What we are wearing - Claire's new glasses

Claire has chosen a Face a Face frame, acetate with a detailed pattern.

Frame: Face a Face Bahia 4 Col 4321

Lens: Hoya Mystyle Profile Detail progressive, 1.67, clear lens with a Diamond Finish anti-reflection coating.

Another acetate (plastic) frame - is this your preference now?

The fit of the Face a Face frame is exceptionally comfortable - this is the 4th pair of these I have had. I do have a very light metal frame (Blackfin) but the acetates are fun.

How do you find the vision?

This new prescription is an improvement for reading - which is appreciated. I am staying with the same progressive design, Detail because I like the clarity. I switch between different pairs of glasses and don’t notice a difference apart from the close range - clearer with the more recent prescriptions. The field of view is easy, and if I am gardening on a steep bank everything seems good.

With all your glasses how do you chose what to wear?

Having different frames is definitely a fun part of being an optometrist. Mostly I coordinate with whatever I am wearing for work. On a day off it is usually less curated! Days off I choose glasses with photochromic lenses - way more comfortable and suits being outside.