Single hen

[abwsco]

I have to wear glasses all the time and had an eye test on Saturday. The optometrist said that I'm on the "cusp" for varifocals so I have to decide what to do. I can either stick with the glasses I've got as only a slight change, get the lenses changed or go for varifocals. Eek, I don't know what to do. Oh and if I go for varifocals they offer the Impression FreeSign® so I could have bespoke lenses (double the cost though). If anyone wears varifocals how do you find them, did they take ages to get used to and do you have the Impression FreeSign®. Thanks

[chickweed]

I've worn varifocals for years. It took a little time to adapt to them. I had been using a pair for reading and a different pair for distance What a game that was. I woild have one pair on my nose and one pair sitting on the top of my head. I would frequently use them the wrong way round

It was such a relief to wear varifocals.

Sorry, I don't know what the Impression FreeSign is so I can't comment.

[bellekatz]

I have varifocals for about a year now. I needed glasses for reading but they were too strong for computer work, and my distance vision was slightly down on what it used to be so I have 3 bits in my varifocals. Took a few days to get used to but at least i dont keep losing my glasses anymore I had two pairs done and I found that you really have to have them fitted well so that you are looking through the right bit a the right time - took mine back once as I wasnt happy with them but they adjusted the position of the lens and they have been fine ever since. The one tip they gave me was to make sure you are using to the end of your nose to point at what you are looking at so that your eyes look through the right part of the lens. I did it very consciously at first but now it is second nature.

 

Sorry dont know about the Impression Free Sign either

[Plum]

Ordered some today for the first time, I constantly put my glasses on and off. I wasn't offered Impression FreeSign®.

I was given the choice of different grades of varifocals with the proportion of reading area increasing as it became more expensive, so perhaps that is it.

However, I was told that if I had problems with getting used to them within 30 days they could be changed back to single lenses.

[abwsco]

Thanks everyone The Impression FreeSign® are made by Rodenstock so I don't think everywhere offers them. Still don't know what to do but as I'm currently managing with one pair and only take them off to read jar labels I think I'm going to stick to single vision for now just to save some money

[Egluntyne]

When I've not got my contact lenses in, I wear varifocals. They do take a little while to get used to, but are fine once you get the hang of them.

[~lizzy~]

I'm in the same position i had some about 2 years ago but took them back under the 30 day rule as i couldnt get use to them. This time at a different shop i was told to use them indoors first for about a month, for tv and reading and not to walk about. and once i got use to that then use them outside which sounded good so i am going to give them another go.

the hardest bit is choosing a frame

[JM]

I got my first pair back in December, as I was using 3 pairs - one for normal use (I'm shortsighted) - one for computer and another for reading (I'm getting old!). I went for the option that gave me the best field of view and they are fine. I tend to use them most of the time, but I don't like them when I'm out dog-walking in the woods (mainly because when you look down to see where you are stepping, you are looking through the reading part of the lens) - and I use my standard glasses to drive in (because they give me a better field of view).

 

But other than that, they didn't take much getting used to and they save a lot of hassle swapping glasses!!

 

Jill

[Olly]

I got my first pair last year, and it was such a relief not to have to take my normal (short-sighted) glasses off so I could squint at labels!

 

My optician spent ages measuring my face and the position of my eyes when I looked up/down, to make sure the lense bit was in the right place, I had to have the frames made smaller as I have a very small head (I do look normal, honest, but hats are always too big for me!) It's worth getting them properly measured, it took me a day or two to get used to them but I don't even think about it now.

[Old Speckled Hen]

I've been considering these.

I've worn Primark reading glasses for ten years but I notice my middle vision is a little less sharp just recently ... things like the tele.

Must, must get my eyes tested.

Let us know how you get on.

I hate the idea of having two or three pairs of glasses for different things.

Now contacts I could do.

Are varifocal contacts weighted so they always float the same way up?

Silly, I suppose they must be.

I wear a reading contact in one eye when out walking and map reading.

[chickencam]

I have been told by my optician that I am not old enough yet (vision Express) I am thinking about going somewhere else next time. I have to take my glasses off to read labels books look at splinters etc and it is getting worse so I am constantly taking them on and off

 

Thanks for the tip Olly because I have a really small head too I looked completely stupid in the hat I wore to my BIL's wedding

[ubereglu]

I have been told by my optician that I am not old enough yet (vision Express) I am thinking about going somewhere else next time. I have to take my glasses off to read labels books look at splinters etc and it is getting worse so I am constantly taking them on and off

 

I'd ignore vision express and go somewhere else for a second opinion either Boots or an independent, (whether chain or not). Sometimes sight does have a relation to your age, but it's better that you have the best glasses for you and if varifocals are it then go for them! By them saying that it's like saying I can't have my glasses as the lenses are too thick....

[abwsco]

I have been told by my optician that I am not old enough yet (vision Express) I am thinking about going somewhere else next time. I have to take my glasses off to read labels books look at splinters etc and it is getting worse so I am constantly taking them on and off

 

Thanks for the tip Olly because I have a really small head too I looked completely stupid in the hat I wore to my BIL's wedding

 

I'd go to an optometrist rather than an optician.

 

As I don't have to take my glasses on and off all the time yet I've just treated myself to new frames and single vision lenses. Was an extra £80 for photo thingy lenses though so I am sticking with my sunglasses.

[Jules.]

Hubby turns 40 next month, & found out last week he needs varifocals He has never really worn glasses before, so this will be a lot of geting used to for him. Since he's never really needed glasses before he has gone the whole hog with reactions lenses & a super-dooper frame I'm not happy with the £309 price tag, but there you go. He goes to our local independant opticians & they have always been great with him. If I remember I will post a picture of him in them when they arrive.

[abwsco]

Hubby turns 40 next month, & found out last week he needs varifocals He has never really worn glasses before, so this will be a lot of geting used to for him. Since he's never really needed glasses before he has gone the whole hog with reactions lenses & a super-dooper frame I'm not happy with the £309 price tag, but there you go. He goes to our local independant opticians & they have always been great with him. If I remember I will post a picture of him in them when they arrive.

 

I'm 47 in November so I suppose it's not too bad that I still don't have to have them. BTW the bespoke reaction lenses for me would have been over £400.

[Jules.]

Hubby got his glasses today, on his 40th birthday

 

So far they are great. They have "Varilux" reactions lenses, apparantly not all varifocal lenses are the brand " Varilux" so beware, the optician told us.

 

He looks good in them, & has got used to them really quickly.

 

We're off out now to "Winstons" for pizza for a late lunch/early tea