I always give a 👍 even before I have watched till the end because your content quality never disappoints! I like the custom cut of the Reykjavik lenses and also the 40/0 gradient tint + ruby flash coating! How I wish your Spectacle Factory was here in North America!
Well I’m slightly short-sighted (-1 for both eyes) and before I didn’t usually wear glasses for example when I was on computer. But around a year ago I started to have double vision and eventually got glasses with prism correction which helped me a LOT. And nowadays I’m using glasses basically all day.
I started wearing glasses for myopia when I was thirteen. For many years I only needed a single vision lens for distance and could still read with my glasses on. Presbyopia started in the 40s of course and eventually I lost the ability to read without correction. Since then I've been wearing varifocal aka progressive lenses since I need correction for both near and distance. Although progressives introduce distortion in the peripheral vision I've gotten used to them; it's a workable compromise that's way better than bifocals.
I am shortsighted but when I wore that magnified glasses everything was at a 4k quality and I loved it so much, its just that I have no money to buy one for myself.
Your glasses are really nice. Glad that you didn't have them made huge like most frames these days. I have nearsightedness (that's usually what they call it here in the U.S. -myopia) around -7.5 to -8, farsightedness (presbyopia around -2), astigmatism, and diplopia (double vision). I am difficult to fit and need small frames (ideally low bridge/Asian fit) which are hard to find, even have a few kids frames but they are too small. My prescription recently went from 17 prism to 23. I have single vision glasses for computer and "limited use" (can't use like most due the prism) progressives with Transitions. Frame selection (size, shape, overall fit) has been critical for me, as are proper adjustments. I was wondering if you would cover that in this video but then I guess it's not so critical for "common" problems. Smaller size and rounder frame shapes cut a lot of lens bulk, weight and distortion. After decades of opticians/labs refusing to fill my Rx in wire frames, my new optician prefers them for me and they make a huge difference, especially the ones with an acetate lens area to hide thickness. Best of both worlds. Also, pushing the nose pads closer to the face makes a huge difference as well. I had the lenses of one put into a wire/acetate frame from big acetate and will likely do the same with the other pair.
Thanks Cyndi. I probably will cover this in future, so thanks for the example. It must be really challenging for you with your prescription. I'm glad you've found a frame that works well for you! 😁
@@thespectaclefactory Yes, it is challenging. The biggest problem continues to be frames. The lab freaked out about the new progressives so they sat for a month until new Zeiss lenses came out. Turned out great. Actually, that frame is no longer working so well. But everything is changing, might be getting better and new lenses with fewer prism soon! I'm thinking new frames if possible. If you happen to see any nice small frames in the near future it would be great if you could show them. A video for older people with graying hair would be nice. People keep saying brown is bad for gray hair or rimless can make you look old. Also blue or gold. Limits my choices even more, I'm 58. Considering rimless because the optician can make them almost any size and shape he wants. But of course my lenses will never be as thin as yours.
Did a recent eye test and my right eye is SPH -1.00, CYL -1.25, AX 9 and my left is SPH +0.25, CYL -0.25 AX 167. I use my right eye to see near and my left eye to see far. Not wearing any glasses....although I did have 1 made more than 20 years ago which I stopped wearing after a few months and used a contact lens on my right master eye when I had to do some rifle range shooting.
Hi Robert. Great Content👍 I love those custom Reykjavik eyes that your'e wearing in this video especially with the blue tinted lenses. I'm interested in picking some up but was wondering if theres a maximum prescription for that particular style? My prescription is (-4.75 Left eye) (-5.25 Right Eye). I have worn Moscot Lemtosh for the past few years but I really love the look of those that you are wearing and It would be a welcome relief to wear a lighter pair of glasses as the moscots are quite bulky and heavy to wear all day everyday. Many Thanks.
I have -15.50D of myopia and -3.50D of astigmatism in both of my eyes The total power is -19.00D I almost break the -20.00D barrier And I am trying very hard to make my eye power become -25.00D it will be fun and interesting
Very good video. This is hard to articulate, so apologies. Is a weak prescription wearer more likely to need new glasses more often than someone with a stronger prescription? Does that question make sense?
