On Tue, 07 Aug 2007 11:38:12 -0700, kuvasz guy
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On Aug 7, 2:09 pm, Omelet wrote:
Got my first prescription for Bifocals this morning.
I've chosen to try the line-less right off the bat rather than
"graduating" to them.

Does this mean you'll have the so-called "progressive" lenses? I've
had mine almost a year now. Despite being warned about the adjustment
period, I'd say it took me all of 8 minutes to get used to them.

If the optometrist does his job properly, I highly doubt you will feel
the need to switch back and forth. Obviously, YMMV...

sighs My sympathies. I've had progressive lenses for about a year
now and the damn things are all but useless. Fortunately I also have
monofit contact lenses (they fit your weaker eye for reading and your
dominate one for distance) and those work out fairly well

Regards
Tracy R

There are lineless bifocals, but as Sheldon says, most get progressives
now.

There are still 'us holdouts.' I have the lines (with trifocals). I've
always preferred lines (have tried both).

Something else different I do is: instead of the small area that is
normally given to see through, I like to be able to see better peripherally,
so I pay extra to have them ground a little wider. IMO it makes it safer
for driving; i.e., craning thy neck.

Dee Dee

Ms P wrote:
"Omelet" wrote in message
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Got my first prescription for Bifocals this morning.
I've chosen to try the line-less right off the bat rather than
"graduating" to them.

I'm told by both the Doctor and the Op tech at the store that I may
have trouble adjusting to them for a week or two, Dizziness, etc.

I'm open to advice, suggestions and hints. I should have them in a
week or so.....

Expensive suckers! Oh well.

I'm getting old. :-(

Should I keep my old pair for driving for now just for safety? The
Dr. says it's a bad idea to switch back and forth.
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Peace, Om

Do not switch back and forth! I've found the very best way to
adjust to new glasses is to keep the old ones on until you go to bed
and then put the new ones on first thing in the morning. I have
very little trouble adjusting to new glasses that way, even these
line-less trifocals.



I agree. I had no trouble getting used to the invisible bifocals despite
all the warnings I had received.

Debbie

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Ms P wrote:

Do not switch back and forth! I've found the very best way to
adjust to new glasses is to keep the old ones on until you go to bed
and then put the new ones on first thing in the morning. I have
very little trouble adjusting to new glasses that way, even these
line-less trifocals.



I agree. I had no trouble getting used to the invisible bifocals despite
all the warnings I had received.

Debbie

The only thing it took me a few days to get used to is the floor being
blurry. I don't actually consider that a disadvantage. LOL

Ms P

On Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:09:50 -0500, Omelet
wrote:

Got my first prescription for Bifocals this morning.
I've chosen to try the line-less right off the bat rather than
"graduating" to them.

I'm told by both the Doctor and the Op tech at the store that I may have
trouble adjusting to them for a week or two, Dizziness, etc.

I'm open to advice, suggestions and hints. I should have them in a week
or so.....


I went with whatever the lineless things are called. Being a long
time glasses wearer, I can tell you to wait until you wake up in the
morning to put on your new pair of specks if you're having trouble
getting "used" to them.

Expensive suckers! Oh well.

I'm getting old. :-(

Should I keep my old pair for driving for now just for safety? The Dr.
says it's a bad idea to switch back and forth.

Is your old distance perscription the same? If so, of course you can
switch for driving. If not, get new distance lenses for your old
glasses after your new pair arrives.

FYI: bifocals are best when you need to look up and down quickly -
otherwise use dedicated glasses for the job.... near or far.


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"Omelet" wrote in message
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Should I keep my old pair for driving for now just for safety? The Dr.
says it's a bad idea to switch back and forth.
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Dear Om,
I have what I call an 'emergency kit' bag of any sort that I takewhen I go
out of the house. It can be any size, with the 'stuff' you don't want to
carry in your purse. I put an old pair of glasses in that bag. My eyes
have not changed enough that if I were to break my glasses, that the old
ones would not keep me going.

I learned this the hard way when I went on a three-day trip with a couple of
dinner parties, and meeting some old friends. One of the friends' house did
not have a side table by the bed and I put them on the floor; stepped on
them and broke off the side of one; had to spend the rest of the time with
one broken off; I should've worn them all night, except I don't sleep on my
back! Another time in Europe I dropped a pair on the street and broke
them --

By all means, have a backup in case of emergency. What else could you do
without a lot of inconvenience.
Dee Dee


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In article ,
"Dee Dee" wrote:

I've had opticians (one recently as 1995) argue with me for 45-minutes that
it was my fault, they wouldn't make any money if they re-did everyone's
prescription who couldn't adjust, perhaps I had something else wrong with
me. Give me a break!
He would not re-do them.

It is not all that glum as I probably sounded-- just saying, if you are
dizzy from your glasses, think about it. Glasses are just wonderful!
Expensive, yes! A non-wearer doesn't usually realize the price tag that is
hanging from one's nose.

Dee Dee

Thanks.
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zxcvbob wrote:

Check out zennioptical.com. They are cheap enough that you can play
around with your prescription a little. My favorite pair is .25
diopters weaker than my prescription says it should be. I can see at a
distance or read normal print with single-vision lenses at that strength
and just take them off to read fine print.

