It's time for new glasses but as an architect I can't just get any normal pair.
What type of frames should I get?
threeohdoor
Aug 19, 19 12:34 pm
I hear the frameless ones are back in vogue with the kiddos.
Break free from the chains of bs architecture culture and get contacts.
Non Sequitur
Aug 19, 19 12:40 pm
Putting in contacts is impossible for me... it takes me at least 20mins on a good day. I don't have a problem touching the eyeball but I just can't figure out how to place the lens.
Everyday Architect
Aug 19, 19 12:52 pm
I had contacts before I ever had glasses. I've gotten pretty good at sticking those things on my eyeballs. I can even do it one handed, which has impressed one or two optometrists when I've done it at the end of appointments. I do know some people just can't do it because of various things though. My sister has some sort of eye shape thing that makes it nearly impossible for her unless she has very specific contact lenses.
Non Sequitur
Aug 19, 19 1:03 pm
Contacts and tying a tie are two common things I simply cannot do. Everyone needs their kryptonite...
OddArchitect
Aug 19, 19 2:40 pm
Too bad I need bifocals.
atelier nobody
Aug 19, 19 2:44 pm
Chad, if you only need bifocals, contacts for distance and a pair of reading glasses isn't too bad. Once you move to needing trifocals/progressives, it's a bigger hassle.
shellarchitect
Jan 25, 20 9:42 am
There are bifocal contacts...
Everyday Architect
Aug 19, 19 12:54 pm
Is a pop of color on the inside of the frames still a thing? My last pair were much more subdued than the pair before it with some bright color ... but I don't know if it's a trend.
Just go for what feels comfortable and makes you happy.
Non Sequitur
Aug 19, 19 1:02 pm
My current glasses (as well as my wife's) have that inner colour layer. I think they were popular 3y ago but have not seen them arround anymore.
curtkram
Aug 19, 19 1:19 pm
lasik or corbu glasses
OddArchitect
Aug 19, 19 2:42 pm
I'd go for lasik before corbu glasses. My face isn't flattered by the corbu's.
citizen
Aug 19, 19 7:20 pm
No one who's ever lived has been flattered by Corbu glasses.
get those clear ones so it's clear you just got out of chemistry lab
OddArchitect
Aug 19, 19 2:43 pm
Never taken chemistry, I don't want to deceive clients.
Bench
Aug 19, 19 2:41 pm
Been really happy with my warby parkers, i actually had a tough time deciding which frames to get
Wilma Buttfit
Aug 19, 19 2:57 pm
Need a pic, Chad.
OddArchitect
Aug 19, 19 4:59 pm
You first.
Archlandia
Aug 19, 19 3:53 pm
SEE eyewear. I buy the sunglass frames that are only $99 and just get clear prescription lenses put in. They are way cheaper that way for a great pair of specs that are designed by this company, so they're unique. Their eyeglass frames are usually ~$300-$400. Also, SEE uses really good acetate, not the cheap shit.
thatsthat
Aug 19, 19 4:33 pm
Everyone in my office has warby parkers. I really liked mine, but new doc says I never actually needed glasses so no need to wear them anymore. Go figure. WP has really great customer service too.
atelier nobody
Aug 19, 19 5:02 pm
These ones are constantly showing up in my feed - how avant-garde are you?
Miles Jaffe
Aug 19, 19 5:30 pm
That's avant-tard, not avant-garde.
Non Sequitur
Aug 19, 19 5:36 pm
Do they sell a version with the square on the right side?
It's time for new glasses but as an architect I can't just get any normal pair.
What type of frames should I get?
I hear the frameless ones are back in vogue with the kiddos.
Break free from the chains of bs architecture culture and get contacts.
Putting in contacts is impossible for me... it takes me at least 20mins on a good day. I don't have a problem touching the eyeball but I just can't figure out how to place the lens.
I had contacts before I ever had glasses. I've gotten pretty good at sticking those things on my eyeballs. I can even do it one handed, which has impressed one or two optometrists when I've done it at the end of appointments. I do know some people just can't do it because of various things though. My sister has some sort of eye shape thing that makes it nearly impossible for her unless she has very specific contact lenses.
Contacts and tying a tie are two common things I simply cannot do. Everyone needs their kryptonite...
Too bad I need bifocals.
Chad, if you only need bifocals, contacts for distance and a pair of reading glasses isn't too bad. Once you move to needing trifocals/progressives, it's a bigger hassle.
There are bifocal contacts...
Is a pop of color on the inside of the frames still a thing? My last pair were much more subdued than the pair before it with some bright color ... but I don't know if it's a trend.
Just go for what feels comfortable and makes you happy.
My current glasses (as well as my wife's) have that inner colour layer. I think they were popular 3y ago but have not seen them arround anymore.
lasik or corbu glasses
I'd go for lasik before corbu glasses. My face isn't flattered by the corbu's.
No one who's ever lived has been flattered by Corbu glasses.
Spex.
They don't come in my prescription. :(
get those clear ones so it's clear you just got out of chemistry lab
Never taken chemistry, I don't want to deceive clients.
Been really happy with my warby parkers, i actually had a tough time deciding which frames to get
Need a pic, Chad.
You first.
SEE eyewear. I buy the sunglass frames that are only $99 and just get clear prescription lenses put in. They are way cheaper that way for a great pair of specs that are designed by this company, so they're unique. Their eyeglass frames are usually ~$300-$400. Also, SEE uses really good acetate, not the cheap shit.
Everyone in my office has warby parkers. I really liked mine, but new doc says I never actually needed glasses so no need to wear them anymore. Go figure. WP has really great customer service too.
These ones are constantly showing up in my feed - how avant-garde are you?
That's avant-tard, not avant-garde.
Do they sell a version with the square on the right side?
"That's avant-tard, not avant-garde." gold
Found my new glasses!
Lmao look at this nerd not having 2020 vision.
I can't look, you're all blurry.
Rose Colored?
Hmmm, what about yellow or orange ones? Then I could look like Bono!
The Oliver Peoples glasses Gregory Peck wore as Attitus Finch in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. Beyond classic.
These are my new frames
Cool.
b3ta those rock!!
I'm going to wear these indoors too.
Glasses that damn cool you have to!
Right? I'll do my impression of Karl Lagerfeld of architecture.
I have two of these.
You've won the internet for today sir.
Mykita. Single piece construction, no screws, indestructible, and stylish. On the pricier side but super high quality.
Thanks for the info, I'll check them out.
Picked up my new glasses today
These were my old ones
Don't ever let anyone say you don't have a style
EI, I think we have the same frames... mine are dark blue with green tho.
Black or GTFO bro!
When you have a face like mine, you stick with what works.
Black for glasses is boring.
Oh come now, you're Canadian, boring is your default look.
^more reasons to avoid boring glasses. Now hold my poutine while I finish up this site report.
::eats all of the poutine:: burp
great now I want poutine from NY fries
Get one with at least 2 hour fire resistance rating.
That win's the internet for today.