varifocals

Never had a moment's difficulty with mine. Used to pay in the region of £450 and then I found out that Asda did specs on admiring those on two different ladies. I'm now so happy with my own pair which cost £100. Better late than never for me in this case.

I’m the same, Primrose. I find the varifocals bend the screen on my iPad and need to move my head all the time to be able to read a screen. So it’s varifocals for outdoors and reading glasses indoors.

You must persevere ….wear it continuously and I promise, you will get used to it. I love mine. Good luck !

I can read for a short time with mine ! But luckily I can read without glasses so off they come , I get a sore neck from looking through the bottom of my varifocals ,

I wear them all the time but a few years ago I had a pair where the lens had been thinned to fit some thin lightweight frames. They just didn’t work for me.

Changed back to thicker lenses with unthinned and no problem.

Do you know if your lenses have been thinned?

I understand where you are coming from but it maybe that you are not yet ready for wearing varifocals all the time.
I too, read with my readers in bed, using the laptop or reading the kindle and peer over them when something comes up on the tv! It is just more comfortable but I'm also gradually finding that when out and about that varifocals are better for the distance, driving and being able to read ingredients when shopping in the supermarket.
There will come a time when I will need to wear varifocals all the time but I'm not giving in gracefully!!

The only things I initially had problems with when I first got varifocals were
Walking downstairs.
Working with spreadsheets.
I just persevered and now it’s not a problem. They have improved immensely in the last 25 years, but they are expensive. I hope you can get used to them, but it’s what you find is best for you.

I love my varifocals, wouldn't have anything else now, been wearing for about twenty years.
When I was teaching, I used to have a pair of glasses on my head and one on my face. It was such a faff and I was always either losing or breaking them, until my optometrist DIL persuaded me too change.

How long have you had this pair for Primrose53?

I've had varifocals for many years now and have just had a new pair, change of prescription, four weeks ago.
I'd say it's only in the last week that I've clicked with this pair.
I was warned years ago that it takes time for your brain to adjust to the different zones.

Having said that, I have had one pair where I just couldn't read with them and went back to the optician. It turned out the fields of vision hadn't been measured properly initially.
The lenses were changed and everything was fine then.

So you might just need a bit longer to get used to them, but if not get the optician to check the lenses before you abandon them altogether.

When I first tried varifocals many moons ago, I remember I was on holiday in Cyprus and initially wore for an hour a day, gradually building it up.That worked for me.

Have you been back to the optician to explain Primrose? If they’re not right, you should do.
I’ve worn them for years too and also use Asda, two pairs for £220 a couple of years ago.

I have tried varifocals on three separate occasions and just couldn't get on with them for using my laptop, had to tip my head back to focus, causing head and neck ache. I got my money back and went for bi-focals. They suit me perfectly, so still only need the one pair for all uses. The half moon reading section looks a bit 'grannyish' but I don' t think about it. Perhaps it would be worth you giving some a try with the no quibble guarantee that most opticians give.

I have been wearing varifocals for around 20 years. I have never had any problems with them. I do day to day tasks, read, use the computer, watch TV, all with no issues.

I always buy mine from Asda. Last got some around 6 months ago and two pairs were £140. I have never had any issues with my varifocals from Asda and don't see the point of paying silly money to go elsewhere.

Having worn glasses since I was 8 months old my transition to varifocals at the age of 40 was painless,I have now worn them for 30 years.
I worked for Boots opticians at the time,and had an understanding of the way the lenses worked and the need to adapt,as I was helping many others experiencing problems with theirs as part of my job was able to help them too.

Downtoearth
I’ve worn glasses before I went to school.
Over the years I’ve had several opticians tell me you’ll get used to them
My answer has always been no, you will give me a refund
I know when they aren’t right because I had my first high index varifocals over 20 years ago and they were perfect
That was the standard I go by.

I have worn glasses for years I tried lenses but they didn’t work for me at all. I did initially wear biofocals but they were limiting at times. They didn’t cover everything I missed out on detail if you know what I mean
I have worn varifocals for about twenty five years they are perfect for me. Initially I found using them a little trying going down stairs but soon got the hang of them.
Making sure they fit properly and sit on your face right is the key.

I have worn varifocals for years and really like them. But every pair I have had it always takes weeks to get used to them. I find I struggle until one day I don’t notice I am wearing them.
I find if I give in and change back to old ones I just have to start the adjustment again.
I have just treated myself to some RayBan varifocal sunglasses and was worried it might take longer but it hasn’t maybe because of the dark tint?

I love my varifocals. I have worn them ever since they became available. I also gave reactions lenses that go dark grey in the sunshine. I had mine thinned as I would be wearing bottle bottoms otherwise.
Persevere with them, your brain soon learns to recognise where you need to look when reading.

I also wear varifocals with light reactive lenses which are 2 for £140 from asda the light reactive part is an extra £50 . My BiL had a very expensive pair from a private opticians that he never got on with . He picked up my DHs Asda varifocals read something and found them crystal clear !

I have had them for many years without a problem, but I too was having problems reading with my new pair. I went back to the optician and it seems they were not graded properly. I can read if I lift my glasses so the reading part is in the right place. I was tested to make sure they were the correct prescription and then refitted. My new replacement glasses are being manufactured now.

Primrose can I ask what optician you have used that will let you return the varifocals if they don’t suit you.
I am due an eye test and was considering getting varifocals.
I tried them quite a few years ago but couldn’t get on with them , felt unsafe going down stairs etc they was expensive . Funny enough before I saw your thread I was having a conversation with my husband and said I wish you could try before you buy.

I lost my newly purchased varifocals at a business conference many years ago . Never again. It meant in effect that I had lost two pairs of glasses not one!

I have worn them for years now. Can't remember having to get used to them- instant.
I too paid over £300 just for the lenses (glasses extra) few weeks ago but I would not hesitate to take them back if not fit for purpose. My lenses are Nikon.
Please try again they really are the answer.

tinafl I use Boots opticians and they will change the glasses if they don't suit you.
They also give a 20% discount to the over 60s.