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After expressing my concern, the shop owner pursuaded me to make a pair of 'office wear' lenses. This is a good recommendation as I never know such product existed. The optician explained that 'office wear' lenses allow user to see things within 5 meters. She assured that I can read, see computer screen, watch TV and attend meetings without removing the glasses. It sounded ideal, so I went ahead to place an order. I was quite excited and could not wait for the glasses to be ready.
When I collected and tried the glasses, it does not seem to be able to do as what was claimed by the optician. I was only able to read and not see anything further than that. However, she was kind enough to re-test my eyesight and re-do the lenses again. Unfortunately, the same thing happened again for the next 3 replacement. I was not happy but didnt voice out my anger as I thought it might be due to my own eyesight problem. According to the optician, I have mono-eye and that could be the reason why 'office wear' may not suit me. I have no choice but to abandon the idea and changed it to a normal progressive lenses which I already owned. I was hoping that the new pair of glasses could be of some improvement so that I could replace the old ones.
I did not made it known my unhappiness as their service was relatively good. I also can't doubt their capability because the shop has been there for many years and she kept saying that most people have no problem except me. My only regret was that I did not cancel my order when she cannot deliver what was originally promised. On the other hand, I also doubt I can cancel because she has already collected the full amount before the glasses is made. At the same time I also felt bad as she has also wasted 3 pairs of lenses.
So, at the end of this whole episode, I am poorer by $500 for an unknown lenses and I am still having the reading problem.
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03 May 2013 at 4:30 pm
I explained to her my bad experience and she told me that there was no reason why it does not work for me especially my prescription was not very high. She assured me that it can be done. So I visited her shop at Tampines to have my eyesight tested again. Unlike other optical shops, their eye test was much faster and accurate with the help of better equipment.
When asked to choose a frame, I actually wanted to use my old frame just in case it failed again. After much convincing, I finally decided to select a new frame. When I left the shop, I do not have high expectation that it can be done and was also mentally prepared to face the same old problem as before.
After a week, I was told that my glasses was ready for collection. I went there without high hope and expected that it will be blur and giddy.
When I first tried the glasses, I was very careful not to see far as I know that it will defintely be not clear at all and that will put me off. So I started looking at the reading distance and slowly tried to look further. To my suprise, I was able to read at a normal reading distance and also at the surroundings comfortably.
I wondered whether there was any relation between the new HOYA lenses with the previous unknown brand. Anyway, I was happy that I am able to read documents and the computer screen without having to adjust my glasses now.
For those office workers who have to use reading glasses, it is time to try out this 'office wear' lenses.
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The hotel is within a shopping mall. The lobby is at the ground floor but is not very grand looking. The front desk staffs are quite friendly though. There are many entrances to this hotel. The standard rooms are sizeable and comfortable. You can still add in a bed ( RMB 120 ) if required. The hotel room and its corridor are considered nice with full carpet.
The only setback for this hotel ( to me ) is the breadfast. I purposely look for hotel where breadfast is included so that I don't need to waste time looking for makan in the morning. But it seems that I was wrong. The western style breadfast is totally not acceptable. The american breadfast is the most basic of all but also fail. The orange juice taste like plain water ( may be a little exaggerated ). The bacon is funny. The eggs are not well fried. The coffee is good but they take a long time to refill. same goes for the butter. They should be more observant and make sure there is constant supply at all time. Other than american breadfast, all other food are not suitable to me, such as noodle, spaghetti ( looks like aglio olio but taste horrible and cold ), fried rice, vegetable etc. You don't miss anything if BF not included.
Other than BF, everything is good for the price you pay. less than RMB500 a night in oct. I find it cheap but my relative told me they ( under corporate a/c ) can get it even cheaper.
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It is not easy to make a decision for the right bag. You need to consider whether it is enough for all your future needs, how many lenses and accessories etc. I believe I have visited this shop for more than 4 times. I felt bad initially but they leave me alone. One guy even tell me to take my time to select the right one. After the forth visit, I finally bought a bag and a speedlite from them.
Price for the bags are very reasonable. Speedlite is cheap ( Canon EX580II at $680 ) compare to others. But their lenses are not as cheap, need to know the price before you buy one.
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The first time was OK for me but I don't see anything special about the food. The queue was long but the serving was relatively fast. It takes about 15 mins for 15-20 person.
The second time I visited this stall is also my last visit to this place. I have no complain about their service because there is no service required at all.
But I feel that the food is slighly over priced. A plate of nasi lemak can easily cost more than $5. The chicken wing is huge but not cooked ( it happen on both my visit ). The rice is normal and so do all other dishes. The only thing that is nice perhaps is the chilli.
I don't think it is worth queueing and I don't think I will visit this stall again.
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