Does anyone have any problems driving with progressive lenses?

Question

Ive had my progressive lenses for 2months,and i hate them for driving when im driving i cant have my head up straight (as it blurs) how i would if i would drive without them,if i reverse into a car space i have to take them off because when i look at the wingside mirror it goes a bit blurry

If im at home and im watching tv if i want to glance down to see the clock on my vcr i have to move my head down

Say if im parking up infront of something im allways leaving a big gap infront,because i cant judge the distance because when i lift my head up a bit it goes a bit blurry

Is this normal?

Answer 1

This is why I don't have them. My husband has a pair and he's had a hard time getting used to them. Instead, I have single-lensed glasses and I just take them off when I want to read something or look at something close up.

Answer 2

It is possible you just need an adjustment. Progressive lenses have a "sweet spot," whereas you have to be looking through precisely the right point in order to have your near or distance vision in focus. By adjusting the way the frame fits on your face, you may be able to find that point.
You may have chosen a frame that is too narrow to really accommodate a progressive lens. A good optician should have guided you away from that problem, but it is possible.
Also, some people are just unable to adapt to progressive lenses. Most opticals have a warranty for non-adapts and should change you into lined bifocals at no charge.
Call your glasses provider ASAP and let them know you are having problems...hopefully you went to a respectable place that will work with you.

Answer 3

I purchased my first pair of progressive glasses because I felt it would be easier than wearing two pair of glasses (one for driving and another for reading). My problem is that when I first picked up my glasses and wore them outside in the light, I saw spider webbing on the lens. Thought I was stepping into a big spider web. I took them off and then knew that it was something wrong with the lenses. The optician was not very helpful and even insulted us by saying, "Have you been drinking!" I couldn't believe such a comment by a business person. The glasses were sent back to the lab and when I picked th,em up a second time, the same spider webbing, or tiny scratch lines appeared when I would take them outside. Inside I did not see this distortion. Has anyone else had this problem. I refused to buy the glasses and canceled the order. They wanted to charge me over $400. I went to Alvernon Optical in Green Valley, AZ. I'll never go back there again.

Answer 4

Varifocal Lenses Problems

Answer 5

It's not normal or correct, but it's not rare.
Yours may have been set with the reading portion slightly high: that should be checked. There are poorer zones in the periphery of varifocals which can cause blur if the head is not turned sufficiently when reversing. Dropping the chin tends to clear the line of sight in most cases.

Different designs of varifocal have different qualities in this area. Those with better peripheral performance tend to have a smaller really good reading area. It's a trade-off.

Even the best varifocals, fitted correctly, cannot do every task.
If you drive with a relatively reclined driving position, or lay back in a lounging posture when watching TV, the "leant back" natural head position will mean, with varifocals *correct* for a normal posture, that you are looking through the progression, andthen vision is clearer if you drop your chin somewhat.

I have, on infrequent occasions, made varifocals especially to suit people driving low-slung sports cars. But the glasses, while superb for that task, were not good for any other. (except slobbing out watching TV!)

Answer 6

I assume by progressive you mean multifocal or varifocal.

I have worn these for about 10 years. Driving has been no problem except when reversing where I have to take them off or close one eye.

No other problems except having to tilt my head for the computer - so I use reading glasses instead.

The problems you are getting do not seem right.

I suggest you go back to your optician and get the glasses checked. Something is wrong somewhere.

Answer 7

Had exactly the same problem with progressives. I had to look out of the top portion of my glasses to drive; middle was for computer.... IMHO it's a lot more important for my glasses to work properly WHILE I'M DRIVING A CAR!

I'm here today cuz BF is wondering which he should get and optician was (of course) telling him to get the progressives. (I've since had Lasik)

I'd go back and tell them the problems you're having and see if there's something they can do for you.

Good luck!

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Yes it is normal- if you are using them correctly (except for backing a car) It sounds like your optician possibly could have measured you a tad high, thus the having to keep your head down for certain tasks or activities. However, if when you drive you recline somewhat in your seat, that would definitely cause a problem. Take them back to your Doctor for evaluation, and they can determine if they need to be remade. Ususally if dont within a reasonalbe amount of time- say under 60 days, thye should remake yours gratis.

Answer 10

The answer is real simple...the measurements are off. The optician measured the seg height too high and it needs to be lowered. The easiest fix for this is to spread the nose pads a little if you have them on your frame. If it's a plastic frame, or a metal one, ask your optician to put a little pantoscopic tilt to your frame. That should take care of the problem.