I'm considering ordering from Eyebuydirect.com but am confused about their lens choices and which one would be best for my needs. For one, I'm confused about what material they use to make the lenses -- CR-39 plastic or polycarbonate. In their FAQ it states they use "lightweight CR39 and polycarbonate lenses. Our standard lens is 1.499 index. We also offer "thin and light" and "super thin" lens upgrades which are 1.56 and 1.67, respectively." However, when you go to the "Select Lens" option once you've chosen a frame, the material used is not specified. It just says "Standard" (which is free) and 1.57 "thin and lite" (which costs $25). I don't think I want polycarbonate but the site doesn't specify what is what. I said above that I currently have polycarbonate lenses but actually I am unsure about that. I got these glasses eight years ago and do not recall what lens choice I made. When I went to an optician a few months ago to look at frames, I asked him to look at my lenses and tell me if they are plastic or polycarbonate. He looked at them for a second and said that they are polycarbonate, so I'm only going on his word. The lower visual acuity of polycarbonate is not something I want but if that's truly what I have, I might be used to it.
Also, Eyebuydirect recommends their 1.5 lenses for a sphere of +/-0.25 to +/-2.50 and recommends 1.56 ($25 more) for +/-2.50 to +/-5.00. Considering my prescription above, what should I get. The thickness calculator difference is negligible. I appreciate your advice. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Check us out at the oft-updated http://glassyeyes.blogspot.com! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "GlassyEyes" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/glassyeyes?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
