I notice every time I go to purchase a higher prescription, at my local shops, the optician will always recommend increasing the high-index lens so I can have thinner lenses. No discussion about optical clarity (Abbe values). This is why after my eye exam, I quickly walk through my doctor's eyewear store. Because of your informative videos, I purchased my first pair of sport eyewear with Trivex. I immediately notice the optical clarity it has compared to my everyday worn glasses with high-index or polycarbonate. Trivex is not offered where I used to shop. An online store will make glasses with Trivex as long as the frame fits the client's prescription range. Besides, prices at the local shops are ridiculous & quality control is below average.
Consider that Abbe values are about color distortion, which covers only a part of what goes by the name of "optical clarity". You will have hugely more optical clarity with glass lenses (which Zeiss do still manufacture) once you go beyond the 1,5 Refraction Index. Trivex is clearer than Polycarbonate. Much less than glass.
After hours of searching for frames, I finally get promt to choose the lens. Looking at all the options for the lens, I realize I'll need just as much time learning about the options. Thank you for this video.
That jade flash on blue base tint is absolutely gorgeous! I'm glad you had suggested that as one of the options on my Lagos, and it is - until today - my favourite pair of glasses, and my favourite tint (even when I compare against my more expensive frames which also have Zeiss tints). Would love a showcase of some (all?) of the light-to-medium tints you have done with flash coatings. Would be interesting to see how all (okay maybe not ALL) the combinations look!
Those 'never-before-seen-tints' are ALL incredible!😎Amazing lens colours and photochromics. Definitely need some of those!! Excellent video Rob. You explain so well. Really enjoyed it✅(Hoya EnRoute Pro and Vista-Mesh sound very interesting too🤔)
Very interesting (as always🤓)! I would love you to continue this with a video about lens pricing. (You don´t really need to name exact prices, but it would be very interesting to know relative differences, like do Zeiss really cost 20% more than Essilor or Hoya etc.). I tried discussing different lens options with my optician here in Portugal but it went nowhere: he was rather irritated that I wanted something else than what he was intending to use and he would not disclose price differences, no matter how much I asked. He just went so far to say that something was more or less expensive. Finally, when I thought I could get what I wanted, he just said they were not available in the size necessary for my frame. Touché🙄. So, looking around on the net, I saw that in some cases, Zeiss Clearview were offered free of charge with a frame, while I was quoted about 400 euros per piece here in Portugal. I am sure that I am being taken for a ride, I don´t see how to prevent that, but I would at least like to know what are they playing and why...
I’m in the USA and get the same treatment here. Even worse, they can’t clearly and concisely discuss different lens materials, coatings, tints, and lens manufacturer offerings. So sad. The optical industry is such a frustrating mess.
I don't think it's any better really in the UK. Generally speaking Zeiss lenses here are priced above your Essilors and Nikons etc but the difference between these prices can be less than the difference between what different opticians charge themselves - so the error margin is such that it's a redundant topic of discussion. I've bought Zeiss lenses from Rob before and been quoted prices for similar options from Hoya and there's not a big difference - it's usually far more noticeable if you use the online retailers. But also Rob is one of the few opticians I've spoken to in this country that is willing to speak objectively on the topic of lenses, rather than just promote whatever manufacturer they have a contract with. I obviously can't speak for the whole country but I have been to 30+ opticians across the north and south so it's a decent sample size.
The trouble with pricing, and the reason I don't discuss it, is because firstly it differs in every market, and secondly you have to look at the total cost of a pair of glasses - the frame individually and the lenses individually based on what you can afford, and both elements are almost equally important. So it's a conversation you should have with an optician, who should then guide you to find the best pair of glasses within your budget. As we know, a lot of 'opticians' out there are rubbish, but that's hardly my fault.
