Omelet > wrote:
> "Steve B" > wrote:
>> "Omelet" > wrote
>>
>> > I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are wonderful
>> > but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then. :-)
>> >Om
>>
>> I like progressives, and have a pair coming in about a week for times when I
>> can't wear contacts. I have worn them for about five years now. I don't
>> see how anyone can wear anything but the no lines.
>>
>> Steve
>
>The eyed Dr, (MD) said that some people have trouble adapting to them.
>imho, it's a matter of attitude. Took me a couple of weeks just like he
>said, but I am ok with them now.

Many people don't adapt because they don't leave progressive lenses on
long enough. But originally this thread was about progressive
*contact* lenses, some can't become accustomed to those regardless.
Once accustomed to progressive spectacles there is no reason not to
use them for reading except that half lenses are lighter weight, and
one should not use any type of contact lenses for reading over long
periods. One should never rely of those cheapo non Rx thingies from
the drug store, none are made of optically correct material nor will
they accomodate for different Rx per eye, worn over a long period they
will damage your vision. There is more to corrective lenses than just
dioptor... spacing between pupils is critical as is lens distance to
the eye, also prism effect is very important.

Motorcyclists say that if you have a $10 head buy a $10 helmet.
If your vision is worth $10 buy $10 drugstore readers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eyeglass_prescription