Help with buying glasses (spex) online.

solly_2

I've had my eyes tested today and was given a new prescription.

The optician has indicated my Sph for distance, but has just but a line through both the Cyl and Axis. Is this normal or should there be a value for these boxes?

Also any suggestions for cheapish but stylish online outlets would be most welcome.

Thanks in advance.

Solly

crossleydd42

There's a thread on this site if you search for it. However, one from the site that I used and found helpful is:

http://www.glassesdirect.co.uk/

The prices were about the norm for online sites.

solly_2

Thanks crossley, nice site.

Still unsure about the Cyl/Axis thing though.

crossleydd42

These matters are to do with the shape of your eye, it would seem.
Glasses Direct say this on their website:
"If you have any difficulty or cannot read your prescription.... then we can help you! You can call 0871 42 500 42 to be talked through the prescription details..."
Why not ring them and discuss it with them? You'l know then whether it matters and, if so, to go back.