On Jul 8, 10:52 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.
Having worn bifocals, trifocals, and progressives I would have to say go with progressives. They don't take that long to get used to and are much more convenient that switching between reading, computer, and distance glasses. Stay away from very narrow height frames and for the first pair you get you might want to go to a brick and mortar so you know what a prperply adjusted pair of progrssives are like. I would also recommend a free from lens since it will have a larger viewing area. Realize that the add will get stronger as you get older so you might as well get used to progressive lenses (and multifocal contacts or monovision correction) now! -- 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
