Is this still a consideration anymore when deciding on which lens to put a patient in? I typically fit Hoya lenses, and my go to lens used to be a Summit. I started noticing though, that many patients weren't adapting when switched. I would say a good percentage where switched from ovations or illuminas. The biggest complaint was smaller reading area.
If the patient decided to upgrade to the lifestyle ID, the majority of the time they were happy. Every once in a while I'd get the patient who swears he could see better out of his VIP's. Whatever, I'll change them back.
But if the patient didn't want to upgrade, I'd typically change them to a GPW and it would solve the problem. When I called my Hoya lab, I was told by one of the lab guys that exept for the Lifestyle, the GPW has the widest reading area.
So here is my question: Which, in your opinion, is the better way to fit? A harder lens design, because it gives wider reading and distance, or a softer design with less 'swim'. Would I be creating more problems for myself if I were to pose the question to the patient? And do free form lenses fall into the hard vs soft catagory?
Any input would be greatly appretiated. Thanks!!:)
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