tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post4532847775175220231..comments2024-03-28T18:57:20.920+01:00Comments on Living the life in Saint-Aignan: La boutique optique et l'examen de la vueKen Broadhursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-90354565118366210772020-07-17T17:38:17.786+02:002020-07-17T17:38:17.786+02:00This was really interesting, Ken. Thanks. My last ...This was really interesting, Ken. Thanks. My last pair from Kaiser here in California cost $650; a second pair was offered for 50% off. I'll ask next time about getting lenses for improved peripheral vision. chrissouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00398602853402174732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-16152269857424218922020-07-17T13:15:55.030+02:002020-07-17T13:15:55.030+02:00'Tis true. I'm pretty happy and hope the f...'Tis true. I'm pretty happy and hope the follow-through is a positive experience too. Can't wait for my new old glasses to be sitting on my nose.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-38929576494377952522020-07-17T13:14:57.937+02:002020-07-17T13:14:57.937+02:00I can't wait to get the new lenses put into my...I can't wait to get the new lenses put into my glasses. If they are as much of an improvement as the optician's mocked up lenses were, I'll be enjoying my new view of the world. The optician's name is Lucie Legrand, as I noticed when examining the price quote the other day.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-51972005170936962942020-07-17T13:13:04.285+02:002020-07-17T13:13:04.285+02:00It turns out that the optical shop over in Noyers-...It turns out that the optical shop over in Noyers-sur-Cher is part of the Optic2000 "cooperative" organization. In the sort of distant past, back 20 years ago, I had to go to optical shops a couple of times to have screws in my glasses put back in after losing them. Every time the experience was pleasant and I think always on a no-charge basis.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-21064610132305906332020-07-17T13:09:15.144+02:002020-07-17T13:09:15.144+02:00I'm pretty happy about the whole situation. I ...I'm pretty happy about the whole situation. I was sure I'd have to pay a lot more, and wait six months or more to get an appointment with an ophthalmologist before I could do anything at all about getting an emergency pair of glasses. I should be in good shape a week from now, after the new lenses come in and are cut to fit the frames.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-77531906850070956132020-07-17T13:06:13.006+02:002020-07-17T13:06:13.006+02:00I was stunned when the optician told me that the s...I was stunned when the optician told me that the second set of lenses was free. I was sitting there thinking that $1000 wasn't such a bad deal for the two sets. And half price... wow.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-41326874275329869542020-07-17T13:04:34.812+02:002020-07-17T13:04:34.812+02:00I still need to go see an ophthalmologist, to find...I still need to go see an ophthalmologist, to find out whether I need to worry about cataracts now. And other maladies of the eye.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-75179525808743134202020-07-17T13:00:33.191+02:002020-07-17T13:00:33.191+02:00The strong points of polycarbonate lenses compared...The strong points of polycarbonate lenses compared to plastic lenses is that they are lighter, don't break as easily, and filter out 100% of UV light compared to 95%. Glass lenses filter out 85% of UV light.<br /><br />It sounds like the warranty on your frames wasn't worth much. Sorry for you. Can you take them to a different optician and see if there's a solution to the problem?Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-60652195052335326972020-07-16T23:21:54.610+02:002020-07-16T23:21:54.610+02:00I just read your various description for materials...I just read your various description for materials for lenses. Here, most of my friends and the stores recommend an upgrade for the polycarbonate and that's what I have purchased for the last 3 pairs of glasses. <br /><br />Mary in OregonMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911284607089608538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-8915101188295884932020-07-16T19:00:32.769+02:002020-07-16T19:00:32.769+02:00Interesting the differences Ken! Didn't even k...Interesting the differences Ken! Didn't even know polycarbonate was an option. Diogenesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-42577401133879445522020-07-16T18:37:52.060+02:002020-07-16T18:37:52.060+02:00Here, the frames are very cheap. My last pair of g...Here, the frames are very cheap. My last pair of glasses at Costco were too tight due to a hinge/spring mechanism on the templars that keep pressing into one's head. I asked to return them and I was told, well, there's not much we can do for you, only the frames can be reused and they might be worth $25 or so. I have kept the glasses and since December when I bought them I have probably only used them 20 or 30 days. I need to try them again and see if I can live with that pressure. My cost: inclusive with 2-year warranty and progressive lenses was $209.<br /><br />I am happy you got this solved and so quickly, Ken. Plastic is safer for our eyes, and also much lighter.