Spec wearers - Bi or varifocal and why please ?
Discussion
Im at the stage now where I know I need to go for a multi purpose pair of glasses. I currently have normal and reading glasses, but its got to the point that I never have my readers with me when I need them.
My script isnt anything overly strong or wierd, but I really dont know which system to go for on the split lens deal. Im also aware of the 3 (?) differnt types of varifocal.
Im quite fussy about my vision, and like it to be as sharp as possible, and some people have warned me away from Varifocals becasue of the blurriness.
Whats your opinion ?
My script isnt anything overly strong or wierd, but I really dont know which system to go for on the split lens deal. Im also aware of the 3 (?) differnt types of varifocal.
Im quite fussy about my vision, and like it to be as sharp as possible, and some people have warned me away from Varifocals becasue of the blurriness.
Whats your opinion ?
I went straight to varifocals from normal glasses a few years ago (have never had readers) and think they're brilliant.
I'm fairly short-sighted and have worn glasses for many years and tried lots of opticians. Got my varifocals from Specsavers, but think I got a very good dispenser, who took a lot of time to get the positioning right.
My main pair were pretty expensive Essilor lenses, but I also got a pair of Specsaver's own (branded Pentax) which are photochromic and they work just as well, although are a bit thicker.
One thing I really like (linked to your sharpness comment) is that if something isn't quite right I can bring it into focus by moving my head slightly - it's like having adjustable lenses.
I've heard of people who just can't get used to varifocals but I never had a moments trouble. My wife got them same time same place and she's been fine too.
I'm fairly short-sighted and have worn glasses for many years and tried lots of opticians. Got my varifocals from Specsavers, but think I got a very good dispenser, who took a lot of time to get the positioning right.
My main pair were pretty expensive Essilor lenses, but I also got a pair of Specsaver's own (branded Pentax) which are photochromic and they work just as well, although are a bit thicker.
One thing I really like (linked to your sharpness comment) is that if something isn't quite right I can bring it into focus by moving my head slightly - it's like having adjustable lenses.
I've heard of people who just can't get used to varifocals but I never had a moments trouble. My wife got them same time same place and she's been fine too.
I have a pair of specsavers varifocals, their most expensive and thinnest, they are good but i ordered very thin in length goggles ie from top of frame to bottom and mine vary at three focal lengths. The top portion is clear then a small portion are for viewing Laptops etc then a bit more focus for reading books nearing the last quarter.
Now they all work very well but the variance between all three is very small and i can be forever moving my head/eyes to get the correct focus.
In hindsight bigger glass area would have been better or even just the two focal lengths; normal then fade to reading.
At the moment i'm using a pair of cheap £3 reading glasses from the chemist rack which are very good for reading.
My next pair will be varifocal two stage or bifocal.
Now they all work very well but the variance between all three is very small and i can be forever moving my head/eyes to get the correct focus.
In hindsight bigger glass area would have been better or even just the two focal lengths; normal then fade to reading.
At the moment i'm using a pair of cheap £3 reading glasses from the chemist rack which are very good for reading.
My next pair will be varifocal two stage or bifocal.
I'm one of those who just could not get used to varifocals. Forever having to tilt my head back for close work, gives the impression your are allways looking down your nose So I ditched them and just went back to using reading glasses.
That said it may have been my own fault as I was given the choice on the area of the lens for close reading and should in hindsight gone for a larger area than I did.
That said it may have been my own fault as I was given the choice on the area of the lens for close reading and should in hindsight gone for a larger area than I did.
I've had varifocals for years and they work very well IMO.
They enable me to sit in front of a computer at work for 8 hours a day without any trouble, but also read road signs from a long distance!
The head tilting (in a conscious manner) goes away after a short while as it's only at the extreme of either range now, otherwise you don't notice yourself doing it (presumably slightly) at other times.
I also got the reactolite lenses so I'm pretty much covered for all eventualities, but this comes at a highish price of course!
They enable me to sit in front of a computer at work for 8 hours a day without any trouble, but also read road signs from a long distance!
The head tilting (in a conscious manner) goes away after a short while as it's only at the extreme of either range now, otherwise you don't notice yourself doing it (presumably slightly) at other times.
I also got the reactolite lenses so I'm pretty much covered for all eventualities, but this comes at a highish price of course!
I wear varifocals at work, I drive for a living, and they work quite well as I can see the gauges and road without moving my head, just my eyes. I also use my phone on the internet at work and only have to move my eyes down to see it. I can't whoever get on with using varifocals at home especially on the PC as I have to tilt my head back to far so I use readers mainly at home. You can decide what ratio of the lens you want each prescription to occupy, I think I got too much long and not enough short vision on mine hence having to tilt my head back too much for home use.
jagracer said:
I wear varifocals at work, I drive for a living, and they work quite well as I can see the gauges and road without moving my head, just my eyes. I also use my phone on the internet at work and only have to move my eyes down to see it. I can't whoever get on with using varifocals at home especially on the PC as I have to tilt my head back to far so I use readers mainly at home. You can decide what ratio of the lens you want each prescription to occupy, I think I got too much long and not enough short vision on mine hence having to tilt my head back too much for home use.
Interesting, I didnt know that, thanks.Turn7 said:
jagracer said:
You can decide what ratio of the lens you want each prescription to occupy, I think I got too much long and not enough short vision on mine hence having to tilt my head back too much for home use.
Interesting, I didnt know that, thanks.
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