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Originally Posted by lazypucker
I have a question about progressive lens. This year my optometrist told me that I should consider getting progressive lens because I have an Add +1.25 for both eyes (Yes I am getting old). So I ordered a pair of progressive lens but they are really uncomfortable. Things are blurry BOTH far away and close up.
I know there is probably a getting used to period, but I remember my optometrist told me that I can still hold off on progressives this time around and to monitor the situation on the next eye exam.
What is your opinion? Should I try to get used to progressives or just go back to single vision lens?
Thanks
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Typically when you get to an add of +1.25 it is time for the progressives. There is a lot of variables in here though.
1) are they from in the Optometrist office, online, with big box store etc.. There is a large difference in quality from place to place.
2) There are many brands and designs of Progressive lenses. Sometimes it takes a redo in order to find the right fit.
3) Sometimes a simple realignment of the lens is enough to get them to work.
I would return to where you got the glasses from and have a recheck with the Optician to see if there was an error in ordering or if there is an adjustment issue. After that if there continues to be an issue you would typically see the Optometrist again for a prescription recheck.
Do not give up easily on progressives. Once you find one that works it can make a big difference in your day to day life. There are also other design options that could work best for you if you are in front of multiple monitors, drive for a living and if you do a lot of work on a tablet/reading. The Progressives can be tailored for you.
Personally, if you are in front multiple monitors all day you should actually be in an office Progressive. For example:
https://www.zeiss.ca/vision-care/en/...ce-lenses.html