Finding the right prescription glasses felt like an endless struggle. As someone who needed progressive lenses, I required a single lens that could handle close-up, mid-range, and distance vision. Multiple companies let me down, costing me significant time and money in my quest for clear vision.
My most recent experience with a major online retailer turned into a complete nightmare. The glasses consistently arrived with blurry vision, and each time I sent them back, the prescription proved incorrect.
This is where their clever tactics came into play. When returning your initial pair, they strongly encourage opting for "store credit" instead of a refund, offering 110% of your purchase value in credit. While this sounds appealing, it's actually a clever trap.
Remember this crucial rule: Store credit cannot be converted to cash. I learned this lesson through expensive experience. After ordering a second pair using my credit—which also arrived blurry—I tried a third pair, spending additional money, only to face the same disappointing result. I lost approximately $200 on unwearable glasses, eventually taking the frames to a local store and paying another $200 for proper lenses.
Beyond the financial loss, the progressive lens quality was substandard. Quality progressive lenses should provide a broad field of vision, but my budget pairs offered only a tiny focal area. I constantly had to move my entire head to read computer screens, resulting in persistent neck pain from straining to see properly.
Verdict: Always review refund policies carefully. If a company only offers store credit after the first return, take your business elsewhere. Steer clear of inexpensive progressive lenses that provide limited visual fields.
Feeling desperate for a solution, I still wanted attractive frames but needed high-quality lenses that actually functioned properly. That's when I discovered SHINU glasses, which specialize in complex prescriptions like mine, particularly progressive multifocals.
I carefully examined the SHINU Men's progressive multifocal reading glasses with anti-radiation coating (C3 model). Despite the "Men's" designation in the product title, I found the style appealing. These glasses promised an expansive viewing field along with anti-radiation protection—perfect for computer use.
The ordering process proved straightforward. I meticulously entered my prescription details and found an excellent deal through a Cinily Promo that significantly reduced my final cost—far less than the $550 I had previously wasted.
Action Step: Verify that the company specifically mentions their progressive lens technology. Seek features like anti-radiation coating if you frequently use digital screens.
My first day wearing SHINU progressive glasses brought immediate relief. I put them on straight from the box with no adjustment period—no dizziness, no constant head movements to find the right angle.
The prescription was perfectly accurate. The transition between reading, mid-range, and distance zones felt seamless, with a generously wide viewing field. I could comfortably view my entire computer screen without eye strain.
This level of quality is essential for prescription glasses that women need for daily activities. We shouldn't have to struggle with our glasses just to see clearly. The anti-radiation feature also made a noticeable difference, leaving my eyes feeling less fatigued after long workdays.
Here are three ways these new progressive lenses transformed my daily life: