Problem: Edge Polish

Hi All:

My prescription is -9.25 (L) and -9.75 (R). I recently purchased a
Hoya lenses for my metal frame. I went to an optician and they
recommended I polish edges for $30 extra, siting a cosmetic reason.

Now, I am terribly bothered by inside reflections from polished edges,
especially when driving at nights. I wanted to get some professional
recommendations edge polishing with my prescription, and most
importantly whether my optician recommended something usually NOT
recommended for customers with high prescription and thick lenses.
Also is it possible to unpolish? This is important because 1) it's
bothering my night vision a great deal, and 2) I spent $350 just for
these lenses, and would like to get them "right".

Any advice?

Thanks in advance,
James

 

Roberts,

Thanks for your response. I am not sure if I want to color my edges.
But that sounds interesting. It's little odd because Hoya lenses come
with AR. Is AR coating on Hoya lenses not good? Also, is it possible
to purchase 1.8 and 1.9 high index lenses in Canada?

Thanks,
James

 

Robert,

I called up my Optician, and they tell me they can remove the polish.
Is this even true? Doesn't sound like it from your posts. I feel like
I paid too much for this...

 

I had this same thing... I've worn glasses for 40 years and suddenly
one pair came back with polished edges. I'd never seen them like that
before and was a bit amazed. I tried to wear them but the circles of
reflected light off the edges was so annoying I took them back. They
said that once polished they couldn't be unpolished and they started
all over again. They replaced the lenses free of charge.

Ann