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"itsjoannotjoann" <itsjoannotjo...@webtv.net> wrote in message
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only my opthamologist knows :) My husband has to wear ones with
definite lines in them but I was able to adjust well to the progressive
ones.
Audrey
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(they're guaranteed or they remake them free) because the optician didn't
make the reading portion tall enough, but once they are properly fitted,
they are awesome. I had traditional bifocals before. Progressives are a
huge improvement.
cofarb
"val189" <gwehr...@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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sort of bifocal solution but it's fairly complicated. Some people actually
wear one lens and learn to use one eye for reading and the other for
distance.
I got new glasses today, again rimless. These are supposed to be sturdier
than my last pair. We shall see <g>.
I hate needing glasses but rimless progressives are probably the least of
all the evils.
cofarb
"Leigh Melton" <le...@nbi.com> wrote in message
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glasses but it was really the fault of the optician for not fitting them
properly. It's not easy; the bottom and top portions have to be "tall"
enough for your needs. I'm on my second pair of successful
progressives––and both times they had to be remade with a taller bottom
section because of the way I position my glasses––and because of the work I
do. On the optician's advice, I took an old frame and had them make a
fixed–focal–length pair of glasses that I use when I'm working at the
computer for a long time. It keeps me from having to tilt my head.
It does take awhile to get used to wearing progressives––or all glasses, for
that matter.
cofarb
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"val189" <gwehr...@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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I would love to do bifocals but I'm farsighted. They've come up with
some sort of bifocal solution but it's fairly complicated. Some
people actually wear one lens and learn to use one eye for reading and
the other for distance.
I got new glasses today, again rimless. These are supposed to be
sturdier than my last pair. We shall see <g>.
I hate needing glasses but rimless progressives are probably the least
of all the evils.
cofarb
For many years I could wear just one lens for distance and read without
glasses. When I needed glasses for reading I switched to bifocals and
now I have the supercool Swarovski frames :)
Audrey
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when my arms first started getting shorter.<g> Unfortunately, as my close
vision got worse, it didn't get equally worse in both eyes. The disparity
isn't huge but it's enough to make OTC reading glasses problematic.
Ironically, my 81–year–old mom wore glasses from childhood, but a series of
procedures has rendered her 20/20.
cofarb
OT: to bifocal or not to bifocal
stephanie <stepha...@keybeaute.com>
12/28/2005 4:57:23 PM
Hey all – I need glasses for up–close work but not for seeing distance. I
spend a lot of time in conference rooms writing and looking at projected
images on a large screen. As such, I always have my glasses lowered on my
nose so I can transition between looking down at my writing and looking up
at the screen. I am thinking about getting bifocals but do not know which is
better – the older ones with a true line between the upper and lower part of
the lens or the newer ones that have gradation between the two. Any
thoughts? Comments? Recs? TIA!
–sk
spend a lot of time in conference rooms writing and looking at projected
images on a large screen. As such, I always have my glasses lowered on my
nose so I can transition between looking down at my writing and looking up
at the screen. I am thinking about getting bifocals but do not know which is
better – the older ones with a true line between the upper and lower part of
the lens or the newer ones that have gradation between the two. Any
thoughts? Comments? Recs? TIA!
–sk
"David RL Gärtner, RMT" <derbarb...@gmail.com>
12/28/2005 5:24:58 PM
On Wed, 28 Dec 2005 16:57:23 GMT, stephanie
<stepha...@keybeaute.com> choked out these words:
bifocals. i was told several years ago that i could get bifocals
if i wanted them (i was still in my 20s). i didn't get them.
david
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<stepha...@keybeaute.com> choked out these words:
Hey all – I need glasses for up–close work but not for seeing distance. I
spend a lot of time in conference rooms writing and looking at projected
images on a large screen. As such, I always have my glasses lowered on my
nose so I can transition between looking down at my writing and looking up
at the screen. I am thinking about getting bifocals but do not know which is
better – the older ones with a true line between the upper and lower part of
the lens or the newer ones that have gradation between the two. Any
thoughts? Comments? Recs? TIA!
