Even the newest edge cutting technology claims that the 13mm will be high enough for a progressive lens, it is safe to select a frame with lens high of 30mm and above. Don't try to calculate the OD/OS sphere when you just want to have a single vision reading glasses. Just input the full prescription as you have from doctor, those online web stores shall have it calculated by their optician.
On Jul 8, 7:52 pm, RedStickHam <[email protected]> wrote: > 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
