Prescription Glasses Lens Guide: Lens Types and Materials

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    📒 Show Notes 📒
    Purchasing prescription glasses can be a challenge and often confusing when you do not know all the lens options. In this video, I walk you through different eyeglasses lens types (such as bifocals vs trifocals vs progressive lenses), as well as showing different glasses lens materials and the pros and cons of each.
    If possible, it is always best to consult your local optician or glasses shop for more information and details about what is best for you and your glasses prescription.
    ⏰ Timecodes ⏰
    0:00 - Prescription glasses guide
    1:19 - Glasses lens types
    1:45 - Single Vision Lenses
    2:01 - Bifocal vs Trifocal Lenses
    2:54 - Progressive lenses
    4:01 - Lens Material for glasses
    4:40 - CR-39
    5:14 - Lens material types
    5:23 - Polycarbonate lenses
    6:51 - Trivex lenses
    7:36 - High Index Lenses
    7:55 - High Glasses Prescription
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Комментарии • 830

  • @DoctorEyeHealth
    @DoctorEyeHealth  3 года назад +39

    For more help about buying prescription glasses (frames, lenses, coatings) 👉 bit.ly/BestEyeGlassesGuide

    • @CircusTrickerWasDead
      @CircusTrickerWasDead 3 года назад

      Beep boop sk beep bap: Oh oki my grandma kinda needs it so ^w^ thank chu

    • @kingaj4252
      @kingaj4252 3 года назад +1

      Hello
      Dr I have floaters since 2018 but .from last year I see floaters in Dark too ..its like flashes...?

    • @bleuvlad
      @bleuvlad 3 года назад

      ❤️

    • @CircusTrickerWasDead
      @CircusTrickerWasDead 3 года назад +1

      Plus I came first tho..

    • @biancamolton2487
      @biancamolton2487 3 года назад

      High index would be the best for me, I have a high prescription .

  • @pjaypender1009
    @pjaypender1009 2 года назад +95

    I've been wearing glasses since I was a year old. Since I was a kid, I could see that distortion you talked about on the edges of my strong polycarbonate lenses, but the eye doctor just told me that I must be imagining it, because apparently gaslighting children is acceptable. It's there, and it's why I wear contacts as much as possible.

    • @ev-ezaye3580
      @ev-ezaye3580 2 года назад +7

      What's it with opticians being not forthcoming with info? FGS its the patient's eye/health not yours!!! This makes me very mad!

    • @jeananthony8541
      @jeananthony8541 2 года назад +7

      It's not just kids who get gaslighted regarding lenses. After spending lots of money on lenses and specialists, I finally began my journey to find what was best for me. I know what I'm seeing. I don't allow doctors to tell me that I'm not seeing what I see.

    • @astrosquirrel5038
      @astrosquirrel5038 2 года назад +5

      My last pair of glasses had this. The edges were blurry and it seemed like I had a really narrow field of view. I was told that's just normal, but no other pair of glasses I've ever had bothered me that much.

    • @rjacj
      @rjacj Год назад +3

      @@astrosquirrel5038 I tried High Index lenses one time and could not wear them. It was as if I had tunnel vision. I could only see clearly out of the very middle of the lens. Couldn't drive with them. After convincing them that I WAS NOT looking through the progressive part, they then told me that some people could not wear them.

    • @flyguy6504l
      @flyguy6504l 8 месяцев назад +2

      I can't wear polycarbonate either because I see colors feathering off the edges of objects. I stick with CR 39. Best for me.

  • @VenomDamage
    @VenomDamage 2 года назад +37

    Where I live there are hundreds of optical stores, I have used eyeglasses for a long time and although I visited almost all of them, none of them honestly clarified the difference between the materials. They just told me that polycarbonate was the best material against scratches (which is why I always chose it) when in reality it is not, in addition to putting more emphasis on trying to sell treatments that are not so important. I always trusted their opinion as professionals but the 80% of them (or they employees) only have the mentality of merchants ... it was not until now that I began to learn more thanks to content like this and decide for myself which product is suitable.
    Thank you very much !

    • @namede6210
      @namede6210 2 года назад

      My polycarbonate lenses took just like 3 months to see scratches... it freaks the f out of me wonder if I got scammed.