isn't it just about aesthetics? personally, i'd go with no–line spend a lot of time in conference rooms writing and looking at projected
images on a large screen. As such, I always have my glasses lowered on my
nose so I can transition between looking down at my writing and looking up
at the screen. I am thinking about getting bifocals but do not know which is
better – the older ones with a true line between the upper and lower part of
the lens or the newer ones that have gradation between the two. Any
thoughts? Comments? Recs? TIA!
bifocals. i was told several years ago that i could get bifocals
if i wanted them (i was still in my 20s). i didn't get them.
david
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"EMiriamD" <emiri...@gmail.com>
12/28/2005 10:22:25 AM
Steph, I'd go for the no–line variety (one well–known brand is Varilux
but I think there are other companies that do the same thing). I have
Varilux and never had any problems. However, you might want to ask
your eye doctor if there's any difference between the line or no–line
varieties for you because you'd have a "non–prescription" upper section.
but I think there are other companies that do the same thing). I have
Varilux and never had any problems. However, you might want to ask
your eye doctor if there's any difference between the line or no–line
varieties for you because you'd have a "non–prescription" upper section.
Charlie Perrin <nikve...@sbcglobal.netNOSPAM>
12/28/2005 6:37:49 PM
On Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:24:58 GMT, "David RL Gärtner, RMT" wrote:
spend a lot of time in conference rooms writing and looking at projected
images on a large screen. As such, I always have my glasses lowered on my
nose so I can transition between looking down at my writing and looking up
at the screen. I am thinking about getting bifocals but do not know which is
better – the older ones with a true line between the upper and lower part of
the lens or the newer ones that have gradation between the two. Any
thoughts? Comments?
read over mine as I'm the opposite case (need them for seeing
distance).
I think I was badly conditioned by peering over/under for too long.
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On Wed, 28 Dec 2005 16:57:23 GMT, stephanie choked out these words:
Hey all – I need glasses for up–close work but not for seeing distance. I spend a lot of time in conference rooms writing and looking at projected
images on a large screen. As such, I always have my glasses lowered on my
nose so I can transition between looking down at my writing and looking up
at the screen. I am thinking about getting bifocals but do not know which is
better – the older ones with a true line between the upper and lower part of
the lens or the newer ones that have gradation between the two. Any
thoughts? Comments?
isn't it just about aesthetics? personally, i'd go with no–line
bifocals.
My optometrist is a fan of the no–line version but I always want to bifocals.
read over mine as I'm the opposite case (need them for seeing
distance).
I think I was badly conditioned by peering over/under for too long.
––
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"Barbara" <mom_2_...@hotmail.com>
12/28/2005 10:38:52 AM
stephanie wrote:
gradations; DH never could get used to them, and an optician friend
told us that it's a fairly common problem. If you go with the kind
with gradations, make sure you can return them for traditional bifocals
if you have problems.
Barbara
Hey all – I need glasses for up–close work but not for seeing distance. I
spend a lot of time in conference rooms writing and looking at projected
images on a large screen. As such, I always have my glasses lowered on my
nose so I can transition between looking down at my writing and looking up
at the screen. I am thinking about getting bifocals but do not know which is
better – the older ones with a true line between the upper and lower part of
the lens or the newer ones that have gradation between the two. Any
thoughts? Comments? Recs? TIA!
A lot of people have difficulty adjusting to the bifocals with spend a lot of time in conference rooms writing and looking at projected
images on a large screen. As such, I always have my glasses lowered on my
nose so I can transition between looking down at my writing and looking up
at the screen. I am thinking about getting bifocals but do not know which is
better – the older ones with a true line between the upper and lower part of
the lens or the newer ones that have gradation between the two. Any
thoughts? Comments? Recs? TIA!
gradations; DH never could get used to them, and an optician friend
told us that it's a fairly common problem. If you go with the kind
with gradations, make sure you can return them for traditional bifocals
if you have problems.
