See if you can adjust your frame so that lens moves up or down so you
can see better. If that is not possible, just move it with your hand. If
you can see better with frame moved up or down, that means the lens was fitted properly and needs to be redone. Demand a refund or demand that
they fix it.
However, you may want to consider going back to the Balanced version.
The actual manufacturing cost of a progressive is not very high, andthe expensive price is because remakes are often necessary, so
The lenses I'm wearing right now are already a remake. The first lenses
were cut with different "base curve" on each lens. They were so bad
that I hardly was able to walk. I was just loosing balance.
After they made the "base curve" of each lens equal they became better.
With all the problems described, though. So, this is already a remake
with "improvement".
Mark, you helped me when I was ordering my first progressives and I appreciate you taking time to help me again.
Thanks
I switched from single vision glasses to Zeiss Individual 2 (Balanced)
2.5 years ago. Adaptation in my early 60th was surprisingly smooth.
After 3 weeks only I was using them all day long for all tasks including computer work without problems.
This year I've got new prescription and ordered new glasses. They are
Zeiss Individual 2I (Intermediate). I also purchased a new dipper frame
(40 mm vs. of previous 30 mm) to have a longer corridor for an
additional comfort.
Might be important detail - my pupils are not centred in the new frame.
The frame is wider than my previous one. Subjectively I feel it very comfortable since my head is wide at the rear part of it and the frame temples almost do not push me at sides. A problem I usually have with
smaller frames.
I was not aware of my pupils not being centred until the lenses were cut
in. The optician insist it should not have bad effect on my vision if
lenses are fitted properly.
To my surprise, after 3 weeks of wearing new glasses, I still have a lot
of problems with them.
I'm doing pretty well while using both eyes, except working with
computer is still somewhat finicky - requires about 15-20 minutes to
adjust. My right eye used alone also is always good in all zones.
The problem is with my left eye when I try to use it alone.
- My left eye focuses on par with the right eye only in reading. - My
left eye is never in focus at distance (3 meters and further on). -
Working with computer:
Using both eyes I focus on a line to read. Then I close my right eye and
find the line in focus by my left eye. But when I close my left eye and
open my right eye I find the line out of focus. To get the line back in
focus in the right eye I have to raise my chin quite notably.
The optometrist rechecked the prescription and insists that it is good
(I actually do see better while using both eyes) and said it would take several days to get used to it. That was 3 weeks ago. The optician
insists that this is an adaptation period and it's normal (?).
Here what worries me.
1. From what I've learned on Internet so far, "adaptation" is a term applicable to new adapts switching from single vision lenses to
progressives. I've never encountered the term "adaptation" applied in reference to upgrading progressive lenses from one prescription to
another.
2. I accept the idea, that such a change would need some time to get
used to. But IMHO it should not actually exceed several days.
3. In my case - I adapted from single vision to progressives in 3 weeks
and have not yet "adapted" in the same 3 weeks to a new prescription upgrading basically the same progressive lenses with IMHO minor changes described above.
Could somebody provide me with an educated opinion. Are my problems
normal and I worry in vain, or should I insist on optician to refit and
to re-cut my new lenses? Or should I ask for a refund and go elsewhere?
If needed, let me know, please, and I would provide the details of my previous and new prescriptions for comparison. Both prescriptions are
rather mild with only really notable change in my left eye.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
It sounds like you have different vision in each eye (more difference
than the average person), and that may be causing the problem, or making
it difficult for them to make it right. It may also be that the 2i will
not work well for you, and you will have to use the Balanced version.
I can't really say, and don't have any other advice at this time. Good
luck.
On Mon, 09 May 2016 17:53:28 +0000, Juan R. de Silva wrote:
The lenses I'm wearing right now are already a remake. The first lenses
were cut with different "base curve" on each lens. They were so bad
that I hardly was able to walk. I was just loosing balance.
After they made the "base curve" of each lens equal they became better.
With all the problems described, though. So, this is already a remake
with "improvement".
Mark, you helped me when I was ordering my first progressives and I
appreciate you taking time to help me again.
Thanks
It sounds like you have different vision in each eye (more difference
than the average person), and that may be causing the problem, or making
it difficult for them to make it right. It may also be that the 2i will
not work well for you, and you will have to use the Balanced version.
I can't really say, and don't have any other advice at this time. Good
luck.
Hi Mark,
Thought you might be interested... My Balanced lenses arrived. All
problems gone. It took me not more than an hour to get used to the new prescription. The feeling is like I finally get into my good old shoes
with only difference that they are new now. :-)
Thanks for suggestion.
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