http://www.technologytalk.net Technology news, reviews, and culture Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:40:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-16727 D.Fix Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:40:15 +0000 http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-16727 Okay, here we go folks: I just came back from an investigative trip driving at night with Crizal scotchguard lenses. I took my old glasses with me so as to make a fair comparison. I drove and frequently changed between glasses, then sat at a dark place and watched oncoming traffic, constantly changing between the old prescription and the Crizal. I can NOW say that I found absolutely NO difference between the two. (other than the fact that the new prescription allows me to see better.) I now believe that this is another example of: The Emerorer's New Clothes. I STILL stay with my original post stating they are the most difficult lenses I have ever had keeping them clean and without smudges. I have to clean them several times a day rather than the old twice a week. Personally ( as posted above by someone) I do not care if people can see MY eyes better with the Crizal or not. Four family members have relied on my test and will, I am sure, not get their new lenses treated. Waste of money. Okay, here we go folks: I just came back from an investigative trip driving at night with Crizal scotchguard lenses. I took my old glasses with me so as to make a fair comparison. I drove and frequently changed between glasses, then sat at a dark place and watched oncoming traffic, constantly changing between the old prescription and the Crizal. I can NOW say that I found absolutely NO difference between the two. (other than the fact that the new prescription allows me to see better.) I now believe that this is another example of: The Emerorer’s New Clothes. I STILL stay with my original post stating they are the most difficult lenses I have ever had keeping them clean and without smudges. I have to clean them several times a day rather than the old twice a week. Personally ( as posted above by someone) I do not care if people can see MY eyes better with the Crizal or not. Four family members have relied on my test and will, I am sure, not get their new lenses treated. Waste of money.

]]> http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-16724 Patrick Flanagan Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:53:39 +0000 http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-16724 Same applies in the UK you cannot contact them to let them know what an appalling product it is. Same applies in the UK you cannot contact them to let them know what an appalling product it is.

]]> http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-16723 Patrick Flanagan Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:49:38 +0000 http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-16723 My worst buy. I am constantly cleaning them and I see no difference. These were purchased from Specsavers and every time I see the UK advert my blood boils. I can only advise people not to buy this product. You will not get what you see in the advert My worst buy. I am constantly cleaning them and I see no difference. These were purchased from Specsavers and every time I see the UK advert my blood boils.
I can only advise people not to buy this product. You will not get what you see in the advert

]]> http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/09/22/review-logitech-quickcam-pro-5000/#comment-16711 Cool-Technology Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:46:23 +0000 http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/09/22/review-logitech-quickcam-pro-5000/#comment-16711 I agree with you. Logitech products seems to be the best electronics to buy if you don't want to spend fortune. I agree with you. Logitech products seems to be the best electronics to buy if you don’t want to spend fortune.

]]> http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-16709 Christina Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:24:44 +0000 http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-16709 I Strongly reccommend to anyone, GLASS. Most opticians will not do this, and those that do will warn against breakage, and weight. The only trouble I have found with my glass lenses is finding a suitable frame. There are limits to which types of frames you may choose. Also with glass if you wear bi-focals then they WILL be heavy. I have tried all types of lenses with scratch proof, glare proof, unbreakables, you name it. I have had two pair of glasses in 14yrs of wearing them that were glass. Not heavy enough to make a difference, Never broken or shattered and I step on them occassionally.. Never a scratch and guess what? I can clean them with a brillo pad if I choose. Guess what else? The lenses outlast both my bi-annual exams, AND the lenses! Just my 2 cents. I Strongly reccommend to anyone, GLASS. Most opticians will not do this, and those that do will warn against breakage, and weight. The only trouble I have found with my glass lenses is finding a suitable frame. There are limits to which types of frames you may choose. Also with glass if you wear bi-focals then they WILL be heavy. I have tried all types of lenses with scratch proof, glare proof, unbreakables, you name it. I have had two pair of glasses in 14yrs of wearing them that were glass. Not heavy enough to make a difference, Never broken or shattered and I step on them occassionally.. Never a scratch and guess what? I can clean them with a brillo pad if I choose. Guess what else? The lenses outlast both my bi-annual exams, AND the lenses! Just my 2 cents.

]]> http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-16701 D.Fix Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:51:20 +0000 http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-16701 23 July 11 I have had the newest Crizal coated lenses for about a month now and honestly notice absolutely no difference in the reduction of glare at all. I admit to not having driven at night yet but in looking at lights at night I see no difference. Using the computer, which I do sometimes for a couple of hours at a time, I again notice no diff. in glare reduction. I Do notice that the lenses get dirtier more easily and they smudge quite a bit after cleaning with the supplied cloth. Would I have future lenses treated? Not at all. 23 July 11
I have had the newest Crizal coated lenses for about a month now and honestly notice absolutely no difference in the reduction of glare at all. I admit to not having driven at night yet but in looking at lights at night I see no difference. Using the computer, which I do sometimes for a couple of hours at a time, I again notice no diff. in glare reduction.
I Do notice that the lenses get dirtier more easily and they smudge quite a bit after cleaning with the supplied cloth.
Would I have future lenses treated? Not at all.

