How to Get Used to PROGRESSIVE Lenses - 5 Tips and Tricks

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

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[@Harjeet_Singh_M]

Can Visioffice give perfect

[@kenhogle7333]

Progressive lenses are out of date. If truly wish to know more just ask

[@Harjeet_Singh_M]

@@kenhogle7333 tell me

[@basicPROcreator]

Hi just want to ask, I just got my progressive eyeglass yesterday, and I asked them to put the BLUE coat which I add the additional payment for that. But I am confused why there is BLUE and GREEN reflection in my eyeglass. I really apreciate your reply. Big thanks in advance.

[@kenhogle7333]

I make a lens called OmniLux.. The lens is a natural accommodation lens.

[@averageguy1261]

I wish I had an optometrist like you that thoroughly explained everything instead of rushing me off to see the next patient.

[@evangelinecartagena1894]

I wish too, my first progressive eye glasses 3years ago are useful and expensive, I feel weird like I'm floating or swimming but they said it's normal feeling if you just starting wearing it and you will use to it but until now I'm not use it until I break the handle because I always take it out, now they can't fix it and need to get a new one.

[@averageguy1261]

@@evangelinecartagena1894 Ha, the same happened to me. I don't think I'll get another one.

[@evlnte]

Great tips, but one big assumption is that the glasses were made correctly. My first pair had the right eye's center of focus way off to the right of the center of my pupil. And, the height where the transitions occur were way too low so I had to tilt my head back to use the intermediate distance. A great video you might consider making is how to train customers to test their glasses to make sure the focal centers and focal heights are correct for them.

[@joshreese_optometry]

Sometimes it can be hard for an optician without a ton of experience to get it right: more often than not, they don't know what each measurement exactly means, and thus the patient gets not-perfect optics!

[@mln180]

Well there is a measurement we call the “height” and there is a marking corresponding on the lenses before fitting it to the frame and that’s the optical centre which must be fitted directly on the pupil in order for the patient to see clear with everything. Now, when placing an order, the optician must measure that against the frame you want the lenses on, if that’s not done there will be no way someone can be comfortable with the glasses. & that’s why you can’t order progressives online.

[@dianefox1479]

That is horrible! I am hopeful, you got the lenses remade with measurements taken by a WELL TRAINED Optician. *I am a progressive wearer as well as a Trained Optical Optician. I 100% know how horrible your experience was. I apologize for all of us, Trained and Patient need focused opticians :)

[@evlnte]

@@dianefox1479 I did. Thank you. The second visit was with the head optician and she took many measurements and ordered a replacement at no cost. She acknowledged that the pupillary distances were all wrong on the original order. The new ones came out perfect!

[@dustinplatt6882]

I just did some high quality Varilux. For those you have to measure the pantoscoptic, wrap angle, ERC Distance, Vertex Distance and reading distance in cm, for some reason that I have know idea why. But that's the machine tells me to do. All that money for a machine for like 3 Varilux Lenses, but we do a lot of Varilux X 4D

[@kenn604]

As a long time optical professional, I appreciate the accuracy and clarity of this video.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you so much, Ken!

[@ava.4150]

I just got my 1st pair of progressive glasses. They call them multi focals in Australia. You explained it much better than the optometrist, I think she was more of a sales lady. She seemed to get frustrated with me. That i couldn't adapt straight away. I found they were distortion in them. It was only when I got home, I felt more at ease wearing them. Your video helped me so much.

[@miketron8519]

Thank you so much for this video. Today is literally my first day going from single vision to progressives . You answered all my questions.

[@PABLOSGHOST]

What’s your verdict? Recommend?

[@miketron8519]

I’m not real happy with them. I’m probably going to get bifocals next time.@@PABLOSGHOST

[@nateg83]

I’m 2yrs late but today is my first day and I feel like I have motion sickness and that I’m 12 ft tall lol This video gave me just what I needed…including how long it COULD take to adjust. Very helpful video …A++

[@miketron8519]

@@PABLOSGHOST they are working out. I’m on my second pair of progressive lenses

[@pauljrix]

Excellent info. I fly for a living and got my first set of progressive glasses a couple of years ago now…I hated them at first and didn’t feel confident using them for flying for a long time (months) and they would give me headaches. I recently went to a different optician and got my second pair. This time I went into a lot more detail with the doctor about what I needed. For example, I need to read charts that are not at the distance I would want to hold a book but a little farther out.. I also went with slightly bigger lenses so there was more real estate to play with. It made a huge difference… so the one thing I would suggest is to make sure you think about what you want to use the glasses for and explain that to the optician at the time of the eye exam. Doing that changed the whole experience for me.

