My question has to do with obtaining drill mount glass lenses!
I’d like to say that the reason for my asking came about after owning a pair of the titanium frame glasses in which the “over the nose” wire holding the two lenses together broke at the weld. Right where the wire joins the lens (no I wasn’t hit in the face with a baseball)! These frames were only two years old! I had just had a two-year check-up and went back to the store where I purchased the frames to see if they could weld them or replace the front piece, as the temples were still good, and at the same time install new lenses. The man explained to me that my frames were no longer made. He said that he’d be happy to sell me a different pair! My reply was that I wouldn’t deal in any product with built in obsolescence. These glasses originally cost me close to $400.00 and lasted only two years! I hope this isn’t the standard practice of the eye glass industry in order to gain sales!
I’ve been the route with the plastic lenses. I’ve seen how after a years time the UV coating starts to take on a “rainbow of color” effect. As for the lenses themselves, even after a week and a new soft cotton cloth, they still seem to attract a myriad of wisping scratches. We also know that the optical clarity is less with plastic than that of the glass lenses. Glass is good!
I currently have two pairs of glasses that I’m looking to get drill mount glass in. The first is a pair of gold filled pince nez frames, and my other is a pair of gold three piece frames marked B & L with what appears to be a hex shaped lens. Very similar to what my grandfather would have worn during the 30’s. I’ve picked these up at a reasonable price and I think they’re something that any jewelry shop could probably gold solder should they break. They currently are fitted with plastic and do have all the problems mentioned above. I've again just had my eyes checked and would like to get new lenses.
I'd hoped that I could get a straight answer from this forum on the subject of drill mount glass lenses.
Now I know many of you hear the term “drill mount glass” and right away that CYA attitude kicks in! I’ve read many of the CYA lectures on this forum against the use of glass, so please, spare me the lectures. LOL
Let me assure you that I don’t play baseball, I don’t work in a machine shop or sculpt granite for a living!
I’m 51 years old, I sit in front of a computer all day, and my passion as a photographer allows me to handle and view through some very nice optically clear glass! Thus the appreciation for glass lenses! Plastic lenses really suck!
Ever wonder why when you get your eyes checked, why every line looks so clear and crisp? Why it’s those plastic lenses in the Dr's. equipment don't you know! LOL
I don’t remember my grandfather, grandmother, great-grandmother or great-grandfather ever having lost an eye to a broken lens! In fact, I’d be interested in hearing from someone who makes glass eyes, if as to how many they’ve made for a lost eye due to a broken lens? I think a little common sense is in order here regarding the use of glass lenses!
And I’m sure that nearly everyone who probably ground glass lenses years ago has replaced their equipment with the more modern machines that produce a lens from a plastic blank. So why promote glass when there’s plastic,less labor, more money, poorer product!
So my question comes down to this. Is it against any law to drill mount glass lenses into 3 piece frames in the U.S.?
If not, then is there anyone out there that would still do this type of lens replacement with a new prescription for the frames I described above?
Is Canada an option if I can’t get it done in the U.S.?
Thank for your consideration to my question. From one who loves to view the world through a clear piece of glass!
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