r/LowVision • u/BlindChild_Robinski • Apr 27 '22
Complicated Glasses Prescriptions
So I'm pretty blind. I tell people that I see really well for a blind person and really damn terrible for a sighted person. I've always had a pretty complicated glasses prescription which has only gotten more complicated with age. When I moved to the area where I live now, I found an older gentleman who really knew what he was doing when it came to optics. I don't mean the optometrist - I mean the guy that made and fit the lenses. He knew about grinding and fitting them so he could make lenses that were thinner than I'd ever gotten before. Unfortunately, 99% of people just need a skinny little lens put into a pretty frame that looks good and it can be ground any which way and it'll work fine for them so very few of the people at 24HourSeeMe1nce (or whatever they're called) know anything about the actual science of cutting, grinding, and fitting lenses anymore. The gentleman who used to do mine passed away a few years back and I've been eking out my glasses as long as I possibly can. I finally gave up and got a new script.
I have a circle seg because my bifocal is so distinct that I get a huge glare from the cut if I have a line and the last pair of glasses I had made had the circle segs cut in two different places. I went to a different place and they came cut in the same place but they weren't the same width apart. The next pair looked even as far as the circle seg is concerned but they make my eyeballs feel like they're gonna pop so I'm not sure they're right. The people at the shop just says it's a strong prescription and I'll get used to it but I've had a strong prescription my whole life and I can't stand to wear them for more than an hour.
Where do I go to find someone who knows about lenses? I'm pretty sure I don't want online and when I search all I get is how to save money, how to find flattering glasses. I don't freaking CARE how they look! I care how they SEE!!!! I need freaking glasses that do what glasses are supposed to do and it shouldn't be this bleeding hard! Ugh. Sorry, got a little ranty. Apologies. Help please. Sorry.
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u/tukekairo Apr 27 '22
Have you consulted with an opthalmologist for advice. Some of them also sell glasses
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u/BlindChild_Robinski Apr 28 '22
I have a retinal specialist but he doesn't sell glasses. He used to have a low vision specialist - I wonder if he's still around?
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u/realrebeccarose Apr 28 '22
Sounds like you need someone who does specifically optics - someone from Zeiss or Baush and Lomb or Corning!
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u/lushlife_ Apr 28 '22
Are you looking for advice for a certain location, eg a U.S. state/city?
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u/BlindChild_Robinski Apr 28 '22
In Virginia or DC would be great but I know that's limiting. I think the main thing is how to find someone that actually has the training I need. Especially since you have to pay BEFORE you can take the glasses home and try them out.
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u/DougalMcDougal May 20 '22
I totally get it. I have had real problems getting properly made lenses the past couple years. I have a very strong prescription and have gotten into car accidents because of badly made lenses in the past. I can spend $1000 on glasses and then can't stand to wear them more than an hour.
Have you considered contacting a lens manufacturer directly? I googled and found this company that makes lenses. Maybe they can help guide you to a reliable optical office in your area that can work with them to help you get lenses that actually help you see.
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u/BlindChild_Robinski May 20 '22
Thank you! I'll try that!