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[Q4u]

I have duel and LOVE THEM!  I don't remember any problems at all getting used to them, adjusted immediately.  My friend got the triple progressive and although she mentioned just getting them she actually said she has adjusted very well!  We both have the type that just blend into one another (no lines) and they're great.  I'm going in again in a few weeks and although I haven't had a new prescription in a couple of years I think I'll probably have to this time....  

BTW, I heard that if you have a terrible time adjusting then something is off with the glasses (change in lenses too high or too low, prescription not quite right).... keep after them until you are happy.  Once you are at "the sweet spot".... you'll love them!
 

[Reba055]

I could never get used to them and they were checked and adjusted a few times. Thank goodness I'm mostly near sighted and only HAVE to have glasses to drive. I just use reading glasses occasionally. I can watch TV and things like that ok without glasses, will put on my glasses for a movie. 

I always felt  like I was drunk and unsteady when trying to wear them. 

[Frosted Cake]

Follow-up question:  

Can I buy frames at one place and have my doctor's office do the lenses?

I know I can find cheaper frames, but want the lenses done right.

[NickNack]

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@Frosted Cake wrote:

Follow-up question:  

Can I buy frames at one place and have my doctor's office do the lenses?

I know I can find cheaper frames, but want the lenses done right.

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You would need to ask your doctor's office to be sure, but you can do that with mine.

[SuesCat]

I also had no trouble adjusting to the progressive lenses.

However i agree w/ Pink Dogwood, Feline Groovy, ChickenButt and anyone else who mentioned the importance of choosing a frame that is big enough (esp. from top to bottom).

No one advised me of this and i chose too narrow a frame so they are basically useless as far as everyday wear. I only have a tiny bit of lens for distance, a tiny bit of lens for computer, and a tiny bit of lens for close up. It just doesn't work.

I'll get progressives again, and next time i'll know better about what type of frame to choose!

@Frosted Cake Good luck to you, and i like your nick & avatar!

[Moonchilde]

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@SuesCat wrote:

I also had no trouble adjusting to the progressive lenses.

However i agree w/ Pink Dogwood, Feline Groovy, ChickenButt and anyone else who mentioned the importance of choosing a frame that is big enough (esp. from top to bottom).

No one advised me of this and i chose too narrow a frame so they are basically useless as far as everyday wear. I only have a tiny bit of lens for distance, a tiny bit of lens for computer, and a tiny bit of lens for close up. It just doesn't work.

I'll get progressives again, and next time i'll know better about what type of frame to choose!

@Frosted Cake Good luck to you, and i like your nick & avatar!

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I can't imagine that an ophthalmologist, optometrist or optician would *not* have steered you away from "Progressive-unfriendly" sized frames if they were aware you were looking for frames to be used with a Progessive prescription.  I have never had one who didn't advise me what was not appropriate and what was. But I can see this happening if you purchased frames online, or just walked in somewhere and purchased frames without mentioning it.

[SuesCat]

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@Moonchilde wrote:

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@SuesCat wrote:

I also had no trouble adjusting to the progressive lenses.

However i agree w/ Pink Dogwood, Feline Groovy, ChickenButt and anyone else who mentioned the importance of choosing a frame that is big enough (esp. from top to bottom).

No one advised me of this and i chose too narrow a frame so they are basically useless as far as everyday wear. I only have a tiny bit of lens for distance, a tiny bit of lens for computer, and a tiny bit of lens for close up. It just doesn't work.

I'll get progressives again, and next time i'll know better about what type of frame to choose!

@Frosted Cake Good luck to you, and i like your nick & avatar!

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I can't imagine that an ophthalmologist, optometrist or optician would *not* have steered you away from "Progressive-unfriendly" sized frames if they were aware you were looking for frames to be used with a Progessive prescription.  I have never had one who didn't advise me what was not appropriate and what was. But I can see this happening if you purchased frames online, or just walked in somewhere and purchased frames without mentioning it.

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Actually i went to the same optometrist/all in one store that i'd been using for the past 35 yrs all without ever having been given a bum steer. (So far i've been blessed w/ healthy eyes & just need a little help.) 'Had my exam, discussed options with the optometrist, was given my new prescription, and walked over to pick out new frames.

I partly blame myself for choosing the narrow frames, but i also have to think that the person helping me dropped the ball, too. Perhaps they were inexperienced. It happens. Oh well, water under the bridge.

I adore my narrow frames although they don't work well w/ my Rx. They are Christian Dior and i was out the door with them at just under $900. As i said, i had no difficulty adjusting to the progressive lens and the always friendly chap who fitted them on me threw in a nice Prada case. I'll just use the frames for a different prescription in the future! No worries!

[NickNack]

That's really too bad that your frames are too narrow for your lenses.  The optician should have told you they wouldn't work.  They have told me certain frames wouldn't work for progressive lenses.