Trifocals
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DCassidy
Jan 22, 2011, 11:34:07 AM1/22/11
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I have ordered bifocals from Zenni Optical but I really want
trifocals. Progressives do not work for me. Any suggestions for online
sales for trifocals?
trifocals. Progressives do not work for me. Any suggestions for online
sales for trifocals?
Paul
Jan 22, 2011, 7:03:50 PM1/22/11
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I've dealt with the need for different strengths by getting
inexpensive pairs with different single prescriptions. Not exactly an
answer to your question, but a stopgap that might help in certain
cases. If you need more than one prescription while driving, obviously
my answer won't work for you nearly as well as it does for me.
inexpensive pairs with different single prescriptions. Not exactly an
answer to your question, but a stopgap that might help in certain
cases. If you need more than one prescription while driving, obviously
my answer won't work for you nearly as well as it does for me.
powrwrap
Jan 22, 2011, 8:03:00 PM1/22/11
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sold trifocals online. Good luck in your search.
Chuck Knight
Jan 22, 2011, 10:53:59 PM1/22/11
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The purpose of the third prescription in trifocals is usually for "arms length" use. Computer monitor distance.
If it is your purpose to use them for computer use, then you might be best served with a purpose built pair of single vision glasses.
Trifocals are a rather unusual request.
-- Chuck Knight
If it is your purpose to use them for computer use, then you might be best served with a purpose built pair of single vision glasses.
Trifocals are a rather unusual request.
-- Chuck Knight
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Bloodshot
Jan 23, 2011, 2:15:33 PM1/23/11
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Eyebuydirect.com also sells trifocals.
Steve
Jan 22, 2011, 9:09:25 PM1/22/11
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Eyebuydirect. http://www.eyebuydirect.com/samplenew.php?products_trifocal=1
I had a good experience with trifocals from them about six months ago.
Steve
I had a good experience with trifocals from them about six months ago.
Steve
Bloodshot
Jan 23, 2011, 6:24:54 AM1/23/11
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Globaleyeglasses.com sells trifocals.
I got two pairs of single vision from them recently. Before I ordered,
they told me production would take four days and shipping would take
eight days. True to their word, I received the glasses -- which are
made in India -- in twelve days.
They're both pretty much dead on my Rx (my first of three in three
months), and one frame is much nicer than the photos indicate. I've
seen some poor reviews on GE's customer service, but my limited
experience has been pretty good so far. They have allowed me more time
than their stated return policy in order for me to see a new doc, and
to choose a new frame to replace one of the frames I bought which I
didn't realize would be too small for me. My Rx has changed twice
since ordering, so I'll pay a little more to get new lenses for my new
Rx (50% of the upgrades plus shipping) and my local optician will
install them in their plastic frame for $10. GE's phone system sucks,
so the best way to contact them is via chat, which can be printed or
saved for a perfect record of all correspondence.
Recently, they've had a two for one for frame and basic lenses offer
with the code "buy1get1." I don't know if it's still good, but it
can't hurt to try to apply it. Upgrades, coatings and tints are cheap,
though when I just tried it, it seems that options are limited for
trifocals. So far, my only frustration with GE is that they don't have
a lot of affordable wider frames with longer temples for big guys like
me. They have a few wider designer frames, but they are more
expensive.
Without being able to measure for seg height, I think getting
multifocals and progressives online is a crap shoot. GE offers two seg
heights for their bifocals, so if you decide to order trifocals from
them, you should chat with them to see if there are any options for
different mounting points for trifocals. I'd be curious to find out
how well they work for you too, so please post about it if you get
them.
I got two pairs of single vision from them recently. Before I ordered,
they told me production would take four days and shipping would take
eight days. True to their word, I received the glasses -- which are
made in India -- in twelve days.
