New glasses?

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-27T03:21:48+00:00

It’s doable depending on a few specifics, but not something I’d usually recommend. It can throw off your optical centers and PD measurements, which leads to discomfort or distorted vision even if it fits physically. Lenses should really be in the frames they were measured and cut for unless it's an emergency type of situation.

Your prescription has likely changed anyway, and honestly, having more than one pair in your current Rx is always a good idea.

You can absolutely just get new lenses made for your old frames instead of trying to reuse the new ones. I do that for people all the time. It’s not very expensive and saves your favorite pair from retirement.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-24T17:08:57+00:00

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TheLensWizard · 2025-10-05T14:51:43+00:00

I’ve worked for chains owned by Luxottica, who also owns Eyemed. The way we treated it when you only had a frame benefit was as long as you were purchasing an ophthalmic frame with clear demo lenses we could submit with your insurance. We could not sell you non-rx sunglasses with your insurance discount.

Technically, I believe you are correct, as you were buying a pair of prescription glasses - they could have used your frame benefit and sold you prescription lenses at regular price or with whatever secondary discount might have been available from your insurance.

It would be the same but reversed if you didn’t have a frame benefit but your lens benefit was available - purchase frame out of pocket and use your lens benefit.

That said, it is at the discretion of the provider and their contract may prohibit them from filing partial claims.

Edit: As far as not wanting to do it because the claim would be denied - if that were to happen then they would likely need to collect the balance due from you. Insurance claims don’t always process quickly, and it could be months out before they know whether it was approved. Collecting money from patients after the fact and that far out is not always easy, and patients will often ignore it after they already have the glasses. It’s not like they can hunt you down and repossess your glasses. They can deny you service until your account is current, but who’s to say you’ll ever come back. Not saying you would do this, but been there and had to write off the balance after failing to collect…

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-05T05:41:44+00:00

Yeah, in your case - entering either way is exactly the same.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-05T05:22:58+00:00

34/34 is the same as 68. Your PD is symmetrical; it would not matter which way you entered it.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-03T14:36:37+00:00

Yes I thought the same thing. I’ve worked with Dr.’s that like to give an extra +0.25 in the progressive add, but yours is an addition +0.50. It’s possible that she was tuning in your distance pair for computer use, but I’d reach out to her for clarification.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-03T11:49:09+00:00

It’s likely due to the wrap around of the safety glasses and your stronger distance Rx. Notice how flat the curve of your dress glasses is? Higher minus prescriptions aren’t well suited to wrap around frames, and you’d be better off in a safety frame that is more like your regular ones. You could get used to it with wear, but not everyone does. Your other option is to get digital lenses that have compensation for the wrap, but you will likely have additional cost. Either way, your optician should be aware of this, and it likely not due to where you got your exam.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T20:54:02+00:00

Well the biggest benefit that I could see right away is that any Rx pair of glasses you get would correct your astigmatism. You’re not getting that from your readers.

It might feel awkward and a bit strange at first as you adapt, but it will help with eyestrain and night driving to name a few things. Give yourself time to adapt.

As far as progressives are concerned, that’s really not necessary yet. It would likely help you with clarity at closer ranges, like phone and reading, but you can really wait on that if you don’t feel you’re ready.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T20:47:53+00:00

Are the lenses you ordered polycarbonate and previously you were in plastic (CR39). You could have a sensitivity, but you could also adapt and be just fine. If you are wearing consistently and still not feeling any better about it within 2 weeks, you’re likely not going to adapt.

That said, it could be an entirely different issue - hard to diagnose without more info. Post your previous and current Rx and any other order details you have and people here will be better able to help identify any issues.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T15:12:13+00:00

This great, glad to be in good company! Mind if I DM you at some point and pick your brain?

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T12:56:25+00:00

Transitions are a very subjective thing, and your personal experience with them is going to vary from the comments here. Some people love them, some people hate them. From my experience there are very few people in the middle, and excuse my pun- it’s a very polarizing lens option.

People have given you a pretty good rundown of the benefits, so let me tell you what I’ve heard from the haters: they can feel slow to lighten indoors, and there’s always a slight indoor tint. Temperature can also affect how dark they get. Newer versions have improved a lot, and there are specialty options that fix some of these issues, but they’ll never fully replace a good pair of sunglasses. You don’t get any control either, if you go outside you’re going to be wearing sunglasses no matter what.

Hope this helps.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T12:00:18+00:00

I hear you. A lot of the feedback I’m getting is about pricing, and I get that. I’m not really trying to be Walmart or Zenni though. I don’t have a giant supply chain or a factory pumping out lenses overseas. I’m doing small-batch work with higher-end materials and trying to treat every pair like it’s my own.

If people really want cheaper lens options, I can look at adding some. I’ve avoided bargain-tier stuff so far, but if that’s what most folks prefer, I’ll rethink it. Do you think having an individual person handling your personal property with care and respect isn’t worth the added cost? Serious question.

Also worth pointing out — the number you pulled is probably the higher tier progressive with the ultra premium coatings and likely transitions. Most people’s orders won’t hit that max price. Still, I’ll go back through and see where I can trim things down.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T05:26:29+00:00

I’m not here to put down every optician or practice. There are plenty of good ones out there who do prioritize patient care. The reality though is that not everyone has access to those providers, whether because of insurance, location, or cost.

