Polarised Prescription Lenses

Socialsuicide01 on 09/01/2023 - 04:43
Last edited 09/01/2023 - 10:05 by 1 other user

I have a pair of sunglasses that need to be changed to prescription lenses, my preference is for a really dark polarised lens. Unfortunately, due to Aussie law I cannot buy dark lenses here, plus the cost is ridiculous at $800+ even though I'm providing the frames.

I have just come back from Cambodia and was given a quote of $250 for the same brand of lenses but had to wait the usual 2 weeks which I did not have (and yes, they could provide a darker tint than what I could get here).

Can anyone here recommend an overseas company that will provide and fit lenses to my frames.

Thanks

Health & Beauty Prescription Lens

Comments

  • dcep on 09/01/2023 - 04:50
    +1

    i got my polarised premium progressive prescription sunglasses with cheap frame included for about $200 from Clearly during black friday.

    you can get it for under 400 even without any discount.

    not much choice other than cutthroat brick & mortar stores if you're wanting to use your own frame.

    afaik all polarised lens are pretty dark , there is no light-tinted polarised lens.

  • Socialsuicide01 on 09/01/2023 - 05:43

    Thanks but they do not provide lenses. My current sunglasses I bought for my 50th and I want to keep them.

    • MS Paint on 09/01/2023 - 07:13

      You need to try an independent optometrist. Any of the franchise model stores just want to sell you their frames. That's were their profit lies.

      • Mechz on 09/01/2023 - 12:36
        -1

        Not true, I take frames bought OS and online into all major retailers and they accept them.

        OP, do you not have extras cover with PHI? My lenses are always the most expensive but PHI covers a decent portion.

        • Socialsuicide01 on 09/01/2023 - 23:02

          I'm not saying they don't accept them, it's that they can't provide the darker tint.

  • ForkSnorter on 09/01/2023 - 07:28
    +1

    Why really dark? You may have to drive with those glasses. Normal polarised sunglasses will reduce the glare perfectly, while allowing you to enjoy the scenery in brilliant colour. I lean towards brown-tinted glasses, but not sure you have that option with prescription glasses. The franchise stores are pretty cheap if you have private insurance.

    • Socialsuicide01 on 09/01/2023 - 08:09
      -1

      It's just a preference for dark tint, and yes they are for driving. I work in health so I don't have health insurance.

      • Nugs on 09/01/2023 - 10:04
        +6

        "I work in health so I don't have health insurance"
        huh? odd reason not to have it
        .

        • freefall101 on 09/01/2023 - 10:23

          I'm going to guess they own their own hospital and can get work done for free. Like being a mechanic and fixing your own car, need an MRI? Just go jump in the machine.

      • jv on 09/01/2023 - 10:21
        +2

        work in health so I don't have health insurance.

        I work in IT so don't have a computer.

        • mapax on 09/01/2023 - 10:25
          +1

          Makes sense, I’m a ranger and don’t own a park…

          • Xistn on 09/01/2023 - 10:39

            @mapax: Don't suppose you took over Greens position?

  • Xistn on 09/01/2023 - 10:08
    +1

    Gray / Brown - driving

    Black - fishing.

    "No health insurance as works in the industry.." - name checks out.

    • Socialsuicide01 on 09/01/2023 - 10:30

      According to the optometrist, the law is in place because special people may wear sunglasses at night while driving so the government is looking after them through this law……..otherwise it's fine for day time driving………No big deal to me but it would be nice if could do it. It's nice to ask around before you quite

      • chichi on 09/01/2023 - 17:23

        Special people?

  • Mechz on 09/01/2023 - 12:40

    I've also looked into darker than Category 3 tint and you just can't get them in prescription.

    It's dumb.

    Also dumb that you can't tint your car windscreen. They do it in Korea and everyone gets by fine at night. But Strayans can't be trusted and must be legislated into submission.

  • boomramada on 09/01/2023 - 13:08

    Costco

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