They're both pretty much dead on my Rx (my first of three in three
months), and one frame is much nicer than the photos indicate. I've
seen some poor reviews on GE's customer service, but my limited
experience has been pretty good so far. They have allowed me more time
than their stated return policy in order for me to see a new doc, and
to choose a new frame to replace one of the frames I bought which I
didn't realize would be too small for me. My Rx has changed twice
since ordering, so I'll pay a little more to get new lenses for my new
Rx (50% of the upgrades plus shipping) and my local optician will
install them in their plastic frame for $10. GE's phone system sucks,
so the best way to contact them is via chat, which can be printed or
saved for a perfect record of all correspondence.
Recently, they've had a two for one for frame and basic lenses offer
with the code "buy1get1." I don't know if it's still good, but it
can't hurt to try to apply it. Upgrades, coatings and tints are cheap,
though when I just tried it, it seems that options are limited for
trifocals. So far, my only frustration with GE is that they don't have
a lot of affordable wider frames with longer temples for big guys like
me. They have a few wider designer frames, but they are more
expensive.
Without being able to measure for seg height, I think getting
multifocals and progressives online is a crap shoot. GE offers two seg
heights for their bifocals, so if you decide to order trifocals from
them, you should chat with them to see if there are any options for
different mounting points for trifocals. I'd be curious to find out
how well they work for you too, so please post about it if you get
them.
Beaugrand®™©
Jan 24, 2011, 1:24:37 AM1/24/11
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Trifocals are fairly expensive. I've found it much more practical and
affordable to have dedicated reading (+2.00), computer (+1.50), and
driving (distance, with tint); and some "all purpose" bifocals
(distance plus computer prescription). Zenni charges $6.95 and up for
single vision, with a $17 charge for bifocals.
Globaleyeglasses charges $69 for trifocals, so does EyeBuyDirect.
WHL
On Jan 22, 10:53 pm, Chuck Knight <chuckkni...@gmail.com> wrote:
> The purpose of the third prescription in trifocals is usually for "arms
> length" use. Computer monitor distance.
>
> If it is your purpose to use them for computer use, then you might be best
> served with a purpose built pair of single vision glasses.
>
> Trifocals are a rather unusual request.
>
> -- Chuck Knight
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 7:03 PM, powrwrap <powrw...@aol.com> wrote:
> > On Jan 22, 10:34 am, DCassidy <northwoodspr...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > I have ordered bifocals from Zenni Optical but I really want
> > > trifocals. Progressives do not work for me. Any suggestions for online
> > > sales for trifocals?
>
> > I looked into this about 6 months ago, and I did not find anybody that
> > sold trifocals online. Good luck in your search.
>
> > --
> > Check us out at the oft-updatedhttp://glassyeyes.blogspot.com!
affordable to have dedicated reading (+2.00), computer (+1.50), and
driving (distance, with tint); and some "all purpose" bifocals
(distance plus computer prescription). Zenni charges $6.95 and up for
single vision, with a $17 charge for bifocals.
Globaleyeglasses charges $69 for trifocals, so does EyeBuyDirect.
WHL
On Jan 22, 10:53 pm, Chuck Knight <chuckkni...@gmail.com> wrote:
> The purpose of the third prescription in trifocals is usually for "arms
> length" use. Computer monitor distance.
>
> If it is your purpose to use them for computer use, then you might be best
> served with a purpose built pair of single vision glasses.
>
> Trifocals are a rather unusual request.
>
> -- Chuck Knight
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 7:03 PM, powrwrap <powrw...@aol.com> wrote:
> > On Jan 22, 10:34 am, DCassidy <northwoodspr...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > I have ordered bifocals from Zenni Optical but I really want
> > > trifocals. Progressives do not work for me. Any suggestions for online
> > > sales for trifocals?
>
> > I looked into this about 6 months ago, and I did not find anybody that
> > sold trifocals online. Good luck in your search.
>
> > --
Beaugrand®™©
Jan 24, 2011, 11:18:44 PM1/24/11
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Eyebuydirect.com and Globaleyeglasses.com both list trifocals as a $69
option.
WHL
option.
WHL
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