I recently went into my local optometrist for an eye exam as I have trouble reading the newspaper. I can see fine in the distance, but things up close are blurry (unless I take my glasses off). I had a feeling that he was going to say the "b" word (bifocals), and I was on the right track and he told me that I have to get progressive lenses (a type of bifocal without the line). I was hoping that I didn't have to get them as I'm only 44 !
Anyway, in saying that, I start checking out the price of progressive lenses and am being told that they range in price from $500 to $700 (I would want them to have the anti-glare/anti-scratch coatings). This was for Nikon name brand lenses. This was just for the lens and keeping my same frame from before.
Now I'm thinking....do I want to spend that much or what alternatives are there. I want to ask the perb community.
1) What are peoples opinion about progressives? I heard that it takes time getting used to them. How about pricing...is that the pricing I will be looking at or can I get them cheaper?
2) As an alternative, how about laser eye surgery? I know a few people that have had it and they swear by it. What about night vision? What about the feeling of "sand" in your eye? I live in Edmonton, so what are some good places to check out? What is the going cost for laser eye surgery? I've heard some people say that if you get it done, it will correct my current problem, but then create problems for being far-sighted (I'm currently short-sighted).
Looking for feedback. What have others done?
thanks,
Cruiser
Anyway, in saying that, I start checking out the price of progressive lenses and am being told that they range in price from $500 to $700 (I would want them to have the anti-glare/anti-scratch coatings). This was for Nikon name brand lenses. This was just for the lens and keeping my same frame from before.
Now I'm thinking....do I want to spend that much or what alternatives are there. I want to ask the perb community.
1) What are peoples opinion about progressives? I heard that it takes time getting used to them. How about pricing...is that the pricing I will be looking at or can I get them cheaper?
2) As an alternative, how about laser eye surgery? I know a few people that have had it and they swear by it. What about night vision? What about the feeling of "sand" in your eye? I live in Edmonton, so what are some good places to check out? What is the going cost for laser eye surgery? I've heard some people say that if you get it done, it will correct my current problem, but then create problems for being far-sighted (I'm currently short-sighted).
Looking for feedback. What have others done?
thanks,
Cruiser