Middle-aged issues

[Marchrider]

No use at all, I just wanted to brag.
Father lived to over 90 without needing glasses, to the point where various eye specialists were investigating his secret.

you might have good eyes, but looking at your avater you don't look too healthy

 

[Fastpedaller]

I'm 22. Have been for years. Didn't someone once advise, never trust anyone over 21?
Anyhow back on point - varifocals, photochromic for cycling. Cost a fortune. Although there will be those on here who have used the cheaper online suppliers.

Asda Opticians - Buy the frames and any strength/varifocal is included. When I had an eye test at Specsavers they asked where I'd got my (very strong + verifocals) glasses. The Optometrist (is that correct) said 'they are the best lenses available - we just can't compete for your prescription.

 

[Hover Fly]

you might have good eyes, but looking at your avater you don't look too healthy

Absinthe makes the heart grow older.

 

[Dadam]

Asda Opticians - Buy the frames and any strength/varifocal is included. When I had an eye test at Specsavers they asked where I'd got my (very strong + verifocals) glasses. The Optometrist (is that correct) said 'they are the best lenses available - we just can't compete for your prescription.

Interesting. What brand lenses were they? I get Essilor varifocal lenses from Costco opticians. The top spec, of the ones Costco carry anyway.

 

[Fastpedaller]

Interesting. What brand lenses were they? I get Essilor varifocal lenses from Costco opticians. The top spec, of the ones Costco carry anyway.

They were Shamir Freeform, which have now been absorbed into Essilor IIRC
ETA my first pair (pre-covid) were £39 with 'moderate quality' spring arm frames (my description) frames all in about -7 both eyes with +2.5 on the varifocal. Post -covid (IIRC I used them 4 years) my latest ones were £79 same 'spec' but there would be an additional charge if 'auto- darkening' (sorry I can't remember the term) was added, which was included in the cost pre-covid. So they have increased a bit in price (what hasn't) but still vastly less expensive than other suppliers. As always, service/result depends on the skills of the persons in store.