I have this friend who wanted new glasses and reluctantly chose these hipster-looking frames and now he looks dorky and wants to go back to his old, reliable, late-2000's rimless look.
If I send back my lenses, I mean his lenses, even though they have a bevel, can a lab theoretically re-edge them and drill them?
He really, really looks like a dork in these, so he needs help. Thanks.
Where did he get frames that made him look that bad in the first place? Did he just ignore everyone that told him those weren't the frames for him, or did he get them online?
Last edited by Lelarep; 11-22-2015 at 05:17 PM.
Theoretically yes. Of course a lot of that depends upon the material, the rx, and the measurements. I will say, I have done it before.
"Some believe in destiny, and some believe in fate. But I believe that happiness is something we create."-Something More by Sugarland
A "real" optician can easily do this as long as the existing lenses will accommodate the new shape. and geometry.
The answer is heavily dependent on the RX and lens design.
^^^^^This^^^^^ Throw everything else out the window, if the new shape doesn't "fit" within the existing lenses it's a no go.Originally Posted by rbaker
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Sight unseen probably a 10% chance. Biggest hurdle is sufficient thickness at the drill point. Compromised optics and excessive minimum thickness on plus powers are additional concerns. I would start over and make it perfect, which as we all know, is good enough.
Science is a way of trying not to fool yourself. - Richard P. Feynman
Experience is the hardest teacher. She gives the test before the lesson.
I think that your "friend" needs a life coach!
Maybe he should post a picture of him in old vs new and let us decide?
That's a great idea!!
I second the emotion!
Besides......a rimless, drill-type might have a whopper of a bridge lens separation, making the IPD(chuckle) waaaay off!
Eyes wide open
NO WAY MY FRIEND WILL EVER AGREE TO PICTURES. He has a...fragile ego, if you can't tell from the first post.
I appreciate the fine responses, ladies and gentlemen.
From when we met at a recent optical convention-
That's him all right.
He has nothing to worry about. Hey George.
My heart is really breaking for this guy! Not only is he bad at choosing frames, but it seems he pretty lousy at choosing his friends as well!
C'mon drk, throw some of that corporate wealth around and buy this guy a pair of glasses that look decent on him!
Ophthalmic Optician, Society to Advance Opticianry
Many times, just add the drill holes. It works!
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