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Originally Posted by SportsJunky
Anybody have progressive lenses?
I am a 45 year old who has never worn glasses. All of a sudden I'm told my best bet is progressive lenses. That surprised me a bit. I was thinking I'd need a weak prescription for distance and I'd get a pair of over the counters for reading when I really needed them.
Anyway, my question is how long did it take you to get used to them? Not having worn glasses before I'm nervous that I'm going to struggle mightily with progressive lenses. I don't want contacts so that's out. My thoughts right now are to spend the money at the optometrist's office and get what they recommend. Then I can order a couple cheaper versions online later if I want.
Hesla, I'm no longer in Calgary or you'd be my guy!
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Everyone's progressive lens experience is different. With the more modern designs (digital/Freeform) it is much easier to adapt to them. Good call on getting a set from the Optometrist office. It is more likely to be measured properly as well as adjusted to you. It is a big pain in the butt to use cheaters as you have to constantly pop them off and on. Progressives give you the chance to just put them on and leave them on for times when you are working at multiple working distances at the same time (eg. In the office). You would still likely only be a part time wearer as your prescription is minor. Nice to have the option though.
Honestly, you are going to find the online progressives lower quality with much narrower reading and computer zones. You likely would just end up using your good pair all the time. I would instead get a set of single vision readers for in bed and/or a set of distance only for night driving. Although maybe start with the progressives only to see if those are even necessary.