<br /><br />Mary in OregonMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911284607089608538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-41709244354553202822020-07-16T17:27:40.873+02:002020-07-16T17:27:40.873+02:00Very good news! Very good news! Seine Judeet (Judith)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07407353544376132484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-54604317681882739122020-07-16T16:08:45.951+02:002020-07-16T16:08:45.951+02:00Our eyesight is so valuable. Glad you had a good e...Our eyesight is so valuable. Glad you had a good experience and will soon have better vision. I will be getting a new lens soon and probably need to consider getting a spare pair of glasses. When we lived in Anniston we had a friend who ground the lenses himself- he learned the trade from his parents. He wanted to be an Optician but couldn't pass the test to enter the university program. It's wonderful that we live in a time where old people can still see and have cataracts easily removed.Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824964122794535252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-56760044383652442912020-07-16T16:06:58.584+02:002020-07-16T16:06:58.584+02:00If I'm in the area and have an eyeglass issue,...If I'm in the area and have an eyeglass issue, I'll be sure to stop there. I've had 2 very minor experiences with French optician's offices, and was very pleased with the way they went. They both involved a screw falling out of the frames. Once in Annecy, and we just walked into the first optical shop and told them the problem. They fixed it pretty quickly; the charge - 2 euros. The second time was when we were staying with a friend in Burgundy. She said to just drive into the center of town and there are some optical shops. The woman there fixed it quickly, and when I asked how much it cost, she said "Nothing" (actually, she probably said something like "rien.")Bob Rossihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08349830722788278723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-87354328381832965592020-07-16T14:59:39.195+02:002020-07-16T14:59:39.195+02:00Glad you had a good experience and deal on your le...Glad you had a good experience and deal on your lenses. We sold lenses like the ones you purchased for 3 to 4 hundred a pair with the second pair at half price but you had to buy two frames at 1 to 2 hundred each. I'm impressed with your deal and glad to know. I'm also glad I didn't have to do the exam when I was working. <br /><br />Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13625003563623988514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-66546848044947802832020-07-16T13:35:59.799+02:002020-07-16T13:35:59.799+02:00The price is comparable to what I am paying here i...The price is comparable to what I am paying here in DC, for progressive bifocals. The second pair free is a good deal. Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787024407420088973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-6862530377876780652020-07-16T13:10:24.143+02:002020-07-16T13:10:24.143+02:00When I gave my American prescription to the luneti...When I gave my American prescription to the <i>lunetier</i> near my place in Paris, he said he could read it and I got two pairs of glasses for the price of one. I probably should have my eyes examined, but my sight is very steady. The lenses are <i>en verre</i>.chmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765675930520613520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-6792104443367346322020-07-16T11:40:53.011+02:002020-07-16T11:40:53.011+02:00I did some more reading. What I called verres en v...I did some more reading. What I called <i>verres en verre</i> are technically called <i>verres minéraux</i>. Plastic lenses are called <i>verres organiques</i> in the jargon. Here's what I found:<br /><br /><i>Verres minéraux (verre) : matériau historique moins proposé de nos jours. Ces verres possèdent une résistance aux rayures inégalée mais sont également plus lourds et plus sensible aux chocs. En effet ils possèdent un plus grand risque de se casser. Ils sont donc déconseillés pour toutes les activités sportives et pour les plus jeunes, et conviennent pour des lunettes de ville.<br /><br />Verres organiques (plastique) : Ces verres sont plus légers et plus résistants aux chocs que les verres minéraux mais plus sensibles aux rayures. Il est donc recommandé de les accompagner d’un traitement anti-rayures. Ces verres sont conseillés pour les lunettes de soleil et les lunettes de sport.<br /><br />Verres en polycarbonate : Le polycarbonate est une matière de synthèse extrêmement résistante aux chocs et offrant également une protection contre 100% des rayons UV. Les verres en polycarbonate sont légers et moins sensibles aux rayures que le plastique. Ils représentent un choix adapté pour des lunettes pour enfants et les lunettes de protection.</i>Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-54527394379222933462020-07-16T08:55:11.865+02:002020-07-16T08:55:11.865+02:00A good experience all the way around. Guess I need...A good experience all the way around. Guess I need to make sure my lenses are plastic next time! "verres en verre" I know what it means, but interesting phrase...Diogenesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-2064101759832582542020-07-16T07:28:39.235+02:002020-07-16T07:28:39.235+02:00No, I just left one pair of glasses with her, and ...No, I just left one pair of glasses with her, and she'll put the new lenses in those frames. Then I'll take her the pair I've been wearing since March and she'll but new lenses in these frames. I still have at least three frames in my desk drawer.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-75113549781370497952020-07-16T06:45:15.884+02:002020-07-16T06:45:15.884+02:00This all sounds really good. You will have two pai...This all sounds really good. You will have two pairs of new glasses with a better prescription than before and it will cost you less than you thought! I wish my glasses provider would give me a second pair for free when I order new glasses. Did you give her two old frames and still have one to use driving home?Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.com