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    Semi Rimless Help

    Hey guys, a consumer here looking for some help by following the rules. I've done my research online and OptiBoard keeps popping up in all of my searches. I thought I'd come to the pro's for some help.

    I purchased a set of semi rimless to replace my old semi rimless pair that was lost. When I received my new glasses, they seem to look like coke bottles based on the thickness. Here are the details:

    Left lens edge thickness: 5.2mm
    Right lens edge thickness: 5mm

    Prescription:
    OD Sphere: -600
    OD Cylinder: -050
    OD Axis 021

    OS Sphere: -450
    OS Cylinder: -150
    Axis 163

    PD: 65

    I went with 1.67 lenses, same as before, but the thickness has changed drastically while my prescription hasn't changed. The semi rimless I went with are plastic and thinner compared to my previous metal thicker semi rimless frames. Could that have an affect on the thickness of the lenses? I'm in a bit of a fix here since I'm debating returning them but I'm not exactly sure how there is such a drastic difference in thickness, should I just rule out semi-rimless all together?

    Thanks and I appreciate your help. My local optician hasn't been that friendly (at Lenscrafters).

    -DR

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    The difference could be related to frame size. What may appear to be identical sizing to you, may actually be 1 - 2mm larger, and will produce a thicker edge. The thicker frame on the old pair may also have masked some of the lens thickness. Since you are unhappy with them, why not take advantage of LC's policy of making a new pair at no charge?
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    It would be best to find an eyecare PROFESSIONAL that you can work with and gain your trust.

    Please review and follow our posting guidelines:

    This forum is for Eyecare Professionals. Consumers are allowed to post in the Just Conversation forum and non-optical topics only. Please be aware that any questions involving optics or eyecare may be removed. These kinds of questions should be discussed with a qualified eyecare professional who has examined you and is familiar with your situation
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