When I made a mistake in entering my prescription Zenni invited me to email a scanned copy. Firewalker wrote: > Well, as for the narrowness of your nose, couldn't give you much > advice there as I have exactly the opposite. ;) > I *would* suggest getting the nosepads adjusted correctly, and also > replacing the standard PVC nose pads with a soft silicone pad. IMHO, > they seem to grip the nose better than the PVC and they don't change > color as quickly. > > I think you might have got your numbers transposed. The height should > be about 32mm (although this is a subjective opinion). I've never seen > a pair with a height larger than around 45mm and those were BIG. > > As for your Rx, if you could post the numbers here (along with the 2 > PD values), we'd be able to tell for sure if it was "complex", or if > your Dr. was just blowing smoke. For bifocals and progressives, the > average difference between distance/near PD is about 3mm. > Have never *faxed* an order to zenni, but they do have a place on the > online order to include notes/special instructions like your distance/ > near PD values. > You might want to email Zenni ahead of time to inquire as to any > special accomodations you may need, as they don't do some special > adjustments such as custom Seg/fitting heights for progressive lenses. > > Hope this didn't confuse you more. :) > -=# Firewalker #=- > > On Mar 22, 7:24 pm, La Elle <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I am working up the nerve to fax an order to Zenni. As far as >> frames...I hate the ones that slide down my nose. I guess my nose is >> narrow. Do I need to look for frames wiht a 16 mm or less bridge? I >> plan to get the hinged ones that hug the head but thought a narrow >> bridge would be good too. Anyone narrow-nosed group members have an >> advice or experience on this. Also I wear pretty strong bifocals and >> heard that I should at least get a frame that is 53 mm or more in >> height. >> >> AND...my doctor said I have two pupillary distance figures! On for >> distance and one for close. I showed her the Zenni form I printed with >> one pupillary distance space. She said to just fax her Rx to Zenni and >> they would be able to handle it. She said my Rx is "complex"! So how >> about that too? Anyone faxed their "complex" Rx to Zenni? >> >> Any advise or ideas appreciated. Have a good day. >> >> Elle in TX >> > > > >
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