    • @patriciaedsall6035
      @patriciaedsall6035 11 месяцев назад

      yes for 30 years was told polycarbonate was the best,,so guess was lied to sell more always went for scratch resist and whatever is called so people looking at you can see your eyes not reflections

    • @mysticqro950
      @mysticqro950 5 месяцев назад +2

      Yup I can’t believe I kept listening to them. I got glasses with polycarbonate lenses that were recommended for me, and it made my eyes look small and distorted, even got headaches. That was until I did more researched and ordered high index glasses from Ray-Ban to accommodate my higher prescription and it made such a huge difference. My eyes look less distorted, and I don’t get fatigue anymore. I used to hate wearing glasses for this particular reason, now I actually wear them everyday lol

  • @wisdomeziulo1137
    @wisdomeziulo1137 2 года назад +13

    I wear the polycarbonate lenses and I didn't know what those color distortions were until I watched this video. Thanks Doctor Allen!

  • @SheritaGurl
    @SheritaGurl Год назад +3

    Your page is amazing. You broke this down in such a simple way. Easy to understand. Now I know exactly what I need. I appreciate this. Thank you.

  • @HaydenEccles
    @HaydenEccles 3 года назад +21

    Great information for the customer here!

  • @miriammaldonado7848
    @miriammaldonado7848 2 года назад +5

    Thank you Doctor, for your valuable information!
    Sometimes what makes the difference is the price range.

  • @nomebear
    @nomebear 2 года назад +4

    I watched a video on lense coatings that left me with a profound respect for the ultra high lense coating technology. I must admit, I've been careless in handling eyewear and have swore to make changes.

  • @StarOpticalGlassFitting
    @StarOpticalGlassFitting 2 года назад +2

    Clear, informative, to the point. ❤

  • @peggyclarke1725
    @peggyclarke1725 2 года назад +1

    I love Dr. Al! He explains everything so well in laymens language!! Thanks, Dr Al!!🥸

  • @pattilackner9321
    @pattilackner9321 3 года назад

    Your videos are so helpful and informative! Thank you.

  • @SirJosephLopez
    @SirJosephLopez Год назад +3

    So happy I found this channel, very helpful!

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  Год назад +2

      Hey thanks! Glad you are finding it so useful!

  • @therealdeal3672
    @therealdeal3672 3 года назад +26

    Thanks for such an informative video Dr. Allen! I had wondered what Trivex lenses were. Didn't get glasses until age 42, so went straight to Progressives. What could be better than a lens that has every different section allow you to have perfect vision depending on where you're looking? I understand for people who don't start out with them it takes some getting used to. But since they were the first lenses I wore they were a natural for me. Love photochromatic Transitions lenses, as well! The new XtraActive versions are great for people with light sensitivity. They always have the slightest tint and then change tint readily with the strength of the light they're exposed to. Although I have regular transitions as well. I do have non photochromatic lenses for indoors or night time, especially for night driving. 😎

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  3 года назад +3

      I'm so glad you've found lenses that work well! Thanks for sharing!

    • @cf116
      @cf116 2 года назад

      @@DoctorEyeHealth are Photochromic lenses good while driving car? Do they pose any risk or inconvenience during driving?

    • @mtgibbs
      @mtgibbs Год назад

      @@cf116 Most won't darken in the car as the car windows block the UV light that causes them to darken. I have a set of clip-on sunglasses that I use in the car instead. Some are designed to work inside of a car but they don't get fully clear.

  • @fbtool
    @fbtool 3 месяца назад

    Once again, Thank you so much! You are my guide through the sea of options while buying glasses online.

  • @gkweather
    @gkweather 2 года назад +14

    Great video Doc. I have a -3.25 and -3.5 with -1 of astigmatism in each eye and I just recently received my new glasses with the 1.69 index. Way lighter and thinnner than the polycarbonate ones I used to have! Feels great on the face. Also ordered a slightly lower perscription ( lower by 0.25 in each eye) for computer with Blue Light blocking. I find that computer usage requires less lens power to see clearly than other activities. I then have to switch back when looking for. But at least I don’t mind!

    • @younglee157
      @younglee157 2 года назад

      Recommend Acelool

    • @tor13128
      @tor13128 Год назад +1

      will the anti-reflective coating wear off from washing with soap?

