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  • #1529650
    Tad Englund
    BPL Member

    @bestbuilder

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    Roger, thanks for the report- that would have been my problem after leaving my good ones home-

    #1529884
    Brian Lewis
    Member

    @brianle

    Locale: Pacific NW

    I more or less agree on the "pinch on nose bridge" type of mini-reading glasses that can fit in a wallet. Thanks (and I do mean thanks) to the link given earlier, I also ordered something like three sets of these, and after some experimentation I think I'll be fine with these replacing my formerly "lighter than usual" reading glasses. The ones I had been carrying were in a small metal tube (smaller than normal drug store reading glasses), and are basically normal reading glasses but with less vertical glass. I would have to hold my head at just the right angle and get in the habit of keeping it there in order to read.

    In that context, the pinch-on-nose-bridge type aren't necessarily a step down so much as a step sideways. More ~glass (lense anyway) to see through, but at the cost of a less comfortable way of wearing them. Since they are lighter and pack small, I think I can get used to them.

    Note that I don't tend to want to use these when on the trail; it's possible that will change as my vision continues to degrade (one foot on a banana peel and the other one …). But for now, at least, sweat isn't an issue for me, but a good thing to keep in mind.

    #1541273
    Vick Hines
    Member

    @vickrhines

    Locale: Central Texas

    I'll third I4U lenses (i4ulenses.com). I've used them since 2003. They are about the lightest, most compact and durable reading glasses anywhere. I attach a string and an alligator clip and just let them dangle when not in use.

    #1548678
    Kurt Thompson
    Member

    @katphood

    Locale: Bay Area, Calif.

    Happened to me about age 46 or so. I have two pair of Rx glasses: one for home, one for work.

    For BP, check my latest Rx, then got the closest approximation down at Longs / CVS for about $15.

    They are a necessity for fishing.

    #1552427
    John Taylor
    BPL Member

    @jtaylor

    Locale: Shenandoah

    My close up vision started to go a few years back. I got a credit car sized magnifier lense that stays in my wallet for help with the menus, quick reads when I'm out, that sort of thing. I also keep a small rectangular pocket magnifier in the car for reading maps and such. At home I'm using a pair of 1.0 readers from the drug store. Not great for prolonged periods so I plan to change those very soon.

    I'm heading to the eye doc next week for an annual checkup. I plan to ask for a prescription for a pair of 1.0 readers and spend the $$ for a custom pair that work for prolonged periods. Some things about aging are great, but the eyes are just not one of them.

    #1552995
    Nathan Stebner
    Member

    @peacepipe

    Locale: Northeast Ohio

    John,

    If your looking for a custom pair of glasses and don't want to spend the money you might consider http://www.zennioptical.com/cart/home.php, I've used them a few times and the quality is decant for the money. I think you can still get a complete pair of custom glasses for 8$ depending on materials.

    All the best, Nathan Stebner

    #1556199
    John Taylor
    BPL Member

    @jtaylor

    Locale: Shenandoah

    Thanks Nathan!

    #1556538
    Thomas Graham
    Member

    @tomasito

    Wow.

    Awesome to be able to get a pair or two of backup eyeglasses for cheap.

    Thanks for the link.

    #1556543
    Cayenne Redmonk
    BPL Member

    @redmonk

    Locale: Greater California Ecosystem

    zennioptical ++

    I'm Very happy with the frames and lenses I've bought from them.
    Never had an issue with my prescription being off, have been able to alter orders, and they come in a light hardshell case.

    #1556546
    Laurence Beck
    BPL Member

    @beckla

    Locale: Southern California

    I just got it all wrapped in one set of glasses from Costco

    Progressive Lens Bi-focals (ie: no line)
    Transitions – They get dark in sunlight.
    Scratch proof
    Anti-glare.

    These really do the trick. I do have problems occasionally with the sweat issue though. I just put on a strap to keep them from falling into the dirt.

    #1559659
    Brian Noble
    Member

    @seldom_seen

    Locale: South Side of Denver

    This has been an increasing problem, for me, since turning 40 that I just found a solution to. I've been wearing glasses for 30+ yrs for an astigmatism, my near distance did not require correction till I approached 40. Single vision lenses or contacts were the norm until a few years ago the I started wearing Bifocals. As I aged my script kept increasing in power and I found it harder to adjust to the lenses with each increase. Add to that our recreational activities (sun screen and sweat made it impossible to keep glasses on as the thickness and weight increased) I simply gave up.

    Recently my wife notice that my depth perception was getting worse and she started getting nervous when I was driving so she insisted I do something.

    Not wanting to do the bifocals again, I started looking into multifocal contacts and I made an appointment to be fitted. I was disappointed to find out that multifocals wouldn't work for me (they have come a long way but aren't quite there yet, soon I hope)

    So plan B. My Dr suggested, because of my history with bifocals and our activities, I try single vision contacts again with readers for near vision.

