Can someone give me ELI5 or “glasses for dummies” treatment?

Right: Sphere -1.00, Cylinder either SR+, SAt or SA+ (cant read the hand writing), everything else blank

Left: Sphere -1.00, Cylinder -0.25, Axis 180, the rest are blank

I ordered glasses online and just got them but the PD is wrong (filled at 63 but actually PD is 59). My prescription is pretty light (-.50 sph and -1.50 cyl) but I’m concerned I need to send them back to get the right PD. Thought? I haven’t noticed an issue with them- I only really need them for driving and reading (signs).

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I'm specifically looking to get lenses for both my RX sunglasses (polarized) and everyday-use glasses (scratch resistant & anti-reflective/anti-glare).

The most recent lenses I got were a disappointment, in that the coating wore out quickly, resulting in scratching of the surface and annoyance while night driving (despite storing and cleaning them properly).

I know that most brands are owned by 1-2 conglomerates. But I'm not sure whether that results in lenses (and coatings, materials, etc.) being the same industry-wide.

If a certain manufacturer/brand is known for having the best lenses, regardless of who they're opened by, I'd prefer to put my money toward the product that will last longer.

The marketing is just ridiculous. I didn't find a reliable answer by trying to cipher through company websites.

Looking for recommendations for a company/website you’ve used to get lenses replaced on a pair of existing frames

Hi there. Went to my local optician to get my first pair of progressives and she recommended me this Ray-Ban RX4340V frame because the lenses are taller than what I usually wear and, according to her, this would benefit progressive lenses. I'm age 63 and slightly shortsighted (-0.5 both sides, -0.5 astigmatism, addition +2.5).

In her shop the frame looked kinda OKish to me but now, at home, it appears way to big to me. I've never owned a pair of glasses with such big lenses before. I'm really unsure now if I should keep them or return them and get something smaller, less heavy on my face?

Thanks for your opinions.

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Hi, one of my eyes is -3.25, the other is +1.25. I feel very insecure wearing normal glasses because the effect of the lenses on my eyes is such that one eye looks much bigger than the other. I usually wear contact lenses but I am worried for my eye health in the long run, and also, they are wasteful and expensive.

Is there anything I can ask for in terms of the lenses of the glasses so my eyes appear similar in size?

Thanks in advance.

The guy in Vision Express recommended these Ray Bans over the Ray Bans Wayfarer optics and said it’s because I have a more “chiselled” face and the rounder glasses compliment my face more. I’d say it’s oval at best. I like these but worry they look too big.

I haven’t had an eye exam since I was a child, and just went to my first one since. I noticed it was hard to read things in my far sight which is why I went. I don’t know much about glasses so pardon my lack of knowledge of how this all works.

What I knew going in is that the glasses they sell are a rip off, and I planned on buying from Zenni.

I got the exam and got the result I expected, my close sight is normal, far sight needs a little work and to get glasses for when I need to read things far away. So I asked to be given my prescription, but I was told I need my PD for it to be of any use. I would have assumed they already got it as part of the exam but I guess not. She said to pick out my frames then they’ll get the PD and make the glasses, and when I asked again saying I wanted to buy them online they said they can’t give it out because they’ll get sued???

I eventually found out my insurance offers a small selection of frames for free every two years so I ended up getting my PD taken and ordered a pair through them, but ideally I would have wanted to buy multiple pairs from Zenni for different outfits/styles. They wouldn’t tell me my PD after they took it either.

So now I’m kinda stumped. Am I just stuck with this one pair of glasses for a year until I get another eye exam at another doctor that hopefully doesn’t also keep the PD a secret?

I’m also a little confused how eyeglass prescriptions work. I assumed they’d be kinda similar to how I buy my dogs prescriptions online, where you order it then the store contacts the vet/eye doctor to get the prescription. But as I read some posts here it sounds like you could just enter the numbers yourself and your eye doctor doesn’t even need to know if you bought 3 pairs or 20?

I also read in a post that my state (MA) requires it to be given, but I can’t find that law anywhere.

And any tips on finding a doc who is open to sharing for next years appointment lol

I recently went to the eye doctor after wearing the same glasses for 7 years only because my lenses are scratched to hell & the frames have seen better days. Unfortunately I don’t know my old prescription to compare, but the doc said my vision hardly changed & to keep those glasses because they make a great backup pair. I’m on day 5 of continuous wear with my new frames/prescription & it’s AWFUL. I’ve already made a post in here talking about the horrible lenses & frame damage, but I’m surprised that the prescription is still giving me issues after 5 days. It kind of feels like I’m walking in a fishbowl. I also have issues driving, like my eyes cannot adjust during rapid movements (like checking my blind spots). This has been such a frustrating experience.. I really wish I could go back to my old prescription. I will post mine here because I have no idea what it means in the first place 😆

do i have to go to a glasses place or can i bend this bit to be more straight? it digs into my head too much. from zenni

I’m tired of always getting scratches on my sunglasses. They all seem to have plastic lenses, even my $200 Mont Blanc glasses. Where can I get some that are actually glass?

I need opinions! And some options too

As the title states

I wear glasses and a few days ago unfortunately I found out that my dog can get up on the table and also had an interest for eyewear. My dog chewed on the legs of my glasses like the very tip. I am able to wear them normally as the lenses have not been damaged but the legs of my glasses sometimes scratch me and it's just embarrassing to take them off in front of strangers and they see they're chewed on. I just got them about 5 months ago and I'm not able buy new ones. Does anyone here know of a replacement for the leg parts or anything that could help me fix my glasses? TIA

Hi all, I (25F) recently had a check-up eye test and the optometrist said my vision is fine (-5 both eyes) but my astigmatism is worse and should go up from 1.5 to 2.0. She also said I might find it better to get some reading glasses for the computer since I use it all day.

I don't experience any eye strain from using my computer, but I am on it 8 hours a day + using my mobile and reading books in my spare time. Is it normal for me to require reading glasses at my age? Does it really add any comfort?

Due to warranty issues, if I get my old glasses frame refitted with new lenses, it costs around $380 (Aus dollars) but no warranty. Due to a deal at the optometrist, getting two new frames + lenses will be around $800 (AUD). I just bought new glasses two years ago for around $300 so I didn't want to be spending so much all over again.

Appreciate any advice. Just wanted to make sure it was really worth it and don't want to get massively swindled in a cost of living crisis.

With my glasses I can see everything fine. I can see things from a distance, read close up things like books, and generally deal with things.

My eyes are deteriorating. It's always been bad now it's really bad. I have to squint, close an eye, or move around to make things out.

Everything would be better if I worn my glasses. But it is intolerable to wear glasses. It's bullshit..

Can someone fix this thanks.

when i look it up, i only find listings for the nosepad itself and not the silicone(?) cover. or they have ones that look extremely thick. i can’t find any that look like these. i got the glasses off eyebuydirect years ago so i don’t know if an optician will fix it?

Looking for cheap places to get glasses, most likely online. Haven't been impressed with warby Parker and Zenni doesn't let you try on in person so I'm not sure about them. Are there other places I should know about I have a basic prescription like +1 -1 astigmatism which is so low but it makes a huge difference for me. Thank you all I'm sure this question is asked en masse on here