  • @aalmi002
    @aalmi002 2 года назад +7

    I just glasses for the first time last month and I have to admit that I love them so far. I ended up getting polycarbonate lens and I see great with them. It took about two weeks for me to get used to them. I just bought some CR-39 glasses so let’s see how they compare to this one.

    • @talon2201
      @talon2201 Год назад +2

      how'd they compare?

  • @gene1647
    @gene1647 9 месяцев назад

    Great video. You explained everything perfectly.

  • @miriamzajfman4305
    @miriamzajfman4305 3 года назад +2

    Your information are very helpful ( I did watch all the three videos) since I'm getting new pair of glasses ! Thanks 👍

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  3 года назад

      Fantastic!! Let us know how everything goes!

  • @edlui462
    @edlui462 2 года назад +5

    A very informative video. Incidentally, I just received my very first Trivex lenses and had a little surprise on its "yellowish" color nature, not too sure if this is typical.

  • @Dragoninja
    @Dragoninja Год назад

    Thank you Dr. Eye Health, that was very Informational. I didn't know about the different Lens Types that are available.

  • @ShannonLambert
    @ShannonLambert 3 года назад +12

    I've been a polycarb lens wearer for years, and I really like them. I am a big fan of the photochromic lenses, too, since my glasses are always on my face. I've never misplaced my sunnies. :)
    Thanks for all this information - I've been wearing glasses for almost 40 years and I am always learning from you. I appreciate it!

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  3 года назад +2

      Thanks so much Shannon! Glad to hear you have done such a good job protecting your eyes!

  • @ddahstan6876
    @ddahstan6876 5 месяцев назад +3

    Hands Down... One of the most genuine and engaging eye doctors on the planet!! I learn something every single video. Thank You, teaching us whenever you can. Truly appreciate you.

  • @littlerocker121314
    @littlerocker121314 2 года назад +1

    I enjoyed the way you explained the lens, I sell glasses everyday and know a lot of about theses lens already except trivex lens, we don’t sell those in my store but now I can explain the difference between those and polycarbonate lens better. I also never knew polycarbonate lens have color distortion on the sides I have glasses with poly and hi index lens and the main difference far as seeing is hi index gives a immediate clearer view.

  • @jojajim2
    @jojajim2 2 года назад +2

    I don't need glasses in the slightest, I don't know why I'm here but I like the videos ! Keep up the great work

  • @floresitaygrubay1699
    @floresitaygrubay1699 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for your channel it's a big help to us.

  • @alanfromlondon
    @alanfromlondon Год назад +23

    So much great information in this video. 😊 7:53 Something to be aware of with high index lenses is that, the higher the index the lower the Abbe value, which means you're going to see more chromatic aberration (colour fringing) around the edges of the lenses. Some high index lenses have an Abbe value as low as 31, which isn't great for the clarity of the lens.

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  Год назад +2

      Thanks for the info!

    • @Nccp9
      @Nccp9 Год назад

      I thought something was wrong with my prescription, just turns out they are so high that I get these strong color shifts even in the middle of my vision if the lights are bright enough. Extremely noticeable on my color cycling RGB RAM sticks in my pc, the reds shift physically shift position and make it look like its moving.

    • @spajdude
      @spajdude Год назад +1

      @@Nccp9 Unless you have very strong prescriptions and want as thin lenses as possible, go with CR-39 next time. CR-39 has an Abbe number of 59, higher than the eye, so no colour fringing and also a lot cheaper than high index lenses.

    • @Nccp9
      @Nccp9 Год назад +1

      @@spajdude I have -6.5 in both eyes, so I'm stuck getting polycarbonate :(

    • @bookbeats3454
      @bookbeats3454 Год назад +3

      @@Nccp9 no you arent! you can get trivex which is a direct competitor of polycarbonate but offers higher abbe numbers and the most clarity while also having the impact resistance of poly! I have astig. and -6, -7 on my eyes so I also have a strong perscription but you are not limited on your options!

  • @mrs.b.s.7212
    @mrs.b.s.7212 2 года назад

    I am so thankful for your videos. I wish you were my eye dr! I am having to educate myself because I am tired of settling for whatever the eye dr has on hand atm. Also, I would like to save money. So, in order to do that I am trying to order online. I have a lot of questions. Thankfully, you have a lot of videos. I feel that you are very honest, knowledgeable, & trustworthy. So glad I found you!

