I got a new prescription a couple of days ago. I'm nearsighted(strongest lens -3.25) with astigmatism in both eyes, and got +1.00 in the ADD column. This is the first prescription where I've had something in the ADD column and I am starting to have trouble reading small print. I've ordered a pair of single vision glasses from EyeBuyDirect, but am wondering if I should eventually order bifocals or progressives, or maybe just get reading glasses. I looked at ordering progressives on 39dollarglasses and found the process confusing. I was also told if I have trouble reading while wearing my contact lenses, I could use some of the +1 readers if I wanted to.
I've never had bifocals or progressives and from what I have been reading, they sound like they might be hard to learn how to use. Are they really hard to learn to use? Would they be worth it with a correction that isn't very strong like mine? I've bought single vision glasses from four different companies(39dollarglasses, EyeBuyDirect, CoastalContacts, and GlassesUSA) and had good luck with all of them. Who is good for bifocals or progressives? My boss bought a set of bifocals from WalMart and she said they barely have any reading area, mainly because the lenses aren't very tall. I guess I'd have to get a taller lens if I want to get these kinds of glasses. I know I'm all over the place, but this is new to me. I got warned at my last exam I was getting close, looks like I'm there now. I've heard it's normal once you pass 40(I'm 43). Group has been quite lately, maybe we should get some chatter going. -- Check us out at the oft-updated http://glassyeyes.blogspot.com! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "GlassyEyes" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/glassyeyes?hl=en
