Computer Progressives

[OPTIDONN]

What progressive type lenses are out there for computer use? I have never used one and was just curious.

[Happylady]

I like the Sola Access lens, I use it often.

[cinders831]

I really enjoy the shamir office, great lens with nice availability, good materials and wide fields. Works very good.

[For-Life]

I like the Sola Access lens, I use it often.

I still find it the best. Depends on the prescription, but that lens is still clearly the best.

[Chris Ryser]

What progressive type lenses are out there for computer use? I have never used one and was just curious.


If there are any.............dont believe all the brainwash baloney, because they are basically all the same and to work at a computer you need proper distance (...to computer) vision plus a, as large as possible reading field on your desk.

NONE of all the progressives can give you that privilege. Stick to a ST28 or even better ST35.

[cinders831]

If there are any.............dont believe all the brainwash baloney, because they are basically all the same and to work at a computer you need proper distance (...to computer) vision plus a, as large as possible reading field on your desk.

NONE of all the progressives can give you that privilege. Stick to a ST28 or even better ST35.



Chris I have to disagree, we have many very happy users wearing the shamir office, less expensive then a traditional progressive, its not traditional. It is similar to a flat top in design only lineless. I cant personally say as I dont wear a progressive lens but my boss does and he mentioned that it is nearly full field. I would love to see the specs on the lens but the claims by wearers are that it is exceptionally designed and much less bothersome then a line in your field of view.

Again, no personal experience just a ton of feed back and my boss is a pretty oldfashioned die hard so I take his opinion with much respect.

[SkiBunny]

NONE of the progressives can give you that privilege. Stick to a ST28 or even better ST35.
What are those??

I'm now thinking I might just buy an inexpensive set of "reading" glasses plus a good set of distance glasses (for everday + computer) because my Add is only 1.25 and I can see my computer LCD perfectly with my distance glasses (I can even read reasonably ok with them, especially if i slide them down my nose a wee bit).

[Robert Martellaro]

If there are any.............dont believe all the brainwash baloney, because they are basically all the same and to work at a computer you need proper distance (...to computer)That's been my experience also. I personally tried a proprietary computer PAL with poor results. Just set the distance portion for the clients work distance and the remainder of the add power for 16" or as needed.

[rinselberg]

... Stick to a ST28 or even better ST35.Hello all,

This new article from OptiBoard's Karlen McLean in EyeCareBiz (online) has cleared up some of the terminology and abbreviations WRT segmented lenses -- terminology and abbreviations that I have seen many times before on OptiBoard without knowing what they meant.

Is an ST28/ST35 the same as an FT28/FT35?

http://www.eyecarebiz.com/article.aspx?article=50982

credit:
Karlen McLean, ABOC, NCLC
Eye Care Business (online)
"Seg Way - Discover the merits of forgotten segs and atypical bifocal applications"

[Robert Martellaro]

Straight Top (ST28) and Flat Top (FT35) and their abbreviations are synonymous for a fused D shape multifocal. The number afterwards designates the width.

WRT acronyms and abbreviations, it's overdone on occasion but I'm just to lazy to type anti-reflection coating when ARC will suffice. I reduce that to AR just to save of few seconds of hunting and pecking.:)

[SkiBunny]

AAAAA
(i.e., acronyms are an abomination all-over)

AYK
(as you know)

ROTFLMAO
(rolling on the floor laffing my azz off)

[amanda]

If there are any.............dont believe all the brainwash baloney, because they are basically all the same and to work at a computer you need proper distance (...to computer) vision plus a, as large as possible reading field on your desk.

NONE of all the progressives can give you that privilege. Stick to a ST28 or even better ST35.
Do ST28 and ST 35 refers to lens materials?

[amanda]

Chris I have to disagree, we have many very happy users wearing the shamir office, less expensive then a traditional progressive, its not traditional.

The initial post was asking about computer progressive. Youa re not evening progressive and so why say about Shamir office, which you said is not tridition. We who needs progressive are confused enough to find out related uesful information, you know?

[amanda]

What does ditto mean?

[QDO1]

Im using the Rodenstock Nexyma range for its flexibility (diffrerent working distances) and the Nikon Online for its over all sharpness. No problems there at all. and on a manual focimiter, they are certainly looking better than a regular design that has been adjusted in height and power (that is for office only use)

[amanda]

The initial post was asking about computer progressive. Youa re not evening progressive and so why say about Shamir office, which you said is not tridition. We who needs progressive are confused enough to find out related uesful information, you know?

My apology.

[allstar]

Essilor's new Varilux Computer...

edit: might only be a UK thing though

[helphelphelp]

SOLA ACCESS RULES!

never a re-do so far.

[amanda]

SOLA ACCESS RULES!

never a re-do so far.

Thanks for the info. What's the AR name on your Sola Access?

[Bobie]

Rodenstock Nexyma 80 , my customer loved it very much.
I just have Rodenstock Nexyma 40 and 80 Trial Lenses set in 34 mm ring to trial in trial frame for my customer to compare with single vision lenses.

This week , I can sell 3 time more of Nexyma and not have any customer who going for single vision reading lenses anymore.

Thank you for great support from Rodenstock.
( Off-couse , I have to pay for Nexyma Trial Lenses set )

[DaQuano]

All progressives are not the same. Different generations offer different optics. Shamir office is top of the line computer vision without the top of the line price.

