Friday, April 20, 2012

Can I have my prescription? I want to order my glasses online!


Oh boy here comes trouble.  There are so many steps in making the proper pair of glasses; it’s almost magic.  

Let’s take some moments to explain this wonderful product that results for your viewing pleasure.  The first step is a great eye exam with careful attention paid by the doctor and patient.  Yes the patients are responsible for their own outcome, depending on their responses and physical health.  If patients are pregnant, diabetic, or even tipsy during the exam, outcomes will be varied.  Make sure to be forthcoming with your doctor regarding your state of mind and/or physical health.   

Next crucial step is the measurements needed to assure your optical center (middle of pupil) is perfectly aligned with the optical center of the lenses in your new glasses.  This measurement a computer cannot take, they randomly guess because the frames need to be on your face for this to happen.  The optician (makes your glasses) needs to be certain that all the different levels of prescription in one pair of glasses need to be exactly aligned to get the best results, especially for multifocal prescriptions.  

Next to last step is manufacturing your exact prescription with your exact alignments in your frame.  Occasionally the final product needs to be sent back to the lab for a small 1mm adjustment.  Hence the reasons some glasses take a bit longer then others, don’t yell at your optical staff; they're simply being precise.  The final step is the adjustment of your frames; the optician provides this service.  Online cannot reach out its arms to straighten your glasses let alone shake your hand for your continued loyalty.  So think twice before saving those extra 30 dollars. 


See and Be Seen! at Eyed LA Optometry in Brentwood, West Los Angeles
www.eyedla.com

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