I’m a longtime wearer of AOB (American Optical Truvision Omni) progressives. They’re the only pair I own, used equally for driving, computer use, and reading. I appreciate the very soft design: no distortion in the corners!
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I’m interested in moving to a newer generation lens if it will provide a better viewing experience. For me this would mean a greater width in any of the distance, intermediate, or reading zones, with the same distortion-free peripheral. And I would like a frame with a smaller height than my current 45mm pair.
My eye doctor (PhD, MD) wears progressives and says basically “a lens is a lens” and there is no need to change, but that his affiliated opticians are trained and able to discuss this with me. The one I talked to is not familiar with the AOB, but says the Varilux Panamic will likely give me a greater field of vision without the distortion. She’ll order replacement AOB lenses if I am unsatisfied with the Panamic.
I have struck out finding a local optician who will/can discuss lens differences, so naturally I return to this forum for the REAL scoop!
Do you think the odds favor the Panamic providing a better viewing experience?
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