I am a glasses wearer and fairly knowledgeable. Anyway, I was in Shanghai on business and had time to kill and saw a high end shop with very nice frames. So I inquired as of price and then was interested, but did not have my prescription. The sales person said don t worry and gave me an exam using the automatic refractor.......and then testing on the outcome of that. So, I was given a prescription and it seemed similiar to mine ( although the add was +1.75 - I was wearing a +1.25, but it was at least six months old).
I got a great pair of Sillouhette frames with progressive lenses and it was most clarity I ever had. the 1.75 is definitely better..........I was quite surprised..........In USA, I would never have taken an exam from anyone but an OD. Quite an interesting and fruitful experience.
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