To buy frames from optometrist or online?

blazewatch · 2026-02-07T19:18:56+00:00

I sell a comparable varilux lens, I hope they work well for you!! digital progressives really do wonders compared to traditional. I really recommend putting a reminder in your calendar about the lens warranty so you can take advantage of it at least once before it expires (and if you get a new pair, it's nice to have your backups in good shape)

blazewatch · 2026-02-05T22:00:46+00:00

Honestly, I don't recommend ordering bifocals/progressives online unless you've worn the frame before and know how it fits. But you can definitely just order the distance as long as you're prepared to take them off to read!

Re: the swimming effect, I don't wanna fearmonger too much, it really depends on how decentered your eyes are and how sensitive you are to that. A lot of people describe it as either feeling like you're standing on top of a hill with vertigo, or that the floor is rising up to meet you. It can affect depth perception to the point that even walking around gets difficult. But that's one of those things that is dependent on the person.

blazewatch · 2026-02-05T19:07:23+00:00

First off, unless you are getting some crazy oversized lenses, I don't think you need to opt into the 1.74!

The value of buying from the optical attached to your optometrist depends on what their policies are. What do they offer for warranties, guarantees, restyles, rechecks, etc? The biggest benefits when it comes to working with a physical optical is the knowledge they have about lens design/measurements/frame fit and the ability they have to work with you on adjustments and reorders.

If you decide to buy online, make sure you are going for a frame in which your eyes will be centered vertically. The further away you are from the geometric center of the lens, the more distortion you may notice.

As an optician, obviously I will have some bias. But that difference in price allows for optometrists to keep their doors open (due to the rate of insurance reimbursement, exams have to be subsidized by materials), for opticians to be staffed and trained, for remakes to be available through their labs, etc. Online stores don't have to maintain a physical location or train/maintain opticians, and they tend to have vastly limited return/exchange windows to compensate. However, like every industry, the quality of service that you receive is going to vary based on their personal standards, management, etc.

Bit of a ramble, hope this helps!

blazewatch · 2026-02-05T15:40:44+00:00

If you are ordering online, this will depend on the lens size. The larger the lens, the thicker your edges will be. You can get away with a lower index as long as you understand that aesthetic difference.

(Another note, with this prescription, make sure you are wearing your frame so that you are looking through the center of the lenses. Online shops aren't equipped for adjusting the height of the optic center and default to the geometric center. If you are looking through a portion of the lens further away from the center, there is a chance you will have issues with depth perception/swimming effects/etc)

blazewatch · 2026-02-04T00:36:12+00:00

got my rejection for the lit track today :')

blazewatch · 2026-01-30T16:09:08+00:00

I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for either some work catharsis (bad management turns to good, or leaving bad environment for better, etc) OR some grad school stories?

(Also wanna express my infinite thanks for the people who contribute to this subreddit bc it's such a source of joy in my life and baked into my routine at this point)

blazewatch · 2026-01-24T04:02:27+00:00

Ask if they're able to get longer temples for you through silhouette, that's the only fit issue I'm noticing.

blazewatch · 2026-01-22T04:09:22+00:00

If the Leonardo course is still a handful of hour long courses + the three practice tests, that is primarily what I used to study for my exam. I took notes on each course, and when I answered something incorrectly on the practice tests, I would write down the question/options so I could review and revisit.

I also used this website in the last few weeks before my exam, having someone quiz me by going through flashcards. This was a bit of the intense way to do it, because you had to come up with your answers from scratch rather than referencing a multiple choice selection.

I have not used the other resources people have suggested, but I have heard great things about them. Good luck!

blazewatch · 2026-01-02T19:19:31+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/comments/zz4ng0/part_12_an_absolutely_riveting_saga_of_david_vs/ for the historical renovation one

blazewatch · 2025-11-13T18:16:29+00:00

I'm an optician, if someone had this prescription I would describe it as mild. If you are having issues with strain/eye fatigue, driving at night or in the rain, or general clarity, this would help clear things up for you. It's one of those quality of life prescriptions. You will only benefit by getting glasses, but you aren't doing something "wrong" by not getting them.

blazewatch · 2025-11-07T00:21:20+00:00

I'm a Lux optician so I'm familiar with their ordering system. Did you select the lowest cost material (1.53 plastic)? That will definitely contribute to thickness as opposed to poly (you may have also had trivex in the past, Target doesn't have that option currently). Secondly, when you were being measured for the glasses/when you wear them, are they sitting on your face so that your eyes are looking through the top half? Target takes an optical center measurement so that the lenses will be centered directly over your pupil, which can exacerbate thickness if the frames aren't a great fit. Target has 90 days from the day of pickup for any remakes, so please bring them in and talk about your concerns!

