I was *lucky* enough to get glasses at age 44. I was given bifocals but at times I see better up close w/o them. I guess I'm nearsighted as I can't see crap (details) from far away. Does anyone have a hint as to how to get used to them? I am due for an exam and a new pair (i get nearly free ones once/year as i'm on assistance) of glasses next month....the doc said a year ago that I need them for long distances and what a difference THAT made. He said I didn't really need the focals and that I could switch back and forth with these focals and reading glasses. What would YOU do????
2007-10-15 15:12:42 · 4 answers · asked by bazimme 3 in Health ➔ Optical
Have the same eye sight problems as you do. At first I got bifocals - but (after falling down the steps a few times) the following year I just got the distance part. I do not need glasses to read the paper - just for driving and watching TV etc. Hope this helps.
2007-10-15 15:23:28 · answer #1 · answered by CJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know anybody who has been able to get used to bifocals. That's why I've resisted getting them. My close up vision is still good without glasses but I do have problems when I'm wearing contacts or the glasses. Instead of getting bifocals, I simply pull down my glasses and look over the top when I'm looking at something close up.
2007-10-15 19:04:39 · answer #2 · answered by RoVale 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was told I needed bifocals; it cost me an extra $100. After a week I took them back because I could not get used to them, they were changed but I could not get my money back. That was 7 years ago, and I still don't need readers. I would just use two pairs especially since you get them so cheap.
2007-10-15 15:34:59 · answer #3 · answered by brandy C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to have lenses made with a no-prescription area for the bifocal part.
2007-10-15 15:21:09 · answer #4 · answered by Tom 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