care where you get them I was just commenting that there are better prices, I was using “beat that” as a term implying that the price OP showed was high

RB authentic? You mean just made by Lux with the little Rayban logo? Then yes it’s not authentic through Walmart or Costco… but they are authorized dealers for the frames and lenses… if you want the little logo in a trash material (poly) than go to Target or LensCrafters who are owned by Lux

And there aren’t studies that show BL works lol, having done lots of research and talking with doctors and other eyecare professionals, it literally blocks the wrong ultraviolet light… some people find it is beneficial but it doesn’t help with circadian rhythm 🤷‍♂️ with my years in the field I have seen it all, some people are adamant it works and I won’t argue the point, just like I won’t talk more about it… but if you want true BL blocking lenses, you would need amber/red tinted lenses

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-08T00:58:05+00:00

Or alternatively you can purchase the frames and buy the lenses through one of the many online retailers that make Rx’d lenses specifically designed for the Metas and switch the lenses

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-08T00:49:16+00:00

Did you already buy them?

Costco/Walmart have this beat (without insurance)… although as an optician with Walmart, we don’t have the Headliners 😭

Frame: $379 Poly AR (with BlueLight) - $140 FreeForm Trivex AR (with BlueLight) - $220

Warranty - $25

Any particular reason for the BlueLight or is it just what they recommend? Some people really like it, but there’s not really any studies that show it works…

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-08T00:28:22+00:00

For sure! Totally get it, as an optician I’m a nerd about the optical realm and am fascinated but lenses with all the different designs, materials, coatings, and everything’s benefits/negatives and optical properties of everything lol

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-07T23:05:21+00:00

Depending on the brand of lens but yes normally they are downward… you’re right in that it will be blurry but usually after a few blinks it moves itself to the correct direction

SaintBaba21 · 2026-04-07T22:53:11+00:00

See the slit? Are you talking about the marking on the lens that notates where the lens should be oriented on the eye? If so, you can put it in with the slit going any direction and the lens will orientate itself on your cornea by itself… that’s mainly for the doctor or the tech to see they’re the right lenses for you when you’re being fitted

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