Adjustment to bifocals....

[berrywoo]

I just got my new Rx from the O.D. and to my disappointment no contact lens evaluation, all I got was a Rx for new specs as follows:

balance  +7.50, -2.00 cyl, x155 axis, add +1.5

My question is for anyone who wears bifocals or progressives: what is the adjustment time when first wearing the glasses? I've heard that for traditional line bifocals the adjustment time is pretty quick, but that for progressives it's a bit longer. I'm hoping though that since the add is not too high then adjusting to either would not be such a big deal. Any feedback from wearers of bifocals or progressives would be appreciated.

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

Go back if not adjusted to the new glasses in one week and get them checked.

Dr. O.

[kg17]

Hopefully some new glasses will give you back some functional vision.  

Best wishes, always:)

[JodieJ]

Aspheric lenses can greatly improve the cosmetics of a high plus prescription by making the lenses thinner and flatter and reducing the magnification effect of the lens for onlookers.  

[berrywoo]

Thanks for the feedback.
I'm a head turner due to field defects...

[berrywoo]

O.D. 20/70
O.S. HM (hand motion) even the low vision optom gave up trying to measure, haha

So, I'm really pleased with how things have turned out, sure my visual field is a bit constricted and contrast tends to be an issue, but I'm still very happy as far as the BCVA goes. Just a bit disappointed with the cosmetic issues associated with bifocals and a large plus RX, but I'm sure I'll get over it eventually.

[JodieJ]

I adjusted to progressive glasses immediately.  I've read that people who turn their heads to see to the side do better with progressives than people who shift their eyes.  I must be a head turner.

[kg17]

What is your best corrected vision now?