It makes sense. I think the answer is yes. My reasoning is that 0.50 change might represent a 100% increase in a small prescription but 10% change in a high prescription
I’m short sighted and a few years ago had to get progressive lenses. Was never happy with them even though I got the best from hoya. It’s more comfortable for me to take my glasses off to read my iPad or phone. So looking forward to switching to Zeiss. I do a lot of arms length and closer stuff and the smartlife comes in a version that’s perfect for that. The individual N in canada.
Interesting video, however I wish people would stop calling Hyperopia- Farsighted. That is a misnomer, in fact alot of Hyperopic people cannot see well in the distance. This is especially true when Presbyopia hits, and most Hyperopic patients struggle to see both near and far. Many young people with high Hyperopia cannot see well far or near. Yes most Hyperopes distance vision is less blurry at distance then then near, but calling the condition farsighted is a bit misleading.
I totally get your point, but terms like hyperopia etc are hard for the public to understand - I think it's our job to make eyecare accessible so people can be more involved in the process of choosing their glasses. But technically, you are absolutely correct. Would you suggest an alternative terms?
@@thespectaclefactory The proper term should just be called Hyperopia, but how it affects a person who has is needs to be explained thoroughly. Your video is great, and I'm not trying discredit it, but people with Hyperopia can often misunderstand how it will progress, because simply put the information is just not out there like Myopia. This is my experience with understanding Hyperopia, as I was recently diagnosed with it (I'm older and experiencing Presbyopia). I had no idea that my distance vision will be blurred as well, in the not too distant future. Mainly because information on the web seems to think Hyperopes see well in the distance.
@@metalmadman7397you’re correct! Because in fact I’m 17 and am Hyperopic also with astigmatism and I cannot see words from far away like when I’m sitting in class and I cannot see the board even if I was sitting in the front! Now that I have glasses I can finally see clearly! Although I think I’m just now realizing that my glasses might be a little big for me…
I had every good eyesight and did not need any glasses until I hit my early forties then needed reading glasses and then around two years ago in my early fifties I found I now needed glasses not only for reading but also a little for long distance (I was told I shouldn't be driving without them!). Is this called Presbyopia?
Hi Robert, thanks for the video! I currently wear glasses all the time and I use them for both distance and reading computer and books. I recently got my eyes checked and they gave me a new prescription. I am wondering if I will still be able to use the glasses for everything (without having them make them into varifocals). Do you think I will be able to? I am 47 and my new prescription is -3.75 and -.50 with some astigmatism in both eyes. I am scared to get varifocals so I am hoping you will say that the single prescription lens would still be okay for me. Any thoughts you have are much appreciated!
Hey, I'd love to comment but there just isn't enough info there for me to make a judgement. What's your add? And what was your prescription change. Honestly the worst thing is to put off wearing varifocals as the longer you leave it the harder they are to adjust to. Digital lenses would be a great option for you, probably: ruclips.net/video/nR3dQKL38D0/видео.html
Having had Specsavers verifocals for the past two years and recently switching to Zeiss Smartlife Individuals, I would say yes for the money they are good. The specsavers cost me around 400€ but that was for two pairs of glasses with the frames so I got one clear and one pair in sunglasses. Their top of the range version comes in two forms, one for driving and one more suitable for computer work. I had both, the ones for the computer were great for working on the computer but weren't so good for long distance and driving especifically when you turn your head to the far left or right you would get distortion and to see correctly I had turn my head left or right and down a bit! I changed both glasses to the ones more suitable for driving and they were brilliant at all tasks except computer work for which I had another cheap pair from them. The Zeiss smartlife Individuals which I got this year cost me over 800€ and that is just for one pair of glasses with frames, they are better than the Specsavers, e.g. I dont need to change to computer glasses on most occasions, only when doing intense work for long time such as spread sheets etc and have good long distance and peripheral vision, they also do not have a yellowish tint which the Specsavers had which I found annoying sometimes for colour accuracy and finally they have UV protection even in clear lenses which the Specsavers do not. But overall for the cost which is much much less, I would say Specsavers are good value for money.
