Re: Progressives and lens choices
- From: Robert Martellaro <robopt@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:50:38 -0500
On 15 Apr 2006 06:29:13 -0700, andyj1011@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
I have read many posting on this subject, but I end up seeing so many
contradictory responses that it is hard to draw ny conclusions. So
here is the not so short version.
I am 46 and have never worn glasses. IN the last year, after much
sqinting and straining, I realized I need ot use reading glasses - not
super strong; 1.5 (or even less) is fine. Having now broken and lost
many pairs of reading glasses, and not wanting to carry more junk in my
pockets anyway, I decided to see if I could get progressive readers -
basically clear glass with magnification on the bottom. Since I have
not had an eye exam in my memory, I went ahead and did that.
I don't have the script in front of me, but it seems there were 2 rows
of info and several columns. IN the first column was -025, and then (I
think) several colunms over was "125" (which may have been in the lower
row), and finally the add 1.50. The next row was "PLA", "-025," and
then the +1.50. From my understanding this is a pretty minor
correction - not surprised since I was unaware of anything needing
correction at all. The correction is distance, and it really just
makes things crisper (kinda nice, but certainly not necessary - except
street signs at night are now more readable).
THe progressives (Ovation, they tell me at Lenscrafters) have a rather
narrow reading section - it works, but if I was to sit down and do a
ton of reading, I'd put on regular readers. The distance is beautiful
- but finding a midrange point is terrible. This makes working on a
laptop totally annoying (seems to be a rather small window where I can
get a clear shot at the screen, but it is extremely narrow - not enough
to really scan the page or even a paragraph.)
For as many recommendations as I have seen for progressives, I cannot
believe this is the best they can do.
Believe it.
Having to move your head for
everything is one thing, but this midrange hunting around for the sweet
spot is ridiculous.
The boundaries are obvious initially, then diminish with increased wear.
I've been back to the store and they suggested
upgrading to something (can't remember what they said, but I got the
impression is was the next step up from Ovation - Featherweights or
something maybe?), explaining that the midrange is longer, but it would
also lower the reading (which is plenty low as it is).
Any thoughts on what to do? Or are all progressives this restrictive?
The short answer is to use the readers for extended close tasks and the
progressives for general purpose use.
Hope this helps
Robert Martellaro
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Optician/Owner
Roberts Optical
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"If a million people believe a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing."
- Anatole France
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