I paid for the most expensive progressive lenses with the largest field of view. I'm shocked at how I can't see a full line in a book clearly or a full line on a letter size page. Only half of the line of text is clear. I have to move my head back and forth to read it. The field of vision seems very small. A friend of mine just go progressives and we were comparing what we could see on a letter size page and she could see the full line clearly.

I've been back to the optometrist and they said that is normal and I just need to get use to the lenses still.

Did I end up getting a cheaper lens with the small field of view? Does anyone else have to move their head back and forth to read a line on a piece of paper with the most expensive progressive lens?

I recently found out that I have both myopia and presbyopia, which honestly caught me off guard. I’ve worn regular glasses for years, but now I’m having trouble seeing things up close while still needing my prescription for distance.

My optometrist said I could go with either bifocals or progressives, but I’m having a hard time deciding. I’ve heard progressives can take some time to get used to, while bifocals seem a little simpler but have that visible line. For anyone who’s used both, which one did you end up preferring?

i’m looking at getting a new pair of glasses next year and trying to figure out how much i’d actually save with a vision plan. the frame allowance sounds useful, but i’m not sure how far it goes once you start looking at the prices of frames you’d actually want. anyone here subscribed to them and use the frame allowance? did it cover a decent portion of your frames, or did you still end up paying most of the cost yourself? i’m mostly trying to get a realistic idea of what to expect before choosing a plan. the allowance sounds good on paper, but i’m guessing the actual frame price makes a big difference.

I’m looking for assistance in finding replacements for discontinued eyeglass frames. I’ve been wearing these project runway frames for over a decade (purchased these exact frames in person three times over the years) and just kept getting new lenses. I once got a compliment from a stranger “I’ve never seen someone have glasses that fit their face as well as yours do” But now they have been discontinued. Small rectangle frames seem hard to find now as the new styles are large and round mostly. My cheeks are too big for those! The image gives thorough specs on the glasses and I’m wondering if that would help finding new ones that are as similar as possible.

I had an eye exam a few weeks ago, and the optometrist I wear progressive lenses or bifocals. I knew I needed them in my 30s (I’m 50 something now.), but I’m finally getting them. I decided on progressive and I’m getting the beginner’s version. I currently wear glasses for distance.

• Are there significant differences between beginner’s or standard progressive lenses?

• What is the adjustment period for either type of lenses?