Barbara
iwantthisn...@gmail.com
12/28/2005 10:50:13 AM
EMiriamD wrote:
hard to get used to but now I love them. I would have never got the
lined bifocals I am a snob but I think they make ya look old LOL
Steph, I'd go for the no–line variety (one well–known brand is Varilux
but I think there are other companies that do the same thing). I have
Varilux and never had any problems. However, you might want to ask
your eye doctor if there's any difference between the line or no–line
varieties for you because you'd have a "non–prescription" upper section.
I have used no line bifocals for about 4 years now. AT first a bit but I think there are other companies that do the same thing). I have
Varilux and never had any problems. However, you might want to ask
your eye doctor if there's any difference between the line or no–line
varieties for you because you'd have a "non–prescription" upper section.
hard to get used to but now I love them. I would have never got the
lined bifocals I am a snob but I think they make ya look old LOL
"itsjoannotjoann" <itsjoannotjo...@webtv.net>
12/28/2005 11:48:49 AM
iwantthisn...@gmail.com wrote:
to get used to and no tilting the head back at an abnormal angle to get
the lined bifocals in focus. I know you've all see people do this,
makes my neck hurt when I see this.
Count me in on the 'snob group,' I think the lined ones are aging.
I have used no line bifocals for about 4 years now. AT first a bit
hard to get used to but now I love them. I would have never got the
lined bifocals I am a snob but I think they make ya look old LOL
I'm in the no–line bifocals and just love them! For me, they were easy hard to get used to but now I love them. I would have never got the
lined bifocals I am a snob but I think they make ya look old LOL
to get used to and no tilting the head back at an abnormal angle to get
the lined bifocals in focus. I know you've all see people do this,
makes my neck hurt when I see this.
Count me in on the 'snob group,' I think the lined ones are aging.
Leigh Melton <le...@nbi.com>
12/28/2005 2:42:36 PM
On 28 Dec 2005 10:38:52 –0800, "Barbara" <mom_2_...@hotmail.com>
wrote:
give me headaches, make my stomach churn and make it hard to walk. I
really, really tried to get used to them but it just didn't happen.
My optician has a 'satisfaction guaranteed' policy and let me return
them after a month. I'd definitely take Barbara's suggestion and ask
in advance if you can return them if they don't work out. If they say
no, go elsewhere!
Leigh
––
Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. – D. Duck
wrote:
stephanie wrote:
A lot of people have difficulty adjusting to the bifocals with
gradations; DH never could get used to them, and an optician friend
told us that it's a fairly common problem. If you go with the kind
with gradations, make sure you can return them for traditional bifocals
if you have problems.
I'm one of the people who just cannot wear progressive lenses. They A lot of people have difficulty adjusting to the bifocals with
gradations; DH never could get used to them, and an optician friend
told us that it's a fairly common problem. If you go with the kind
with gradations, make sure you can return them for traditional bifocals
if you have problems.
give me headaches, make my stomach churn and make it hard to walk. I
really, really tried to get used to them but it just didn't happen.
My optician has a 'satisfaction guaranteed' policy and let me return
them after a month. I'd definitely take Barbara's suggestion and ask
in advance if you can return them if they don't work out. If they say
no, go elsewhere!
Leigh
––
Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. – D. Duck
stephanie <stepha...@keybeaute.com>
12/29/2005 12:03:30 PM
Thanks all for the feedback. If I go with bifocals, I'll definitely make
sure there's a guarantee. Anything's better than wearing my glasses on the
tip of my nose and/or taking them on and off incessantly.
–sk
sure there's a guarantee. Anything's better than wearing my glasses on the
tip of my nose and/or taking them on and off incessantly.
–sk
Elmers_Crabby_G...@webtv.net (Crabby Girl)
1/4/2006 6:12:35 PM
By all means bifocal with no lines it pays to wear them because you
constantly to not have to reach for glasses whenever you need them.
constantly to not have to reach for glasses whenever you need them.
Miss...@webtv.net (Leslie)
1/4/2006 7:16:58 PM
I recently bought some very cute leopard print readers at an optical
shop, but I also have regular scrip bifocal glasses, scrip sunglasses
with bifocals, and Ono bifocal sunglasses where the line is barely
visible and makes me feel very Jackie O. I'm leery of the progressive
lens because I have a tendency towards motion sickness, but YMMV.
shop, but I also have regular scrip bifocal glasses, scrip sunglasses
with bifocals, and Ono bifocal sunglasses where the line is barely
visible and makes me feel very Jackie O. I'm leery of the progressive
lens because I have a tendency towards motion sickness, but YMMV.
