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Kelly
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I have never worn glasses before and am having some trouble adapting.
I found the following quote:
"The rule of thumb is that the total width of the frame front all the way across, including the endpieces, should be close to the thickness of your head. This will allow for the optimum proportion of the frame to the head, and for the best comfort."
(1.) Does this just imply the width across front of the forehead?
(2.) Does this rule of thumb seem like a good guide?
I'm 6' with a round face, so it is recommended I get narrow/rectangular glasses and more round ones do look kindof silly on me.
My optician has a "replace one time" (60 day) policy if I decide to switch frames and the deadline is fast approaching. I currently have Ralph Lauren 1473, which is brown and has the measurement markings 50/18/130. (It also says 5/2 on the bridge?) Subjectively, I am told by multiple people that they look good on me and do not look too small.
Right/left field of vision is ~30-45 degrees and the up/down is ~20-30 degrees. When looking straight ahead, vision is fine but I see an outline of the frame that reminds me of looking through binoculars. At night, the back of the frame catches lights is more distracting.
My posture and ergonomics aside, if I presently tilt my head to center the bottom center of my 19" monitor as I type this then glance up, I can see the top 1/3rd of my monitor above the top edge of the glasses. I've tried to wear the glasses often, but the height of the vision correction makes dining while talking to someone so weird that I always want to take them off when eating.
From the sides, I feel like my peripheral vision is very restricted. The frames are adjusted so that they flare out slightly and the arms do
not put too much pressure on my temples.
(3.) Should I expect to adapt further? Is 45 days just not enough time to tell?
(4.) Not many people seem to make larger frames but Silhouette does. One of their frames goes as wide as 57 on one vender site with the model "Titan Minimal Art". Is there any disadvantage if I just went with the largest?
(5.) With "rimless" Silhouette, would I notice the "edge" less or more? In other words, is the edge of the lens itself just as distracting as a frame?
(6.) I'm having trouble finding height measurements for these on the web. Is there a good resource?
(7.) For a given model, does lens height increase as you move to wider frames?
(8.) With drillmount designs, would I be able to adjust the tilt just as much as with a normal frame or not at all?
(9.) Some web sites say they require polycarbonate, which I understand has more visual distortions. Other sites say polycarbonate or high index but not standard plastic due to cracking. Are high index just as good in rimless/drillmount?
(10.) If I would not be able to use standard plastic, what is the most distortion-free high index that I could use with a drillmount? (My prescription is not very strong so weight is less an issue but I am easily bothered by visual distortions.)
(11.) With Silhouette specifically, I am looking at models 7508 and 7510 (links below). Would this be a good choice for me?
http://www.silhouette.com/en/products/highlights/classic_visions/models/00626/index.asp?id=6
http://www.silhouette.com/en/products/highlights/classic_visions/models/00626/index.asp?id=8
(12.) Finally, should I just stick with the ones I have now?
Thanks a lot. Partial answers welcomed.
I found the following quote:
"The rule of thumb is that the total width of the frame front all the way across, including the endpieces, should be close to the thickness of your head. This will allow for the optimum proportion of the frame to the head, and for the best comfort."
(1.) Does this just imply the width across front of the forehead?
(2.) Does this rule of thumb seem like a good guide?
I'm 6' with a round face, so it is recommended I get narrow/rectangular glasses and more round ones do look kindof silly on me.
My optician has a "replace one time" (60 day) policy if I decide to switch frames and the deadline is fast approaching. I currently have Ralph Lauren 1473, which is brown and has the measurement markings 50/18/130. (It also says 5/2 on the bridge?) Subjectively, I am told by multiple people that they look good on me and do not look too small.
Right/left field of vision is ~30-45 degrees and the up/down is ~20-30 degrees. When looking straight ahead, vision is fine but I see an outline of the frame that reminds me of looking through binoculars. At night, the back of the frame catches lights is more distracting.
My posture and ergonomics aside, if I presently tilt my head to center the bottom center of my 19" monitor as I type this then glance up, I can see the top 1/3rd of my monitor above the top edge of the glasses. I've tried to wear the glasses often, but the height of the vision correction makes dining while talking to someone so weird that I always want to take them off when eating.
From the sides, I feel like my peripheral vision is very restricted. The frames are adjusted so that they flare out slightly and the arms do
not put too much pressure on my temples.
(3.) Should I expect to adapt further? Is 45 days just not enough time to tell?
(4.) Not many people seem to make larger frames but Silhouette does. One of their frames goes as wide as 57 on one vender site with the model "Titan Minimal Art". Is there any disadvantage if I just went with the largest?
(5.) With "rimless" Silhouette, would I notice the "edge" less or more? In other words, is the edge of the lens itself just as distracting as a frame?
(6.) I'm having trouble finding height measurements for these on the web. Is there a good resource?
(7.) For a given model, does lens height increase as you move to wider frames?
(8.) With drillmount designs, would I be able to adjust the tilt just as much as with a normal frame or not at all?
(9.) Some web sites say they require polycarbonate, which I understand has more visual distortions. Other sites say polycarbonate or high index but not standard plastic due to cracking. Are high index just as good in rimless/drillmount?
(10.) If I would not be able to use standard plastic, what is the most distortion-free high index that I could use with a drillmount? (My prescription is not very strong so weight is less an issue but I am easily bothered by visual distortions.)
(11.) With Silhouette specifically, I am looking at models 7508 and 7510 (links below). Would this be a good choice for me?
http://www.silhouette.com/en/products/highlights/classic_visions/models/00626/index.asp?id=6
http://www.silhouette.com/en/products/highlights/classic_visions/models/00626/index.asp?id=8
(12.) Finally, should I just stick with the ones I have now?
Thanks a lot. Partial answers welcomed.