Glasses for Computer Use

[Qs Laptop]

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Originally Posted by DFW_M5 I went for single vision. My progressives are fine for most uses, but looking at my monitor required too much neck cranking to make the whole screen clear.

Congratulations. You've solved a problem and saved a ton of money.

Since you went for single vision, how are they for reading something, like looking at your phone or reading a book?

[eytonxav]

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Originally Posted by Qs Laptop Congratulations. You've solved a problem and saved a ton of money. Since you went for single vision, how are they for reading something, like looking at your phone or reading a book?

Actually quite good, provided I hold the book or phone at least 14 - 16" away.

[Qs Laptop]

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Originally Posted by DFW_M5 Actually quite good, provided I hold the book or phone at least 14 - 16" away.

When I order computer glasses I do the calculations and use the ADD component so I have progressives. I don't have to tilt my head when looking at the computer and I can easily read things held in my hands without needing to extend my hands.

The reason people have to tilt their head with progressives when looking at a computer screen is because the intermediate distance component of the lens is quite small and near distance component is not much bigger and is at the bottom of the lens. Like this:

Zenni Progressives.jpg



Zenni does have an option where they will build a set of progressive glasses from your regular prescription, no calculations necessary, for a couple of applications. Like this:

Zenni Progressive Options.jpg



I've never done this, always used the calculation method, but I think next time I will give it a try.

[eytonxav]

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Originally Posted by Qs Laptop When I order computer glasses I do the calculations and use the ADD component so I have progressives. I don't have to tilt my head when looking at the computer and I can easily read things held in my hands without needing to extend my hands. The reason people have to tilt their head with progressives when looking at a computer screen is because the intermediate distance component of the lens is quite small and near distance component is not much bigger and is at the bottom of the lens. Like this: Attachment 42293 Zenni does have an option where they will build a set of progressive glasses from your regular prescription, no calculations necessary, for a couple of applications. Like this: Attachment 42294 I've never done this, always used the calculation method, but I think next time I will give it a try.

For reading a book, I usually have the book in my lap, so no real adjustment needed for that with the computer glasses. One other observation I discovered by accident, when I used to get an eyelash stuck in the bottom of my lid, it was very difficult for me to see with my progressive lenses, but now I can inspect the bottom of my eyelid with great clarity when looking in a mirror, although not a good reason to opt for these type of glasses.

[RetMD21]

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Originally Posted by W2R Do you have a link for that variety pack? Thanks. I spent an hour today searching Amazon for a pack of reading glasses with different magnifications, and couldn't find any. I was probably using the wrong search terms.

Sorry, my fault. Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/383767700905

[W2R]

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Originally Posted by RetMD21 Sorry, my fault. Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/383767700905

Thank you!