Asda Opticians only £50 for Complete glasses INC Thinnest Lenses for NO EXTRA COST

mrincredible_2

Hi

From doing lots of internet research the concensus appears to be that 1.9 index glass is the best for really high prescriptions even though it is much heavier than plastic and significantly heavier than lower index (and less dense) glass. It does have the highest optical integrity of all the materials, which is extra important for high prescriptions.

The trick is to find frames which will allow you to have as small lenses as possible and therein lies the problem as most modern frames have big lenses compared to the 42mm diameter ones I have managed to find in the past. The smallest lens diameter in Asda is just under 50mm - at least for the men's range.

Modern frames with wide arms do help to hide the thickness of the glass.

I ordered mine (-10 prescription) in 1.9 glass last week and I'll post a quick review when they arrive.

The bottom line is that £90 for two pairs is one of the bargains of the year and is a 90% saving on what you'd expect to pay on the high street for similar specification materials.

I understand the highest presecription they will correct is +-20 so unfortunately the person with -27 won't benefit from this offer.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

So, are these lenses really thin? I have -16 in my right eye and maybe -14 in the other. I do have a pair of glasses at the moment but they cost me a small fortune for thin lenses.

Although I don't need new glasses, a spare pair wouldn't go a miss.

Is there a date were this offer ends?

Just want to check.. are ASDA offering the 1.9 glass lenses? I'm used to glass lenses, never found them a problem. It's a small hinderence for good result.

Agent_C

Thanks Mrincredible. I was limited with the choice of frames because of the lens thickness - usually I go for children's frames, which luckily I can carry off as I have a small face, but this time I chose some of the designer women's frames which had quite small lenses and big side arms to hide the milk-bottle effect! To be honest I'm more concerned about visual acuity than how they look.

And yes, Asda are doing the 1.9 glass lenses if you have a high prescription - you might have to ask for them but they are included in the offer!

lawsofnature

the_devil_made_me_do_it wrote: »

So, are these lenses really thin? I have -16 in my right eye and maybe -14 in the other. I do have a pair of glasses at the moment but they cost me a small fortune for thin lenses.

Although I don't need new glasses, a spare pair wouldn't go a miss.

Is there a date were this offer ends?

Just want to check.. are ASDA offering the 1.9 glass lenses? I'm used to glass lenses, never found them a problem. It's a small hinderence for good result.

I got mine for spare pairs (eg. wearing in bed, so I don't fall asleep in my expensive pair).

I was told the new pricing is indefinite. They do offer 1.9 lenses (glass) or 1.74 (plastic) if your prescription is strong enough. With your very strong prescription, you'd be very wise to capitalise on this deal, even just for spares.

My only criticism is the frame quality isn't great - if I wore them everyday, I doubt they'd last 12 mths.

cheever

the_devil_made_me_do_it wrote: »

So, are these lenses really thin? I have -16 in my right eye and maybe -14 in the other. I do have a pair of glasses at the moment but they cost me a small fortune for thin lenses.

Although I don't need new glasses, a spare pair wouldn't go a miss.

Is there a date were this offer ends?

Just want to check.. are ASDA offering the 1.9 glass lenses? I'm used to glass lenses, never found them a problem. It's a small hinderence for good result.

I have -16 and -17 and got two pairs for £90 with 1.9. I am absolutely delighted. The last pair I bought cost me £400 and they were just with crummy frames, not designer and I have never been able to afford a spare pair. I still cant believe it.

woodview

First time I have ever paid the advertised price, £90, for a extra pair of glasses. Normally the extras just keep adding to the price. Last time £200 from D&A.

Thanks for this thread.

kennyjosiah

On a side note does anyone know what brand of contact lens allows the most oxygen to reach your eye, would night and day (continous wear) be the best but wear them as a normal day lens ? or would I be best switching to gas permeable, grateful if anyone knows anything

misskool

kennyjosiah wrote: »

On a side note does anyone know what brand of contact lens allows the most oxygen to reach your eye, would night and day (continous wear) be the best but wear them as a normal day lens ? or would I be best switching to gas permeable, grateful if anyone knows anything

For maximum oxygen, it would be gas permeable. I've been wearing them for 10 years. Gas permeable lenses also provide a better correction than soft lenses (very useful in my work).

It's not easy to start wearing gas permeable lenses, they are rigid and it will not be comfortable for a few months. If you stop wearing them for a week, you will need another week to readjust. Just so you're aware.

They work out slightly more cost effective as I can wear a pair for 18 months and I wear mine for 10-12 hours a day.

HTH

clocks

misskool wrote: »

For maximum oxygen, it would be gas permeable. I've been wearing them for 10 years. Gas permeable lenses also provide a better correction than soft lenses (very useful in my work).

It's not easy to start wearing gas permeable lenses, they are rigid and it will not be comfortable for a few months. If you stop wearing them for a week, you will need another week to readjust. Just so you're aware.

They work out slightly more cost effective as I can wear a pair for 18 months and I wear mine for 10-12 hours a day.

HTH

I've recently changed to Night and Day extended wear. I wear them for 1 month continuously and even sleep in them. You don't know you are wearing them which is what you want. £15 a month, without solutions cos I don't need them, and that includes free eye tests and any aftercare I need. Previously I had Acuvue Oysis lens, wore them for 1 week continuously and had no problems at all either.
The Night & Day lenses definately let more oxygen into your eyes hence being able to wear continuously. They are also healthier in the regard that you are not constantly putting your fingers in your eyes. I used to get infections infrequently but not anymore.
I would say speak to your optician and he will point you in the right direction of the right lens for you. I think you can get a free contact lens trial to try them out.

Incidently I bought 2 pairs of designer glasses from Asda on Saturday in Cumbernauld and got a phone call this morning to say they are ready. Quick. Excellent deal for me at -9 prescription. :T

Sue_S

I got the phone call from Asda this morning to say my specs are ready. Can't get there until tomorrow but I'll post to give my opinion when I've picked them up. Can't wait :j