[@janjilek3496]

Reasons for non-tol examinations (Freeman & Evans, 2010) 1. Prescription related 61% 2. Dispensing related 22% 3. Pathology 8.5% 4. Data entry error 6.8% 5. Binocular vision 1.7% I can confirm (as someone working for a lens manufacturer and solving hundreds of PAL problems for our customers (Optician stores, or rather the end customer of theirs), that the correct prescription is KEY to how you will perceive the world thru the new progressive lenses. From my own experience, if you (as optician/optometrist) do your job right, the success rate is way above 95%, and the 5% is not really people that would not get used to PALs, but they have often unrealistic expectations. There is only a few people that will not adapt to properly made progressive lenses/glasses. Cheers, Jan

[@lmboh8585]

I've worn progressive lenses for over 20 years, and have never had a problem adjusting to them. However, I could tell instantly when a lens was made wrong. I have a high prescription and a small prism to correct for slight double vision. I was used to using my pre-progressive eyeglasses almost as tri-focals, my eye doctor noticed that I moved my eyes and tilted my head to use the part of the lens that was most beneficial for whatever it was I was trying to see. He suggested I go to progressive lenses and they have been great :)

[@TheEstevenw]

I didn't need glasses at all until I was about 47 when I just bought drug store reading glasses. Eventually I bought percription reading glasses, (paid for under my health plan, please do not wait). Eventually I want to progressives, but I do a lot of reading so i keep my reading glass prescription up to date. May not be the recommended route but makes it so much easier on the neck and eyes.

[@jaystone4816]

I've worn progressive lenses for more than 30 years. They've come a long way since then. I had a hell of a time getting used to my first pair, and there were times when I wanted to to take them off and throw them across the room, so there was for me a two week period adjusting to them. The older progressive lenses had a very narrow central focus, so you had to turn your head and stare directly at whatever you wanted in focus...we're talking little peripheral vision. Progressive lenses today are much better, and there is more than one way to make them too. In the last ten years, the central focus has widened. The trick is, not all optical labs are the same. My optician only selects labs he has great confidence in, and my progressive lenses have much wider peripheral vision than the older ones. Some labs either don't have the expertise to widen the peripheral vision or simply don't bother. But in any case, your first time with progressives will take getting used to. Remember that you see with your brain as much or more than you see with your eyes. For example, the image the eyes present to the brain is upside down. It's your brain that corrects what your eyes see, so you end up "seeing" things right-side up. In one to two weeks your brain will learn "progressive lenses" and everything will just fall into place and be automatic. After that you'll never have to adjust to progressive lenses again with new glasses. It's really important with progressive lenses to have new frames properly fitted to your face. As Doctor Eye Health stated, a slight change in angle or tilt can make all the difference between weird and natural vision. Even more important if you have a very complicated prescription. I would never order progressives online because: one, the lenses must be made precisely to your prescription, with little or no deviation or error; and two, the lenses may be perfect, but you may experience real problems because the frames are not fitted to your face. Even with a trusted optician, you may occasionally need one or more minor frame readjustments with a new pair. All frames are objects that need to be fitted to your individual human face.

[@Triumphinchrist1]

Thanks for explaining.I'm a new user too.After having worn it for 2 weeks I still feel a bit weird while driving ,specially at night. But without the glasses it still feels weird.If I dont wear it for a day then I am good.I have a pretty good sight except for reading.So I'm wondering if I'm better off not wearing it while driving or outdoors.

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

great comment and very helpful. I am having an extra hard time getting used to these because I went from never wearing glasses or contacts to wearing progressive lenses.It makes everything look weird to me, I feel like I am walking around with a fishbowl over my head or something and everything seems too large. then you have the lower part of the else that is just super blurry so something as simple as looking in my side mirror while driving becomes a task to figure out how to tilt my head to actually see clearly. so far I would say these make my vision worse than just not wearing anything just due to the fact that I have to look at things in just the right way, that is very strange to me. I think I maybe should have just gone with regular lenses because that amount of correction helps my ability to see things close up at least a little better. I find the entire situation to be pretty frustrating and depressing. I dont like feeling like I am walking around with some weird sense in front of my eyes.I hope you are correct that my brain will adjust for it.I cant take too much more of this! its been only 1 week and I keep taking them off for long periods of time to get a break from it and prevent myself from throwing up.

