Why can't I continue to wear my 'old' prescription lenses if that's what I choose??

gregg1

mishkanorman wrote: »

nice post in theory, however beca didnt state what the damage was. "bits" dont "just fall off" glasses, if the opticians have refused to replace them perhaps there is clear (albeit unintentional) damage as opposed to manufacture fault which is all a guarantee covers.

I am amazed at the amount of people on this thread who are so quick to dismiss the OP's opticians findings and the possible problems associated with ignoring it :eek:

Hope you get sorted out Beca - bits can fall off glasses - its happened to me and was a manufacturers fault.

Running_Horse

Bits can and do fall off glasses. Usually a screw works loose, and a side or nosepad falls off. In an ideal world all screws would be loctited.

Kitten_Pie

Things do fall off glasses the most common reason (when it isn't a simple screw) is where there are flexible hinges and they break - these can't always be fixed in store however all glasses (frames and lenses) should be cover for 12months due to faults, this would be a fault. With lenses it is generally when the anti-reflextive coating starts to come off.

Kitten_Pie

If you are having a test at the same place you should be able to ask for a second opinion (re-test) which they shouldn't charge for.

Sounds like the customer service at this place is abysmal.

leylie

tidus wrote: »

OK.

Sounds like you are myopic (short sighted) and at a guess in mid 40s.

Sounds like you have become slightly more myopic and therefore need stronger spectacles for distance.

However, if this is done, your reading will get worse, so you have been recommended varifocals.

What you are wearing at present is basically a compromise - slightly weak for distance (but not too bad - you might percieve distance to be clear but is probably isn't 100%), but able to read well enough.

Assuming the above to be correct,

Your options are:
1) Try varifocals - if you are successful with them, you should get improved distance vision and maybe improved reading (or at least no worse than at present)

2) Get the new prescription made up just in distance only, which will improve distance and worsten reading

3) Get your old precription duplicated, and continue with the compromise until it is no longer acceptable.

If you decide on option 3, ask to see the Optometrist again and ask if they will consider changing the prescription to match, or at least very close to, what you have at present, explaining that you are happy with the vision. I would usually be happy doing this provided you were well within the legal standard for driving (if you drive) and I have demonstrated the other options to you so you can make an informed choice.

Would like to echo this - this is exactly (well almost - I'm in my 50s rather than 40s )my situation - and EXACTLY what my 'independant' optician offered. Ive known my optician for years, and know that he also works in the eye hospital (I have links there through my job) so trust him completely. OK he's not cheap for getting new specs, but my distance vision is so poor I won't risk getting on-line lenses, preferring to feel that I can walk into my optician for any adjustments at any time.