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keepingquiet Fri 12-Sept-25 08:31:28

Glasses are becoming ridiculously expensive- but my kids buy theirs on-line.

Sago Fri 12-Sept-25 07:54:54

The lenses you mention are specifically for myopia.
They are probably worth the money.

Our son wore glasses from age 4 as he was a prem baby, now at 30, he no longer needs glasses.

Here’s a link explaining the technology behind these lenses.

www.visionexpress.com/brands/stellest-lenses

Grandmabatty Fri 12-Sept-25 07:52:35

Depending on the age of your granddaughter, it's rather a foolish suggestion from that salesperson. Children grow and the glasses will need replaced. They can also break glasses more easily just by being children. I wouldn't spend that on them either.

BlueBelle Fri 12-Sept-25 07:49:36

I ve never heard of special lenses to slow down shortsightedness I d do some research about that before shelling out or saving up I have three out of seven grandkids
( cousins) all wear contacts one very far sighted although every glasses wearer in the family have been shortsighted except this one

WelshPoppy Fri 12-Sept-25 07:43:21

Yesterday I accompanied my granddaughter to the opticians (I was chauffeur). My daughter went into the consultation and it was decided that GD needs glasses. It's not surprising, our side of the family are all glasses wearers. As she was selecting frames an assistant came over and told my daughter that the 'special lenses' they'd been telling her about would be £360. Apparently they 'slow down' shortsightedness and were advised. My daughter doesn't have that kind of money and I didn't offer it as I know how clumsy my granddaughter is. I'm pretty sure that these glasses will be left in a place where they will be sat or trodden on. AIBU waiting to see how she gets on with the normal lenses and her care of the glasses before committing to pay so much for the special lenses?