I have used near variable focus glasses such as Sola Access for hundreds of patients over the last few years. My feeling is that there are several disturbing issues about them:
1. The lenses assume an intermediate distance for the computer screen which is approximately at arm's length. However, screens today are much larger and are often situated much further away from the user. In some cases the screen is closer than expected. In both cases the intermediate distance will cause blur unless some adjustment is made.
2. Most patients need to intersperse their computer/near work with scurrying around the office. They resent the neccessity to take off their glasses every time they need to look up or move around the office.
3. Many patients are resentful that they have to buy two pairs of glasses (even after being explained that one pair can't fit all needs).
Does anyone have any experience in using "computer glasses" in which there is some distance component available but in which the intermediate and near are emphasised? Would Solamax be a good option??
IH
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