    So far it has worked better than I expected. I am now farsighted and use readers only when needed. I recently ordered a set of sun glasses from The Rudy Project with interchangeable lenses, a couple of the lenses have the reading script in the bottom wih no correction in the top.

    #1762161
    Brian Park
    Member

    @brianpark

    Hello Folks,

    I'm a newbie but I wanted to share an image of something that might benefit those in need of some functional reading glasses. Please take a look.Flip Frames reading glasses

    Just wanted to see if anything like this would interest you guys. Flip-Frames will be coming out early 2012. It will come in multiple powers and styles. You can even use your own prescription.

    Feedback would be appreciated.

    #1762169
    Bob Gross
    BPL Member

    @b-g-2-2

    Locale: Silicon Valley

    Are you commercially affiliated with this company?

    –B.G.–

    #1762172
    Brian Park
    Member

    @brianpark

    I am the inventor and creator of these glasses (Flip-Frames).

    4 years was spent developing these glasses for the sole purpose of addressing similar issues addressed on this forum thread.

    They are not being commercially sold at this time.

    I hope there isn't an issue with the post. If so, sincerest apologizes and please take the necessary course of action.

    Best,

    Brian Park

    #1762185
    Dale Wambaugh
    BPL Member

    @dwambaugh

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    Make them bifocals and photochromatic for outdoors use.

    #1762188
    Bob Gross
    BPL Member

    @b-g-2-2

    Locale: Silicon Valley

    Eyeglass frames for photographers (not necessarily reading glasses) have right and left sides that can be flipped up or down independently of one another.

    –B.G.–

    #1762198
    Brian Park
    Member

    @brianpark

    I'll keep everyone posted once we retail them. If Flip-Frames had the lenses you suggested, would those in your field purchase them?

    #1773292
    Brian Park
    Member

    @brianpark

    Hi Guys!

    As promised, I have some new information regarding Flip Frames. I cut up short video of my father (creator) explaining why he created Flip Frames in addition to some new pics and vids.

    You can check them out at facebook.com/flipframes

    Our goal is to get as many people as possible to 'like' the product. The more 'likes' we get, the more confidence it gives us to move forward with this project.

    Again, we would greatly appreciate your support, so please 'like' the page to help get the word out there about these amazing reading glasses. I'll keep you posted on the manufacturing process and future design styles.

    Best,

    Brian

    P.S. We're now in the process of creating Flip Frames 'Goggles'. Can you imagine the convenience that would be bring to hard-working manufacturing professionals!

    #1781503
    Brian Park
    Member

    @brianpark

    Really could use your thoughts on our Flip-Frames launch. Check out the video at:

    http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/…ewear?ref=live

    and for information, visit

    http://www.facebook.com/flipframes (Be sure to 'like' the page)

    We need massive financial and word of mouth support to get this project going. Please help us… we know our glasses are going to make your lives so much easier!!! – Brian

    #1888184
    Arlan Beeck
    Member

    @highpeakdrifter

    The Dollar Tree has reading glasses up to 3:50 diopter for ONE DOLLAR!

    They're just as good as any other reading glasses I've used over the last 30 years.

    #1888187
    Greg Mihalik
    Spectator

    @greg23

    Locale: Colorado

    If your eyes are the same, and you don't have a severe astigmatism $1 glasses work.

    For the rest of us, go to http://zennioptical.com, plug in your Rx and inter-pupilary distance, and in three weeks you'll have UL glasses delivered to your door for as little as $15. My wife's "designer" glasses cost $35.

    +1 on the glaucoma check.

    #1888215
    Roger Caffin
    BPL Member

    @rcaffin

    Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

    > in three weeks you'll have UL glasses delivered to your door
    I don't think it took Zenni that long. About half maybe.
    I have bought two pairs so far: one using my driving prescription and one as readers to go over contact lenses.
    The driving glasses turned out to be every bit as good as the $250+ pair from the optometrist. Very similar memory-Ti frames, but 1/10 the cost (literally).

    Interesting.

    (Yes, +2 on the glaucoma test.)

    Cheers

    #1953951
    Stuart Miyake
    BPL Member

    @ssmiyake

    Locale: Left Coast

    I have used these stuck onto the bottom of my sunglasses for years as stealth magnification. I use contacts for distance but my up close has been slowly doing the "age dance". Since these are sold in pairs you can even use two different magnification adjustments to compensate if you need to. I have found these sold at the local CVX store but I usually hunt the net for the best price when I need to (and haven't for for a while). Durability is excellent and I have never had a lens fall off unless purposely soaked in water to remove them. Brief exposure to water hasn't been a problem.

    http://optx2020.com/hydrotac.aspx

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