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

I think I am in the same boat! I see your comment is a year old, what was your final decision? wear full time? or do you not wear when driving. I feel unsafe driving with them especially at night, it really makes everything look so weird I dont like it. @@Triumphinchrist1

[@MusicChannel-rf5zz]

@@AsTheWheelsTurn I’m still getting used to it & now a lot better driving in nights. The good thing about glasses is that some come with an anti reflective coat which helps reduce the glare. The Crissal Sapphire coating in particular does a great job & I guess the blue light glasses helps too. Wearing glasses does reduce the vertigo issues I suffered from . Wearing it however gives a sorta headache. It’s the confusion & anxiety that we need to get to overcome. Its a feeling that every time you wear it you feel like removing & vice versa!

[@anaisrosso]

I watched this video before my progressive lenses arrived, and thank goodness I did! I had a better idea of what to expect and how to adapt. I have had my glasses for two days now, and I can see how people can get frustrated if they don’t know what to expect or how to adjust. Again, it’s only been two days for me, but using the tips and tricks in this video, I am enjoying my new glasses and having little to no issues thus far. Thank you for this helpful information!🤓

[@acasey0120]

My tip: Watch out for CURBS! I have had progressive lenses off and on since 3rd grade (of course back in the day they were just bifocals but I think the tips still apply). The thing that always tripped me up (literally lol) when I would switch back and forth were curbs! Going up and down stairs you know to stop and pay attention those first few days but you don't give a second thought to a little curb.

[@stephenmoore3035]

I was always under the impression that you didn't need progressive lenses until your 40s at least. If you don't mind could you explain why you needed them?

[@roshonda3602]

😂

[@Stayfaded702]

@@stephenmoore3035they slow down myopia in children

[@cg0825]

Stairs were hard at first.

[@5IveNDlme]

@@stephenmoore3035 Give that a google bud

[@loandy11]

Excellent advice. Last week I became a first time glasses wearer at 48. It's taking some getting used to my progressive lenses. This video is very helpful.

[@brendapaul4825]

I feel Short. The streets are close up to my face

[@sierrastorm1291]

Thank you for the tips! I just got my progressive lens glasses today, and I hate them so much!!! They told me to give it 2 weeks to get used to them since I only wore reading glasses prior to these awful things. But I will keep trying not to reach for my comfortable reading glasses.

[@xhal76]

I am 100% in the same boat right now. Was just wearing readers. Did you wind up getting used to them?

[@cynthiamccullough3718]

me too! I hate these things. So frustrating, but I keep wearing them because I want my brain to get used to them. This is just day 3, but man I hate them so much.

[@Triumphinchrist1]

@@cynthiamccullough3718 How is it now?

[@cynthiamccullough3718]

@@Triumphinchrist1 I quit after one week. I couldn't take it. Hate them. I just went back to my old prescription for looking at the computer, plus some cheap readers from the drug store for reading tiny print.

[@starlight3455]

day TWO for me, and i can't begin to tell you how much i hate them. the 3 fields of vision seem ill positioned, find i'm squinting as i attempt to find a focus that just isn't there, i can't find any really crisp focus on anything, not even bang on the very tiny, focal point where focus should be optimal, and outside of that tiny focal point all blurs immediately. peripherally all is a blur. there's discomfort from strain in my lazy left eye, a sensation of strabismus pulling at my good Right eye, and not happy about the repetitive strain of any need to tilt, the headaches, dizziness, general clumsiness misjudging distances, and a sensation of walking on very thick foam. the lens must be either incorrectly made, or the measurements for where the lens should be positioned within the frame were not given proper consideration. my disappointment - i. am. miserable. -hardly slept thru the anxiety on night one, add cranky to that. all that money / time spent running around, not to mention the waiting … right now i feel pretty sure the store will be getting them back and i'm not looking forward to facing the staff again knowing they won't be queuing up to serve me.

[@chrisgreer9997]

Thanks!

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

Great suggestions! I’ve been wearing progressive lenses for 20 years. I always have my eye professional adjust the frame (nose pads, temples, ear pieces etc.) for the best fit before measuring for the lenses.

[@jaystone4816]

Amen!

[@tommunyon2874]

I went directly from getting my proogressives at the optician's to a route that took me through a traffic circle, where I lost sight of a vehicle in my left periphery. Fortunately, the other driver had good reflexes.

[@monikatraeger7774]

I tried progressive lenses a few years ago, and they drove me 🥜🥜🥜. It would have been helpful to have had it explained to me like you did in this video. I like my bifocals so, I'm good now, but just wanted to tell you thank you for sharing these tips.

[@ericbengle]

Ao glad I found your page. I’m 46 and about to get my first set of glasses. They are progressive. Doc recommended them vs bifocal or just regular glasses . My question , does anything change with having different prescription for each eye?

[@angelawalker4750]

I tried your tips for progressive lens and they worked. Thank you.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

That's great to hear, Angela! Thanks for sharing!

