Do round glasses make better reading glasses? I am having quite the time with my progressives right now and switched to an occupational lens which helped a lot. Thanks for that video. But the ability to see better in them pointed out the next issue. It seems my new glasses are great at first just because of the updated prescription effect. The problem is it seems to be the focal point of my lens isn't wide enough. I see the blurry area with my line of vision sometimes. If a cross my own eye I can see clearly but it double vision from crossing my eye. I will be trying another new doctor soon but I feel this effect is hard to describe without looking a bit nuts. lol - I am thinking of going down to reading glasses only to see if that helps. I do have an astigmatism and different prescriptions in both eyes. I would blame the lens but I see the blur in three different glasses from two different doctors. (round, rectangle (occupational one, the best version), rayban lens shape)
No that makes sense and sounds more like a measurement issue. Many modern designs can incorporate a seperate near pupillary measurement so the contour of the progressive channel can better match the eyes. The rub comes in that the eyes rotational center also matters and particularly where prescription deviation from surgeries (cataract removal, lasik, etc) make the design miscalculate the ERC and thus the contouring of the channel is displaced improperly. Compounded by even a. Properly supplied near measurement can create a massive issue in the progressive channel whether it’s an occupational lens or not. This is where knowing critically how lens designs work comes into play and many opticians just simply aren’t trained in that kind of knowledge and, unfortunately, are glorified knowledgeable sales people that are able to help with some issues but not higher level concerns and troubleshooting. Not saying this is your case but more of a broad strokes failure of the system. As for the zone not being wide enough, don’t fall for the hype of someone selling wider zones. It’s almost never true. What reality is, is more comfortable viewing zones. That’s what higher level designs bring about. Less swim, less off axis error, I.e. more comfortable wear and utility. Wider is just the 80 year old sales pitch from essilor schlepping. If you want to give truly innovative tech a shot. Schedule a virtual fitting with me and let’s introduce you to optical at a level most never get to experience 😎
I don't see much practical benefit in choosing round rim glasses over the more squared/rectangular ones apart from getting a vintage look.
for plus lenses it can look a bit cleaner. Just depends on what you're after and what prescription you're dealing with :)
I guess if possible, to keep the thickness and weight down, we just have to go for the more expensive lenses
That will only help a little. The best factor you can control barre none is the frame selection to cut weight and thickness as much as possible.
Do round glasses make better reading glasses? I am having quite the time with my progressives right now and switched to an occupational lens which helped a lot. Thanks for that video. But the ability to see better in them pointed out the next issue. It seems my new glasses are great at first just because of the updated prescription effect. The problem is it seems to be the focal point of my lens isn't wide enough. I see the blurry area with my line of vision sometimes. If a cross my own eye I can see clearly but it double vision from crossing my eye. I will be trying another new doctor soon but I feel this effect is hard to describe without looking a bit nuts. lol - I am thinking of going down to reading glasses only to see if that helps. I do have an astigmatism and different prescriptions in both eyes. I would blame the lens but I see the blur in three different glasses from two different doctors. (round, rectangle (occupational one, the best version), rayban lens shape)
No that makes sense and sounds more like a measurement issue. Many modern designs can incorporate a seperate near pupillary measurement so the contour of the progressive channel can better match the eyes. The rub comes in that the eyes rotational center also matters and particularly where prescription deviation from surgeries (cataract removal, lasik, etc) make the design miscalculate the ERC and thus the contouring of the channel is displaced improperly. Compounded by even a. Properly supplied near measurement can create a massive issue in the progressive channel whether it’s an occupational lens or not. This is where knowing critically how lens designs work comes into play and many opticians just simply aren’t trained in that kind of knowledge and, unfortunately, are glorified knowledgeable sales people that are able to help with some issues but not higher level concerns and troubleshooting. Not saying this is your case but more of a broad strokes failure of the system. As for the zone not being wide enough, don’t fall for the hype of someone selling wider zones. It’s almost never true. What reality is, is more comfortable viewing zones. That’s what higher level designs bring about. Less swim, less off axis error, I.e. more comfortable wear and utility. Wider is just the 80 year old sales pitch from essilor schlepping.
If you want to give truly innovative tech a shot. Schedule a virtual fitting with me and let’s introduce you to optical at a level most never get to experience 😎