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Title: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Arctic on Jul 30, 2024, 10:31 AM
What lens are you using ah? Last time I use all the branded ones until I realised mid tier brands are also fine and they are much cheaper. Edmw have a spectacles/lens thread with a few opticians providing good advice too
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Decorum on Jul 30, 2024, 10:36 AM
Any multicoated and anti blue ray lens will work for me

I feel that high index not necessary
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Arctic on Jul 30, 2024, 10:56 AM
Quote from: Decorum on Jul 30, 2024, 10:36 AMAny multicoated and anti blue ray lens will work for me

I feel that high index not necessary

Most/all lens come with multicoat, sort of a given liao. Anti blue ray have to top up money but I always opt for it too, dun really mind the yellow tint

My degree is ard 500 so I opt for hi index...bobian
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: default on Jul 30, 2024, 11:02 AM
My lao hua getting worse. Need to improve sleeping, device usage habits and exercise
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Arctic on Jul 30, 2024, 11:07 AM
Quote from: default on Jul 30, 2024, 11:02 AMMy lao hua getting worse. Need to improve sleeping, device usage habits and exercise

Bro, you din answer my qns or you din wear glasses?

Anyway, my laohua also getting worse but I dun have laohua glasses, dun have those 2 in 1 lens too. I just remove my glasses to read the fine text
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: sTiCkY on Jul 30, 2024, 11:54 AM
foptics cheap
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Arctic on Jul 30, 2024, 12:11 PM
Quote from: sTiCkY on Jul 30, 2024, 11:54 AMfoptics cheap

Oh it's a shop? Just browse a little and it's indeed cheap

Are the lens good? You personally tried them before? I had experience with some unknown unbranded lens before and they dun repel smudges and water very well
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: daryl76 on Jul 30, 2024, 12:36 PM
hoya lens
do in bkk lol
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: sTiCkY on Jul 30, 2024, 12:40 PM
Quote from: peaceheart on Jul 30, 2024, 12:11 PMOh it's a shop? Just browse a little and it's indeed cheap

Are the lens good? You personally tried them before? I had experience with some unknown unbranded lens before and they dun repel smudges and water very well

been buying from them.. not too bad... standard stuff.. can give it a try.. they even offer to reuse your current frames
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Arctic on Jul 30, 2024, 12:42 PM
Quote from: daryl76 on Jul 30, 2024, 12:36 PMhoya lens
do in bkk lol

Prefer to do in sg. I consider glasses as medical stuff. For this, sg is best thou it's pricey
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Arctic on Jul 30, 2024, 12:42 PM
Quote from: sTiCkY on Jul 30, 2024, 12:40 PMbeen buying from them.. not too bad... standard stuff.. can give it a try.. they even offer to reuse your current frames

Oh OK. I have been reusing my frames too but I understand some shops won't give you discount unless you buy both frames and lens from their shop
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: default on Jul 30, 2024, 01:08 PM
Quote from: peaceheart on Jul 30, 2024, 11:07 AMBro, you din answer my qns or you din wear glasses?

Anyway, my laohua also getting worse but I dun have laohua glasses, dun have those 2 in 1 lens too. I just remove my glasses to read the fine text

I got wear glasses. But i only went for the lao hua + myopia glasses which i dont use daily. That one damn ex. Dunno hoya or cant rem what lenses...


Braun buffel frame + myopia and progressive cost abt 1k
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: default on Jul 30, 2024, 01:08 PM
My other glasses no progressive cost usually 200 or less
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Arctic on Jul 30, 2024, 01:11 PM
Quote from: default on Jul 30, 2024, 01:08 PMI got wear glasses. But i only went for the lao hua + myopia glasses which i dont use daily. That one damn ex. Dunno hoya or cant rem what lenses...


Braun buffel frame + myopia and progressive cost abt 1k

That's expensive

But then again progressive lens always expensive, yours is branded hoya somemore. If degree high then lagi more expensive
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: encourageSome1 on Jul 30, 2024, 02:20 PM
Quote from: peaceheart on Jul 30, 2024, 10:31 AMWhat lens are you using ah? Last time I use all the branded ones until I realised mid tier brands are also fine and they are much cheaper. Edmw have a spectacles/lens thread with a few opticians providing good advice too
I think lenskart is ok , my coworker used them

Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: encourageSome1 on Jul 30, 2024, 02:21 PM
Quote from: default on Jul 30, 2024, 01:08 PMMy other glasses no progressive cost usually 200 or less

My spec no progressive but very high index 600-700 ish w astig for 250-350 dollar normal non rust w mid range coating
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Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Arctic on Jul 30, 2024, 02:29 PM
Quote from: EncourageSome1 on Jul 30, 2024, 02:20 PMI think lenskart is ok , my coworker used them



I siam lenskart and owndays far far. They are more of a fashion and retail shop than an optical shop

But I do have gd experience with owndays. Free eye checkup haha
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Arctic on Jul 30, 2024, 02:29 PM
Quote from: EncourageSome1 on Jul 30, 2024, 02:21 PMMy spec no progressive but very high index 250-350 normal non rust w mid range coating

250-350 where got high?