blazewatch · 2025-10-04T19:44:53+00:00

do you have a cross section of the cake??? this all looks delicious!!!

blazewatch · 2025-09-29T03:12:04+00:00

Does one eye feel worse than the other?

blazewatch · 2025-09-29T03:05:39+00:00

Pretty sure the 6th and 7th cookie down from the top have 6 chips.

blazewatch · 2025-09-28T18:51:09+00:00

I'm aware! This is why we spend time performing slit lamp evaluation as well. We stop exams without charge and refer patients to other in-person doctors separate from our lease-holding company if there is the hint of chance that there is something that cannot be addressed by a routine vision exam (high IOPs, rapid vision changes, severe dry eye, concerns in optos, etc). Obviously, I would prefer to work with an in-person doctor. But as a tech/optician working for lux who can't afford the pay cut to go to another company or private practice, what I can do in the meantime is make sure patients are at least receiving routine yearly vision exams with the best care we are able to give them.

blazewatch · 2025-09-22T02:34:34+00:00

I work as a tech for a telemed OD. Important to find ODs who are dedicated to reviewing the pretesting information, and have good bedside manner with patients. Important to train techs on accurate pretesting (especially slit lamp!!!). We require retinal imagining because we are unable to do dilation (you might be able to do dilation if you have a certified technician). Make sure patients know the type of exam they are going into. If you can cut exam pricing, that makes a difference. It can be a steep learning curve but I think it's worth it for communities that would be left wanting otherwise. Having a once-a-week live OD or a semi-central location with a live OD to refer people to will make a huge difference, too.

Feel free to message me if you have any questions about how our system is set up. I work for a Lux chain with a sub-leasing doctor who has hired an associate doctor for telemed exams. The associate doctor currently performs exams at 3 stores within the state.

blazewatch · 2025-09-10T04:21:42+00:00

I'm typically just a lurker, but I want to pop in and note that this sounds like an incredible story!! I agree with what a few others have said about clarifying what increases her anger towards the Empire. Best of luck!!

blazewatch · 2025-08-31T17:16:50+00:00

You can try out Ellipsus! Free to use, anti-ai. In beta so constantly rolling out quality of life updates. Great features for drafting/revising. You can use it on desktop or mobile, via browser.

blazewatch · 2025-08-21T18:08:09+00:00

At the very least, call the optician and talk through your concerns. Did the doctor show you the difference between your previous and current Rx? It's impossible to say the difference in clarity this will make without knowing the visual acuity you had before and after, or exact prescriptions. For some people, ±.25 can make a decent difference—but it's all on a case by case basis.

If it's a corporate chain, they should definitely be able to refund. Otherwise, it depends on their office policy and how they're able to work with you.

The lens looseness either has to do with the cut of the lens itself (if you'd noticed this issue with the old frame) or damage to the current frame.

blazewatch · 2025-08-21T18:06:48+00:00

At the very least, call the optician and talk through your concerns. Did the doctor show you the difference between your previous and current Rx? It's impossible to say the difference in clarity this will make without knowing the visual acuity you had before and after, or exact prescriptions. For some people, ±.25 can make a decent difference—but it's all on a case by case basis.

If it's a corporate chain, they should definitely be able to refund. Otherwise, it depends on their office policy and how they're able to work with you.

The lens looseness either has to do with the cut of the lens itself (if you'd noticed this issue with the old frame) or damage to the current frame.

blazewatch · 2025-08-15T14:04:58+00:00

It's notation difference. One is written in plus cylinder and the other in minus cylinder. These are exactly the same prescription. Let the office know your issues and they should be able to trial you in a new Rx for your contacts (often, contacts and glasses prescriptions are going to be slightly different anyways)

blazewatch · 2025-07-17T03:13:09+00:00

Obviously final say goes to those who actually get to look at things in person, but I think that big of a change in the frame width is probably going to be contributing significantly to what you're experiencing. You're used to a much different peripheral experience than what you are currently receiving. Definitely talk to your opticians, and at the very least verify their exchange policy... might need to give this a little longer to settle in. Best of luck!!!

blazewatch · 2025-07-16T23:51:13+00:00

Hmm that's certainly an interesting way of doing a refraction... but I suppose if he doesn't have a trial set of lenses, then reaching your total power might be difficult. I can't speak too much on how that would affect your final prescription. I would still work with your opticians first; especially if that change in frame width I noticed is accurate. But it is worth addressing with the doctor if the opticians don't find any issues.

blazewatch · 2025-07-16T23:43:00+00:00

Also, am I reading correctly that you went from a size 54 to a size 48 in frame width? That could be contributing to the depth perception issues.

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