I wear Optima Hyper 1.66 glasses that are -14.5 for each eye. They are aspheric SV and fit into a 41-22-140 frame. Abbe is 32.
OD -14.50 -2.00 015 (no prism)
OS -14.50 -2.25 155 (no prism)
I need new glasses soon. I will be using same frame size. My new RX should be almost the same...possibly -15.
I'm trying to learn of the different plastic brands on Mid, High, and Super-High Indexes before I go to my eye MD and his optician. (I'm deaf so it's
always advantageous for me to know some info before starting conversation on pen and paper). CONFUSING...too many choices! Perhaps the optician doesn't offer all lens choices so maybe my chore of choosing will be easier (or limited!).
I feel the lenses (and their coatings) will be of better quality (and durable) if I select whatever brand (1.0 mm centers) is available as Finished from the factory to my optican's lab, meaning all the grinding and coating is done at the factory.
I should avoid any Semi-Finished Lenses (my optican's local lab grinds and coats the backside?).
I really want the same brand factory to use same brand coatings on same brand lens material so this is the reason I want the same factory to do everything. Your opinion?
I have no access to spec data on Lenses. I bet there is NO Finished lenses available for my RX so my question might be moot.
BTW, should I seek atoric lenses?
I am aiming for thin lenses with reasonable Abbe at reasonable cost. Perhaps I should just go for 1.60 with 1.0 mm centers and accept the slight increased thickness and save money. I'll probably replace my glasses more often such as every three years. My Optimas are 8 yrs old! I'm looking forward to the improved and durable coatings I read about. :)
I was told about the Hoya 1.70. Essilsor will offer 1.74 soon (if i read right). They'll probably be $120 to $200 extra over the cost of 1.60's?
(glass lenses and eye contacts are not an option for me)
Thank you for any advice. :)
Steve
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