Bifocals, phooey. I wasted $200 on a pair a couple of years ago and
never could adjust to them. I see better with this $8 pair of glasses
(and better than that with my stronger $15 pair, but I have to take them
off to read)

Bob

Wal-mart sells reading glasses.

I'm very nearsighted. Glasses, especially for driving, are not an option.
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Dave Smith wrote:

That is why I never went back to Lenscrafters. While the distance
correction was fine, I had a hell of a time reading with them. When I went
back to complain about them the gave me a song and dance about how you have
to learn to hold books, newspapers etc. and look down through them. It was
like wearing half glass reading glasses. Even when doing as instructed I
had a hard time. I could not scan a page, I had to move my head back and
forth and up and down. The next pair I got was from a local optician. I had
to wait a week for them, but when they came they were infinitely better
than the glasses I had from Lenscrafter. I discussed the situation with
the optician. She said that when you get the one hour glasses you sacrifice
quality workmanship and materials and assured me that I would be happier
with their glasses. I was. I have no problem with everyday reading. I
find it hard to believe that it was just me. I had had the old pair for 2
1/2 years and still hard trouble holding things just right to read them
because I had no problem at all with the new pair.

I'll be waiting a week to 10 days, mainly because they are glass, not
plastic lenses. I've always worn glass.
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"Dee Dee" wrote:

"Omelet" wrote in message
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Should I keep my old pair for driving for now just for safety? The Dr.
says it's a bad idea to switch back and forth.
--
Peace, Om

Dear Om,
I have what I call an 'emergency kit' bag of any sort that I takewhen I go
out of the house. It can be any size, with the 'stuff' you don't want to
carry in your purse. I put an old pair of glasses in that bag. My eyes
have not changed enough that if I were to break my glasses, that the old
ones would not keep me going.

He said my numbers were virtually the same as they were 6 years ago.
I will keep the old pair for emergencies. The frames are a bit worn but
they still work. ;-)


I learned this the hard way when I went on a three-day trip with a couple of
dinner parties, and meeting some old friends. One of the friends' house did
not have a side table by the bed and I put them on the floor; stepped on
them and broke off the side of one; had to spend the rest of the time with
one broken off; I should've worn them all night, except I don't sleep on my
back! Another time in Europe I dropped a pair on the street and broke
them --

By all means, have a backup in case of emergency. What else could you do
without a lot of inconvenience.
Dee Dee

A hard case is a good investment. They only run about $4.00. I've also
considered a Lanyard.
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Omelet wrote:
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zxcvbob wrote:

Check out zennioptical.com. They are cheap enough that you can play
around with your prescription a little. My favorite pair is .25
diopters weaker than my prescription says it should be. I can see at a
distance or read normal print with single-vision lenses at that strength
and just take them off to read fine print.

Bifocals, phooey. I wasted $200 on a pair a couple of years ago and
never could adjust to them. I see better with this $8 pair of glasses
(and better than that with my stronger $15 pair, but I have to take them
off to read)

Bob

Wal-mart sells reading glasses.

I'm very nearsighted. Glasses, especially for driving, are not an option.


I'm also nearsighted, but I think my prescription is too strong. So I
ordered some weaker ones from Zenni and I can see pretty good at a
distance or near with them without needing bifocals -- I just can't read
fine print all the way across the room. For very fine print, I have to
take them off because I can see up close better without them (because
I'm nearsighted; that counteracts some of the presbyopia until I get
quite a bit older)

Bob

Ms P wrote:

The only thing it took me a few days to get used to is the floor being
blurry. I don't actually consider that a disadvantage. LOL

That's actually a time-saver: it never looks like you need to vac it.



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Omelet wrote:

The Dr. (MD not just an Op) said they were bifocals.

Om you might like to try Varifocals. There is no line, just a progression.

I have had implants in both my eyes and I find them easier to work with.

Felice Friese wrote:
I've worn progressives for years and years, and never had any
problems, although backing up in the car took a little adjustment.

Just keep wearing them (do NOT switch between prescriptions) and
chances are you'll learn very quickly to love them.

Indeed! We are given a week to get used to them and if we are not happy
then they will change them

Certainly, I was used to them after a few days.

Omelet wrote:

Got my first prescription for Bifocals this morning.
I've chosen to try the line-less right off the bat rather than
"graduating" to them.

I'm told by both the Doctor and the Op tech at the store that I may have
trouble adjusting to them for a week or two, Dizziness, etc.

I'm open to advice, suggestions and hints. I should have them in a week
or so.....

Expensive suckers! Oh well.

I'm getting old. :-(

Should I keep my old pair for driving for now just for safety? The Dr.
says it's a bad idea to switch back and forth.
--
Peace, Om

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I'm not to that point (yet), just modest nearsightedness that contacts
work well for, but absolutely for safety, keep your old prescription in
the car. I haven't used my glasses in the four or five years since I
went to contacts, but I do keep them stored in the truck so they're
available should I need them. I can drive ok without glasses or contacts
anyway, just difficult if I need to look for street signs.

Pete C.