[@Birdflu278]

This is helpful. Today is the first day I have ever worn glasses after wearing contacts for over 30 years. At first, it felt like looking through a fishbowl, and I thought there’s no way I can do this. But this video has helped and I just need to be patient with it.

[@EarthSurfer]

Single vision lens optimized for computer screen distance were a lifesaver for me! I have a fairly high Rx (~ -9 diopter at distance), and the sharpness and contrast loss with progressives was substantial. My low grade headaches disappeared immediately, and reading returned to being effortless. NOTE: I still think "Blue Blocker" lenses are unnecessary if someone is past about 40 yrs old (i.e., needs progressives). The lens of the average person at age 40 has significantly yellowed, and provides blue light attenuation. (The return of blue vision was stunning after my cataract surgery!)

[@curlyhairdudeify]

You have no idea what you are even talking about, and giving such unfounded advice. There is no such thing as "yellowing" of the lenses. The only lenses that yellow are CR-39. The cheapest plastic lenses available that actually yellow over time. Polycarbonate, and more expensive lenses like high index lenses don't yellow. And the blue light filter is extremely helpful at reducing eye strain from modern LED bulbs including LDC screens. They make reading comfortable. Also, high quality blue light blocking lenses don't give you a yellow hue view of the world.

[@EarthSurfer]

​@@curlyhairdudeify Please re-read my comment. The natural lens in your eye yellows with age. By age 40, most of us have significant blue light attenuation "built in" naturally. In fact, lens implants for cataract replacement surgery have a slight yellow tint to mimic the natural lens.

[@timgomm2835]

Thank you the video was so helpful.

[@joannemcd1257]

After 16 years of Lasik surgery I developed floaters in my eyes. They never totally settled down and after a in-depth eye exam, i decided to go back to progressive lenses. I HATE THEM, but after watching THIS video, I've realized a good portion of the problem MAY be ME! I, (1) need to have them adjusted again (I was pushing them up on my forehead, since I wasn't adjusting to the Rx as quick as I needed, so they have stretched out and fall off when I bend over), (2) I haven't been wearing them as much as I should (as I sometimes misplace them having not worn glasses for so long), and (3) I haven't been cleaning them as often as they need. I've decided to get them adjusted on Monday, and start wearing them for longer periods of time. Thanks for the video, I don't feel so stressed over this $600.00 investment I recently had to make!

[@christineb.6985]

thank you, its my first time to use this, and yes you are right, things are distorted, it makes me feel dizzy

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hope you get used to them quickly!

[@michaelcruz5934]

Was really struggling today with my new progressive lenses. I thought the lenses had a problem and not done properly by the technician who made these lenses for me. Happened to come across this video and it really helped me understand these concepts of progressive lenses now and will have in my daily use. I am so glad to have found this KZbin video to help me out. Big thank you. Or I would have been in a situation where I would have thought otherwise.

[@Tonabillity]

Thx for talking me out of getting this!!❤

[@kenowenjr4103]

Very helpful, I just got my first pair of progressive prescription glasses and I'm adjusting to them just great! Thanks for the video!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

For sure! Hope you adapt easily!

[@andrewjones2133]

Thank you very much. I just went to the eyeglass store today and bought me a new pair of eyeglasses with some progressive lenses. I’m going to pick them up in two weeks. First time using them so I hope I get used to them quickly I’ll try to find your tips best as I can once again thank you.

[@michespapernook]

Curious to see how did it work out? I’m picking mine up today.

[@andrewjones2133]

@@michespapernook I like them. I don’t have to take my eyeglasses off in order to read things anymore. They take some getting used to for awhile. You have to position your head in certain ways in order to see something clear whether it be near or far. Especially is an object is stationary and you need to read something. Another thing I find a bit tough is whenever I’m driving at night and I have to look right or left. I literally have to turn my head all the way around to see clearly. It’s a bit awkward when I looking at my side view mirrors as well. What I find helpful is whenever and wherever I need to look someplace? I literally point my nose in that particular direction. Best of luck to you with your new glasses 👓…

[@mskerriboberri]

I’ve tried and given up on progressive lenses at least four times. My latest will be here in about a week, hoping I can make them work this time. My dr. was not happy when she found out on every pair, said I should have come into the office for help. If I Ave issues with this pair will go in before giving up. I also got constant lenses for the first time…hoping I don’t give-up on those too. I want to see the flowers!

[@Ape4Apes]

I've been wearing progressive lenses for more than 10 years. Maybe 20. I'd heard they could take some getting used to, but it took me only about half an hour and I was fine. Subsequent prescriptions, however, have taken longer. And longer. I got a new prescription in December -- 3rd or 4th since starting with progressives -- and I'm still struggling. It may be because I have a new frame, and the lenses are not quite as large as the ones I am used to.