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for those kind words. I'm so glad you've found these helpful! A glasses series has been a long time in the making. I'm glad to be getting this information out there for people.

  • @m_sani
    @m_sani 3 года назад +6

    Thanks a lot doc. I'll keep an eye on you 😘😆

  • @58016428
    @58016428 3 года назад +2

    Can you please do a video entirely about progressive lenses (how to best use them, opinions about them etc.)? That would be fantastic!

  • @louisxxvdefrance6741
    @louisxxvdefrance6741 2 года назад +6

    I have always used glass lenses; they are readily available at either vision center in my town. Comes at a premium cost, but they last forever. I have relatively stable vision, and the pair that I just moved off from was ten years old. The lenses and titanium frame are still in perfect condition. Now in a bifocal with photochromic glass.

    • @jeffborkowski
      @jeffborkowski 2 года назад +1

      Completely agree. But I've had a hard time finding anyone who still works with glass. Where have you found glass, photochromic replacement lenses?

  • @zhulindizi
    @zhulindizi Год назад

    Super helpful. Thank you!

  • @muffinbunches4511
    @muffinbunches4511 3 года назад +1

    amazing video!
    Thank you a lot
    Really very informative for me cause glasses are my passion 😍

  • @Ali-in8xi
    @Ali-in8xi 2 года назад

    How very helpful! Thank you.

  • @summersadie3687
    @summersadie3687 2 года назад +5

    Dr. Allen, I am really hoping you will make a video about "progressive lens options", especially those that are digitally designed. My recent discussions with a number of opticians were about new digital progressive lenses, supposedly superior (and more costly) than earlier ones. They were described as being "top tier" or "premiere" because they are individually designed for a patient's specific prescription, and have a better range of vision levels than older lenses. What are your thoughts about this new technology? Really hoping to hear your perspective before I purchase :-). Thank you.

  • @julivee7273
    @julivee7273 2 года назад +1

    i learned a lot from you, Thanks.

  • @yogeshdipaji7784
    @yogeshdipaji7784 2 года назад

    Thank u doctor.....For guiding about the lenses....

  • @sierra3880
    @sierra3880 3 года назад +6

    Your explanation is so good as always. I like your videos, also i just wanna say hi, i'm optometrist too

  • @dreadsire5086
    @dreadsire5086 Год назад +2

    Very educational and helpful, thank you.

  • @scootosan
    @scootosan 3 года назад

    Your videos are always well edited and educational. thanks

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  3 года назад +1

      Wow, thank you so much for that! You're welcome.

    • @Abrahamansarioffical
      @Abrahamansarioffical Год назад

      @@DoctorEyeHealth my eye power is -12 in right eye and -14 in left eye so which lens should i use u tell me

  • @danilosantana8364
    @danilosantana8364 3 года назад +17

    Hello, in October I started being through laser sessions due to retinal tears. Soon after I began seeing these bright spots (which later I found out to fit perfectly with the blue field entoptic phenomenon); not to mention an increase in floaters. Any thoughts on what could have caused it? Thanks for the informative content :)

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  3 года назад +9

      Hey Danilo. Thanks for sharing that. Tough to say why you are seeing the blue field entoptic phenomenon after all that. But very interesting because I see it too. (really want to do a video on that). Floaters are more common after any eye surgery, particularly a retinal surgery. But changes to the vitreous gel and growth of floaters do often cause retinal tears as well.

  • @ubuntugeek
    @ubuntugeek 3 года назад

    Great informative video, thanks

  • @noisetv1863
    @noisetv1863 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for talking about the Abby value, always something I noticed but never knew the name of.

  • @billiamnotbob
    @billiamnotbob 3 года назад +64

    I see you and the first thing I think of is "It's Jimmy from NCIS!" Sorry, I had to. Love the informative video's.

    • @yvonnemolina6352
      @yvonnemolina6352 2 года назад +3

      Me too that was the first thing I thought.

    • @StephenMatrese
      @StephenMatrese 2 года назад +1

      Omg, yes, a less dorky jimmy

    • @ktie28
      @ktie28 2 года назад +3

      Mr Palmer!!! *In Ducky's voice*

    • @jill6979
      @jill6979 2 года назад

      OMG yesssss!!!