And lens will rust??
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: encourageSome1 on Jul 30, 2024, 02:35 PM
Quote from: peaceheart on Jul 30, 2024, 02:29 PMI siam lenskart and owndays far far. They are more of a fashion and retail shop than an optical shop

But I do have gd experience with owndays. Free eye checkup haha
Coworker had own days and it cracked into two .. so he went lenskart second time for two pairs .. but both can do in 1-2 hr quite fast for low degree
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: encourageSome1 on Jul 30, 2024, 02:35 PM
Quote from: peaceheart on Jul 30, 2024, 02:29 PM250-350 where got high?

And lens will rust??
So far 2-3 y never rust .. usu I buy spec frame is non rust .. usually lenses cloud or scratchy alr then I change abt 3-5 yr
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: encourageSome1 on Jul 30, 2024, 02:36 PM
Quote from: peaceheart on Jul 30, 2024, 02:29 PM250-350 where got high?

And lens will rust??

Huh my budget is abt 300 ish only eh
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: FireOpal on Jul 30, 2024, 02:43 PM
lenskart B1F1. 
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Arctic on Jul 30, 2024, 03:02 PM
Quote from: EncourageSome1 on Jul 30, 2024, 02:36 PMHuh my budget is abt 300 ish only eh

Oh I thot 250-350 is referring to your degree
If it's budget then 300 is ok
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: encourageSome1 on Jul 30, 2024, 03:05 PM
Quote from: FireOpal on Jul 30, 2024, 02:43 PMlenskart B1F1.

Wait 3 yr later if my coworker or I still around I ask this youngster e thg good or not a
So far 3-6 mth he told me good spec la
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: daryl76 on Jul 30, 2024, 03:30 PM
Quote from: peaceheart on Jul 30, 2024, 12:42 PMPrefer to do in sg. I consider glasses as medical stuff. For this, sg is best thou it's pricey

we took a chance, end up its 40% cheaper and quality pretty good too

my boy does his glasses in BP, they even courier to our place
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Arctic on Jul 30, 2024, 03:33 PM
Quote from: daryl76 on Jul 30, 2024, 03:30 PMwe took a chance, end up its 40% cheaper and quality pretty good too

my boy does his glasses in BP, they even courier to our place

I only bought my frames online thou. Rayban and Oakley from their online lazada shop. Cheaper than retail shops. For lens, I still do in store
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Suntan on Jul 30, 2024, 03:39 PM
Quote from: daryl76 on Jul 30, 2024, 12:36 PMhoya lens
do in bkk lol

Moi did too but not good opticians. Can't see far.
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: FireOpal on Jul 30, 2024, 03:43 PM
Quote from: EncourageSome1 on Jul 30, 2024, 03:05 PMWait 3 yr later if my coworker or I still around I ask this youngster e thg good or not a
So far 3-6 mth he told me good spec la


Good one lah. I'm using 3 yrs. 
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Magical Fingertip on Jul 30, 2024, 03:51 PM
Those normal ones lo im not into simi anti og  so these all marketing to chop
I got request for anti fog before but The shop got explain to me actually it's gimmick. But i forgot her explanation
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Arctic on Jul 30, 2024, 04:08 PM
Quote from: Nevereatrice on Jul 30, 2024, 03:51 PMThose normal ones lo im not into simi anti og  so these all marketing to chop
I got request for anti fog before but The shop got explain to me actually it's gimmick. But i forgot her explanation

Din know you are specky too

Other than the usual multicoat, I only go for anti blue light thou it is gimmick too. But I feel it's less harsh on my eyes

Ever did photochromic lens before too. Very comfortable when lens darken under sunlight but I think the effectiveness will fade over time. 3 yrs maybe. Also, the add on $ is too high... Not worth it imo
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Suntan on Jul 30, 2024, 04:13 PM
Quite sure those branded high end such as Zeiss lens are clear.
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: jim889 on Jul 30, 2024, 04:25 PM
pentax
 :s13:  :s13:
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Arctic on Jul 30, 2024, 04:27 PM
Quote from: jim889 on Jul 30, 2024, 04:25 PMpentax
 :s13:  :s13:

Oh I saw before and actually enquired about it. Used to play ard with my bro's pentax camera and was quite impressed by it
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: jim889 on Jul 30, 2024, 04:29 PM
Quote from: peaceheart on Jul 30, 2024, 04:27 PMOh I saw before and actually enquired about it. Used to play ard with my bro's pentax camera and was quite impressed by it

they make lens for specs too

yes moi have the slr too.. apparently their lens is suitable for both film and digital slr
 :flash:
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Magical Fingertip on Jul 30, 2024, 04:30 PM
Quote from: peaceheart on Jul 30, 2024, 04:08 PMDin know you are specky too

