The purple frames sound cool and I haven't heard the term progressives. I use reading glasses and dislike that I don't have perfect vision anymore. A couple years ago, also had a problem with a dark squiggly line in my vision and also flashes when I looked to the right. Was told my the doctor this is normal part of aging and not a detached retina.

I became interested in eye exercises and going to do them everyday to see if it helps my vision. The muscles in our eyes help us focus so it makes sense these muscles would become weak and lazy. For example most kids don't have perfect vision but most Opticians won't prescribe glasses because it would make the eyes dependent.

I'm not saying to give up glasses but the exercises are worth a try. They also ease eye strain and are relaxing. I also do facial exercises and they really work at toning the face. I'll leave you with 2 youtube videos and pick the one you like because they both do the same exercises. It feels good doing them.