    • @carolleboeuf3049
      @carolleboeuf3049 2 года назад

      I couldn't think of who he reminded me of, that's it!

  • @suewright1299
    @suewright1299 3 года назад

    Many thanks for an extremely interesting video Dr Allen

  • @Maria_Podesta
    @Maria_Podesta Год назад

    Your videos are so helpful. Im looking to buy prescription glasses online and have been a bit overwhelmed with all the minute (though major) things to understand...I lowkey wish Id studied to be an optometrist now lol...Thank you

  • @Hanky03
    @Hanky03 2 года назад +3

    Acetate plastic frame to cover edge of high myopia, 1.67 MC with Transitions but here’s my twist, single vision freeform lens to increase my field of view in the lens to stop the extra astigmatism in the corners of the lenses hehe

  • @ivybeltran5532
    @ivybeltran5532 3 года назад +1

    thank u for the tips, i really like ur videos its very educational

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  3 года назад

      You're very welcome, Ivy! Thanks for the kind words!

  • @Tech_review_HERE3627
    @Tech_review_HERE3627 3 года назад +14

    This channel helps alot on people with glasses should gives tips or new thing to know about glasses that is not just a ordinary material
    Greetings from the philippines

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  3 года назад +3

      Thanks Eyplays! Hopefully some day I will make it over to visit the Philippines!

    • @ghhdvnk1065
      @ghhdvnk1065 3 года назад +1

      @@DoctorEyeHealth when was your power stable????

  • @tmassey1465
    @tmassey1465 Год назад

    Thank ❤you. I went with Silloette 5540. PC lens. Transition, progressive Crizal. Rimless. Love them. 18gm.

  • @parusudi1
    @parusudi1 2 года назад +2

    Clear, informative, to the point. For a glass layman like me- enlightening. Thank you.

  • @LS-bw7jt
    @LS-bw7jt 3 года назад +4

    I specialise in glasses from the UK and being in optics for the past 12 years this is what I speak to my patient's on a day to day basis. Very useful video for those new to glasses. My favourite lenses are zeiss or rodenstock. Not a presbyopic just yet!

    • @raeesakarim3046
      @raeesakarim3046 3 года назад +1

      Can u pls tell me about Zeiss lenses? I hear they are the best lenses on the market?

    • @LS-bw7jt
      @LS-bw7jt 3 года назад

      @@raeesakarim3046 very good lenses but like most good quality lenses like essilor, rodenstock and zeiss they come at a price

  • @mulemouse
    @mulemouse 2 года назад

    I've needed this for a long time, I have failed to get new working glasses since 2oo4

  • @haseozenithmaru1186
    @haseozenithmaru1186 2 года назад

    Thank you. Multiple sclerosis/MS here. Anyone can benefit from your advice
    Education time!

  • @nathsirisaowaluk5198
    @nathsirisaowaluk5198 3 года назад +2

    Wow! This video was extremely informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work!

  • @raymondjtoth
    @raymondjtoth 3 месяца назад

    Ty for doing these

  • @jhoood123456
    @jhoood123456 2 года назад +1

    No doubt you were super helpful! Thanks!!!

  • @fredrick8691
    @fredrick8691 2 года назад +3

    As an optician I've used all of them and my go too material's are 1.67 or CR39.

  • @levon9
    @levon9 Год назад +3

    Really helpful. I have massive chromatic aberration with poly lenses (I have transition and progressives). Lenscrafter gave me poly lenses and I didn't know better until I tried them, and I returned them. My old glasses have Zeiss CR-39 and I had zero issues. I may go back to LC and ask for CR-39 since they have a nice frame I like.

    • @levon9
      @levon9 Год назад

      @@windsurfer_LA Thank you. I went back to LC and asked for CR-39 lenses, so now I'm waiting to get them, hopefully they will work, this will be my 6th trip to them (luckily they are very close).
      I told them about the chromatic aberrations and they kept trying different poly lenses .. obviously didn't work, and I didn't know any better at the time. You'd think *they* would know 😕
      Anyway, the information in your videos has been very interesting and helpful - thanks again.

    • @whoisalisson
      @whoisalisson Год назад +1

      @@levon9 it worked?

    • @levon9
      @levon9 Год назад +3

      @@whoisalisson Yes, perfectly - I'm sort of shocked no one at LC or their optician had any clues about this - even after I explained this to them.

