I use single vision intermediate Rx specs for reading music, but I
need to experiment with a bifocal on the intermediate so I can see close up
while tuning, setting frets, etc. (This would be like wearing trifocals
without the distance portion of the lenses, just intermediate and near.) In
lens power terms, I wear a +2.00 diopter addition for near; so my
intermediate lenses are +1.00 D different than my distance specs. I work in
an ophthalmic optical lab, but it's the old story of the cobbler going
bare-foot--never get around to my own glasses!
Unless you have a very high Rx, I wouldn't worry about high index
materials: They don't provide clarity, just the cosmetics of a thinner
lens.
Regards,
Leonard Williams
On 11/21/09 5:08 PM, "Anthony Hind" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Dear Lutenists
> I was having problems sending messages from my usual mail, so I
> am trying out my Yahoo Mail.
> Rather than just making a test, I wonder whether any of you can help me
> relating to suitable glasses for reading music.
> I understand that the usual progressive glasses are almost useless,
> because of their narrow field of view, and it has been suggested that I
> try degressive lenses (close to middle distance).
> Have any of you tried these? I was told that they maintain an excellent
> field of view, and could be as good, or better than single purpose
> (music reading or computer) lenses.
> This obviously means, I will also need either long view glasses or
> progressive lenses for normal outdoor use.
> Any experience with these degressive lenses would be of interest to me.
> Regards
> Anthony
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