Far be it from me to insinuate that that was your fault!!! I just like the transparency. Knowing that something is cheap or expensive will not change my opinion about it, as long as I can afford it. But I would like to know the relative proportions and not disclosing this always leaves a bit of an aftertaste in my mouth, if you know what I mean. I also don´t really understand why are people so uptight about pricing in general... I mean, in the end I will have to pay for what I want, would I not? That never changes...@@thespectaclefactory
I just got transitions lenses for the first time and they're quite amazing! I have graphite green EXTRActive with a crizal easy pro coating and round dark tortoise Anglo-American model 116 frames! They're slightly larger so they work well as sunglasses! I went down a rabbit hole researching everything about glasses and lenses, and later in the future i might add choose some of those different rad tints and stuff! Those are beautiful and so cool! Good stuff, man! 😁👌🏻
Your glasses are amazing looking and how they work. I was diagnosed with pigmentary glaucoma a few years ago. I see a low vision specialist, but I am limited on the style of glasses they can provide. How do I find someone with your knowledge and style of glasses in the Philadelphia area?
Hi, thank you for that! We could actually help with that as we offer online consultations to international customers. You can e-mail us at hello@thespectaclefactory.com if you are interested!
Robert I really enjoy your videos very informative ,watching this lates Vidio would you please inform me on the lenses you are wearing the full specs so I can order the same thank you .
What lense technology and/or treatments would you suggest for someone with astigmatism and farsightedness. I found freeform technology gives much better vision compared to standard spherical lense. You mentioned Nikon myopsee, is there a manufacturer that has something like that but for astigmatism? Great video as always :). Regards
@@ikarugaxx3749 I wear single vision lenses. Most of my glasses have hoya trueform (Nulux). Once I switched to plain spherical lenses. Terrible decision. My periphery vision was so bad that i had headaches all the time and i felt like swimming in the pool.
Yes it does. Nowadays all lenses should be freeform. It isn't a new tech, it's like 20 years old at this point. Most individualised lenses should be better for your astigmatism. For example, Zeiss SmartLife Individual
Robert, you said many of these can only be applied to plastic. Are you including Trivex? Or only CR39? Specifically for tints and flash coating. Was trying to order gradient (blue adaptive Sun with strong blue mirror and sweet violet with sapphire (both thanks to watching your videos) flash and their lab told them no to both.
We have many options available - we offer free virtual consultations if you would like some help in deciding the right option for you, just drop us an email at hello@thespectaclefactory.com
Hi Robert, big fan here, I´ve learned a lot with your videos, you are indeed an inspiration :D I´m builing my own eyewear collection , looking for may 2nd pair... Could you please tell me the specification of the fulla they are amazing! I really want to ask you about this coating, and if you were to add a photofusion to that frame what coulor do you advice? and if you were to add a tint, what colour and how many %? I am kinda in between in the fulla and robert la roche corleone...I know ehehe really different styles, actually I´m wearing Jfrey´s 2863 in blue, just like yours in blue, exactly like the one on your video with the Bmw Drive safe photofusion blue lenses zeiss :D the best Maybe I´ll be the two, in the future, Could you please also advice the types of lenses for the Corleone Blue/Black/Honey? I want super confortable glasses, for the business casual office but wearable and informal , but stylish, light, and unique :D Many thank´s in advance and I wish you more sucess to come. Cheers from Portugal :D::D
Hi, we'd love to help, please could you send this over to our email hello@thespectaclefactory.com and one of our team will be in touch. Alternatively, you could book a virtual consultation with Rob and he can help you decide on your perfect pair along with any tints and coatings you desire. 😀
Question: I have problems with night vision driving (glare from oncoming lights, etc). Likewise, during they day time, even with sunglasses the bright (sun) glare distubs my vision when driving. What brand and type of lense is recommended for night and for day (I am short sighted, -5, in both eyes, I use plastic lenses, usually Hoya or Zeiss). My spectacles maker says that my lenses have anti-glare applied already (both sun-glasses and regular glasses too). Thank you.
Seemore. Here are all the letters in the phonetic alphabet. Quick reference L is Lima. Hope you are doing well. Alpha, Bravo, c Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliett, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu.
