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Jim - 28 Mar 2005 03:29 GMT
I just had some new glasses sent in to be made and can't wait to replace
 my current scratced pair that gives me headaches.  I went with some of
the safety titanium frames hoping they are the sturdiest.

I ordered scratch guard and thin lenses since I have a high
perscription(couldnt tell you exactly)

I also told them I have very light sensitive eyes and at night I am
blinded by oncoming headlights. I am not into the ar coating since it
scratches so easily. they suggested a 5% tint and I accepted. Now I see
some people saying these are not recomened for night driving?

Will a pair of glasses like this come with all the uv protection and
other bad stuff I need?

I also have a plain pair of perscription sun glasses that I use while
driving in the day. They are not as dark as most sunglasses but they
seem to be just the right level for me

anyway thanks!
Robert Martellaro - 28 Mar 2005 23:18 GMT
>I just had some new glasses sent in to be made and can't wait to replace
>  my current scratced pair that gives me headaches.  I went with some of
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>scratches so easily. they suggested a 5% tint and I accepted. Now I see
>some people saying these are not recomened for night driving?

5% is ok for night. It might soften the reflections slightly, but an AR coating
will eliminate them. I would recommend the AR coating.

Don't look at the headlights, instead look towards right side of the road.

>Will a pair of glasses like this come with all the uv protection and
>other bad stuff I need?

If it's a 'thinner" plastic lens it will have UV protection.

>I also have a plain pair of perscription sun glasses that I use while
>driving in the day. They are not as dark as most sunglasses but they
>seem to be just the right level for me
>
>anyway thanks!

Your welcome.

Robert Martellaro
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Optician/Owner
Roberts Optical
robopt@execpc.com
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"An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field."
 - Niels Bohr
g.gatti@agora.it - 29 Mar 2005 08:29 GMT
> 5% is ok for night. It might soften the reflections slightly, but an AR coating
> will eliminate them. I would recommend the AR coating.

SUCH lenses won't do anything.

> Don't look at the headlights, instead look towards right side of the road.

So you confirm the above.

> If it's a 'thinner" plastic lens it will have UV protection.

The more you remove UV rays, the more you will have problems in the
night.

Such is the ignorance of doctors and eyeglasses-sellers...

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