"ahmward" <nospam.ahmw...@yahoo.com>
12/28/2005 12:39:46 PM
"itsjoannotjoann" <itsjoannotjo...@webtv.net> wrote in message
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iwantthisn...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm in the no–line bifocals and just love them! For me, they were
easy
to get used to and no tilting the head back at an abnormal angle to
get
the lined bifocals in focus. I know you've all see people do this,
makes my neck hurt when I see this.
Count me in on the 'snob group,' I think the lined ones are aging.
I'm a snob too. I've worn progessive bifocals for several years and I'm in the no–line bifocals and just love them! For me, they were
easy
to get used to and no tilting the head back at an abnormal angle to
get
the lined bifocals in focus. I know you've all see people do this,
makes my neck hurt when I see this.
Count me in on the 'snob group,' I think the lined ones are aging.
only my opthamologist knows :) My husband has to wear ones with
definite lines in them but I was able to adjust well to the progressive
ones.
Audrey
"val189" <gwehr...@bellsouth.net>
12/28/2005 1:53:56 PM
ahmward wrote:
love 'em. Can't stand the weight of glasses on my nose. I DO keep a
pair of cheap bifocals glasses with 'that line' on hand tho for any
emergency, like cat chewing a lens (it happened) and always take them
when leaving town.
I'm a snob too. I've worn progessive bifocals for several years and
only my opthamologist knows :) My husband has to wear ones with
definite lines in them but I was able to adjust well to the progressive
ones.
Color me even more vane. Have soft, daily wear bifocal contacts and only my opthamologist knows :) My husband has to wear ones with
definite lines in them but I was able to adjust well to the progressive
ones.
love 'em. Can't stand the weight of glasses on my nose. I DO keep a
pair of cheap bifocals glasses with 'that line' on hand tho for any
emergency, like cat chewing a lens (it happened) and always take them
when leaving town.
"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com>
12/28/2005 6:37:49 PM
"EMiriamD" <emiri...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Steph, I'd go for the no–line variety (one well–known brand is Varilux
but I think there are other companies that do the same thing). I have
Varilux and never had any problems. However, you might want to ask
your eye doctor if there's any difference between the line or no–line
varieties for you because you'd have a "non–prescription" upper section.
I'm a huge fan of "progressive" lenses. I *have* had to have them remade but I think there are other companies that do the same thing). I have
Varilux and never had any problems. However, you might want to ask
your eye doctor if there's any difference between the line or no–line
varieties for you because you'd have a "non–prescription" upper section.
(they're guaranteed or they remake them free) because the optician didn't
make the reading portion tall enough, but once they are properly fitted,
they are awesome. I had traditional bifocals before. Progressives are a
huge improvement.
cofarb
"scorpio00g...@cs.com" <scorpio00girl@cs.com>
12/28/2005 3:50:17 PM
stephanie wrote:
wearing bifocals if I only needed reading glasses. IMO it's major
overkill and makes absolutely no sense. Why spend the money or, even
worse, the time & effort trying to adjust to bifocals if you don't need
them? If I was you, I'd just buy a couple of cute pairs of OTC reading
glasses and forget about the bifocals.
Hey all – I need glasses for up–close work but not for seeing distance.
I guess I'm in the minority here, but I'd NEVER consider buying or wearing bifocals if I only needed reading glasses. IMO it's major
overkill and makes absolutely no sense. Why spend the money or, even
worse, the time & effort trying to adjust to bifocals if you don't need
them? If I was you, I'd just buy a couple of cute pairs of OTC reading
glasses and forget about the bifocals.
Userb3 <use...@yahoo.com>
12/29/2005 4:37:07 AM
"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com> wrote in
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mysteriously vanish every 3 or 4 weeks, that portion of my belly that
manages to find its way over my belt, and the fact that hair seems to be
disappearing from the spots where I want it and growing in spots where
there used to be none.