I dare say... if wearing contacts wears your eyes, there's a better option than Energize Me. Just stop wearing contacts, replacing them with normal eye-glasses all the time. Also, if you need to wear prescription lenses, I am not sure wearing those with a slight tint all the time won't strain your vision. I mean, if you wear a light-pink/yellow/other tint on your lenses 24h/day everyday, will your eye health stay the same as with transparent lenses?
Some people like to wear both glasses and contacts, so that's the best option for them. I can confirm that wearing a slight tint actually has the opposite effect - it can actually be relaxing for the eyes (depending on the colour of course)
I’ll never look at eyewear the same way again. I hope I have my next pair made by someone as knowledgeable and passionate as you. Great vid!
❤️
No ads in your films, I approve!
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I notice every time I go to purchase a higher prescription, at my local shops, the optician will always recommend increasing the high-index lens so I can have thinner lenses. No discussion about optical clarity (Abbe values). This is why after my eye exam, I quickly walk through my doctor's eyewear store. Because of your informative videos, I purchased my first pair of sport eyewear with Trivex. I immediately notice the optical clarity it has compared to my everyday worn glasses with high-index or polycarbonate. Trivex is not offered where I used to shop. An online store will make glasses with Trivex as long as the frame fits the client's prescription range. Besides, prices at the local shops are ridiculous & quality control is below average.
Consider that Abbe values are about color distortion, which covers only a part of what goes by the name of "optical clarity".
You will have hugely more optical clarity with glass lenses (which Zeiss do still manufacture) once you go beyond the 1,5 Refraction Index.
Trivex is clearer than Polycarbonate. Much less than glass.
Lenses are the real MVPs - they've seen more of my face than my mirror ever will! 🤓🔍
100%!
After hours of searching for frames, I finally get promt to choose the lens. Looking at all the options for the lens, I realize I'll need just as much time learning about the options. Thank you for this video.
You're welcome!
You delivered on time as I’m waiting on my Cartier prescription lenses
Great and thorough explanation of each stage , great one Robert.
Thank you so much!
That jade flash on blue base tint is absolutely gorgeous! I'm glad you had suggested that as one of the options on my Lagos, and it is - until today - my favourite pair of glasses, and my favourite tint (even when I compare against my more expensive frames which also have Zeiss tints). Would love a showcase of some (all?) of the light-to-medium tints you have done with flash coatings. Would be interesting to see how all (okay maybe not ALL) the combinations look!
Thanks Marcus, I love my pair and tbh your pair is even better!
Robert, once again you brought such creative tints, love them all, btw, that new look on you looks good, next go clean shave, another new look
Thank you so much! Not sure about the clean shave though..
Thank You ... Great teacher !!!
Glad you think so!
Great video. Many thanks Rob.
Thank you for the support!
Very informative, excellent, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Those 'never-before-seen-tints' are ALL incredible!😎Amazing lens colours and photochromics. Definitely need some of those!! Excellent video Rob. You explain so well. Really enjoyed it✅(Hoya EnRoute Pro and Vista-Mesh sound very interesting too🤔)
We're glad you enjoyed it!
-Haleemah
I will definitely be contacting you when it's time to update and upgrade
Can't wait
Very interesting (as always🤓)! I would love you to continue this with a video about lens pricing. (You don´t really need to name exact prices, but it would be very interesting to know relative differences, like do Zeiss really cost 20% more than Essilor or Hoya etc.). I tried discussing different lens options with my optician here in Portugal but it went nowhere: he was rather irritated that I wanted something else than what he was intending to use and he would not disclose price differences, no matter how much I asked. He just went so far to say that something was more or less expensive. Finally, when I thought I could get what I wanted, he just said they were not available in the size necessary for my frame. Touché🙄. So, looking around on the net, I saw that in some cases, Zeiss Clearview were offered free of charge with a frame, while I was quoted about 400 euros per piece here in Portugal. I am sure that I am being taken for a ride, I don´t see how to prevent that, but I would at least like to know what are they playing and why...