[@anitaholmes8201]

If you can go back to your optician for a tune up (or possibly a do-over), please do. Like you, my first pair of progressives, I just put on and drove home from the shop. Every pair was like that except for two: My 2nd pair, I kept getting a lecture about how they'd take getting used to (Nopers); Another pair, the left and right lenses weren't at the same height, so...just no. Otherwise, they should work for you. Hope you've persevered!

[@surfrunnerd8457]

Dr Allen you are great. Wish you were my doctor. I learn so much from your content it's incredible.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Wow, thank you!

[@bantorio6525]

... great video ... !!! ... thank you ... !!!

[@lejandrofortuna3427]

I just ordered a new progressive glasses and this is my first time. After watching this, I'm both excited and worried lol. I haven't received my glasses yet but I'm imagining now the struggle I will have to take to get used to it.

[@Gracelynsgotcharisma]

I just picked up my first pair of progressives 3 days ago. I, too, was concerned but I have adjusted to them fairly quickly. Still adjusting. Not as cumbersome as I thought. You learn very quickly to move your head rather than simplumy moving your eyes around. I am sure you will adjust to your progressives quickly and it will be a great experience for you.

[@basvanhorik]

Even as a optrician in the netherlands, you learn me to explain the tips,tricks,learns for people that speak a different lanuange. Thx Bro

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

So happy to hear that! You're welcome!

[@allevi5158]

As a retired Optician, I always maintained to patients was to wear progressives at all times - if you're prone to taking your glasses off and on, you'll have a harder time getting used to them

[@lindat1317]

I just got my progressives (bifocals) this morning-my eyes are generally good, just trouble reading subtitles on tv movies. I’m doing ok with the distance part, but I have to hold my head up higher and hold my phone out a little to see the texts on my phone in my hand. This is my first pair of glasses ever so I’m hoping it’s just an adjustment period.

[@allevi5158]

@@lindat1317 The lenses may have been set a little low in the frame- a common error in measuring- Hold your reading out at about 12 - 16 inches and slowly go up and down until you find the sweet spot- if you're having to tip your head up high, then the lenses are set too low in your frame- hope this helps, AL

[@lindat1317]

@@allevi5158 Thank you! 🌻

[@ULYS5ES]

Hey Doc. Is there a way to get rid of chalazion remain without a procedure ?

[@odopt5674]

Have you tried warm compress?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thanks for asking, some chalazions heal with time over weeks to months, warm compresses are often suggested to help with resolution. Some doctors will prescribe tetracycline medications to help too, although there are some mixed studies on their effectiveness.

[@ULYS5ES]

@@DoctorEyeHealth Thanks for answering Doc. It's been almost 4 months and I have tried everything including warm compression, I haven't seen an ophthalmologist but suggesting that I should, my primary care physician first prescribed Tobrased and Allergodil and after a month or so he prescribed CEFEC 1000. Chalazion itself gone in a week or two but the cyst is still there on the upper lid of my right eye and it's causing blurry vision. I am worried about the blurry vision and I wanna know if it is gonna last after itreatment ? I shouldn't have watched the removal procedure on the internet but I did and now it scares me. I would really appreciate If you share your thoughts on this issue. Thanks.

[@JohannnesBrahms]

@@ULYS5ES Make sure you get a eyelid surgeon with a good reputation. I had it done and it's a piece of cake. In and out in 10 minutes. Local anesthetic.

[@RiseandSHINEdailyinspiration]

First time prescription wearer, worn readers for years. Just got progressives, I HATE them but I'm trying. Thanks for the information

[@lisahoskin386]

I’ve been wearing my glasses faithfully for about 2 months I still haven’t gotten used to them

[@sandycalder454]

Thank you! That was helpful! it helps to take away the blame and excuses. I was switching from the simple reading glasses because the reading was merely refined but after I listened to one of the KZbin videos I was able to master my progressive glasses

[@arleneleon4506]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. ❤😊

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Happy to hear that!

[@lisahoskin386]

Thank you for this video I keep watching it over because I just can’t get it right and I need reminders.

[@snich63]

Great tips! I’m finding many frames are built poorly for progressives. If the temple is made of two parts, they can move a few mm at the join or often the whole frame can flex, making it really hard to keep them sitting in the ‘sweet spot’. I definitely hated fire drills in my office and having to negotiate the stairs! I’m always a bit wary getting on escalators too. I find having two computer monitors is a bit more of a challenge, as you have to turn your head further to view the outer corners. My optometrist does provide the option to reduce the blurriness at the edges of the lenses, at extra cost.

