Earlier quoted context omitted.
Why "ab oculis" instead of "ad oculos", though?
Literally, "without eyes". Without working eyes, anyway.
Shouldn't that be "absque oculis" instead in that interpretation?
Early printed book contains rare evidence of medieval spectacles (2012)
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Re: Early printed book contains rare evidence of medieval spectacles (2012)
#12Want to help people in 3rd world countries get affordable glasses? Support the One dollar glasses non-profit (i did).
https://www.onedollarglasses.org
Re: Early printed book contains rare evidence of medieval spectacles (2012)
#13Earlier quoted context omitted.
Literally, "without eyes". Without working eyes, anyway.
Shouldn't that be "absque oculis" instead in that interpretation?
> From an earlier orbus ab oculīs ("deprived of eyes").
> (Late Latin) blind
Re: Early printed book contains rare evidence of medieval spectacles (2012)
#14Amazing that glasses was invented almost thousand years ago, and today it is still that overly expensive item.
I only need glasses since the last year or so and I have been amazed by how monopolistic and bad this whole industry is.
The prescriptions are fairly standard, but still, making a pair of glasses cost more or less 200$ and require a 1:1 appointment. The price of the lens mounts is just ridiculous for a piece of metal.
Even looking at an alternative like Warby Parker, the price is still about the same for something, that let's be honest must not cost more than 20$ to make!
I since then bought 4 pair of glasses directly on Amazon from a Chinese vendor for 10$ (I have a small standard prescription) and they do a perfect job. I can barely tell the difference from my Warby Parker ones.
It's crazy to me that cheap glasses are still that difficult to get.
Re: Early printed book contains rare evidence of medieval spectacles (2012)
#15Amazing that glasses was invented almost thousand years ago, and today it is still that overly expensive item. I only need glasses since the last year or so and I have been amazed by how monopolistic and bad this whole industry is. The prescriptions are fairly standard, but still, making a pair of glasses cost more or less 200$ and require a 1:1 appointment. The price of the lens mounts is just ridiculous for a piece…
> The prescriptions are fairly standard, but still, making a pair of glasses cost more or less 200$ and require a 1:1 appointment.
Depends on the country. I went to Japan for vacation a few months ago ; my girlfriend wanted a new pair of glasses. She just went to a mall in an optical center, they took her eye measurements on the spot, we went back two hours after and the glasses were ready.
Re: Early printed book contains rare evidence of medieval spectacles (2012)
#16Amazing that glasses was invented almost thousand years ago, and today it is still that overly expensive item. I only need glasses since the last year or so and I have been amazed by how monopolistic and bad this whole industry is. The prescriptions are fairly standard, but still, making a pair of glasses cost more or less 200$ and require a 1:1 appointment. The price of the lens mounts is just ridiculous for a piece…
Try shopping for a pair of prescription sunglasses. Cost me 600+ euros (EU) for a pair of decent shades, while my gf just picked some up for a tenth of that.
One of the happiest moments in my life was when I realised that speedo offers optical goggles. And even not trying to rip me off 10x. No more fumbling around at the pool.
Re: Early printed book contains rare evidence of medieval spectacles (2012)
#17Amazing that glasses was invented almost thousand years ago, and today it is still that overly expensive item. I only need glasses since the last year or so and I have been amazed by how monopolistic and bad this whole industry is. The prescriptions are fairly standard, but still, making a pair of glasses cost more or less 200$ and require a 1:1 appointment. The price of the lens mounts is just ridiculous for a piece…
Would you mind sharing a link to the vendor where you got the Chinese glasses?
Re: Early printed book contains rare evidence of medieval spectacles (2012)
#18Amazing that glasses was invented almost thousand years ago, and today it is still that overly expensive item. I only need glasses since the last year or so and I have been amazed by how monopolistic and bad this whole industry is. The prescriptions are fairly standard, but still, making a pair of glasses cost more or less 200$ and require a 1:1 appointment. The price of the lens mounts is just ridiculous for a piece…
Would you mind sharing a link to the vendor where you got the Chinese glasses?
Not the original commenter, but my wife and I have had several pairs from http://zennioptical.com and been very happy with them.
(And speaking just for myself, I'd prefer not going through Amazon if it can reasonably be avoided.)
Re: Early printed book contains rare evidence of medieval spectacles (2012)
#19Amazing that glasses was invented almost thousand years ago, and today it is still that overly expensive item. I only need glasses since the last year or so and I have been amazed by how monopolistic and bad this whole industry is. The prescriptions are fairly standard, but still, making a pair of glasses cost more or less 200$ and require a 1:1 appointment. The price of the lens mounts is just ridiculous for a piece…
Most eyeglasses cost under $10 to make, lens included.
It's still an expensive item thanks to the near monopoly of both frame and lens production. Nearly every brand you know are owned by just two companies. Those two are now merging: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/may/10/the-invisible-p...
Re: Early printed book contains rare evidence of medieval spectacles (2012)
#20Amazing that glasses was invented almost thousand years ago, and today it is still that overly expensive item. I only need glasses since the last year or so and I have been amazed by how monopolistic and bad this whole industry is. The prescriptions are fairly standard, but still, making a pair of glasses cost more or less 200$ and require a 1:1 appointment. The price of the lens mounts is just ridiculous for a piece…
I wonder if part of it is that psychologically people want expensive glasses because they value their vision and want to look cool? I use a 99p pair of reading glasses from the pound shop and they actually work surprisingly well and look ok.