Prescription sunglasses ?????????

Question

I want to order prescription sunglasses ... stylish/sporty ones .. like Maui Jim. But I heard that if you have more than -3.5 (I have 3.5-4.0), then streamline form of lenses distorts/impair vision.

Is it true? Is there anybody who has this experience?

Answer 1

Are you taking about a wrapped lense? Yes, your prescription is rather flat and to put it in a wrapped lense form can make it distorted or really thick on the edges. We have new Rx lenses available that are made specifically for wrapped frames that are available in polarized with mirrors and all sorts of other great treatments that have what is called a "corrected curve" on the lense.  It is a 8 base wrap that is actually engineered for better peripheral vision for Rx in a wrap frame. We get a little unsure and usually do not advise someone with an RX like yours to do it, becuase even with the new technology it is still not 100%. You still might get some distortion and you might still have some thickness that you might not like. The best thing is to call around and ask the different Doctor's offices in your area if they do any wrap Rx sunglasses for your RX range, and ask if theyk have done a lot of them. If they haven't ask if they know who does. Some offices do quite a bit and some do not do much at all. Ask them if there is a warranty that would let you return them if you can not see out of them.  Depending on the lens companies they use and the labs that do the manufacturing, the return polocies are going to vary as it is not just a standard thing accross the board in the industry.  I use a lot of different kinds of lenses and different labs so I have a lot better luck with different frames and lens availability, I assume therer are others out there that do the same thing. Your RX is in the area that is almost out of bounds. If you are wide eyed and have a wider PD (pupilary distance from about 63-70) you have a better chance of getting this kind of rx to fit. IF your eyes are narrow and close together (From about 58-62) this RX would be a disaster and I would not go there if I were you. Not all people in all opticals know aobut what is best for you. Some are sales people looking for a sale. It takes a practice with a good opti8cian to be able to help you corretly and it also is something that you might want to re think a bit if it won't work well for you. Technology gets better in our feild every year. But it is not perfect and takes some training of the people that sell them. What about a frame that has wrap in the frame it's self, but has more of a normal lense curve? This still is something a trained optician should be able to help you with, so call around and ask. Your best bet is to stay in the private Doctor arena, though, in my opinion, as you run a better chance of getting a seasoned optician that has done a lot of these. The places in the malls usually do not have the experience you RX would take and they do get paid commission on what they sell. Be aware of that. I wish you luck!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Some people are more sensitive than others, so it is possible. Maui Jim, Oakley, and similar authentic lenses have strict Rx ranges though, and if they are willing to make your Rx in a certain style it is highly unlikely to be distorted.

The issue I most encounter with patients purchasing wrapped sunglasses is that the lenses are much thicker than they would be in a regular frame. If the Rx is too high or the lab tech is inexperienced or unwilling to manipulate the recommended curves on the lenses, they may also flatten the frame out. Then the frame does not fit properly and the point of getting a wrapped frame is defeated.

I am speaking about the spherical power of lenses. If you have high astigmatism (cylinder power on your Rx) or multifocal lenses, then wrapped frames are not usually recommended. Again, everyone is different when it comes to their tolerance and perception of distortion. Cylinders higher than 2.00 are generally considered at risk, but I have some patients who wear wraps in the neighborhood of 4.00 diopters of cylinder power.

Answer 4

if the frames have too much wrap (if they have a lot of curve to them) the lenses will not cut out to fit your frame. your optician can let you know what frames will work and which ones will not.