Re: New Rx

On Jul 30, 7:46 pm, Robert Martellaro <rob...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Thu, 26 Jul 2007 21:02:42 -0000, "Ms.Brainy" <mikabra...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Finally I got a prescription for new glasses from my cataract
surgeon. Before placing an order I have a few questions.

1. In the event that the Rx is filled properly but the results are
not satisfactory to me, is the optician responsible to replace the
lenses with more suitable ones? Or should I then buy a whole new pair
at my own expense?

2. Is there a way to get first a trial pair of glasses? I know it's
customary with contacts, but what about eyeglasses?

Ask to be "trial framed".



3. Out of all the extra options offered by the opticians (at extra
cost, of course), which ones are really worthwhile and recommended?

Depends on the Rx and your visual, cosmetic, and physical comfort priorities.
Not everything that costs more is better performing in all areas of concern-
sometimes less is more!

I am somewhat concerned about the "add" portion of the Rx, because no
actual test for near vision was conducted by my doc -- he simply added
whatever, apparently according to the optometric formula. But what is
there to guarantee that it would be proper?

The use of a trial frame works for me. Also consider multiple pairs, maybe a
general purpose PAL biased towards distance vision, and another pair optimized
for close tasks.

Hope this helps

Robert Martellaro
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Optician/Owner
Roberts Optical
Wauwatosa Wi.
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"Science is a way of trying not to fool yourself."
- Richard Feynman

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Hello Robert (Bob, Rob ?),

How do you trial frame a progressive Rx? Do you have some kind of
plano progressive that trial lenses can be added to with Jenelli
clips?
What PAL lens designs do you consider best for intermediate and near
work (e.g. wide channel, etc.)? I mentioned SolaMax to Ms. Brainy but
I don't know how good it really is versus competitive lenses.

Thanks in advance,
p.clarkii (OD, PhD with much better medical/disease/physiological
optics training than ophthalmic optics training). I rely on, and
respect, expert optician's recommendations.


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