usually only wear specs for close work but find I need them all day at work, preparing and eating food etc. I decided on varifocals because I constantly walk about looking over my specs. Today with new ones I cant see computer screen properly and feel vision is worse instead of better. I paid 383.00 for them!!!!!
2006-11-21 23:26:29 · 9 answers · asked by christabelle09 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I was disorientated at first but got used to varifocals very quickly.
The most difficult thing for a while was walking down stairs but I don't have any problem with that now.
But if you still have problems after a couple of days you need to go back to the opticians and tell them
2006-11-21 23:29:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way varifocal lenses works is that the top part of the lens focuses for distance, a small area at the bottom of the lenses is focussed for a reading distance, and there is a graduation between these areas, which should be just about right for middle distance viewing, such as for using a computer, dashbard, etc.
Unlike single vision lenses, it is impossible for the lenses to be optically perfect all over. The lower left and right areas of the lens will have areas of distortion- the amount will depend upon the strength of your reading addition, and the size of the lens, among other things.
Because of this you will find instead of scanning things with your eyes, you will have to move your head a little too, so that your eyes are not looking through the distorted areas. This definItely takes a bit of getting used to, but if you persevere you will get used to what part of the lens you need to use for which jobs. You will also find you eyes start to ignore that distorted, slightly swimmy feeling.
Because of the way varifocals work it is crucial that they are set in the correct position in the frame- if not you will be looking though the wrong part unless you contstantly lift or lower your chin. Give them a week of wearing them every day, and if they still feel wrong, go back to your optician. Often just a small frame adjustment will do the trick.
(Incidentally, if it turns out they have been set wrong of the prescription is off, your optician will change them for you. And if you are one of the 5% or so of people who just can't adapt, in the UK most lens manufacturers offer a guarantee, so that if you can't adapt they will be able to return them and replace them with bifocals, or single vision lenses for you for no extra change)
2006-11-22 01:17:17 · answer #2 · answered by pinkyminx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have elderly friends who told me the same things. Take heart, your eyes will adust and things will get better. Also, I understand that there is a bit of retraining your eyes to look through the appropriate part of the lenses.
My mum loved her's only one of her friends gave up on the idea.
Me? I have worn glasses since a kid. Luckily I can use univision lenses at all times. That helps.
I dread the day bi, tri or varifocals are needed.
HINT: Try looking at the screen at a slightly different angle!
2006-11-21 23:31:13 · answer #3 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean, I got varifocals and for the first couple of days had problems with them. Try putting them on as soon as you get up in the morning, before your eyes have adjusted for the day and this will help.
If no improvement after 3 days go back to your optician and ask to have the lenses checked.
Once you get used to them they are great.
2006-11-21 23:29:52 · answer #4 · answered by Dogs'r'us 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been wearing them a few years now, and whenever my prescription changes, I get the same problems adjusting to the new pair - tripping over kerbs is my favourite!
It's a question of learning which part of the lens to use for different things - reading a book, using a computer, driving and so on. It doesn't usually take more than a day or two for your eyes and brain to adjust.
2006-11-21 23:41:29 · answer #5 · answered by keith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had problems at first, too. Driving was a particular problem as I had to learn to have my head at a different angle in order to see through the appropriate (distance) part of the lenses.
After a week or two I stopped noticing the difference and grew to love them, I don't use them for work on the computer though as the screen is distorted.
Persevere and you'll be fine.
2006-11-21 23:40:11 · answer #6 · answered by fidget 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cant see the screen you are not using the correct part of the lens to look through. Try altering the angle you are looking at.
It took my hubby a month to get used to his and my son about a week ! It depends on how quickly an individual adapts to wearing them!
2006-11-22 00:47:11 · answer #7 · answered by willowGSD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You propably have to get used to the new verifocals. Wear them as much as you can can, and after few weeks they will be ok.
2006-11-21 23:29:59 · answer #8 · answered by crane1951@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Persevere! I've had mine for a few weeks. They were pretty scary at first, but with persistence they do get better.
Good luck!
2006-11-21 23:29:25 · answer #9 · answered by migdalski 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