I just got my first pair of progressives today, and I'm very unhappy with them. I didn't know until I called back the optician that there were different types of progressives - she made decisions for me without asking me any questions or giving me any information. I need a better understanding of what's available, and I was wondering if I could get some advice here on what type of progressive would suit me better than what I have. I'm also looking for a new optician - I'm in New York City.
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For many years I've worn a straight-across bifocal that comes pretty high up on the lens. I read a lot, and also work at the computer a lot. I need to look through the bifocal to see the computer, so a high and wide bifocal area is important.
Recently I've started to have trouble with my middle vision. For example, if I'm talking to someone at a party, their face is blurry. That's why I thought progressives would be good.
My add for the bifocal is now +2.25. I'm myopic otherwise, so I can see close without my glasses. My myopia correction is -3.25 in my right eye and -2.25 in my left, with slight astigmatism in my left.
The progressives I have are Varilux Comfort. They are terrible for computer use. I have to tip my head back to see the computer at all, which gives me a crick in my neck, and I have virtually no near peripheral vision. If I'm reading something in the center of my vision and look to the side moving only my eyes, it's a blur. This is unacceptable for me.
I called the optician, and she said she'd fit me for Hoya ECP lenses, but again she made this decision for me without giving me any information about my options. I want to make an informed choice.
I need a higher and wider near-vision area (but not occupational progressive lenses that I can't use for driving). What are the PALs that give the widest near vision area?
Also, the optician gave me polycarbonite lenses, which I've been reading are not very good for optics. What should I get instead?
Lastly, I am looking for a new optician. Are any of you in New York City?
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