  • @BeardedRascel
    @BeardedRascel 2 года назад +4

    Interesting, but as far as materials you left one out. You can tell me about plastic, but with 50 years of trying all the different lenses, I still like glass. With my high Rx, I do end up with thick and heavy lenses. I also like large lenses that help with my side vison, so the edges have got real thick. I still like the quality and durability of real glass. Takes longer, but it is worth it.

  • @braihamtavarez1866
    @braihamtavarez1866 2 года назад

    Great work! New subscriber! Greetings from DR 🇩🇴

  • @witheryskies3972
    @witheryskies3972 3 года назад +6

    I’m getting my glasses this week and I was just curious how they were made

  • @shibaniranichowdhury1417
    @shibaniranichowdhury1417 Год назад

    Thanks brother your video helped me much.

  • @urbangardens7470
    @urbangardens7470 3 года назад +8

    I would love you to do a video on Neurolens vs. standard prism lenses. TIA~

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  3 года назад +3

      me too!!! I need to try out the Neurolens!

  • @santhoshopticals3688
    @santhoshopticals3688 Год назад

    Good information.. thanks

  • @ankitbisaria
    @ankitbisaria 3 года назад

    Great video thanks

  • @timo4040
    @timo4040 2 года назад

    Excellent vid

  • @LISA75_
    @LISA75_ 2 года назад +4

    HAD to laugh when he said having a high glasses prescription was a -2 lol, I have been -6 for years, but I could always see small stuff, but the last 18 months looking at near stuff with my glasses on has been a blurry mess lol. Will have to see about the progressive lenses

    • @cwill2127
      @cwill2127 2 года назад +2

      @Chelle Bright I’m just got my new rx of -1.25 (Old Rx was -0.75, -1.25 at my last appointment 6 years ago!) but really feel like I can’t read text or discern faces from very far at all. I know I’m lucky and lots of people have higher prescriptions I just feel more blind than I am I guess.

  • @eliparreno5725
    @eliparreno5725 2 года назад +1

    Ohhh so that's why I've noticed those colors blue and orange. Thanks Doc.

  • @tammygibson1556
    @tammygibson1556 2 года назад +4

    Good video. As an old lab techie, I must correct you about stinky Trivex. It is 1.60, 1.67, and 1.76 indexes that stink when you cut them :-)

  • @iftikharahmed5191
    @iftikharahmed5191 2 года назад

    Docter superb. Glasses for better field vision for glaucoma patients .Thanks

  • @luisgomez1211
    @luisgomez1211 2 года назад

    Hi Dr. very good explained...👍...

  • @rahmathfazna6877
    @rahmathfazna6877 2 года назад

    Thank you. your information

  • @Mango037
    @Mango037 2 месяца назад

    I wish you were my eye doctor 😂 I get better informed with you than in person.

  • @anthonydiaz6967
    @anthonydiaz6967 2 года назад +24

    I have a question just changed from rectangular lenses to oval and with first time blue light and already have had them for almost two weeks and on the side of the lenses I see blurry and in the front I see perfectly fine. What do you think it might be?

    • @slipknot19968
      @slipknot19968 2 года назад +1

      It could be a “base curve” issue. Sometimes going from rectangular frame into that oval can add more curvature to the material. This is something that can be fixed, if your optical shop has control over their lenses (most do). A blue light filter (or most other coatings) have very little effect on your overall quality of vision. Finally if the base material of your lens has changed it could also be that you aren’t adapting.
      I’ve worked in optical for 2 1/2 years in a specialists office. The only real answer to your question is to talk to your DOCTOR or OPTICIAN.
      They will be able to give you an actual answer. The things I suggested above are only the cases I typically see.

    • @MiteshDamania
      @MiteshDamania 2 года назад +2

      @@slipknot19968 I have -8 plus 1.5 astigmatism. What do you recommend for lenses? My issue is the high distortion anytime I am moving my eyes. The sides of the lenses are the worst.

    • @slipknot19968
      @slipknot19968 2 года назад

      @@MiteshDamania your issue could also be material based, or even rx based. Your rx is a little on the high side. Sometimes high myopes don’t like Cyl changes. You’ll definitely have to talk to your doctor and optician, they’ll be able to show you what changes you had since your last visit/purchase.