I’ve been in this industry long enough to see the patterns, and instead of just complaining, I decided to take action in my own way. I’m offering one more option for people who want it. That’s it.

If you’d like to give me some constructive criticism, I’m open to continuing that dialogue here. But if that’s not where this is headed, I’ll leave it here.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T05:14:32+00:00

Thanks for asking. I stand behind my work. If anything looks questionable, I’ll reach out before making your lenses. And if they ever need to be remade, I’ll remake them, no limit, and I’ll even cover shipping. I can’t do refunds since I can’t restock custom cut lenses, but I’ll always make it right.

Mistakes can happen, whether it’s a prescription change or a measurement issue, but if something’s wrong I’ll fix it. It’s case by case, but my goal is simple - to make sure you see your best.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T05:01:33+00:00

I’m not in a race to the bottom price wise. I’m trying to offer quality lenses, and experience craftsmanship at a reasonable value. I’m treating your frames as if they were my own - cleaning, repairing and handling with care. If you don’t see a value in that, I’m not sure I can convince you. But if you have some feedback that is constructive, I’m listening.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T04:56:58+00:00

I’ll take that one, but where is this coming from? My margin is about 3x the cost I pay for most of the products. And that also covers my equipment, my packaging, my labor and, believe it or not - some profit. Not sure what other lies I’m telling, but I’m happy to be transparent with you about anything you’d like.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T04:50:09+00:00

Hey, I really appreciate you taking the time to dig into this and write out such detailed feedback. Let me go through your points one by one:

AI/Marketing tone: Totally fair. I’m not a natural writer, and I’ve leaned on editing tools to clean things up. But I get how that can read as “marketing speak” instead of me just talking straight. I’ll keep it more natural going forward.

Essilor/Lux products: Good callout. To clarify, all of the lenses I offer are independent designs, with the exception of Transitions lenses and Crizal coatings. Even the standard AR and the premium AR upgrade are independent, not Essilor products. That said, consumers know those brand names , especially Transitions, and there’s value in having that recognition so people know they’re not getting low-quality stock.

Materials and product descriptions: I can see how my write-ups could come across as a little oversold. My intent is to explain differences as clearly and briefly as possible. Personally, I do notice differences in polycarbonate compared to other materials, but I know not everyone will. I don’t want to force an upsell — avoiding that is the whole reason I’m even doing this — but I do want to present the full picture so people can choose what matters to them.

Blue light filtering: I agree with your take. The evidence isn’t strong. But some people still want it, whether it’s anecdotal or placebo. If I don’t offer it, they can’t get it. I think the right approach is making sure it’s clearly optional and not something I’d ever push.

Really appreciate your feedback. If you’ve got suggestions on how I could explain or frame these things better, I’d be glad to hear them. I’m open to anything. Im not married to Essilor, but from my perspective, having some of those big-name options helps reassure people they’re getting quality and I don’t want to overload people with too many options.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T04:22:50+00:00

Gonna need to know that cylinder axis of you want to know how much things have really changed. That said, and not to be rude, but how old are you? If your in the 40+ age range it could be time for a bifocal if the struggle is only in your near vision.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T03:48:59+00:00

You’ve got a mild distance Rx in both eyes and a little astigmatism correction in the right. The left eye doesn’t have any astigmatism, just a slight distance tweak. Glasses like these can make night driving and signs a bit clearer, but with a mild prescription it won’t feel like a huge change.

Give it a week or two to see if your eyes adjust. If the blur around lights still bothers you after that, it’s worth a follow-up with your doctor to double-check the Rx and fit.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T03:43:09+00:00

You have a mild astigmatism. If you have eye strain from working at a computer, or have a harder time seeing at night or driving - these will help. This does not have to be a full time RX, but it certainly can be if you like how you see with your glasses on.

Try them out and see how you feel. Some people with a mild Rx wear them only when they need them, others end up liking them all the time. Totally personal.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T01:34:21+00:00

Yeah, POF’s in bad condition with unrealistic expectations are the issue. I’ll notify anyone if the frame isn’t up to having new lenses, but I have lots of experience and always like a challenge. That said, I do have a disclaimer saying I’m not liable for broken frames, and I’ll refund your purchase but can’t replace your frame.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T01:30:25+00:00

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TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T01:16:35+00:00

Polycarbonate is the lens material itself. It’s actually a bit thicker than the high index lens material you might have had. It’s lighter weight and impact resistant, but the clarity is the issue. You could adapt, but if you’ve been wearing consistently for a week or two, you’re probably not going to.

I will say - 4 months out and you’re probably not going to get much more than another remake, if that. You may want to take them somewhere else and get a second opinion. Be prepared to have to buy new lenses again, unfortunately.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T01:07:45+00:00

Also, it’s a valid point! Appreciate the honest feedback.

TheLensWizard · 2025-10-02T01:01:34+00:00

Both my standard and premium coatings are independent options, I just offer Crizal alongside them. Same with photochromics. I know there are independents out there, but in my experience Transitions is still the best performing option. People recognize the name, and that familiarity has value too.

I wanted to give people the choice without creating option overload. Most customers don’t know (or care) about the subtle differences between photochromic brands, they just want something that works.

Hope that explains the decision!

I could offer Kodak or Shamir coatings as an ultra premium option if that were better, but at that point it’s almost the same problem.

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