Glasses

Hi everyone, yes, it's been a long time.  I am in the process of getting glasses and seem to be having a very difficult time with the transitional lenses... I'm trying to figue out of it's the fact that I'm blind in one eye since birth or if my MS is causing me an issue with glasses

[twopack]

I've had lots of problems with glasses since the MS has gotten worse.  Very often I just can't stand the feel of them sitting on my face.  Besides, my vision fluxuates and they don't even help some days.  I have them adjusted every week or two because if they get the least bit crocked it seems they are useless to me.

Mary

[fortywhat2]

Thank you for your prompt response...  I have to wonder if I whould be better off with bifocal lenses or 2 seperate pairs of glasses for distant and reading.  Also do you find plastic with molded nose piece easier to handle or wire with adjustable nose piece?  The later questions are for everyone. :)  Thanks for your help
Debbie
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[Audrey_M]

Even without other vision issues, both bifocals, transitional and progressive lenses take time to learn how to use them to their maximum effectiveness. With bifocals, it can be a couple of months. With progressive lenses, it can be up to a year, and there are some things that you just can't do with the progressive lenses. Like trying to look at something from underneath; the eyes are looking through the wrong part of the lens.

Another thing that is very important is the size of the lenses. Today's styles tend towards smaller lenses, many of which are not large enough for progressive lenses. Be sure to ask about this. In terms of the type of frame, I have found that the metal frame with the adjustable nose piece sits better on my face and is less likely to slide. The downside is that the arms of metal frames can bend more easily than plastic, which will effect how they fit on your face.

My vision is so poor that I cannot switch back and forth between distance and reading glasses. Once my eyes got used to the progressive lenses, I have been happy with them. Doesn't help when I have spells of double or blurred vision, but that is perisensorial in nature.

[thornygates]

Audrey is right, they both take time to get use to. I tried progressive lenses because the eye Dr. said they are better for my vision needs. However, I never could get use to them. I have transitional trifocals now. that way i know when I'm looking in the right place without the 'world is turning' feeling that the progressive lens caused me.

I was told to get bifocals and another pair just for the computer. I work in IT and i guess that is logical, but I know me - i would lose one pair or the other.

I have had wire frames for years. they seem to be lighter and are more adjustable. I do have to have them adjusted a couple times a year.

I do need to get my eyes checked. its on the list. i've had this pair for...oh maybe i don't want to admit that...8 yrs yikes. I do get double and/or blurry vision but it clears up the next day or two. so I figure it is my age and computer use. Yes, sometimes i just take my glasses off and it seems i see clearer. That is one i don't understand and isn't logical to me.

[fortywhat2]

Thanks for the feedback guys... my lastest adventure to the eye glass place (#5) has prompted them and myself to 2 seperate pairs of glasses... reading and distance.  The distance is very minimal but to also help with a stigmatisim.  Because I am blind in my left eye and the ms,  neither havinging anything to do with the other, my brain cannot adjust to the other lenses... I can not have a small area for anytype of site because of my lack of periferial vision... I need the entire lense for each prescription strengh.  We'll see when the glasses arrive... I did opt for wires for one and plastic for the other frames we'll see which works better. :)  Thanks again for the input!

[daisy.girl]

i personally like the plastic frames better....yes, they do slip a little, but the nose piece on my wire ones really hurt my nose after a while.
anyone here wear contacts too?  I am finding it more difficult to wear my contacts.these days.