Hi guys,

wanted to post here; https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1271520/all but decided to post here instead.

I just ordered a pair of prescription eyeglasses which includes;

-Hoya lenses
-Transition
-The usual coatings ( i think )

without frame the price of a pair of lenses is RM570...If i get the 'house brand' lens would be cheaper around 4xx

When I go to Hoya (after picking up) just like gatal tangan and browse Hoya website and found out there is many variants of Hoya lenses, and wanted to know which type is mine. I open the case that comes with the purchase, and found that the Hoya Lens Quality Card has nothing written that may indicate what type of Hoya lens. And there is no Transition card, only the Hoya card.

the card looks like this (but with QR code on the top left of the card);



Behind just printed;

I managed to take pics of the Order form and below are the boxes ticked;

Lenses Specifications:
Material: CR39
Type: SV
Treatment: M/C/UV
Pigment: Transition

Spectacle Prescription :

RIGHT
SPH : PL
CYL : - 0.25
AXIS : 85
VA : 6/6

LEFT
SPH : +0.50
CYL : -1.00
AXIS : 90
VA : 6/6


Apart from going all the way back to the shop, is there any way to know what type of Hoya lens I got on my prescription glasses? And the transition from clear to dark took on my glasses is a bit longer to turn dark as compared to my friend's Carl Zeiss transition. And mine doesn't turn dark while driving

Is Zeiss transition (or Essilor or Nikon or Transition themselves) better than a Hoya made ones? Is transition a coating of the lens itself? if yes, then maybe someone can recommend me a reputable shop which provides the best description on what we are paying. The shop I went was less informative regarding what type, and only focus on what brand. I'll maybe get rid of this 3 day year lens and go for a pair of better ones if needed.

My last pair was 4 years ago and that was in-house lenses.

This post has been edited by antonio: Jul 20 2014, 03:07 AM

Lol what to do... 99% of optical shops dun provide the name of brands to choose from.... Just simply fill up which lens and voila....pay n collect...me, brother, mother, frens all when do new spectacles, no choice of Lenses being explained...just the usual ;

-All coating ahh?
-Want can go dark wan when under sunlight?
-Total price

Never b4 I came across a shop which when from step 1 you wanna do glasses, the tell you which brand/technologies to choose from.... If frame yes...spring or no spring, gold or titanium or plastic or magenesium? But lenses no

aiyah 99% of the customers oso didn't bother asking which lens they will get then why bother explaining right?

Owh thanks for the clarification. Dun want to jump to any conclusions yet.

I maybe get other shops or you yourself to have a look at my glasses...I dun ask a single cent discount when purchasing as me myself in the sales line, I understand that paying full advertise or discounted price is the best price... BUT if I get the lesser product , then I'm just unlucky lor... paid edi...what can I do...just blacklist lor the shop... Make noise oso no use

Suntech pun suntech lah... But if turns out I did get the Suntech then a bit dissapointed lah becoz I specifically said and written in the order form "Transition"



This post has been edited by antonio: Jul 21 2014, 02:37 AM