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Will Prescription Fit “Readers” Frame?
Jodie wrote:
Is it possible to use any frame to fit prescription lenses? I can't find a answer online. I found a pair of 'readers' glasses that I love, but before I buy I want to make sure that I can get my prescription lenses made to fit. I am unaware if reader’s glasses are made differently than the glasses I would purchase at eye wear shop.
Dr. Sally Aldayeh's response:
Hi Jodie,
Buying frames, there is a lot to consider, lens size and size of frame (how it fits on your head and nose bridge). Depending on your prescription, sometimes it is better to go for small lens size if your prescription is high. The best thing to do is maybe ask your optometrist if your prescription has a recommended frame size. Good luck
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Re: Prescription Sunglasses are too Heavy
Farhad wrote:
I placed an order for a pair of prescription sunglasses. So I had my eyes examined and then selected the frame of my choice. On the day that I picked up this pair, I noticed that the lenses installed on the frame were somewhat very thick, thicker than what I always used to have. My sunglasses are using lenses of very high quality and worth good amount of money. Once I started using my sunglasses, I realized that they start hurting my nose after 20 minutes of usage; they weight a lot and a continuous usage hurts my nose to a point that I need to remove them. Don't you believe that the sales person should have advised me if I selected a suitable type of frame for this intention? Don't you believe he should have had that knowledge that the selected frame may require a lot of lenses surface and thus would make the final product very uncomfortable once sitting on one's nose? Please advise. Thank you.
Dr Carol Doman's response:
Hi Farhad, It is always true that after placing prescription lenses in a frame the weight will increase. Depending on your prescription the amount of weight will vary. Did you get high-index (thinner) lenses in your sunglasses? If not you may be able to upgrade to high-index lenses, which would help with the thickness and the weight of the lenses. There’s a good chance that you also might need to have the frame adjusted on your face. Sometimes by tightening the frame behind your ears this will alleviate the pressure the frame is exerting on your nose. My advice would be to return to where you purchased the sunglasses and see what they can do to since you are not happy with your new glasses. Dr. Doman
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Re: Mark-Ups and Dispensing Fees on Frames
Mary wrote:
Can an optometrist place a mark-up on the frames they purchase as well as charge a dispensing fee?
Dr Carol Doman's response:
Mary, This depends on what province you are in. Most provinces permit optometrists to mark-up frames. In Ontario Optometrists must charge a dispensing fee instead of marking up a frame. However some optometrists will have the dispensing fee included in the frame price on their price tags. This may make it look like the frame has a mark up, but on your receipt this will be broken down into the frame price and the dispensing fee. The dispensing fee pertains to frames and lenses and this fee could be split up between the frames and lenses. To answer your question they cannot mark-up a frame and then charge a dispensing fee on top of that. Dr. Doman
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