[@1micYT]

First time glasses wearer and got 3 way progressive lenses. It's so weird! Glad I found this video. Getting used to moving my head to look at things has been tough.

[@topicsandopinions5818]

Useful tips! Subscribed! Like!

[@chrisgrant9916]

I can’t thank you enough for this and your other videos. They have been so helpful.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thanks so much Chris! Your comment put a smile on my face.

[@chrisgrant9916]

@@DoctorEyeHealth I wore glasses for distance years ago, and had no trouble whatsoever. Then I had Lasik surgery, and for years vision wasn’t a problem. Over the last year, I’ve developed a stigmatism in my right eye, and I have trouble seeing sharply at a long distance, and also some trouble up close. I still get on well enough without glasses and have been a little afraid of giving you a to them full-time just yet. The biggest shock was having distance contact lenses that made my close-up vision worse. are, obviously, things are more complicated than they used to be. Still not sure what the best course of action is. wish I could just correct the distance vision and have back up reading glasses for those up close moments. I’m guessing that’s not really an option for me anymore.

[@ghart98]

This is great advice. Just less than a year ago, i learned that i have keratoconus, thinning of the corneas, (always suspected i would get it. Mom had it and ended up have cornea transplants, one in each eye. Before and afterwards, she had to have bifocals) and my eyesight progressed to having bigocals. So one of the techs said i would benefit more with the progressives than regular bifocals (she knew me from an early age and has been with the drs office for a long time). So knowing these tips is great for when they arrive.

[@petrakir2]

Thanks for the explanation, was already worried

[@anjansidhu1970]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@renoandjoycepascucci314]

If you are wearing progressive glasses do you recommend getting them in sunglasses for outdoor activities ?Thank you.

[@teshler]

The biggest tip in this video is tip #1. I was having issues and I went back to my doctor's office. The optician did several adjustments after watching the way I held my head while reading a book, a computer screen and trying to look far away. I also had an issue where they would slip on my nose and he resolved that issue as well. Glasses should stay in once place on your face! I am able to see so much better now that frames correctly fit my face.

[@sightlinereaders]

Sightline readers has a great ready-made progressive reader. So if you have presbyopia and just need reding glasses these are a great option.

[@Glenda-mj8hz]

Thanks for the explanation! I just needed a refresher course after getting a new pair of progressive lenses. Trying to see the computer still feels a bit wonky but I will work on it and stop wearing the old progressive lenses. I purchased the glasses from a discount store and didn't get a fitting so I will go back to the eye doctor for that.

[@paulaclivatiprado5271]

great videos! helping me a lot! thanks

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Glad to help!

[@moiraesfate1]

I'm about to get them the first time. I've worn glasses for 30 years but progressives are new. This really helps. Thank you.

[@renamouzon7384]

Thanks soon much this video really helpful I really enjoyed.

[@MissAnn14]

I recently began wearing progressive lenses and these tips are helpful. However, I am super uncomfortable when I am driving, particularly when driving at night or I have to look behind me. I don't trust the depth of what I am seeing and it makes me very skiddish.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

I completely understand that! It is very disorienting! Wish I had some tips to help, other than try to look more slowly?

[@spiridondimaris465]

Good job Dr Allen I want to ask you how safe is it to have surgery for cataract thank you

[@RuthyLachmanPaul]

Thank you I am looking for best progressive lenses for reading +3 where what is the best? Thank you FYI I bought this year from the eye doctor near me and it’s not good i am still using my old 6 years good one.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Wish I could make a better recommendation, but I don't think I can recommend anything specific without knowing the glasses Rx or your exact needs. Sorry to hear your newer glasses didnt work out. Did you talk with them about it? Or perhaps there is another eye clinic in your area you can visit and speak with?

[@5trider29]

Great advice, I just got my lenses a month ago, nd the far and immtermediate distance are great. I'm still getting used to the near sight distance, especially my computer use. Either I go close without or I use the lenses and be at arms' length of my keyboard.

[@bravo3six956]

Never wore glasses before but just got a pair of progressive lenses. There amazing. I don’t know what you mean by distortion though. Put them on and perfect. Walking was a little weird for a few minutes. Fine now. Hooked for life on progressive lens

[@Ltmotley]

Thank you for the incredibly helpful information, as usual. Appreciate your expertise on this video particularly (since I just purchased progressives) but on all your videos! Your communication skills, personality and kindness are also why I subscribe. Plus, you are easy on the eyes (pun intended). Thank you for being the best in your field and for assisting so many people.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

You're very welcome. I appreciate the kind words :) I hope the progressives work well for you!

[@Ltmotley]

Thank you for your reply!