I personally think for a Specsavers price you can get better. For example, at around £250 I could give you a Gast or Eco frame with a Hoya lens, and both the frame and lens would be superior to Specsavers.
@@thespectaclefactory I understand. But I live in Norway, so i don't think i have that option. I probably have to choose between Specsavers or a store that works with EssilorLuxottica.
@@thespectaclefactory Is the Hoya lens progressive? I didn't think you could get Hoya progressive for that little. When I enquired here I was getting quoted around 800 to 1100€ for Hoya.
@@thespectaclefactory I assume your in Europe some place ?? I’m in the USA. So it would be a tad $$ to get them. I will email you with some questions though!
Best explanation I’ve ever heard. Those custom Alba glasses look pretty cool too 😎
Thanks Robert. I put off this video for so long because they are very difficult concepts to explain
I always give a 👍 even before I have watched till the end because your content quality never disappoints!
I like the custom cut of the Reykjavik lenses and also the 40/0 gradient tint + ruby flash coating!
How I wish your Spectacle Factory was here in North America!
Thank you 🙏 and we ship to North and South America all the time so happy to help if you need ❤️
Well I’m slightly short-sighted (-1 for both eyes) and before I didn’t usually wear glasses for example when I was on computer. But around a year ago I started to have double vision and eventually got glasses with prism correction which helped me a LOT. And nowadays I’m using glasses basically all day.
Yeah, if you have prism then glasses will just make life soo much easier
Well explained, easy to understand. Thank you for spreading the knowledge 😎
Ps. Those are some beautiful glasses and tint!
Thanks James, I appreciate it ❤️
I started wearing glasses for myopia when I was thirteen. For many years I only needed a single vision lens for distance and could still read with my glasses on. Presbyopia started in the 40s of course and eventually I lost the ability to read without correction. Since then I've been wearing varifocal aka progressive lenses since I need correction for both near and distance. Although progressives introduce distortion in the peripheral vision I've gotten used to them; it's a workable compromise that's way better than bifocals.
Thanks for the comment! I'm glad that varifocals work well for you 👍
I am shortsighted but when I wore that magnified glasses everything was at a 4k quality and I loved it so much, its just that I have no money to buy one for myself.
Your glasses are really nice. Glad that you didn't have them made huge like most frames these days. I have nearsightedness (that's usually what they call it here in the U.S. -myopia) around -7.5 to -8, farsightedness (presbyopia around -2), astigmatism, and diplopia (double vision). I am difficult to fit and need small frames (ideally low bridge/Asian fit) which are hard to find, even have a few kids frames but they are too small. My prescription recently went from 17 prism to 23. I have single vision glasses for computer and "limited use" (can't use like most due the prism) progressives with Transitions. Frame selection (size, shape, overall fit) has been critical for me, as are proper adjustments. I was wondering if you would cover that in this video but then I guess it's not so critical for "common" problems. Smaller size and rounder frame shapes cut a lot of lens bulk, weight and distortion. After decades of opticians/labs refusing to fill my Rx in wire frames, my new optician prefers them for me and they make a huge difference, especially the ones with an acetate lens area to hide thickness. Best of both worlds. Also, pushing the nose pads closer to the face makes a huge difference as well. I had the lenses of one put into a wire/acetate frame from big acetate and will likely do the same with the other pair.
Thanks Cyndi. I probably will cover this in future, so thanks for the example. It must be really challenging for you with your prescription. I'm glad you've found a frame that works well for you! 😁
@@thespectaclefactory Yes, it is challenging. The biggest problem continues to be frames. The lab freaked out about the new progressives so they sat for a month until new Zeiss lenses came out. Turned out great. Actually, that frame is no longer working so well. But everything is changing, might be getting better and new lenses with fewer prism soon! I'm thinking new frames if possible. If you happen to see any nice small frames in the near future it would be great if you could show them. A video for older people with graying hair would be nice. People keep saying brown is bad for gray hair or rimless can make you look old. Also blue or gold. Limits my choices even more, I'm 58. Considering rimless because the optician can make them almost any size and shape he wants. But of course my lenses will never be as thin as yours.
