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

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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.
--
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.


Ms P

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.


Welcome to the old farts club. I am on my third pair, second prescription,
of graduated lens bifocals. The first pair came from Lenscrafters and I was
never really happy with them. I had trouble reading with them and when I
took them back to complain they explained that I wasn't using them right,
that I had to hold things I was reading down lower and look at them through
the lower part of the lens. The next pair were from a local optician, cost
a bit more but are a heck of a lot easier. The problem with graduated lens
bifocals is that you have to be pointed directly at what you are looking at
because there is distortion to the periphery. It is not a problem with
most things, but it makes it difficult to see to the far left and right,
which can be a problem when driving. You really need to slow down and crank
your head around to have a good look.

The first few days you may notice strange things happening when you drive
because you may notice the distortion of things going past you. That goes
away quickly. I have a spare pair of glasses for distance that I like to
wear when driving, especially on my motorcycle. They give me better
peripheral vision. Besides, if they get scratched and pitted from dust and
grit they are cheaper to replace. I don't like the bifocals for reading in
bed so I got a pair of reading glasses for that.

I had realy good vision up until my mid 40s. Then I had to get reading
glasses. By the time I hit 50 my distance vision started fading and I had
to go with the bifocals.

On 2007-08-07, Omelet wrote:

I've chosen to try the line-less right off the bat

Great. Shouldn't be a problem. Lined bi-focals are ancient technology.

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.

Nonsense. Don't give them a free ride. If your glasses are properly
prescribed, fitted, and ground, there should be little or no
adjustment period. If there is, take them back. I have hex-focals
.....six distinct focal lengths with no lines. They worked perfectly
from the get-go.

nb

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...

...fred

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.


If they're lineless they're not bifocals... you have Varilux lenses
(or some other brand of progressive lenses). Just wear your new
glasses. Put your old ones away for an emergency in case you lose or
break your new ones... do not wear them except in an emergency. Once
you get used to progressive lenses you'll never go back... shouldn't
take more than 3-4 days. I never take mine off except to wash,
otherwise I wear them 24/7. I sleep in them.

http://www.framesdirect.com/Press-Pr...Lenses-lb.html

Sheldon

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"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.
--
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.


Ms P

I'm not at trifocals... yet. ;-) All in good time.

So just jump right in in the morning.

Got it!
--
Peace, Om

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Dave Smith wrote:

Welcome to the old farts club.

Thanks. ;-)

I am on my third pair, second prescription,
of graduated lens bifocals. The first pair came from Lenscrafters and I was
never really happy with them. I had trouble reading with them and when I
took them back to complain they explained that I wasn't using them right,
that I had to hold things I was reading down lower and look at them through
the lower part of the lens. The next pair were from a local optician, cost
a bit more but are a heck of a lot easier. The problem with graduated lens
bifocals is that you have to be pointed directly at what you are looking at
because there is distortion to the periphery. It is not a problem with
most things, but it makes it difficult to see to the far left and right,
which can be a problem when driving. You really need to slow down and crank
your head around to have a good look.

The first few days you may notice strange things happening when you drive
because you may notice the distortion of things going past you. That goes
away quickly. I have a spare pair of glasses for distance that I like to
wear when driving, especially on my motorcycle. They give me better
peripheral vision. Besides, if they get scratched and pitted from dust and
grit they are cheaper to replace. I don't like the bifocals for reading in
bed so I got a pair of reading glasses for that.

I had realy good vision up until my mid 40s. Then I had to get reading
glasses. By the time I hit 50 my distance vision started fading and I had
to go with the bifocals.

I'm 45.
I've not yet looked at reading glasses.
Might be about time.

Since I had to shell out in full for these, I went to Wal-mart. The
local Op-shop in our local store has a most excellent reputation.

She even helped with my concern about the nose piece. I hate nose tabs
so she showed me the silicon bridge replacement they had on hand for it.
I've had a horrible time with nose pads lately. Zits tend to develop
under them and are painful and unsightly.

Looks good so far...

Thanks for the input. :-)
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Peace, Om

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notbob wrote:

On 2007-08-07, Omelet wrote:

I've chosen to try the line-less right off the bat

Great. Shouldn't be a problem. Lined bi-focals are ancient technology.

The doc disagreed, but the Op-tech disagreed with him. G And agrees
with you. She prefers the line-less.


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.

Nonsense. Don't give them a free ride. If your glasses are properly
prescribed, fitted, and ground, there should be little or no
adjustment period. If there is, take them back. I have hex-focals
....six distinct focal lengths with no lines. They worked perfectly
from the get-go.

nb

Cool.

I'll know in a week to 10 days. Heaven knows I'm paying enough!
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Peace, Om

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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.

Yes. She called them "Medium progressives".


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

..fred

Thanks. ;-)
--
Peace, Om

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Sheldon wrote:

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.


If they're lineless they're not bifocals... you have Varilux lenses
(or some other brand of progressive lenses). Just wear your new
glasses. Put your old ones away for an emergency in case you lose or
break your new ones... do not wear them except in an emergency. Once
you get used to progressive lenses you'll never go back... shouldn't
take more than 3-4 days. I never take mine off except to wash,
otherwise I wear them 24/7. I sleep in them.

http://www.framesdirect.com/Press-Pr...Lenses-lb.html

Sheldon

Thanks.

I look forward to not having to move my glasses around on my nose and
ears (tilting and moving them forward) depending on what I am doing.
--
Peace, Om

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In article . com,
Sheldon wrote:

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.

If they're lineless they're not bifocals... you have Varilux lenses
(or some other brand of progressive lenses).

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

Be sure to tell the doc if they don't work. They take some adjustment.
I'm not even interested in trying. That's just me.

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Omelet wrote:


I'm not at trifocals... yet. ;-) All in good time.

So just jump right in in the morning.


If you are in progressives (and I have no clue about "medium
progressives"), then you are already past trifocals.

"Ms P" wrote in message
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"Omelet" wrote in message
news
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

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.


Ms P

Dear Om,
I've worn bi-focals, then tri-focals since 1975. One thing I've found is
that if I couldn't adjust to the prescription, then the prescription was
off. Other people may adjust, but I could not. If I had trouble, I kept
taking them back until they got it right. And they always worked.

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

Dee Dee wrote:
"Ms P" wrote in message
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"Omelet" wrote in message
news
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
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.


Ms P

Dear Om,
I've worn bi-focals, then tri-focals since 1975. One thing I've found is
that if I couldn't adjust to the prescription, then the prescription was
off. Other people may adjust, but I could not. If I had trouble, I kept
taking them back until they got it right. And they always worked.

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





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