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Post by Dreamsofnyssa on Dec 27, 2016 20:31:26 GMT
I got a new pair of glasses with Progressive lenses. I don't need glasses to read but got the Progressive lenses so that I would not have to keep taking my glasses off to read. (That's what I was told I needed). I've worn the glasses 4 days now and still have to take them off to read. I came in to work today and these glasses do not work well with computer screens. I called the store and will be getting regular single vision lenses made. Sad part is that I paid twice the amount for the Progressives and I cannot even use them.
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Post by runner5 on Dec 27, 2016 20:33:41 GMT
Not sure where you got them but Costco will let you return glasses that don't work out for you - no questions asked (and I did return a pair so I know they honor it).
Let your provider know they aren't working and give them a chance to make it right. I hope they can take care of this for you.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Dec 27, 2016 20:39:34 GMT
I'm like you, glasses on and off all day long when I'm at the computer or reading or scrapbooking! I've been told to get progressive, but I've also been told by many people they take a huge adjustment period. So I just stay with my off and on and off and on glasses. At least then I'm not tripping and falling trying to get used to my progressive glasses. Dh got progressives once and they are still sitting in his drawer some where  |
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Post by idahomom on Dec 27, 2016 20:43:11 GMT
My eye doctor guaranteed my progressive lenses. If I didn't like them, no cost to me. I will say it took about two weeks to get used to them. I had to break the habit of looking around my glasses to read. Now I love them.
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Post by peace on Dec 27, 2016 20:44:00 GMT
the doctor told me it takes a MONTH of continuous wear to get used to progressives. Let's just say I only pull them out to read.
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Post by Dreamsofnyssa on Dec 27, 2016 20:55:11 GMT
Not sure where you got them but Costco will let you return glasses that don't work out for you - no questions asked (and I did return a pair so I know they honor it). Let your provider know they aren't working and give them a chance to make it right. I hope they can take care of this for you. Unfortunately, I will be getting no refund for the difference. I was told that they made the lenses and since they are specially made there are no refunds. |
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Post by Really Red on Dec 27, 2016 20:58:35 GMT
Everyone tells me it's a huge adjustment period, but my sister got them and they are sitting around gathering dust. I am not going to do the same thing
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2016 21:02:59 GMT
I"ve been wearing mine for about 4 years now (no need for a prescription change) I HATE them. I have never adjusted to the.
You have to find the "Sweet spot" that is right for the distance you want to see without tilting your head. Too often the best spot for vision is not a comfortable one for viewing.
Next time I have glasses made I'll get two pair. One for distance with a reading bifocal and a second pair with a "computer" mid distance single lens.
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Post by smartypants71 on Dec 27, 2016 21:14:51 GMT
I was thinking about going to progressive lenses for the same reason you got them. Sounds like maybe I should stick with what I have.
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Post by KiwiJo on Dec 27, 2016 21:18:35 GMT
I have progressives and like them, but I found that I need to have the computer screen as low as possible, so that I am only looking at it through the bottom section on the lens. It needs to be positioned 'just so'.
Of course, this goes against the ergonomic suggestion that you should have the screen at eye level; and I do get a few comments sometimes at work. But definitely low down is the best position for me, it makes a huge difference. Might be worth experimenting with, for you?
But for sure, don't give up after only 4 days!
It takes me about that long to get used to a new script, but after that it's all good; and I have used progressives for years. 4 days is probably not long enough to get used to them for the first time.
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Post by MsKnit on Dec 27, 2016 21:46:20 GMT
I have Progressive lenses too. Getting old sucks!
What I've learned is the Progressives are good for changing from distance to up close and back to distance. They have been a tremendous help in my college classed.
Now, if I am working up close...taking a test, reading, on-line...no glasses needed.
Also, there was no adjustment period with my first pair of progressives. They were perfect. However, I have struggled tremendously with this second pair. I'm convinced that they weren't fit properly. I wouldn't have known any better had I not had that initial pair.
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Post by Linda on Dec 27, 2016 21:56:27 GMT
I love my progressives - they work for reading and for the computer (like KiwiJo I have mine lower now) and for distance. I went from no glasses to progressives though so that may have made a difference. I didn't have much of an adjustment period but they told me to give it several weeks to get used them |
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Post by krazykatlady on Dec 27, 2016 22:10:54 GMT
I've had two pair of progressives and have never gotten use to them. I could kick myself for letting my husband talk me into the second pair. Ironically he bought a pair in the spring and he's not been able to adjust to his either. Meanwhile I'm just taking them off whenever I'm reading or doing closeup work.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 27, 2016 22:13:20 GMT
the doctor told me it takes a MONTH of continuous wear to get used to progressives. Let's just say I only pull them out to read.  Same problem. I can't get used to wearing glasses on my face. Plus they make my face hot. I do notice I see better with them on, but not enough to make a big difference to put up with the inconvenience. Getting old does suck. |
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Post by ginacivey on Dec 27, 2016 22:20:25 GMT
my dh had bifocals made at lenscrafters yesterday - he decided on the lined bifocal instead of the progressives
i tried them and was nauseous! i hated them
lenscrafters told him there is 30 day redo period if he changes his mind
gina
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Dec 27, 2016 22:21:29 GMT
On the advice of my eye doctor, I decided against progressives. Instead, I have a pair of glasses made just for reading/computer work and they work very well for that. However, I have to take them off to be able to watch tv, drive, etc. Since these are mainly for evenings while at home (I wear contact lens most of the time), I put up with the aggravation of changing glasses.