Other than the usual multicoat, I only go for anti blue light thou it is gimmick too. But I feel it's less harsh on my eyes

Ever did photochromic lens before too. Very comfortable when lens darken under sunlight but I think the effectiveness will fade over time. 3 yrs maybe. Also, the add on $ is too high... Not worth it imo

I just go for the cheapest since it's only specs last time young kid don't have all these also ok
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Arctic on Jul 30, 2024, 04:42 PM
Quote from: Nevereatrice on Jul 30, 2024, 04:30 PMI just go for the cheapest since it's only specs last time young kid don't have all these also ok

Imo spectacles is considered as medical product... But in sg it's more like fashion and retail haha

I won't scrimp on spectacles, shoes, mattress, food etc
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: BuiBuiForeverAlone on Jul 30, 2024, 05:38 PM
Quote from: Nevereatrice on Jul 30, 2024, 03:51 PMThose normal ones lo im not into simi anti og  so these all marketing to chop
I got request for anti fog before but The shop got explain to me actually it's gimmick. But i forgot her explanation

Anti-fog coating wears off over time.
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Magical Fingertip on Jul 30, 2024, 05:42 PM
Quote from: Banned User on Jul 30, 2024, 05:38 PMAnti-fog coating wears off over time.

Yea i think she also said wears off got other things she saud but i forgot so recommend me not to make
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: default on Jul 30, 2024, 07:02 PM
Quote from: peaceheart on Jul 30, 2024, 01:11 PMThat's expensive

But then again progressive lens always expensive, yours is branded hoya somemore. If degree high then lagi more expensive

myopia low but astig slightly higher
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: default on Jul 30, 2024, 07:04 PM
the crizal turn to black that one is gimmick also tia gong la

got cheaper lens. if not wrong last time crizal is maybe dunno 200-300 for lens but other change color brands maybe half the price. i mean that feature alone la.

so maybe u got astig + myopia....... u do normal frame + the standard multicoat then u use the crizal lens, maybe come up to 400+ or more

if u use cheaper brand lens with the change color one should be under 300

and it doesnt protect from UV (not much)

must use traditional sunglasses......... if u do those eye surgery, sure is wear those cheap normal sunglasses...... better than what crizal

but marketing bah
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: encourageSome1 on Jul 30, 2024, 07:06 PM
Quote from: FireOpal on Jul 30, 2024, 03:43 PMGood one lah. I'm using 3 yrs.

Ok ✅ will note 👌n ask u after yr 5-6
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: daryl76 on Jul 30, 2024, 07:20 PM
Quote from: peaceheart on Jul 30, 2024, 03:33 PMI only bought my frames online thou. Rayban and Oakley from their online lazada shop. Cheaper than retail shops. For lens, I still do in store

ohhh its new to me!! so we can go optician, do lens den ask them use the frame we bring?
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: daryl76 on Jul 30, 2024, 07:22 PM
Quote from: Suntan on Jul 30, 2024, 03:39 PMMoi did too but not good opticians. Can't see far.

i believe its heng suay
my boy did in malaysia
i did in thailand

all seems ok, lol
we might even go back and do again next time
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Magical Fingertip on Jul 30, 2024, 07:40 PM
Quote from: default on Jul 30, 2024, 07:02 PMmyopia low but astig slightly higher

My astig also damn bad
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Arctic on Jul 30, 2024, 07:42 PM
Quote from: daryl76 on Jul 30, 2024, 07:20 PMohhh its new to me!! so we can go optician, do lens den ask them use the frame we bring?


Should be ok. My optician is ok with it, sometimes I even ask him do a new pair of lens based on my existing frames and when it's ready, I go to the shop and he change the lens there and then.

But iirc he say some shops either dun allow or as what I said earlier, if do lens only then he can't give more discount. Frames + lens whole package then he will give more discount
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Arctic on Jul 30, 2024, 07:44 PM
Quote from: default on Jul 30, 2024, 07:04 PMthe crizal turn to black that one is gimmick also tia gong la

got cheaper lens. if not wrong last time crizal is maybe dunno 200-300 for lens but other change color brands maybe half the price. i mean that feature alone la.

so maybe u got astig + myopia....... u do normal frame + the standard multicoat then u use the crizal lens, maybe come up to 400+ or more

if u use cheaper brand lens with the change color one should be under 300

and it doesnt protect from UV (not much)

must use traditional sunglasses......... if u do those eye surgery, sure is wear those cheap normal sunglasses...... better than what crizal

but marketing bah

Yup. I did a cheap brand (hi top) photochromic lens before....ard $250
Title: Re: Specky lip lai!!
Post by: Kok loeng on Jul 30, 2024, 08:25 PM
All my lenses zeiss one

Must match my frame my lolex mah

Oh ya I forgot to haolian my frames ic Berlin ones

Never do transsisin lens cos I find stupid
U take photo outside sunlight cannot see u maciam wear sunglass everywhere.
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