]]> http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-16519 Richard Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:54:14 +0000 http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-16519 I'm an optician who has dispensed literally thousands of glasses. I recently compared a new pair of Crizal lenses with another brand of hydrophobic A/R lenses that cost about half as much in identical frames. After wearing them both for a month, I reached the conclusion that the only noticeable difference was the amount of marketing dollars that is spent on Crizal. From a vision or cleaning or scratch standpoint, it is a wash. And, to the original poster, the night vision difference between the two pair was almost undoubtably caused by the astigmatic correction in your pair. There is no eyeglass coating is better than no glasses for that. I’m an optician who has dispensed literally thousands of glasses. I recently compared a new pair of Crizal lenses with another brand of hydrophobic A/R lenses that cost about half as much in identical frames. After wearing them both for a month, I reached the conclusion that the only noticeable difference was the amount of marketing dollars that is spent on Crizal. From a vision or cleaning or scratch standpoint, it is a wash. And, to the original poster, the night vision difference between the two pair was almost undoubtably caused by the astigmatic correction in your pair. There is no eyeglass coating is better than no glasses for that.

]]> http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-15979 T. Racine Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:32:02 +0000 http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-15979 I've been a Crizal user for the last 3-4 years and yes they are pricey. FWIW, my first pair were fine and lasted quite a bit before my script changed. My last pair were bought in 2009. In July 2010 they developed some weird streaking(not the usual crazing I've seen in the past) that I've never seen anywhere before in both lenses and throughout. This created a lot of glare and I was frankly disappointed my optometrist "couldn't see it." It took some coaxing but she came around as it was so obvious, I wondered if she just didn't want to warranty them. They were recently replaced again for a scratch that I just couldn't live with. They were still under warranty. I like how light they are, how the non-glare coating works, how clear they are and frankly living in a small town with limited resources I'm less inclined to go to a mall or an unknown optometrist. Overall, I've had non-glare coatings last as much as 4 years before crazing developed but I'm not quite so confident these $400+ Crizal lenses will go 2. I’ve been a Crizal user for the last 3-4 years and yes they are pricey. FWIW, my first pair were fine and lasted quite a bit before my script changed. My last pair were bought in 2009. In July 2010 they developed some weird streaking(not the usual crazing I’ve seen in the past) that I’ve never seen anywhere before in both lenses and throughout. This created a lot of glare and I was frankly disappointed my optometrist “couldn’t see it.” It took some coaxing but she came around as it was so obvious, I wondered if she just didn’t want to warranty them. They were recently replaced again for a scratch that I just couldn’t live with. They were still under warranty. I like how light they are, how the non-glare coating works, how clear they are and frankly living in a small town with limited resources I’m less inclined to go to a mall or an unknown optometrist. Overall, I’ve had non-glare coatings last as much as 4 years before crazing developed but I’m not quite so confident these $400+ Crizal lenses will go 2.

]]> http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-15857 ERIC BENNETT Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:53:24 +0000 http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-15857 I have new CRIZAL lenses w/ Scotchguard and although they do not reduce glare at all no one at my optometrist, Koch Asso. or at CRIZAL will do a thing to determine why. Four emails to CRIZAL via their website have resulted in not one response. My optomotrist office just tells me how effective the lenses are for everyone else. I can't even find a mailing address for CRIZAL. Bottom line for me is - both organizations are "Take the Money & Run" operations. Very disappointed. I have new CRIZAL lenses w/ Scotchguard and although they do not reduce glare at all no one at my optometrist, Koch Asso. or at CRIZAL will do a thing to determine why. Four emails to CRIZAL via their website have resulted in not one response. My optomotrist office just tells me how effective the lenses are for everyone else. I can’t even find a mailing address for CRIZAL. Bottom line for me is – both organizations are “Take the Money & Run” operations. Very disappointed.

]]> http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-15855 LB Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:42:44 +0000 http://www.technologytalk.net/2007/03/14/seeing-in-high-def-with-crizal-lenses/#comment-15855 I have crizal lenses and for me I just don't see the difference in glare with or without. I still have trouble with night driving and the headlights coming toward me...especially those xenon lights. One thing I hate is anyone, including me, purposely or accidentally touching my glasses/lenses. I believe no matter how you try not to touch your lenses, it just can't be helped...such as reaching for them in the morning when you wake. And, if you do any cooking, you know how grease splatters on your lenses. No matter what, lenses get dirty. Crizals are harder to clean and smudges and fingerprints are more noticable. Let people complaint and voice their opinion...every is entited to it. I have crizal lenses and for me I just don’t see the difference in glare with or without. I still have trouble with night driving and the headlights coming toward me…especially those xenon lights. One thing I hate is anyone, including me, purposely or accidentally touching my glasses/lenses. I believe no matter how you try not to touch your lenses, it just can’t be helped…such as reaching for them in the morning when you wake. And, if you do any cooking, you know how grease splatters on your lenses. No matter what, lenses get dirty. Crizals are harder to clean and smudges and fingerprints are more noticable. Let people complaint and voice their opinion…every is entited to it.

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