That said, Cofarbs point about having them adjusted properly is key. I'm
thinking of abandoning mine because my glasses erpetually slide down my
nose (and have for decades), so the reading portion is too far down to be
comfortable, but if they made the reading portion tall enough, it'd blind
me when I needed distance vision.
Oh well, at least my hearing is still perfect (I'm sorry, what did you
say?) and I can still drink margaritas and eat Pizza after midnight
without indigestion (where's the Pepto?).
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news:0uGdnRNVVOZEvC7eRVn–...@adelphia.com:
I'm a huge fan of "progressive" lenses. I *have* had to have them
remade (they're guaranteed or they remake them free) because the
optician didn't make the reading portion tall enough, but once they
are properly fitted, they are awesome. I had traditional bifocals
before. Progressives are a huge improvement.
I have bifocals now, and I love them as much as the grey roots that remade (they're guaranteed or they remake them free) because the
optician didn't make the reading portion tall enough, but once they
are properly fitted, they are awesome. I had traditional bifocals
before. Progressives are a huge improvement.
mysteriously vanish every 3 or 4 weeks, that portion of my belly that
manages to find its way over my belt, and the fact that hair seems to be
disappearing from the spots where I want it and growing in spots where
there used to be none.
That said, Cofarbs point about having them adjusted properly is key. I'm
thinking of abandoning mine because my glasses erpetually slide down my
nose (and have for decades), so the reading portion is too far down to be
comfortable, but if they made the reading portion tall enough, it'd blind
me when I needed distance vision.
Oh well, at least my hearing is still perfect (I'm sorry, what did you
say?) and I can still drink margaritas and eat Pizza after midnight
without indigestion (where's the Pepto?).
––
use...@yahoo.com
http://www.gopchoice.org/
Userb3 <use...@yahoo.com>
12/29/2005 4:38:59 AM
"scorpio00g...@cs.com" <scorpio00g...@cs.com> wrote in
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glasses, I'd keep a small pair tucked in a pocket, and not wear glasses
7/24.
––
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news:1135813817.611133.58...@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
stephanie wrote:
I guess I'm in the minority here, but I'd NEVER consider buying or
wearing bifocals if I only needed reading glasses.
Whoah – I missed that. I'm with you completely. If I only needed reading I guess I'm in the minority here, but I'd NEVER consider buying or
wearing bifocals if I only needed reading glasses.
glasses, I'd keep a small pair tucked in a pocket, and not wear glasses
7/24.
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http://www.gopchoice.org/
"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com>
12/29/2005 6:39:07 PM
"val189" <gwehr...@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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ahmward wrote:
Color me even more vane. Have soft, daily wear bifocal contacts and
love 'em. Can't stand the weight of glasses on my nose. I DO keep a
pair of cheap bifocals glasses with 'that line' on hand tho for any
emergency, like cat chewing a lens (it happened) and always take them
when leaving town.
I would love to do bifocals but I'm farsighted. They've come up with some Color me even more vane. Have soft, daily wear bifocal contacts and
love 'em. Can't stand the weight of glasses on my nose. I DO keep a
pair of cheap bifocals glasses with 'that line' on hand tho for any
emergency, like cat chewing a lens (it happened) and always take them
when leaving town.
sort of bifocal solution but it's fairly complicated. Some people actually
wear one lens and learn to use one eye for reading and the other for
distance.
I got new glasses today, again rimless. These are supposed to be sturdier
than my last pair. We shall see <g>.
I hate needing glasses but rimless progressives are probably the least of
all the evils.
cofarb
KC <cmk1...@earthlink.net>
12/29/2005 11:54:26 PM
On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 18:39:07 –0500, "cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com> wrote:
"val189" <gwehr...@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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I would love to do bifocals but I'm farsighted. They've come up with some
sort of bifocal solution but it's fairly complicated. Some people actually
wear one lens and learn to use one eye for reading and the other for
distance.
I'm nearsighted and have astigmatism and I got the two different
lenses solution several months ago. They told me to my brain a chance
to adjust to the two different lenses, but I really didn't need any. I
walked out, jumped in the car and drove home. No headaches, no balance
problems, nothing. It sounds weird, but I forgot I even had them until
I read your post.
