I'm with you about feeling "decidedly middle aged" when he told me I needed bifocals/progressives. I know how that feels and still am feeling a little put off about it, more so about the price of them. However, I have to add that OH!! what a difference they have made! I was nervous about them but other than having to be careful of stairs and curbs, it has gone really well. The optician gave the advice to always pointing your nose where you are looking instead of just shifting your eyes.

Love that you got purple frames; hopefully it will go just as well for you. Please let us know. Best wishes.