Did a recent eye test and my right eye is SPH -1.00, CYL -1.25, AX 9 and my left is SPH +0.25, CYL -0.25 AX 167.
I use my right eye to see near and my left eye to see far. Not wearing any glasses....although I did have 1 made more than 20 years ago which I stopped wearing after a few months and used a contact lens on my right master eye when I had to do some rifle range shooting.
Hi Robert. Great Content👍 I love those custom Reykjavik eyes that your'e wearing in this video especially with the blue tinted lenses. I'm interested in picking some up but was wondering if theres a maximum prescription for that particular style? My prescription is (-4.75 Left eye) (-5.25 Right Eye). I have worn Moscot Lemtosh for the past few years but I really love the look of those that you are wearing and It would be a welcome relief to wear a lighter pair of glasses as the moscots are quite bulky and heavy to wear all day everyday. Many Thanks.
Hi, we're glad you enjoyed it! Drop us an email at hello@thespectaclefactory.com and we can discuss this further if you like :)
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great video Robert👍
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Great content.
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I have -3 in both eyes just bought a new pair of glasses with smartlife lenses let's see what happens
Hope you love them!
I have -15.50D of myopia and -3.50D of astigmatism in both of my eyes
The total power is -19.00D
I almost break the -20.00D barrier
And I am trying very hard to make my eye power become -25.00D it will be fun and interesting
Look similar to Hugo boss 🔥 but you work is on another level ...🔥🔥🔥🥵
Thanks! 🙏❤️
Very good video. This is hard to articulate, so apologies. Is a weak prescription wearer more likely to need new glasses more often than someone with a stronger prescription? Does that question make sense?
It makes sense. I think the answer is yes. My reasoning is that 0.50 change might represent a 100% increase in a small prescription but 10% change in a high prescription
I'm short and long, and I have an astigmatism. I wear varifocals but i don't like reading anymore. For some reason I don't mind reading on my phone.
Of course, it's possible to be both shortsighted and longsighted, like those who need bifocals.
Kind of, but technically that would be shortsighted and presbyopic
I’m short sighted and a few years ago had to get progressive lenses. Was never happy with them even though I got the best from hoya. It’s more comfortable for me to take my glasses off to read my iPad or phone. So looking forward to switching to Zeiss. I do a lot of arms length and closer stuff and the smartlife comes in a version that’s perfect for that. The individual N in canada.
Perfect choice. Really interested to see how you find them
8:00 Is that why the optometrist always says, ‘is it sharper or just smaller and darker?’. Because people will preference more on the minus side?
Exactly!! You got it
I am both. My sph are about +.5 with a cyl of -1.5
Hi Aaron, that means you're longsighted with astigmatism
Interesting video, however I wish people would stop calling Hyperopia- Farsighted. That is a misnomer, in fact alot of Hyperopic people cannot see well in the distance. This is especially true when Presbyopia hits, and most Hyperopic patients struggle to see both near and far. Many young people with high Hyperopia cannot see well far or near. Yes most Hyperopes distance vision is less blurry at distance then then near, but calling the condition farsighted is a bit misleading.
I totally get your point, but terms like hyperopia etc are hard for the public to understand - I think it's our job to make eyecare accessible so people can be more involved in the process of choosing their glasses. But technically, you are absolutely correct. Would you suggest an alternative terms?
@@thespectaclefactory The proper term should just be called Hyperopia, but how it affects a person who has is needs to be explained thoroughly. Your video is great, and I'm not trying discredit it, but people with Hyperopia can often misunderstand how it will progress, because simply put the information is just not out there like Myopia. This is my experience with understanding Hyperopia, as I was recently diagnosed with it (I'm older and experiencing Presbyopia). I had no idea that my distance vision will be blurred as well, in the not too distant future. Mainly because information on the web seems to think Hyperopes see well in the distance.
