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J52 Sat 23-May-15 18:32:55

Not sure, I never coped with my varifocals. As you say ok for quick glance, but I found them useless for cross words and reading unless I held my head at a particular angle!
The optician recommended separate reading glasses for computer work, so in the end I opted for two pairs, one 'seeing' and one for reading.

They do say you have to persevere and get used to them, they may work out fine for you. x

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soontobe Sat 23-May-15 18:29:46

Some people that I know refuse to have varifocals for that reason. But I cant remember whether it is the reading part they cant get on with, or the distance part.

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mrsmopp Sat 23-May-15 18:24:18

Following a recent eye test I have just collected my varifocal glasses. I find they are great for distances and everywhere looks a lot sharper and clearer than before.
But I am struggling with the reading part. It is fine for a quick glance at a price on a label, but if I sit to read a book I find it hard to focus properly and I start seeing double. It looks like 3D with words and letters on top of each other. I have to close one eye to be able to read. Is it my fault and I need to get used to them? Or is there something wrong with the specs?

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