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[MEB]

First of all, I would like to say hello to everyone.

Then, on to my very blank mind...

I cannot, for the life of me, find a lense that would work for my customer.
I wanted to make her an Access, but her Rx is out of range.

Can anyone tell me of anyother lens that functions in the same way?

Her (full) Rx is:
R: +3.00
L: +2.75
add: +2.50

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[Darryl Meister]

On the AO*SOLA side, AO Technica is another option that will cover this Rx range. While it doesn't provide quite as much near and intermediate vision as SOLA Access, it comes close and provides a bit of distance vision, as well.

Best regards,
Darryl

[MEB]

Thanks. :)

Sola had already suggested that, (I should have mentioned it) but it just doesn't sound or seem anywhere near wide enough.

My only other thought was possibly using the widest blended, and simply doing
comp.(ish)/reading that way...

[drk]

Zeiss makes "Business" and "Gradal RD".

Shamir is a good choice with their "Office" because, (like Access), it comes in poly, which is nice for higher plus! And it has a plentitude of "regressions", but don't try to get too fancy, there!

Essilor has the "name that escapes me" (Readables?).

Hoya has the "Tact"? I believe?

I've used Access very successfully, and I like poly! I'm trying out the "Office" more and more due to multiple regression choices, and I'm still learning what can be done with these lenses.

Darryl,
Man, my lab has "Technica" jacked-up in price! What gives?

[Darryl Meister]

Sola had already suggested that, (I should have mentioned it) but it just doesn't sound or seem anywhere near wide enough... My only other thought was possibly using the widest blended, and simply doing comp.(ish)/reading that way

While the near zone of AO Technica is slightly smaller than Access's (in order to make room for a small distance port), it is still very large and has equally low levels of astigmatism. It is certainly larger than any blended you'll find. Access will have significantly more intermediate vision in the top of the lens though, since AO Technica drops in add power to the distance Rx. This may or may not be preferable, depending upon your specific application.

Essilor has the "name that escapes me" (Readables?).

Essilor makes the Interview, as well.

Man, my lab has "Technica" jacked-up in price! What gives?

Not sure, DRK. I don't get involved much with the pricing. Keep in mind though that AO Technica is actually produced like a regular progressive lens series (a full range of base curves and add powers), unlike "near vision only" or "enhanced single vision" lenses (including Access).

Best regards,
Darryl

[For-Life]

Rodenstock Office and Nikon Online also have higher powers. I think the Office comes in up to a +1.75 and the Online in up to a +2.25.

[Jedi]

If cosmetics are not a concern, why not a Flat-top bifocal? No distortion in the intermediate, not distortion in the near and with an AR coating the seg isn't too ugly.

[MEB]

Phew!!!

Lotsa responses!

OK.

The rest of the scenario is: Looks are a big concern, so much so, that this woman has been wearing a progressive to try and do office work that includes a large desk, 2 computers and a wall full of stuff.
My overiding thought was to try and get her out of any sort of progressive for work purposes. (play and socializing is fine)

In hearing all this, it sounds as if the Technica may wind up being the only option.

As far as the blended idea went, the thought was getting a 24mm reading width. I did not get the reading width of the Technica from Sola, but I'll check into it.

Again, Thanks for all the suggestions.

[MEB]

Zeiss makes "Business" and "Gradal RD".

Shamir is a good choice with their "Office" because, (like Access), it comes in poly, which is nice for higher plus! And it has a plentitude of "regressions", but don't try to get too fancy, there!

Essilor has the "name that escapes me" (Readables?).

Hoya has the "Tact"? I believe?

I've used Access very successfully, and I like poly! I'm trying out the "Office" more and more due to multiple regression choices, and I'm still learning what can be done with these lenses.

Darryl,
Man, my lab has "Technica" jacked-up in price! What gives?

I will definately check these out, thanks!

[Darryl Meister]

In hearing all this, it sounds as if the Technica may wind up being the only option... As far as the blended idea went, the thought was getting a 24mm reading width

If she will be wearing these to walk around in at the office (which I assume is the case in this particular situation), AO Technica would probably be a better option in this Rx than most enhanced near lenses. Most of these lenses have a range of vision (or depth of field) of no more than about 6' or so in that Rx. I don't think it will be a problem to get around 24 mm of reading width out of it.

Best regards,
Darryl

[drk]

Not sure, DRK. I don't get involved much with the pricing. Keep in mind though that AO Technica is actually produced like a regular progressive lens series (a full range of base curves and add powers), unlike "near vision only" or "enhanced single vision" lenses (including Access).

Best regards,
Darryl

That would explain it. I was comparing it to other NVF lenses.


Zeiss' Gradal Rd has the ability to be worn in the office and walked around in, too, or you could use a high regression with a Shamir office. Technica is probably great as well.

You really can't walk in your typical NVF lens.

[cinders831]

hey is the shamir officenot a possibility. I use a ton of that lens and it works beautifully.
Hope that helps.

[Jimbob]

I presume this has already been solved, but jsut wanted to chime in that there would be the Rodenstock office as well as the Hoya Desk, both availabe in higher indexes