rawbunzel
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posted on November 15, 2001 05:05:27 PM new
Had an eye exam and my eyes are bad,bad,bad. Anyway I should probably get bi-focals. [yuck! ]
Just wondering if anyone here has any experience with varilux no line lenses? Are they hard to get used to? Do they work for all distances? Reading,computer as well as distance?
Bleech. I hate glasses.
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enchanted
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posted on November 15, 2001 06:01:21 PM new
I've been wearing them for several years. Can't wear contacts at all, so had to get used to the bifocals. No-line bifocals are great, you hardly notice the change. I'm very happy with mine.
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lvnv7777
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posted on November 15, 2001 07:00:28 PM new
Varilux has worked great for me...for years! No problems getting used to them because I never wore bi-focals. Works well... distance, mid range or close up.
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snowyegret
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posted on November 15, 2001 07:29:55 PM new
Rawbunzel, my husband loved his no line bifocals, then he lost them. 
You have the right to an informed opinion
-Harlan Ellison
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stusi
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posted on November 15, 2001 08:04:39 PM new
Many people report that when they slowly turn their heads from side to side there is a dizzying, wavy effect that they can't tolerate.
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TheLoneHaranguer
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posted on November 15, 2001 08:19:03 PM new
Had them for several years. Absolutely no problems. Got the widest progression available and they are great for side to side vision.
They are expensive, so be prepared. Mine run almost $400 for a pair & that's w/relatively inexpensive frames.
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BittyBug
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posted on November 15, 2001 08:54:43 PM new
No problems with mine...still hate wearing the damn things though.
Please call me Charlotte so I don't have ta change my ID.
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rawbunzel
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posted on November 15, 2001 08:56:39 PM new
Thank you! Sounds like most people like them . I have been worried about peripheral vison. I have heard that you lose some of that. I know they are expensive that'swhy I am a little afraid to try them. What if I hate them!? No insurance to cover them ~ I don't need frames but I do need the ultra thin lenses too.
TheLoneHaranguer..What do you mean by the widest progression? Do you have to ask for that special? I didn't know there were options like that.
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bunnicula
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posted on November 15, 2001 09:07:11 PM new
One word: Lasik
(I hated my glasses, too--and they were the coke bottle type + astigmatism. It was well worth maxing a credit card to get)
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TheLoneHaranguer
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posted on November 15, 2001 09:12:13 PM new
There can be progression differences. Some people prefer narrow, but if you need peripheral vison like I do, then I think the wider progression gives the best. I tried the narrow progression initially but immediately hated them.
And the type of frame can make a difference in how much peripheral vision you can get. Ask about different style frames & how much you'll get.
As for the side to side issue, it takes a few minutes to get used to it. If you've never had bifocals, it takes a few minutes to adjust to the top to bottom view as well.
After that, your eyes adjust pretty quickly. Never heard a single person who actually has them say they've had problems.
Do be prepared for sticker shock, no matter where you go...they ARE pricey, even with the simplest of prescriptions. But once you get them & get used to them, you'll never want anything else.
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chococake
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posted on November 15, 2001 10:36:30 PM new
I tried bi-focal contacts and they were wonderful, but I couldn't wear them because my eyes are dry, and I smoke. Within an hour they would start getting cloudy. I loved them though.
Now I have no line bi-focal glasses, and I've had no problem, the best way to go.
Do you have a warehouse store like the Costco we have here in CA? That's where I get mine. I payed $285.00 for the frames, lenses, anti glare, and tint for the sun.
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enchanted
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posted on November 16, 2001 05:14:10 AM new
chococake, I got mine at Costco too. They have great deals on both frames and lenses. The quality was excellent and it's by far the cheapest place in town for me to get glasses.
TheLoneHaranguer, I LOVE your userid.
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krs
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posted on November 16, 2001 07:39:27 AM new
"TheLoneHaranguer, I LOVE your userid"
Enchanted, please don't flirt with my understudy. It took weeks to find him, and I'd hate to have the search wasted by his running off with a floozie.
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enchanted
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posted on November 16, 2001 07:43:59 AM new
LOL!
Moi? Flirt??? 
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TheLoneHaranguer
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posted on November 16, 2001 01:27:52 PM new
enchanted,
You are welcome to flirt, anytime!
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plsmith
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posted on November 16, 2001 03:37:09 PM new
Rawbunzel, I don't wear glasses (just find myself edging ever-closer to books, newspapers and computer screens ) but both my sister and nephew had Lasik surgery and after years of glasses and contacts they are now seeing the world through naked eyes. Don't know if your particular vision situation could be corrected that way, but it'd be worth looking into, eh?
Good luck!
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elfgifu
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posted on November 17, 2001 05:13:49 PM new
Luuuuuuuuv my no-line trifocals--thin, lightweight, no dizzying effects.
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rawbunzel
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posted on November 17, 2001 07:29:35 PM new
I am in the company of many glasses wearers!
I really appreciate all the information on these lenses. As much as I would love to not wear glasses anymore I am not up for having something done to my eyes that is not reversible if there is a problem and I guarantee that if someone was going to have trouble it would be me. Besides it costs way too much to even consider right now. I think I can swing a pair of no-line bifocals. I have some single vision glasses and they are ok but the close up is so bad I have to scoot them down my nose to see things. