Why choose GLASSES over contacts or laser in 2023?
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- In this video we assess why more and more people are embracing eyewear instead of resorting to contact lenses or eye surgery.
From style to technology, we explore what a great pair of glasses brings to the table.
Plus, we're showcasing some amazing PhotoFusion Flash colour combinations to show how you can really perfect your eyewear...
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I should have clarified that compared to basic glasses, especially with high prescriptions, contacts are often better. However, modern, advanced prescription lenses are almost always better than contacts.
What do you prefer? Let me know! 👇
💪🏻 I prefer glasses there’s millions of different styles out there that are available. Right now i have a pair of randy Jackson frames in the clear there a prescription frame there transition they turn into sunglasses outside and back to normal inside. As well just had to get a new pair of glasses since my prescription changed but was only able to get whatever my insurance was willing to cover there no fancy name brand at all or transition can’t afford them at all 💪🏻.
Wearing glasses & contacts have beneficial. But glasses are alot more safer, more healthier to the eyes and more stylish.👍👓🕶🤓😎
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I gave up on contacts in the last year. I much prefer wearing glasses now because my vision is so much better and with so many amazing tint combinations available, it’s definitely the way to go 👍 Eyewear is definitely here to stay for sure 😊
One of our success stories 😉
Or just fix your vision properly with BASED VISION
glasses can become part of you, part of you style in a really big way. A nice pair can make you look different from others and that's great.
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Those new PhotoFusion lenses look amazing
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I love both, but when I was a musician pre-concussions glasses make reading music much easier. Glasses are very crisp and you don't need to blink as much while stage lights can dry your contacts pretty fast.
Great point. I play music but rarely on stage
@@thespectaclefactory awesome Robert, what do you play? I'm a trumpet player. 🎺
I was a big fan of contact lenses until presbyopia transitioned me from single-vision to multi-focal, which blur my vision. For six months, I’ve worn progressive eyeglasses and my vision is very sharp now!
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Every single person I know that got surgery had to wear glasses within 5 years after.
Yep, that's the other thing - it only lasts 3-10 years usually
That’s exactly what I was going to say. Everyone now wears glasses again, albeit with a slightly smaller prescription
@@emmavnn_ Yes, I've had perfect eyesight😳👁👁😍my whole life, and I remember when I first heard about Lasik, in the late 80s. I was immediately skeptical about its claims, that you'd have 20/20 vision for the rest of your life, etc. In MY naked eyes😌👀, it seemed like pure vanity anyway. Especially since I've always felt women with glasses are cuter than those without!💛💙
You're better off getting it in your senior years
I had lasik surgery 17 years ago and I only started wearing progressive lenses last year
I’ve never been tempted to try using contacts. One of the reasons why not is that there are times of the year when I use eyedrops (sodium cromoglicate) against pollen allergy, which I think are incompatible with wearing contacts.
That's a good point
How can anyone be so cute😍
I agree with all your points, but I would argue that they only apply to those with weak or medium prescriptions. I have a prescription of -8 in both eyes, and wearing glasses is a huge inconvenience because theyr'e thick and heavy, there's very few frames that I can choose from for my prescription, and worst of all I can barely see without my glasses. That's the number one reason I prefer contacts for my prescription, and also why I'm considering eye surgery.
Refractive eye ops are Russian Roulette anywhere, & no surgeon in the world can fix serious complications!
Agree i have to wear -7
I’ll be 60 March 2023, been wearing glasses since one years old, of course I have contact lenses which I see better with. Easier handier just to throw on a pair of glasses with my last 2 glasses purchases within 4 months. My amazing eyeglasses collection!. You’re freaking me out with the resolution with your editing and lighting on your video, lol
Interesting! I know we've been discussing ordering glasses from us, and I'd challenge you that they will be better than your contacts!
you always make me feel like putting my glasses on
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In your opinion, what is the best tint that you’ve come across that is great for the following conditions:
- Consistently exposed to harsh sunlight or artificial indoor lighting
- Not intrusive to vision during nighttime
- Suitable for those who experience discomfort when adjusting to light
- Blue light protection
- Can take a prescription
- (if possible) Not photochromic or a transition
The frame I’m looking to get them in, specifically, is the RSF Classic in Black with gold accents.
I did Lasik 20 years ago (am now 48), was -5 in both eyes, and I have been satisfied for the freedom it has given to me for the 20 best years of my life. Yes, now I still started using glasses again for minor + prescription and astigmatism in one eye, and I have nothing against glasses, but I am not as blind and dependent of them as earlier.
I want it too -7😭
Well well well. You are the leader and a guru in the best of ways. I spent $3000 per eye to get rid of cataracts to get the lenses which has multi focus ability. I am happy, but glasses are now the best of accessories and are seen(ha) in a different light. I would get glasses now and be the best of cool and be seen. Keep up the enlightenment.
Definitely worth the money for cataract surgery 👍
Surgeons often promise patients 'no glasses' - but the reality is that most will benefit from them afterwards. I'm glad you're happy with your result!
