I am an Optometrist, Ask me anything (Part 2)

[Knut]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Hi there, realizing that each case is unique, wondering what the general recommendation would be for glasses for golfing for people who normally wear progressives. Assuming lenses that correct for distance only? Thank you!

Typically people will do single vision distance. But that can make reading difficult. Maui Jim has sunglasses with a hidden bifocal in it (for people with no real distance RX). You can also customize progressives to have a very low reading area in the lens.

Multifocal contacts can work too. They have astigmatism and multifocal correcting dailies and monthlies now.

Or keep the progressives and blame them for the drive you shank into the wrong fairway or the 3ft putt you miss.

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by Knut

Typically people will do single vision distance. But that can make reading difficult. Maui Jim has sunglasses with a hidden bifocal in it (for people with no real distance RX). You can also customize progressives to have a very low reading area in the lens.

Multifocal contacts can work too. They have astigmatism and multifocal correcting dailies and monthlies now.

Or keep the progressives and blame them for the drive you shank into the wrong fairway or the 3ft putt you miss.

Haha thanks Doc. Agreed re distance. I have an extreme prescription at -12 and an astigmatism. Am mostly concerned with being able to see the ball properly in focus when trying to hit it.