Hi!
I'm trying on a new pair of polycarb Quantum transition lenses (-6.75/-6.50; -0.75 cyl). I've been wearing eyeglasses for more than 25 years so I know it takes from several hours to a day (for me at least) to get used to the "feel" of new lenses. However, I also know from experience that my discomfort when trying on new lenses, is limited to things appearing bright and sharp and the floor looking as if it's a bit farther down.
My new polycarb lenses have a different feel to it. First, it's like looking through a window. I can "see" the edges. Second, fine prints are blurry. I find this odd since I expected (based on previous experience) that with new lenses that have a higher Rx (higher by -0.5 and -0.25), I'd be getting dizzy from seeing things very sharply, not blurry.
I have one question - Is this kind of abberation common to polycarb lenses? I've never worn polycarb lenses before. I've only had one pair of plastic (can't remember the material) lenses before but I've always preferred glass although they are heavier. This is out of topic but I just prefer glass because of the clarity and scratch resistance (I'm your ideal eyeglass wearer. I never dry wipe my lenses. I always rinse them in the morning with water, soap with diluted dishwashing liquid, clean between the nosepads and the temple hinges too, and then pat dry with tissue. I find the microfiber cloth that's usually included in the case is not absorbent enough to remove the water without smearing the lenses.). Anti-scratch coated plastic lenses, even with the gentle cleaning treatment above, is not scratch-proof. My past experience with plastic lenses is that the scratch marks are so fine that I can only see them when they're held up against the light at an angle. They're also only apparent when I'm actually wearing the eyeglasses - gives the sensation that I'm looking through a frosted glass pane.
I would like to take these lenses back to the optical store but would like to know more about polycarb lenses.
Thank you.
Maru
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