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Post by papersilly on Dec 27, 2016 22:23:32 GMT
i'm wearing progressive right now but I still like to take them off to read sometimes.
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Post by destined2bmom on Dec 27, 2016 23:25:18 GMT
I have worn progressive glasses for 5 years. It did take about a week to get use to them. And when my prescription changed, it would take a couple of days. It took my husband a month. I think it is different for everyone to adjust to wearing them.
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Post by terri on Dec 27, 2016 23:41:30 GMT
I got a new pair of glasses with Progressive lenses. I don't need glasses to read but got the Progressive lenses so that I would not have to keep taking my glasses off to read. (That's what I was told I needed). I've worn the glasses 4 days now and still have to take them off to read. I came in to work today and these glasses do not work well with computer screens. I called the store and will be getting regular single vision lenses made. Sad part is that I paid twice the amount for the Progressives and I cannot even use them. I did the exact same thing. The progressive glasses gave me headaches too. I was happy to go back to a single lens. I did have them put my new single lenses into the frames I got with the progressives so it wasn't a complete waste. |
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Post by grammadee on Dec 27, 2016 23:47:04 GMT
Not sure where you got them but Costco will let you return glasses that don't work out for you - no questions asked (and I did return a pair so I know they honor it). Let your provider know they aren't working and give them a chance to make it right. I hope they can take care of this for you. Unfortunately, I will be getting no refund for the difference. I was told that they made the lenses and since they are specially made there are no refunds. When I got my progressives, I had to go in twice to get them readjusted. They didn't have to change the lenses, just the angle of the glasses on my head. Have you asked them to do that? |
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Post by epeanymous on Dec 27, 2016 23:52:33 GMT
I have progressive lenses and love them. I had to take my glasses off to read before, and now I do not. I am sorry they aren't working for you  . |
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Post by scrapApea on Dec 28, 2016 0:01:14 GMT
I've worn Progressives for the past 6 years...if you say you couldn't use them for computer work, you probably should have tri-focal ones. I have three zones( as it were) in my glasses, far, computer and near. It takes some adjustment, you have to tilt your head or if I need to see super close I have to look out of the very bottom of the lens but you should be able to adjust, unless you didn't get that section for computerwork.
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Post by Suziee2 on Dec 28, 2016 0:01:46 GMT
I have had them for about 9 years now. It did take me a while to get used to them. DH has them also - mine are bifocal, his are trifocal. If you can give them time, you should be able to adjust. I am on the computer all day at work and so is DH.
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Post by mimima on Dec 28, 2016 0:46:49 GMT
For the first week, I hated my progressive lenses. Now, I love them. However, I leave them in the car and put them on to drive and for when I am out and about.
At the house, I use reading cheaters
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Post by hannahruth on Dec 28, 2016 0:51:42 GMT
I have them and have had for the last couple of years and I HATE them.
Am due for a new pair and will not be getting them. I find them too dangerous - I have fallen down our front steps a couple times now and am terrified the next time will be bad news. I would rather have separate glasses for what I need them for and change as required.
I have heard that if you get used to them they are great but I am done.
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Post by red88 on Dec 28, 2016 1:01:32 GMT
I've worn Progressives for the past 6 years...if you say you couldn't use them for computer work, you probably should have tri-focal ones. I have three zones( as it were) in my glasses, far, computer and near. It takes some adjustment, you have to tilt your head or if I need to see super close I have to look out of the very bottom of the lens but you should be able to adjust, unless you didn't get that section for computerwork. I have the Progressive tri-focal. It took me about a week to get used to them, but I love that I only have one pair to worry about. I can't say I love wearing glasses, I've had to wear glasses since a baby & I'm not fond of them at all, but since I want to see clearly I wear them  *I do a lot of work on the computer, with out them my headaches are unbearable. |
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Post by azelizabeth on Dec 28, 2016 1:05:10 GMT
Another plug for Costco progressive. I bought some from my eye doctor several years ago and never adjusted to them. I tried them again from Costco and adjusted immediately.
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Post by Dreamsofnyssa on Dec 28, 2016 3:11:06 GMT
Unfortunately, I will be getting no refund for the difference. I was told that they made the lenses and since they are specially made there are no refunds. When I got my progressives, I had to go in twice to get them readjusted. They didn't have to change the lenses, just the angle of the glasses on my head. Have you asked them to do that? When I called I was told that they could change the range so that I can see the computer and also use them for reading. But, I am nearsighted and don't need glasses to read. In fact, according to my previous eye doctor, my close up vision is super awesome. I only need them for distance so I told the girl on the phone that would not work for me. I could go in and get my rx re-checked but they close at 6 and the last appt is at 4. I can't take time off of work for that. :-(. |
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 28, 2016 3:14:25 GMT
Aw, that stinks. I loved my Progressive lenses, but I did need glasses for everything. It did take time to get used to them.
I had cataract surgery earlier this year and now have 20/20 vision for distance. I use cheaters to read.
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Post by moodyblue on Dec 28, 2016 3:54:42 GMT
I've had progressive lenses for over 15 years now. It took me some time to get used to them and knowing how to move my head to look at things (like tipping my head to look down at the ground, not just trying to look through the bottom portion of the lenses). I can't imagine NOT having progressives.
I also have a pair of prescription reading distance glasses, because it's easier to use those when lying on my side to read in bed.
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