[Aunt Donna]

I didn't know where to post this. I have been having a lot of issues lately. I realized last night that I started limiting driving on over-passes and bridges right after I got my bifocals a little over three years ago. The eye doctor said I would get used to them. The first week I had them, I fell at work and was bruised from my hip to my knee. I questioned the eye doctor about the bottom being half way up my lens. He said that is where it is suppose to be. I would rather it be a little lower so it won't interfer with my normal line of vision. I can focus on the lower part of the lens when I am reading. I have decided to change to another eye doctor. I was using one of those budget eye doctors where it was a set price and no surprises on the cost. I am going to one where I pay for the eye exam and get the prescription and then go somewhere else for the glasses if I choose to. Something has to give. I know it isn't just me because my husband feels the same way about his glasses. This line in the middle of my eyes has to go.

[Rhiannonsmoon]

Hello Donna,

bifocals are a line across your lower centre vision. This opto you used could be grinding way too high to start with.

The problem you have is the reason I don't have bifocals. They caused me all sorts of problems and I was triggered into vertigo. They just weren't worth it for me. I have 2 pairs of specs but that is better than tripping over every step and getting vertigo.

I really hope your new glasses work better for you. I don't see why they couldn't grind the lenses lower down, it makes good sense to me.

[Pditty]

I had a Pair from Walmart and insisted to lower the Bifocal area.. well they did, So low they were useless..
I have been using Inexpensive Safety Bifocals at work,http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/safreadglas.html?gclid=CLHFx5-6g6QCFZQz5wodNzj-JQ
Many pairs to choose from, cheap prices.

I'm giving wal mart one more try with my new perscription

[Aunt Donna]

Thanks for the replies. The two pair of glasses makes a lot of sense. I had vertigo before the bifocals. I could wear the bifocals at work and when reading at home and the other pair the rest of the time. I might as well get the second pair tinted for shades to eliminate the clip-on sun shades. I am going to see if my husband wants to do the same. Thanks again for the feedback.

[ECHOES]

Transitions are nice too and eliminate the need for sunglasses. They are the lens that darkens in the sun.

Also, have you tried progressive trifocals that don't have the line?

[Aunt Donna]

Originally Posted by ECHOES

Transitions are nice too and eliminate the need for sunglasses. They are the lens that darkens in the sun.

Also, have you tried progressive trifocals that don't have the line?

Thanks for suggestion. I will ask the eye doctor about it. I really like the idea of no line in my lens. Plus having just one pair for use inside and in the sun would help greatly.

[Perna]

I was lucky and all my issues (distances) could be addressed with one pair of glasses, I didn't need bifocals. My husband has three pair of different prescription glasses so he doesn't have to do bifocals (distance, reading, computer). I don't need distance yet and my reading/computer/astigmatism were all able to be resolved "better" than what I was doing (drugstore magnifying glasses I used for reading only).

[NoBread]

I have tri-focals with progressive lenses so there is no line. Takes a bit of getting used to as you need to move your head up and down to adjust the focus. My eye doctor told me people usually need to get new prescriptions after 6 months wearing them. I haven't had to do that but it is something to keep in mind. Especially if you are considering the transitions auto-shading lenses which add a lot to the cost. It might be better to wait on those until later. Or get a seperate pair of sunglasses which is probably cheaper and will last longer too. The transitions lenses can scratch easily in my experience.