paul__chen

my former pair of prescription glasses flew out of the car while driving 2 days ago (don't know why it wasn't on my head at the time)

i'm about to plunge in and order 3-4 pairs (of prescription glasses) on clearlycontacts.ca

anyone got any relevant experience/feedback in regards to clearlycontacts or ordering glasses online?! they're a legitimate canadian company

my prescription should be around -3.00 or so (getting an eye exam again this friday before ordering)

i know an accurate PD is important

but in terms of lens thickness, i'm lost

FREE
1.50 Standard Lens
Recommended for Prescriptions from 0 to -2.00


+$24.95
Light Durable 1.59 Polycarbonate Lenses
Recommended for Prescriptions from 0.00 to -4.00


+$39.95
Thin 1.61 Index Lenses
Recommended for Prescriptions from 0.00 to -6.00


+$64.95
Thin 1.67 High Index Lenses
Recommended for Prescriptions from -2.00 to -8.00


+$99.95
Ultra Thin 1.74 High Index Lenses
Recommended for Prescriptions over -6.00

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since i should be in the -3.00 range (assumption, since i was -2.5 when I was last tested 6-7 years ago), is it imperative to get a 'Light Durable 1.59 Polycarbonate Lenses' or can i stick to the standard free 1.50 Lens. i'm not too familiar with this but i'm assuming the 1.59 should be thinner/lighter?! are there any other advantages that i should be aware of. i'm not too concerned if it looks thicker and uglier but rather if the standard 1.50 lens would be more 'detrimental' to the eye/cause eyestrain/headaches in any manner.

also, should i select shipping with FedEx overnight or Canada Post Priority?!

don't mean to sound like a punk but i am not interested in any lectures re: dangers with ordering prescription glasses online/how i should support local optometrist stores/how optical store owners can't afford to feed latrell sprewell's children because of this online optical market

thanks in advanced! greatly appreciated

S2K Type R

Not an expert but the type of lens will depend on the frame. If the frame is thin wire, I'd recommend a high index lens which is essentially thinner at the edges. If you are buying a poly frame, then a lower index lens would be fine as the frame should cover the lens thickness.

http://www.lensdesign.ca/lens.htm

S2K Type R

What's with the sprewell reference? Is it because of the bulgey eyes?

kwasley

make sure you use the coupon code
ENTERTAINMENT

paul__chen

haha latrell sprewell has always had a sacred place in my heart ever since his '14 million a yr, i gotta feed my children' tirade

kwasley^^, thanks, what discount does ENTERTAINMENT provide?!
i was planning on using the new member one, where there's 10% off and free overnight shipping?!

paul__chen

bizzump

all 3 pairs came in today (1 ltede, 1 ck, 1 gucci), took 1 week cuz the half frames naturally take longer to produce. spent <$110

110% satisfaction, csr was a sweetheart and input some 25% off discount + free overnight priority fedex shipping

don't get hustled at your local optical stores and pay 300$+

Borbor

and where'd you place ur orders from again?

paul__chen

clearlycontacts.ca

i can finally drive again lol
holla