Another Query re High Minus High Index Progressive

[snoopybird]

I have been having some diffuculty finding the right progressive lens (Transitions, if available) for a small frame (Nike 4800 (45-19-140)), in not less than a 1.67 index (plastic).

Prescription as follows:

Sphere Cylinder Axis

OD -7.75 -1.50 155
OS -11.00 -3.50 175

Add OU: +1.75

Seg height approx. 16mm

In NJ, USA.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

[Jedi]

Essilor has two design that may satisfy your needs. The first is the Varilux Ellipse. It is available in a 1.67 index, Transition V and has a minimum fitting height of 14mm. The second is the Varilux Ipseo, again 1.67, Transition and 3 different minimum heights 14/16/18mm. According to Varilux the power range for the Ipseo currently goes to a -10.00 sph, have your optician contact Varilux to see if they can go beyond that parameter. Zeiss and Nikon also have 1.67 PALs availible in Transitions (Gradal Top and the "i") but they have a minimum fitting height of 18mm.

[MarySue]

The Rodenstock Life XS is available here in a spherical design with a 2.00 base and the labs will grind the script you've mentioned. I'd caution however, finding something with a plano front base may be more acceptable.

:-)

[Bev Heishman]

Zeiss Brevity. My first choice woud be a Zeiss Individual. Seen some phenomenal things with this lens.

[Robert Martellaro]

I have been having some diffuculty finding the right progressive lens
Sphere Cylinder Axis

OD -7.75 -1.50 155
OS -11.00 -3.50 175

Add OU: +1.75

Seg height approx. 16mm

If your eyes are healthy and this is your first multifocal lens you will have discomfort when reading in the best case, and double vision worse case. Discuss this with your doctor and optician before ordering new glasses.

Hope this helps

[QDO1]

Zeiss Brevity. My first choice woud be a Zeiss Individual. Seen some phenomenal things with this lens. Me too, that would be the way to go. You are going to have to give on something - thinness or transitions. Rodenstock ILT XS may be an option, or Nikon Ci13 range

How much double vision do you get in single vision?

CAN YOU PULL THEM DOWN YOUR NOSE TO READ?

Are you prepared for a 2 pair soloution?

[MarySue]

Zeiss Brevity. My first choice woud be a Zeiss Individual. Seen some phenomenal things with this lens.

Bev,

Are you able to provide a bit more information? I thought this lens had a minimum corridor length of 19? Do you know the specifications?

Thanks

[optiboard1]

pentex 1.67 aspheric but with any true aspheric you can not get transition or polorized but make sure you get ar coating a denser lens gives you more reflection

[fvc2020]

If you are staying with a progressive there are lenses that are thinner than 1.67. Recently 1.74 Panamic came out here. They take about 3 weeks to get, but according to the power that be(Essilor)it is apprx 13%thinner than 1.67. I have not used the lenses and do not work for essilor. My lab rep told me about Monday.


I would like to suggest one thing. Please discuss the possiblity for 2x vision with you prescription. There are other options if you don't want a bifocal or progressive. I hope you find a great optician to help you with this


Christina

[Jedi]

pentex 1.67 aspheric but with any true aspheric you can not get transition or polorized but make sure you get ar coating a denser lens gives you more reflectionMany PAL's are aspheric and available in both Transition and Polarized. Off the top of my head TL 1.6 and 1.67 SV are available in aspheric and Transition, so I don't understand the above comment.

[Bobie]

Dear snoopybird ,

Your Rx is not recommended for any semi-finished PALs , and you have to going for Free Form Progressive Back Surface PALs , because your Rx have Anisometropia over 1.25D and have CYL. over - 2.00D.

I recommended
1. Rodenstock Impression ILT 1.74 will be the best choice for you ,

2. and second choice can be Hoyalux iD 1.7 if you would like to have rimless frame with thin and good ABBE.