  • @geraldl1401
    @geraldl1401 3 года назад +1

    At my Dioptors...-3.75/-4.50.......i always go for 1.74 index lenses as the look amazing in eyeglass frames. Currently sporting Tom Ford specs with Essilor Varilux X lenses 1.74, and Essilor Sapphire coating. I like a streamlined profile so thick specs are a no go!

    • @samueldisturbing761
      @samueldisturbing761 3 года назад

      That's some good stuff, might get away with 1,67 Index but at that point doesn't make the biggest difference in price.

  • @samueldisturbing761
    @samueldisturbing761 3 года назад +4

    Poly is also highly corrodible by solvent.
    Index 1.6 Is probably one of the best materials for most people.

  • @yverma7662
    @yverma7662 2 года назад +1

    Hello Dr.
    Much appreciated your technical and professional advice. Could you pl provide some tips on varilux x series for progressive lenses.

  • @geraldl1401
    @geraldl1401 2 года назад +1

    Varilux X 1.74 index and Sapphire coating in my new specs is amazing in Tom ford frames.

  • @ConTheDon90-7
    @ConTheDon90-7 Год назад

    Start as an Optical Assistant In 3 weeks. Subscribed.

  • @Cliche8701
    @Cliche8701 3 года назад +2

    I was hoping you would cover aspheric lenses as well.

  • @Eduard-jg7gt
    @Eduard-jg7gt 2 месяца назад

    great man

  • @star222333
    @star222333 3 года назад +4

    I like CR-39, great quality, high Abbe value! I bought a plastic frame and they were sliding off my nose, lucky for me Amazon sells silicone nose pads and they worked, but next time I'll just get the metal frames.

    • @Dorfmatratze
      @Dorfmatratze 3 года назад +1

      lmao just go to an optician and get your frame adjusted

    • @samueldisturbing761
      @samueldisturbing761 3 года назад

      @@Dorfmatratze the optician will be really happy to adjust your glasses from Amazon by the way ;)

  • @Janisg616
    @Janisg616 Год назад

    I recently ordered my first glasses, I use glasses only indoors in front of a computer and sometimes for reading books. Despite my use case, the seller pushed to "Upgrade" for polycarbonate lenses, in case I decide to do sports in my computer glasses. After this video, I understood that for my use case, polycarbonate has only disadvantages - optical quality and scratch resistance for polycarbonate are worse than for CR-39. The cost was not a big issue, I was ready to pay extra since I spent 10+ hours in front of a computer screen every day. I ordered cheaper alternative CR-39 lenses, +1.0 and +1.5, and some special "Eyezn" coating with blue light blocking that is designed for computer use. I am very satisfied, needed those glasses for a couple of years if not longer. All that consultant told me is that polycarbonate is overall better than cr-39, so I should upgrade to that material. After this video, I understood that standard cr-39 lenses have other advantages on top of cheaper prices, but sellers will tend to "upsell" more expensive options no matter what your use case is.

    • @Ihtiandr13
      @Ihtiandr13 Год назад

      It's not just upsell. Many people just biased due to personal limited experience with glasses.Or simply not good at listening customers...

  • @wanmnaif5215
    @wanmnaif5215 3 года назад +4

    Hi Dr, can you please also elaborate on blue filter coating ? Also digital lens that comes with low addition that claimed can give some sort of ‘relax’ to the eyes ? Thanks for the great info anyway ☺️

    • @samueldisturbing761
      @samueldisturbing761 3 года назад

      Blue light filters improve contrast since the human eye doesn't do too well with blue light.
      The low addition lens he mentioned is useful for using you smartphone or reading, since you eyes don't need to adjust to the close distance (think of the lens on a camera)

  • @Starski43
    @Starski43 Год назад +2

    You mentioned that poly carbonate is soft and easy to scratch, but you did not speak of the hardness or scratch-ability of high index or Trivex. at this point scratch resistance is my biggest concern. If the lens is too soft, I believe that compromises any scratch resistant coating as well.

  • @GYANICHASMABABA
    @GYANICHASMABABA 3 года назад +4

    Mr8 can be a good options over poly what I feel still in less budget...but yes they are not as strong as poly ..
    Good episodes doc

  • @kabeerkhan611
    @kabeerkhan611 2 года назад +1

    Very informative video

  • @scwheeler24
    @scwheeler24 Год назад

    Your glasses look really good on you!

