Originally Posted by
hipoptical
Where in the lens are you reading? Just curious, because when we started checking lenses at the minimum fitting point, we discovered that it was less than optimum. Different brands, different results, but few were actually right on at the minimum height. If what I understand you to be saying is true, then I should be able to get the same result (as a wearer) in a Varilux Comfort at 23 or 19, which not only doesn't make sense, it isn't right. You may be able to verify the power at 19, but the usable reading area to the wearer is actually less, since the prescribed power is essentially cut off. This is why manufacturers came up with short-corridor lenses. When they figured you could get by with the wearer only looking through 85%, then minimum fit points suddenly became lower in most lenses.
Come on boys- chime right in. Why did the fit points change, if I'm wrong? Anyone can play, since most manufacturers did the same. We don't have to always talk about the Empire.
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