Great perspective 😎
Thank you 🙌
and nice pun
@@thespectaclefactory keep up the awesome work 😉
Your glasses really fit your look, bro
Heck, they even make glasses for strenuous physical activities that would break ordinary glasses! Before the advent of these durable frames and lenses, it made sense to use contact lenses when playing rough sports such as American football, rugby, etc.
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I wear glasses at home but wont go out/drive without my contacts. I can't see my peripheral vision when wearing glasses, so it feels like I have blinders on when driving. My skin is super oily and the glasses are sliding down constantly even after wiping oil off my nose
I had laser surgery 20 years ago. The biggest issue IMO is that now I need cataract surgery and having LASIK makes it way more difficult for them to figure out what lens to put in my eye. Also, I wonder if LASIK increases risk for cataracts.
I was really thinking of going for laser surgery until I read it's actually correcting the vision by inserting a small lens inside in the eye, which is in conclusion an external outside body that is sitting in your eye. No ty. I will continue to wear glasses that I can actually remove from my natural eye at any time I want to.
Actually, that's a different kind of surgery, but it might be necessary for you to do it that way rather than laser. I agree though, implants are concerning
Not to mention, there's a huge risk of the surgery making things worse.
Why mess around with contacts and surgery when you can get an awesome eyewear wardrobe that enhance your personality and make your vision perfect? It just doesn’t make sense nowadays.
Absolutely!
I have high prescription of -8 so aesthetically glasses don't look good.
@@okplldeven i have -6 and 7 it doesn't look good
Super video. How are they different to Essilor Style Mirrors when worn indoors?
Not quite as reflective indoors, but also not quite as reflective outdoors either (for better and worse). I do love Transitions Style Mirrors, but they can be a bit much sometimes.
I am very minimalist - i like athletic pants - athletic shoes - no watches or necklace or rings - my keychain has one key on it etc. I would very much prefer to not have glasses - but I cannot touch my eye and don't like the idea of touching it. Laser surgery, from what I researched typically only works for 5yrs or so and can potentially cause permanent eye damage or blindness, that is just way too big of a gamble for me to take.
I have no issue with how glasses look on me - but every job I have had gets them dirty, not to mention how annoying glasses are in the rain. It is nice to have a permanent shield over your eyes though, there are plenty of times where things were blocked from hitting my eyes to which i am grateful.
I think those are fair points, but more advanced lens coatings can reduce the amount of oil, water and dust which accumulates on lenses.
Is there 1.74 index transition lenses? I have -8 prescription.
Thank you!!!
I had to just pluck out and ditch away my contacts one day, and now I feel very confident in my glasses. Those were the same issues I was facing and the fact that I stay in a place of extreme temperatures, they felt so uncomfortable. all people I've interacted with that have done lasik have negative post effects.
I'd love to have a pair of leather eyewear, just wondering how hygienic they'd be. I had leather sunnies but gave them away no so long.
I'm fastidious.
Acoustics seem a bit off in this video!
I hear more echo than usual!
Contact lenses and surgery are way too invasive unlike good old spectacles!
Perhaps the most compelling reason for choosing glasses over the other forms of vision correction is that glasses are accessories! Not to mention, there's plenty of cases in which contacts or laser surgery may not be viable or the most practical options. For example, if you have photophobia, glasses are your best bet, as they can be tinted, contacts can't (at least not that i know of)
What is your charge please
I have an eye glass wearer for over 20 years now but it’s quite expensive to style prescription sunglasses which is making me consider contact lenses .. good quality sunglasses are already over £350-400 add prescription to them and they very easily hit £750-800 if I want to style a couple of pairs then that is quite an expensive affair.
Having Contacts means one can just buy good quality sunglasses instead
Can you make an episode to help asians choose eyewear? Every time i walk into a optometry I feel like most frames are not designed for me.
Look up Low bridge fits and glasses with nose pads. And there’s also actually a category called “Asian fit” in the eyeglass world for that problem.
When are you reviewing Dita, Jacques Marie Mage and Kuboraum eyewears?
Not sure as I don't love Dita and JMM (can appreciate them though) - Kuboraum are cool, but a bit snobby so we'll see.
All great brands though 👍
How much?
Wearing contacts at night time when driving is a horrible experience. The "bloom" effect from lights makes it so bad. So team glasses for me!
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I'm 54 & I still have perfect eyesight😍& no glasses😳👁👁! But, I've always LOVED women in glasses! They're cuter!🧡💜
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Thank you for the informative & detailed video Robert. I really admire your passion. I like Cartier’s eyewear but not a fan of their watches 😅
Thanks for watching!
well, I would most definitely have taken laser surgery if I could, but I have Keratoconus and therefore I can not. I don't mind glasses too much, it's just that some frames are painful with a headset, I can't even use glasses in my paintball mask, and most VR headsets are very uncomfortable with glasses on. Plus glasses don't really "fix" my vision because of the Keratoconus so I kinda need to use some special contact lenses for that, but I usually end up only using glasses regardless, just because it's more convenient I guess.
Thanks for the input, and you're right - sometimes there's a limit to what glasses can do.
My spectacle has glaring effect when exposed to car lights , which type of lense should I use
Zeiss DriveSafe or Hoya Enroute
I’m curious how you feel about Lesca eyewear. I love their acetate frames and some do their lens tints, but I haven’t got to try any of their products in person, so I’m not sure how the quality truly is.
Whenever you say you are using Smartlife lenses, are you just using the single vision lenses or the digital lenses?
I wear Digital
What do you think of Saint Laurent quality? I'm thinking of buying myself Saint Laurrent frames in the future
Decent quality
what do you recommend for working out? it would be great if i can find a pair of glasses to work out with, I do a lot of heavy lifting and callisthenic body strength training.
Reykjavik Eyes! I work out in mine all the time. You can't feel them, so they aren't distracting, and they never break.
I have the Photofusion X blue with ruby flash coating and have to say they do look stunning. My mate has the same but the previous Photofusion in his glasses yet somehow his seems to get somewhat darker than mine (tested when put both glasses side by side and against a white paper). What could be the reason for this?
If we look sideways through glasses (sph -6.5, cyl -1), which zeiss lens will give clearest view
Probably DriveSafe Individual
you know we can do all 3 at the same time. have a surgery after that you wear contact lenses for eye decoration then wear a glasses to see things differently.
That's true!
What diopters are you at?
I really hope you get my question and help me decide as u r the only expert to trust online..
What are the materials used to make ziess lenses smartlife blueguard dvp regular and individual ?
It comes with 2 indexes 1.6 and 1.67 but they don't mention the materials used or the abbe number so i hope u can help me with that
Hi Ahmed,
Hard to advise you fully without knowing your prescription or the frame choice, but SL lenses are available in every material (except Polycarbonate, since Zeiss don't recommend it) - including CR39, Trivex and 1.74 (and of course glass)
We do offer virtual consultations if you want me to guide you through the choices and make them for you...
Thanks a lot for your reply, my prescriptions are - 4.75 and - 3.75
I made my research and it turned out that 1.67 has an abbe value of 32 while 1.6 has an abbe value of 42 so I'm more into 1.6 but I'm afraid it will look bad because of my -4.75
Consider glass lenses - thin and clear
Skill issue I just did Based Vision and my eyes are fine
Actually wait it’s not a skill issue you just have eye problems like WTF GET RID OF THEN ALREADY I DROPPED FROM -2.6 TO -0.25!!!
Also, don’t fully correct the stuff. Just undercorrect a little and clear up the blur naturally and then eventually you can reduce more and more over time and then see normally
Also, NEVER WEAR MINUS LENSES FOR CLOSEUP
If you have mid myopia and can’t see your phone clear enough at arm’s length, just wear differentials that only correct up to screen distance except not really though and try to see clearer farther in them and eventually reduce
Sat/04/11/2023 at 19:09 EDT2
What lens materials can be used for tinted lenses? It seems I read that some materials are difficult to tint.
Sadly, I still prefer glass lenses. But I have Amethyst Transitions with a red flash that are awesome. My optician questioned the order, but the result is really nice.
How can I get cheaper lenses?
My verifocal 1.67 lenses are £800 ☹️
This is stopping me from getting more pairs of glasses
They don't need to be that much. We do 1.67 Hoya varifocals from £200, and they are great.
Whaaaaaaaat?!? A guy who sells glasses believes glasses are better than contacts?!? Fake news.
Glasses are useless in the rain; when entering a building in the winter; they can't improve peripherial vision meaning you have HUGE blind spots from each side and no DriveSafe technology can help with that. Being a photographer I can't wear glasses while shooting, can't use tints because I need to actually see what I'm doing colorwise and I can easily think of at least 10 more activities where glasses won't work, without even touching on sports.
I agree though that LASIK is questionable but contacts -even though they can be a hassle - there has been nothing better invented yet. They are irreplaceable in way too many situations to be dismissed like that. It's to be expectated from a spectacles vendor, but let's try to be more fair here...
And if hygiene is seriously one of the deal breakers, then I suggest one should reconsider their habbits, because contacts or no contacts, clean hands are a civilizational attribute and an absolute no question must.
Yes, glasses with the right lenses can give equal peripheral vision to contact, and superior vision overall. Seems like you've made up your mind already though, and that's OK. If contacts work for you, awesome. I'm a photographer too, BTW.
@@thespectaclefactory I take your word for it - even though I can't imagine how it can be acomplished, but I'm not going to argue with a professionalist in the field. Other than that, it's not about making my mind up, I've been using contacts for a long time now out of pure necessity, not because I'm loving them so much - as I said, it's just that nothing better has been invented yet for some situations. Doesn't mean that they are great or that they provide the perfect vision...
I like your content btw and if my initial comment was a bit harsh, it's simply because I was rather disappointed by the biased presentation of a serious topic - an unusual approach on this channel. Thank you for taking the time to go through the comments and reply, it's very much appreciated!
Ppl that wear glasses; to say their hiding... are the weirdest ppl in the world
I cant wear contacts for 2 reasons, they are more expensive in a long run, spend between $600 to $1000 per year. and another thing I CANT TOUCH MY EYEBALLS i am afraid to operate on myself :((((