OK,ok...I'll admit it-I am not drinking the Free-Form Kool Aid! I have voiced my opinion on these forums enough for most to know my feelings. I have a patient in who I have tried several Free-Form, and Individual type lenses over the last few years with no WOW factor.
Rx as follows: Current
OD -3.00=-1.00 x 115
OS -3.00=-1.00 x 070
Add +2.50
2004-I fit him with Zeiss Individual. 1.60 w/ Carat
Previous, he had worn Varilux Comfort, Zeiss Top, and Panamic. His main complaint has always been the width of clear areas in intermediate and near. The Individual did not impress him. In other words, no noticeable difference. This guy is very bright, owns companies here and in Germany and can speak and under stand optics well. Frame=Elasta #7027 54-20
2007-I fit him with a "Free-Form" from a well known lab. 1.67 Labs AR
He was very un-impressed. He felt that the areas were the same or smaller. The AR coating failed (several times). Frame=Elasta#7027 54-20(same as 2004)
Today-This is where you free-form Gurus come in.
We are going with same frame style. He wants wider areas. He also wants to be assured that the AR will hold up better, or that we will stand behind it if it doesn't.
1.) My first thought was Shamir Autograph in 1.60. My concern here is the AR availability and warranty.
2.) Second, I thought about the Hoya ID Lifestyle in Trivex. Great AR and great warranty. But, I have had quite a few people try and not like, and it is not a true free-form so I don't think the goal of wider areas will be met. The regular ID is out because of cost versus other options.
So....what would you Free-Form Phanatics suggest? Why?
I think Craig will suggest Unique. I actually kicked that around, but am unsure of the AR warranties and durability.
Thanks!
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