[cnet_baby]

Essilor's new Varilux Computer...

edit: might only be a UK thing though

is it a occupational PALs, like sola access or other design?
so how bout the Essilor's New Interview????

[Bobie]

Essilor New InterView is super reading lenses and can use with computer but have to apply by reduce power 0.25D or fitting 4 mm lower.

Essilor New InterView is better than Nexyma 80 for reading , but Nexyma 80 is much better than Essilor InterView when use computer.

I always recommended my customer to have 3 pairs of eyeglasses

1. Rodenstock Impression ILT XS 1.6/42 Super AR

2. Rodenstock Impression Nexyma 80 for computer or Nexyma 80 for budget case.

3. Rodenstock Impression Nexyma 40 for reading or Nexyma 40 for budget case.

[For-Life]

Essilor New InterView is super reading lenses and can use with computer but have to apply by reduce power 0.25D or fitting 4 mm lower.

Essilor New InterView is better than Nexyma 80 for reading , but Nexyma 80 is much better than Essilor InterView when use computer.

I always recommended my customer to have 3 pairs of eyeglasses

1. Rodenstock Impression ILT XS 1.6/42 Super AR

2. Rodenstock Impression Nexyma 80 for computer or Nexyma 80 for budget case.

3. Rodenstock Impression Nexyma 40 for reading or Nexyma 40 for budget case.

What happens when the PAL does the job correct in all cases and they toss the other two into a drawer never to be seen again?

[Bobie]

It is not fun to use the computer or read newspaper with Varilux Ipseo or Impression ILT XS more than 1 hour.

I recommended the Hi-End PALs for read or use computer only few minute , not for few hours.

When my customer have to read or use the computer for few hours , I recommended them to wear Nexyma 80 for computer and Nexyma 40 for reading.

Please remember that , no have any Hi-End PALs that can read the newspaper better than Nexyma 40 and no have any Hi-End PALs that can use the computer better than Nexyma 80.

Most of my customer wear Hi-End PALs for outdoor , and use Nexyma 80 when they have to work with computer for few hours ( They leave Nexyma 80 in front of the comupter in their office ) , and they use Nexyma 40 when they would like to read newspaper at home ( They keep Nexyma 40 in living room or bed room , but many of them buy two of Nexyma 40 , one in living room and one in bed room ).

[Chris Ryser]

Do ST28 and ST 35 refers to lens materials?



This actually refers to a Flat Top 28mm or 35mm of clean clear reading area, with the latter just about covering the whole width of a desk. They do have a separating line and the top adjusted for the computer distance which will give you a clear vision without distrortion.

[eyespy15]

Hi


Rodenstock has a new lens that I have been quite happy with.....its called the Nexyma....it has two seperate designs. One for more predominant near demand and one for predominant intermediate demand....both designs more closely resemble a progressive so people can easily switch to their other specs...

Cheers,

[QDO1]

http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showpost.php?p=116454&postcount=2

check this - Nexyma lenses have been arround for a few years

[rinselberg]

I wonder how one of these setups (below) would work out for a computer user that's a myope with accommodation problems. Good setup for someone with eyeglass frames and a general purpose PAL? One of those "office" or "computer" PAL designs? Or maybe a lined (segmented) bifocal/trifocal?

The one technical drawback that even I can see is that extra glass window (in the desktop) between the computer monitor and the user. Might want to know if that glass is AR-coated before springing for a setup like this.

http://img469.imageshack.us/img469/2393/novastudents3605xn.jpg
http://img469.imageshack.us/img469/7500/novasingleuser2205jj.jpg

Credit: http://www.smartdesks.com/computer-desks-ss-nova.asp


What happens when optical science and software engineering collide? VirtualOptician™ (http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15703). You may have seen the liftoff - but did you see the landing (http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showpost.php?p=129915&postcount=23)?

[QDO1]

I wonder how one of these setups (below) would work out for a computer user that's a myope with accommodation problems. Good setup for someone with eyeglass frames and a general purpose PAL? One of those "office" or "computer" PAL designs? Or maybe a lined (segmented) bifocal/trifocal?

The one technical drawback that even I can see is that extra glass window (in the desktop) between the computer monitor and the user. Might want to know if that glass is AR-coated before springing for a setup like this.

http://img469.imageshack.us/img469/2393/novastudents3605xn.jpg
http://img469.imageshack.us/img469/7500/novasingleuser2205jj.jpg

Credit: http://www.smartdesks.com/computer-desks-ss-nova.asp


What happens when optical science and software engineering collide? VirtualOptician™ (http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15703). You may have seen the liftoff - but did you see the landing (http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showpost.php?p=129915&postcount=23)?looks awful - basic principle here - cramm em in like fish in a tin

I am 6'5 and 220 lbs, and i would get a really sore neck, back and shoulders in this environment. I often work at a work station, and posture is everything (and space to move your legs about

[John Sheridan]

As someone who spends just about his entire work week in front of a computer, I will say that I don't think much of those computer desks. They put the monitor at an angle that makes you look through the reading area of your bifocals or PAL's, but the distance is longer than a typical reading distance.

I prefer the usual type of setup with the top of the monitor a little below eye level.