My eyes 😩 had been feeling the strain lately, a constant dull ache behind them.
My eyes had been feeling the strain lately, a constant dull ache behind them by the end of a long day glued to my laptop. Working from home meant more screen time than ever, and I knew I needed to do something about it. I already had prescription glasses, but they were older, and I suspected the blue light from screens was a major culprit. My motivation to get new glasses wasn't just about clearer vision, but about protecting my eyes and reducing that digital fatigue. I'd heard whispers about anti-blue light glasses, and the idea of combining my prescription with that protective feature really appealed to me. The promise of "quick, easy, and about half the price of purchasing through a traditional optical store" from online retailers resonated deeply with my desire for both convenience and affordability, echoing sentiments I'd seen from others looking to upgrade without breaking the bank.
So began my hunt. I started browsing various online eyewear stores, comparing styles, prices, and available lens features. Cinily Eyewear popped up frequently in my searches, offering a sleek, modern aesthetic at competitive prices. What really caught my eye was their selection of TR90 Clear Anti-Blue Light Glasses, promising both durability and essential eye protection. Their virtual try-on feature was a game-changer, allowing me to see how different frames looked on my face without leaving my living room. This really helped solidify my choice of a dark blue, transparent frame. However, while the process was generally smooth, I couldn't help but recall a review by Steve Greenbaum, which highlighted a critical point about online purchases:
"We ordered a pair of glasses for our 12-year-old after he found them using the virtual try-on, but he said he had trouble seeing with them. We went back to the doctor to check everything, and he informed us that the pupil distance (PD) was incorrect. The PD is typically measured by the person from whom you purchase the glasses, not the doctor. The glassesusa site does not prompt you to provide the PD number, and if you don’t know to provide it, they will just assume a value of 62 (adult) or another value for kids. Of course, that means the value will be wrong for many buyers. Please know you will never be able to reach a human at glassesusa and have a real phone conversation if you call them, so plan on frustration if your glasses are not correct. Email interactions are too slow, causing the process to drag on. I’m glad to say that when I wrote my original review, glassesusa saw it and called me to offer corrected lenses. I took them up on that offer, but getting the order reprocessed took longer than expected. The link I was provided to do the exchange didn’t work, and there was no way to reach the person who had made the offer. Most emails take a couple days to get a response, and I felt like I was starting the conversation over each time. Note that if you need to exchange the glasses, you must first send them back before they will start working on your replacement. Therefore, you won’t have any glasses while you wait for a replacement. The glasses, once remade, are working out well for us."
Reading Steve's experience with the Pupil Distance (PD) issue and customer service communication made me extra diligent. I made sure to double-check my PD measurement before submitting my order to Cinily Eyewear. His mention of communication challenges resonated with some other reviews I'd seen about online retailers, making me slightly anxious about what to expect if things went wrong. Despite this, the convenience and price were too good to pass up, and I optimistically placed my order for the TR90 Clear Anti-Blue Light Glasses in mid-2024. The waiting period felt longer than expected, a common theme for online orders, as David Sutton mentioned, though I wasn't expecting them in 6 days like some claim.
Finally, the package arrived in late 2024! The unboxing experience was straightforward; the glasses came in a sturdy, branded case, which felt protective and not overly flashy, perfectly practical. Pulling out the TR90 Clear Anti-Blue Light Glasses themselves, I was immediately impressed by their lightness. The TR90 material felt incredibly flexible yet durable, and the dark blue transparent frames looked even better in person than on the screen, exactly matching my virtual try-on expectations. The lenses had a subtle yellowish tint, which is typical for blue-light blocking, but it was barely noticeable when looking through them. My first thought was how comfortable they felt, settling lightly on my nose bridge without any pressure points.
In terms of actual usage, these glasses have been a revelation. My eye strain has noticeably decreased since I started wearing the TR90 Clear Anti-Blue Light Glasses consistently, especially during long hours of computer work. The clarity of the prescription is spot on, and the anti-blue light feature genuinely seems to make a difference in how my eyes feel at the end of the day. Unlike Steve Greenbaum's initial struggles with incorrect PD, my meticulous measurement paid off, ensuring perfectly aligned vision from day one. It just goes to show how crucial it is to provide accurate information when ordering prescription eyewear online. While Steve's journey with customer service was fraught with delays and the need for persistence, culminating in his statement that "the glasses, once remade, are working out well for us," my experience with the product itself has been seamless. Majelia Ampadu also noted that her "prescription was perfect and quality great," echoing my satisfaction with the core product performance. I'm grateful I haven't had to test Cinily Eyewear's customer service for complex issues like a remake, but I'm aware of the potential hurdles if problems arise, as Trey W also lamented about automated systems and difficulty reaching human support.
Overall, I am genuinely impressed with my TR90 Clear Anti-Blue Light Glasses from Cinily Eyewear. They are definitely "value for money," providing both excellent vision correction and much-needed blue light protection in a stylish and comfortable frame. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for an affordable, high-quality pair of glasses, especially those who spend a lot of time in front of screens. Just be diligent with your measurements, particularly your PD, and understand that while online shopping offers fantastic convenience and price, patience might be required if an exchange or complex issue arises, as Steve Greenbaum's detailed account perfectly illustrates. For me, the peace of mind knowing my eyes are protected, combined with the comfortable fit and clear vision, makes these glasses a definite win.