I’m in the USA and get the same treatment here. Even worse, they can’t clearly and concisely discuss different lens materials, coatings, tints, and lens manufacturer offerings. So sad. The optical industry is such a frustrating mess.
I don't think it's any better really in the UK. Generally speaking Zeiss lenses here are priced above your Essilors and Nikons etc but the difference between these prices can be less than the difference between what different opticians charge themselves - so the error margin is such that it's a redundant topic of discussion. I've bought Zeiss lenses from Rob before and been quoted prices for similar options from Hoya and there's not a big difference - it's usually far more noticeable if you use the online retailers. But also Rob is one of the few opticians I've spoken to in this country that is willing to speak objectively on the topic of lenses, rather than just promote whatever manufacturer they have a contract with. I obviously can't speak for the whole country but I have been to 30+ opticians across the north and south so it's a decent sample size.
The trouble with pricing, and the reason I don't discuss it, is because firstly it differs in every market, and secondly you have to look at the total cost of a pair of glasses - the frame individually and the lenses individually based on what you can afford, and both elements are almost equally important.
So it's a conversation you should have with an optician, who should then guide you to find the best pair of glasses within your budget. As we know, a lot of 'opticians' out there are rubbish, but that's hardly my fault.
Far be it from me to insinuate that that was your fault!!! I just like the transparency. Knowing that something is cheap or expensive will not change my opinion about it, as long as I can afford it. But I would like to know the relative proportions and not disclosing this always leaves a bit of an aftertaste in my mouth, if you know what I mean. I also don´t really understand why are people so uptight about pricing in general... I mean, in the end I will have to pay for what I want, would I not? That never changes...@@thespectaclefactory
I just got transitions lenses for the first time and they're quite amazing! I have graphite green EXTRActive with a crizal easy pro coating and round dark tortoise Anglo-American model 116 frames! They're slightly larger so they work well as sunglasses!
I went down a rabbit hole researching everything about glasses and lenses, and later in the future i might add choose some of those different rad tints and stuff! Those are beautiful and so cool! Good stuff, man! 😁👌🏻
Nice choice and thanks for the feedback!
Thank you ... 2nd time ... I still learn ... It's so important
Wow, so interesting material for me , I am going to work with Zeiss .😇 It' s feels so good trip in my life💫. Thank You so much !
You're welcome 😊
Entertained!!!
Happy to entertain you 👍
Your glasses are amazing looking and how they work. I was diagnosed with pigmentary glaucoma a few years ago. I see a low vision specialist, but I am limited on the style of glasses they can provide. How do I find someone with your knowledge and style of glasses in the Philadelphia area?
Hi, thank you for that!
We could actually help with that as we offer online consultations to international customers. You can e-mail us at hello@thespectaclefactory.com if you are interested!
Robert I really enjoy your videos very informative ,watching this lates Vidio would you please inform me on the lenses you are wearing the full specs so I can order the same thank you .
0:37 he put some of the details here if that helps ☺️
They are Zeiss smart life digital - with 25% blue gradient tint and jade flash coating.
What lense technology and/or treatments would you suggest for someone with astigmatism and farsightedness. I found freeform technology gives much better vision compared to standard spherical lense. You mentioned Nikon myopsee, is there a manufacturer that has something like that but for astigmatism? Great video as always :). Regards
Do you wear progressive lenses?
I didn't know freeform had a big impact on single vision lenses.
@@ikarugaxx3749 I wear single vision lenses. Most of my glasses have hoya trueform (Nulux). Once I switched to plain spherical lenses. Terrible decision. My periphery vision was so bad that i had headaches all the time and i felt like swimming in the pool.
Yes it does. Nowadays all lenses should be freeform. It isn't a new tech, it's like 20 years old at this point.
Most individualised lenses should be better for your astigmatism. For example, Zeiss SmartLife Individual
Robert, you said many of these can only be applied to plastic. Are you including Trivex? Or only CR39? Specifically for tints and flash coating. Was trying to order gradient (blue adaptive Sun with strong blue mirror and sweet violet with sapphire (both thanks to watching your videos) flash and their lab told them no to both.
Yeah I was referring to plastic - you can customise Trivex, but not as much as plastic unfortunately.
I have been trying to get an appointment and not able. Can I directly send a frame and prescription to you
Does any brand makes solid silver eyewear
I didnt know any of this until recently
Wish i was in the UK to get a in store consultation with you guys 😥
We do have clients flying in to us every day - we'll even arrange a hotel stay for you complimentary
Hello Robert, i am interested in the BI-gradient photochromic lenses, how many options are there? Is it from Zeiss or from your Lab?
We have many options available - we offer free virtual consultations if you would like some help in deciding the right option for you, just drop us an email at hello@thespectaclefactory.com
Alright. Let me just say this, and I’ll say this as clearly as I can: NOOOOICE!
😂👍
Thanks for all the informative videos you create. The lens on your glasses, what % tint\gradient is that? Thank you
Thank you! It's actually in the introduction, about 30 seconds in
Hey bro is it OK if someone uses light pink red tinted prescription for long term usage?
7:48 can you add flash amber?
Or maybe a mirror gold color?
Yes, but it would be a bit more visible than the Zeiss equivalent
Hi Robert, big fan here,
I´ve learned a lot with your videos, you are indeed an inspiration :D
I´m builing my own eyewear collection , looking for may 2nd pair...
Could you please tell me the specification of the fulla they are amazing!
I really want to ask you about this coating, and if you were to add a photofusion to that frame what coulor do you advice? and if you were to add a tint, what colour and how many %?
I am kinda in between in the fulla and robert la roche corleone...I know ehehe really different styles, actually I´m wearing Jfrey´s 2863 in blue, just like yours in blue, exactly like the one on your video with the Bmw Drive safe photofusion blue lenses zeiss :D the best
Maybe I´ll be the two, in the future, Could you please also advice the types of lenses for the Corleone Blue/Black/Honey?
I want super confortable glasses, for the business casual office but wearable and informal , but stylish, light, and unique :D
Many thank´s in advance and I wish you more sucess to come. Cheers from Portugal :D::D
Hi, we'd love to help, please could you send this over to our email hello@thespectaclefactory.com and one of our team will be in touch. Alternatively, you could book a virtual consultation with Rob and he can help you decide on your perfect pair along with any tints and coatings you desire. 😀
Contact lenses which one better?
Bausch lomb,j&j,Cooper vision ,alcon
Can u please do a detailed video related to flash coatings and mirror coatings from zeiss
Question: I have problems with night vision driving (glare from oncoming lights, etc). Likewise, during they day time, even with sunglasses the bright (sun) glare distubs my vision when driving. What brand and type of lense is recommended for night and for day (I am short sighted, -5, in both eyes, I use plastic lenses, usually Hoya or Zeiss). My spectacles maker says that my lenses have anti-glare applied already (both sun-glasses and regular glasses too). Thank you.
Have you looked at Zeiss DriveSafe? That’s one of their major features
Seemore. Here are all the letters in the phonetic alphabet. Quick reference L is Lima. Hope you are doing well.
Alpha, Bravo, c Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliett, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu.
I dare say... if wearing contacts wears your eyes, there's a better option than Energize Me. Just stop wearing contacts, replacing them with normal eye-glasses all the time.
Also, if you need to wear prescription lenses, I am not sure wearing those with a slight tint all the time won't strain your vision. I mean, if you wear a light-pink/yellow/other tint on your lenses 24h/day everyday, will your eye health stay the same as with transparent lenses?
Some people like to wear both glasses and contacts, so that's the best option for them.
I can confirm that wearing a slight tint actually has the opposite effect - it can actually be relaxing for the eyes (depending on the colour of course)
What happened to the beard?!
It’s been filtered down to a lower level. 😂
😂