C
"val189" <gwehr...@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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I would love to do bifocals but I'm farsighted. They've come up with some
sort of bifocal solution but it's fairly complicated. Some people actually
wear one lens and learn to use one eye for reading and the other for
distance.
lenses solution several months ago. They told me to my brain a chance
to adjust to the two different lenses, but I really didn't need any. I
walked out, jumped in the car and drove home. No headaches, no balance
problems, nothing. It sounds weird, but I forgot I even had them until
I read your post.
C
"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com>
12/29/2005 6:43:21 PM
"Leigh Melton" <le...@nbi.com> wrote in message
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On 28 Dec 2005 10:38:52 –0800, "Barbara" <mom_2_...@hotmail.com>
wrote:
I'm one of the people who just cannot wear progressive lenses. They
give me headaches, make my stomach churn and make it hard to walk. I
really, really tried to get used to them but it just didn't happen.
My optician has a 'satisfaction guaranteed' policy and let me return
them after a month. I'd definitely take Barbara's suggestion and ask
in advance if you can return them if they don't work out. If they say
no, go elsewhere!
Leigh
––
Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. – D. Duck
I ended up trading in my first pair of progressive lenses for "those line" wrote:
I'm one of the people who just cannot wear progressive lenses. They
give me headaches, make my stomach churn and make it hard to walk. I
really, really tried to get used to them but it just didn't happen.
My optician has a 'satisfaction guaranteed' policy and let me return
them after a month. I'd definitely take Barbara's suggestion and ask
in advance if you can return them if they don't work out. If they say
no, go elsewhere!
Leigh
––
Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. – D. Duck
glasses but it was really the fault of the optician for not fitting them
properly. It's not easy; the bottom and top portions have to be "tall"
enough for your needs. I'm on my second pair of successful
progressives––and both times they had to be remade with a taller bottom
section because of the way I position my glasses––and because of the work I
do. On the optician's advice, I took an old frame and had them make a
fixed–focal–length pair of glasses that I use when I'm working at the
computer for a long time. It keeps me from having to tilt my head.
It does take awhile to get used to wearing progressives––or all glasses, for
that matter.
cofarb
"ahmward" <nospam.ahmw...@yahoo.com>
12/29/2005 4:46:53 PM
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"val189" <gwehr...@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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I would love to do bifocals but I'm farsighted. They've come up with
some sort of bifocal solution but it's fairly complicated. Some
people actually wear one lens and learn to use one eye for reading and
the other for distance.
I got new glasses today, again rimless. These are supposed to be
sturdier than my last pair. We shall see <g>.
I hate needing glasses but rimless progressives are probably the least
of all the evils.
cofarb
glasses. When I needed glasses for reading I switched to bifocals and
now I have the supercool Swarovski frames :)
Audrey
"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com>
12/29/2005 8:38:17 PM
<scorpio00g...@cs.com> wrote in message
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stephanie wrote:
I guess I'm in the minority here, but I'd NEVER consider buying or
wearing bifocals if I only needed reading glasses. IMO it's major
overkill and makes absolutely no sense. Why spend the money or, even
worse, the time & effort trying to adjust to bifocals if you don't need
them? If I was you, I'd just buy a couple of cute pairs of OTC reading
glasses and forget about the bifocals.
I started out with OTC reading glasses. They worked for the first few years I guess I'm in the minority here, but I'd NEVER consider buying or
wearing bifocals if I only needed reading glasses. IMO it's major
overkill and makes absolutely no sense. Why spend the money or, even
worse, the time & effort trying to adjust to bifocals if you don't need
them? If I was you, I'd just buy a couple of cute pairs of OTC reading
glasses and forget about the bifocals.
when my arms first started getting shorter.<g> Unfortunately, as my close
vision got worse, it didn't get equally worse in both eyes. The disparity
isn't huge but it's enough to make OTC reading glasses problematic.
Ironically, my 81–year–old mom wore glasses from childhood, but a series of
procedures has rendered her 20/20.
cofarb