@@metalmadman7397you’re correct! Because in fact I’m 17 and am Hyperopic also with astigmatism and I cannot see words from far away like when I’m sitting in class and I cannot see the board even if I was sitting in the front! Now that I have glasses I can finally see clearly! Although I think I’m just now realizing that my glasses might be a little big for me…
Thank you. I am working as a dispenser
My vision best corrected is 20/800 I'm counting fingers blind at 5 feet
I had every good eyesight and did not need any glasses until I hit my early forties then needed reading glasses and then around two years ago in my early fifties I found I now needed glasses not only for reading but also a little for long distance (I was told I shouldn't be driving without them!). Is this called Presbyopia?
It's presbyopia but with some short or longsightedness as well
By the way, why do glasses take higher negative prescriptions than plus prescriptions?
I'm not aware of that being the case tbh, but I guess it has to do with the high curvature of plus powered lenses
Longsightedness is good
That means you can see very far very distant objects
A guy with +10.00D of longsightedness can probably see half an mile
+8.75 add +2.00 cannot go rimless 😢 everything shrinks. From birth I’m 60
Hi Robert, thanks for the video! I currently wear glasses all the time and I use them for both distance and reading computer and books. I recently got my eyes checked and they gave me a new prescription. I am wondering if I will still be able to use the glasses for everything (without having them make them into varifocals). Do you think I will be able to? I am 47 and my new prescription is -3.75 and -.50 with some astigmatism in both eyes. I am scared to get varifocals so I am hoping you will say that the single prescription lens would still be okay for me. Any thoughts you have are much appreciated!
Hey, I'd love to comment but there just isn't enough info there for me to make a judgement. What's your add? And what was your prescription change. Honestly the worst thing is to put off wearing varifocals as the longer you leave it the harder they are to adjust to. Digital lenses would be a great option for you, probably: ruclips.net/video/nR3dQKL38D0/видео.html
@@thespectaclefactory my add is +2.00 and I'm not sure what prescription my current glasses have. And thank you for your reply. Your videos are great.
the glasses u r wearing is it 15 or 25% tinted? is it ok to wear tinted glass for daily use?thanks
This one is 40-0%
If the mother have short sight or long sight anew born baby can be blind please tell me?
Are glasses from specsavers good quality for the money?
Having had Specsavers verifocals for the past two years and recently switching to Zeiss Smartlife Individuals, I would say yes for the money they are good. The specsavers cost me around 400€ but that was for two pairs of glasses with the frames so I got one clear and one pair in sunglasses. Their top of the range version comes in two forms, one for driving and one more suitable for computer work. I had both, the ones for the computer were great for working on the computer but weren't so good for long distance and driving especifically when you turn your head to the far left or right you would get distortion and to see correctly I had turn my head left or right and down a bit! I changed both glasses to the ones more suitable for driving and they were brilliant at all tasks except computer work for which I had another cheap pair from them.
The Zeiss smartlife Individuals which I got this year cost me over 800€ and that is just for one pair of glasses with frames, they are better than the Specsavers, e.g. I dont need to change to computer glasses on most occasions, only when doing intense work for long time such as spread sheets etc and have good long distance and peripheral vision, they also do not have a yellowish tint which the Specsavers had which I found annoying sometimes for colour accuracy and finally they have UV protection even in clear lenses which the Specsavers do not. But overall for the cost which is much much less, I would say Specsavers are good value for money.
I personally think for a Specsavers price you can get better. For example, at around £250 I could give you a Gast or Eco frame with a Hoya lens, and both the frame and lens would be superior to Specsavers.
@@thespectaclefactory I understand. But I live in Norway, so i don't think i have that option. I probably have to choose between Specsavers or a store that works with EssilorLuxottica.
@@joebloggs4191 Thanks for answering!
@@thespectaclefactory Is the Hoya lens progressive? I didn't think you could get Hoya progressive for that little. When I enquired here I was getting quoted around 800 to 1100€ for Hoya.
Beautiful glasses. Are they $$ and can they have a progressive proscription in them
They are mid-to high end, and yeah! You could definitely get them with a progressive lens. Email me rob@thespectaclefactory.com if you want a pair
@@thespectaclefactory I assume your in Europe some place ?? I’m in the USA. So it would be a tad $$ to get them.
I will email you with some questions though!
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Im both i can't see from any distance
Perhaps you have high astigmatism?