[@nailahbellinger3302]

Thank you. You have relieved me

[@DrewMedina]

You have no idea how helpful this was for me, thank you!

[@leewood28]

This guy rocks and gives great info in an understandable way. I just subscribed and signed up for alerts.

[@eTiMaGo]

I just got my first pair of progressives yesterday, should have looked for this video earlier! Indeed, getting used to the "focus hunting" is really weird, but it's starting to feel more natural...

[@FireCracker-vd8pq]

I've never had glasses before (just cheaters from the drugstore), but I just ordered my first pair. They're progressive. I was told there'd be a learning curve, so I came here for clarification. Thank you, Dr. Allen!

[@Shadvox]

I just ordered 2 pairs of glasses with progressive lenses😮 Protective glasses for work and ordinary ones. Been using glasses over 30 years but not progressive ones so far. Thanks for the tips, now I'm waiting for their arrival

[@Stevierees79]

Do you get more chromatic aberration with progressive lenses? Mine seem quite strong & not just on the side.

[@alankoslowski9473]

That's my experience so far. I don't like it at all.

[@vica1104]

Thank you for this video!

[@harrywilliams4309]

I gave these lenses a try for the first time after wearing glasses all my life. I immediately took them back the next day and requested single vision. I felt like my vision was under water in the distorted zones, and having to point my nose at everything to see things clearly is an adjustment of unnatural head and body movement that feels and looks weird. I’ll just carry around a magnifying glass or use my iPhone magnifier for small writing. No thanks to Progressives for me.

[@teayoung7636]

Good morning yes I now using progressive lens for the first time and it had me feeling weird but thanks for the .information

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

You’re welcome 😊 I hope you can get used to the weird feelings!

[@dorothymcmahon9995]

I am not liking them. Weeks in it is still blurry reading. Walking outside is difficult when looking at curbs. I think it is dangerous as I have had a hip replacement and can't risk a fall. I should have listened to my optometrist who said I could just get regular lenses. The optician talked me into progressives.

[@vijaykataria6879]

Well explained....thanks dude!

[@joshreese_optometry]

Thank you for the great education you create!

[@alinadumitrescu8312]

Thank you for the clear explanation.Today is my first day to wear my glasses.The whole day I was walking in the house moving my head up and down 😂. I didn't know how to work on the laptop,finally I found it is exactly in the middle.The nose tip is good because moving my mobile from one hand to another and looking a little bit right or left my vision was blurred.

[@jazzman9469]

Thank you for the great tutorial on wearing progressive lenses. Question; I just got my first pair and the frames are rectangle and while driving or watching TV (TV is mounted about 2FT higher than normal eye-view) I find myself tilting my head down more to catch the distance part of my lens. Is this normal or should I have a more round lens like you are wearing so I can capture more of the distance portion of the lens? I hope this makes sense. I don't want to keep sliding the glasses down just to drive or watch TV. Thank you.

[@carlvaz]

Thanks for these friendly and very useful tips. I am planning on getting my progressive glasses next week!

[@phototristan]

I was given my first progressive Rx today but also a single-vison Rx too (not sure why both?). I notice that the progressive Rx is basically just the same Rx as my single-vision Rx with the addition of Add +1.25. I was told that the progressive lenses will have three areas of optimization: distance, middle (for using computer) and then the lower part for reading. But, I don't see the middle Rx specified, only the Add +1.25. Is that middle part just automatically part of the progressive Rx?

[@JayGittens-n5p]

This is great. I thought either my eye test was faulty or there was a mistake in the fabrication of my lenses. First glasses ever at 51 and they are progressive. Just 4 days in.

[@mushmock6202]

First time i got my glasses and its progressive eyeglasses. Not only it felt weird at first it also gave me headache and triggered migraine. My eye doctor said the adjustment will take 1 to 2 weeks and shes right after a week the headache & eye fatigue were gone but getting used to it will take time. I always forget to not tilt down my head whenever i read at close range or make sure to move my head when i look at sideways.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Exactly. The adjustment period can be frustrating, but once through it, they are great lenses!

