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October 1, 2009 at 10:50 pm #592531
charlabobParticipantI just picked up blended bifocals, after years of happily using monovision contacts. How in the <blip> do you get used to these things? They warned me about going up and down stairs but I can barely get to the stairs. Everything just waves — kind of like the first time I went sailing. Feel free to write privately — I suspect this isn’t of interest to everyone. Thanks!
October 2, 2009 at 12:41 am #678723
JoBParticipanttry blinking when you move your eyes… it doesn’t take very long before you adjust if you just hang in there..
i love mine
October 2, 2009 at 1:40 am #678724
SueParticipantI have multifocal lenses and found it difficult to adjust at first, especially on stairs – I had to tilt my head down as if I was staring at my feet, and hold on tight to the railing. It probably took a day or two to really get used to them. If it takes longer, definitely go back – once they had to redo mine because the line where the prescription changed was not in the correct place, and directly in my line of vision. There is a break-in period, but shouldn’t take too long if it’s the right prescription. And they told me not to flip back to the mono lenses or it would just confuse things.
October 2, 2009 at 2:23 am #678725
CarolPBMemberThis is of interest to me, Charla. I have yet to fill my new RX-also changing from single to blended bifoculs so I appreciate the info!
October 2, 2009 at 3:07 pm #678726
charlabobParticipantI think the line is in the wrong place and I’m going back Saturday to have them check. I moved them just slightly lower on my nose and they work much better.
Sue, I hope the “don’t flip back to mono” advice you got was only for the break-in period.
I’ll summarize what I learn — btw, this is Dr. Gormley and his staff at West Seattle Optix and they have been wonderful, as always.
October 2, 2009 at 10:57 pm #678727
In2theknightMemberBefore you go to the eye doc, make sure to pay attn to this very helpful video.
November 11, 2009 at 3:08 pm #678728
Arbor Heights GuyMemberWhen I started wearing glasses several years ago, they were the no-line bifocals. Because I was self conscience having to wear them, I would take them off and on, prolonging the adjustment period.I would suggest wearing them all day every day, your brain seams to have to train itself to adjust to them, I love’em now.
November 11, 2009 at 5:04 pm #678729
lindaParticipantBlended = Progressive? I also am headed for bifocal land after spending the last two years almost blissfully in denial (except for the constant need for reading glasses for anything within 4 feet with contacts in). I have yet to get the prescription filled. It’s more procrastination on my part, I hate the ABC’s of getting old: Arthritis in a couple of joints, now Bifocals, and not willing to discuss publicly what the C probably stands for. ;)
I’ll be following this post, thanks for starting it charlabob.
November 11, 2009 at 6:18 pm #678730
JoBParticipanti have no line bi-focals with photosensitive lenses for everyday.. have been wearing them for decades (not the same glasses thank god) and love them… but have recently added a single lens computer glasses, single lens reading glasses for reading in bed and a really good pair of progressive sunglasses for driving…
this not being able to see without glasses unless i am in bright light sucks.. but finding the right glasses so i don’t have to tilt my head to find the sweet spot for computer work and reading has really helped.
I should have gotten really good sunglasses long ago.. the shade from the car keeps photosensitive lenses too light to do any good while driving. they have made a huge difference in eye strain and cut the headaches down to a trickle:))
linda…
treat your glasses like jewelry.. pick something that makes you smile … or in my case.. will impress your kids or grandkids… and it will be a lot more fun to wear them.
November 11, 2009 at 11:02 pm #678731
lindaParticipantThanks for the suggestion JoB! The only advice I recieved was practical and from the optometrist’s assistant:
1) not too small or the focus area would be hard to find.
2) a comfortable fit that would stay put as I adjusted up and down.
I’ll keep your suggestion in mind also as I pick new frames.
November 12, 2009 at 3:07 am #678732
me on 28th Ave SWParticipantThank you for all the great advice. I have been trying to slowly ease in to my new progressives and I think I need to just immerse myself into wearing them full-time. I just needed the “kick in the pants”. Thanks again.
November 12, 2009 at 7:24 pm #678733
ws4everMemberAll: I went on a hike, climbing over boulders, the day after receiving progressive lenses. That was a trip. Couldn’t tell where my feet were! With my high prescription and computer use, good quality anti-glare coating reduces eyestrain but requires careful cleaning. Strong, expensive frames are good investment–mine are 4 years old and still intact. It helps salespeople when I tell them I need durable frames. Good luck.
Virginia Mason (downtown) Visual Effects staff, esp. one petite woman there, picked out frames I still get compliments about, 4 years later.:)
November 12, 2009 at 7:41 pm #678734
christopherboffoliParticipantI was intrigued by a story I saw in the New York Times about “Trufocals” which have fluid fluid lenses that can be adjusted on the fly depending on the focal length you need. You can read more about it on the company website here:
November 12, 2009 at 9:15 pm #678735
miwsParticipant“I went on a hike, climbing over boulders, the day after receiving progressive lenses. That was a trip.”
Well, let’s hope not literally! ;-)
Mike
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