  • @jlbeeen
    @jlbeeen 3 года назад +4

    I have two pairs, one is fixed mostly just for astigmatism and fairly standard, but I'm farsighted, and find they don't do things quite right for near use at long amounts of time. I had Activate Progressive lenses as a teen, but couldn't wear them outside very well since I couldn't see the ground when hiking, so I didn't want that, but I just got newer ones not too long ago that are whatever the new name for Activate is, but with lesser magnification, Crizal lenses, and the computer coating, which are fantastic! They're great for detailed things like hand sewing and using the computer, which is really important for online school, and thankfully insurance covered quite a bit. I like having two pairs of glasses athough it sucks that I can't wear my reading glasses with contacts in, that would be easy. But no contacts exist that are weak enough for my right eye, so having one contact lens isn't ideal for long amounts of time anyway, so I only wear it when I'm using sunglasses, or going places where I don't want to deal with glasses.

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  3 года назад

      Wow! Such great info! Glad to hear you found something that works! I agree it is a bit frustrating that contact lenses aren't made for smaller prescriptions.

  • @terryarchuleta8565
    @terryarchuleta8565 2 года назад

    Would like to see a video on the pros and cons on selecting eye glass lenses from EnChroma, Spectraspecs or Axonoptics versus buying from an Optical store and employing all your suggestions made in your videos. This is for patients who have Glaucoma. Thank You.

  • @surendersingal2192
    @surendersingal2192 Год назад

    Thank you Dr Allen
    Great education on lenses. I perhaps be OK with Progressive. Trivex n high index sound very appealing, don't know cost differential with progressive. Good day sir

  • @cjg635
    @cjg635 3 года назад +1

    Hi so I just got contacts, and the solution it came with burns my eyes it's the Bosch and Lomb biotrue solution, do you have any recommendations that won't burn when putting them in.

  • @schandanui
    @schandanui 2 года назад +1

    Hi please advise me which will be best type of lens/frames for high myopia my prescription is -10 sph, -1 cyl and 170 axis.

  • @2010securityful
    @2010securityful 2 года назад

    wow very good presentation

  • @joelf.8660
    @joelf.8660 2 года назад +1

    I have an Rx of -9.50 / -11.50 and usually have to get 1.74 hight index lenses. Is there any other lens that is thinner than that? Also to make it more complicated due to age (54) I also have presbyopia (+2.50) for reading. Any recommendations? I was told that I have to have progressive lenses and can not use a bifocal lenses. Is that still the case? Thank you for your great videos. Very instructional and helpful. Thanks again.

  • @astroidyeti2169
    @astroidyeti2169 2 года назад +2

    I got the cheapest lenses to save money and with my left eye being -5.75 and my right eye being -6.25 with an astigmatism of 180 in both eyes. I really should go with high index, and that’s what I’m going todo when I need a new prescription

    • @NormanF62
      @NormanF62 2 года назад +1

      High index are expensive and if you have a high prescription you will benefit tremendously from a lighter and more responsive lens. The extra cost in that case is definitely worth it. If you have a low prescription like most people have, you won’t see any appreciable difference from a standard lens.

  • @lovebytoto
    @lovebytoto 3 года назад +2

    Hey I have a question does myopia effect the perception of distance? I mean even if I were to wear glasses, does my brain have a poorer perception of distances in general? Or is that mechanism independent to myopia?

  • @RushBalogna
    @RushBalogna 3 года назад +1

    Is round glasses good for someone with high myopia? And also I have bad chromatic aberration so I will try the trivex lens next time, thank you

  • @mrbandausa5703
    @mrbandausa5703 2 года назад

    Great 👍 Vedio thanks for what ur doing

  • @harshavardhana3895
    @harshavardhana3895 3 года назад +3

    Doctor my pupils are dilated when I look at mirror this if for more than 1.5 months I went to ophthalmologist before a month he checked my eye and nerves and said I just have an dry eye and gave dry eye drops for 6 months. So I just have an dry eye but why are my pupils dilated , will dry eye cause pupils to dilated? Please answer fast doctor . I am very depressed for 2 days thinking about this please answer this question. 🙏