[@wendym1234]

Thank you. I’m on my 3rd pair of progressives but I still find there’s a learning curve between them. You’d think if you got used to one then just changing your glasses would be no adjustment period. I was frustrated because I’m finding my distance is blurry and the I don’t think the optician is good at adjusting my glasses just right on my face. I’m going back again because it’s bothering my nose and all. But I’ve been wearing them for 2 days all day long and my distance still swims and is not as clear as my old ones. While reading my phone and looking down is fine but when I look up…”Woah, swimmy feeling!” 🙄

[@johncarrasco3604]

This is exactly what im experiencing now as a first time wearer of glasses

[@steverocksyo]

It took 20 years before one optomssetrist realized I didn't look (glasses don't sit normal on my face) so now I request optical centers 4 mm above the middle as a rule. Man no wonder I never had good glasses vision as a kid. Then it took another 20 years for another doc to figure out I didn't see straight literally when reading a book. No wonder I had trouble focusing up close, so now I wear prismatic lenses. This whole time

[@PaulMcCoy-n2t]

The first time I was prescribed for progressive lenses was wonderful! I could see like I had never seen

[@rebeccarobles1559]

great tips just got my progressive glasses today first time wearing glasses but I dont like them! :'( i wanted single vision glasses (do they still make them) they only gave me 2 options progression bifocals or for me to buy 2 pairs that thing moving your head to find where you can see clearly is no good : (

[@mikeykhan125]

Ikr 😢

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

I've found 33mm tall lense frames fits me great for Progressive Lenses. I have a face similar to yours & larger lenses are Harder to see out of, from what I've noticed. You have to move your head more to see. The Munroe Frames off eyebuydirect are perfect for me & for Progressive, Transition Glasses @ $110? You can't beat that price! These are very similar to my 1st pair from my local Walmart & those cost me $600 & took over a month to get with lower quality. Eyebuydirect always takes around 2 weeks max, mostly 1.5 weeks. I've ordered 3 pairs so far & super happy. Looking through these feels natural, like a single vision prescription but they are Progressive

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

I have one pair of single vision lenses from eyebuydirect and I am overall pretty pleased with the quality, not perfect but not bad for the price. Thanks for the info on your experience with the progressives.

[@MsTyrie]

Thanks for mentioning the consequences of frame height. I expect taller frames will enlarge the vertical zones of focus. I wonder if a more rectangular frame will expand the zone of focus laterally at the bottom portion of the lens. I hate having to move my head left to right when reading.

[@planelvr07]

Thank you so much for this video! I've had my progressive lenses for about 5 months now. I still have problems with the middle distance. So, I'm going to take your advice & wear them more often & lead with my nose as to where I'm looking. I think part of the problem is, I don't need to wear them all the time.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

I really hope it helps!

[@zbigniew8688]

In my opinion, progrsive lenses are for permanent wear

[@Triumphinchrist1]

Driving can be tricky at times I guess.I'm still trying to get used .

[@annettemainga9436]

I got them today and even though they explained to me exactly what you are saying, I did not believe them. I was worried til watched this video. Thanks!

[@danp1975]

Thanks for sharing these tips! I get my first progressive lenses in a week.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

That's great! Hope all goes well!

[@chestnutmair1]

Thank you! I also have ear issues and my balance is equal to living in a bouncy house. This was super helpful

[@KaelCan]

Just got my first glasses ever and your tips and instructions are wonderful.

[@azeoprop]

I just bought a pair with wider viewing angle. Although much more expensive but feels so much better

[@windycityben4850]

Great tips!! I literally got my first pair of progressive’s 2 days ago. For the last year I have just been using reading glasses, but I would always set them down and forget them places, so I thought why not try some progressives. After the first few hours I had a headache, etc.. was not a fan. Hopefully following your advice will help!

[@simplychacha]

Your video helped a lot. This is my second day wearing my new glasses and it’s hard to get used to. I did actually put on my old ones and I know I shouldn’t do that. My optometrist did tell me that what I wanted to focus on to point my nose towards it. I’m going to have them checked to be sure as I’m still finding it difficult to read things up close. Thank you

[@sr20trx]

Got some today. Never worn glasses before. But Straight in the bin with these. Way to many compromises.

[@mannyuribe1844]

This was so, so, so useful! Your video is absolutely essential viewing for people new to progressive lenses, like me. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Dr. Allen!

[@you122789]

If you have a high prescription glasses ask for high index lens at 1.74 high index that will be the thinnest lens as possible. Without interrupting your eyeglasses prescription. My glasses prescription are at -7. & -8 which is not that bad . But they was still too thick to my liking. So I asked for high index and I have transition lens. All-in-one and I am satisfied 🤓😎

[@amandafenfang7121]

Great video, got one today and I felt so uncomfortable using my phone. It feels like everything is floating, like I’m swimming 😂. I switched to my normal anti blue light smart glasses. This video is so helpful. I think I should keeping using it so as to be used to it 😂

[@eproberts1]

I wear progressive originally they are prescriptions. I hope these help too, with computer reading. Thanks for the tips. I just ordered them and they will be here tomorrow. Anxiously waiting.

[@eproberts1]

I do have to still remind myself that I don't have to sit directly on top of my computer lol to see the screen that had been the hardest part for me to do. old habits I guess :)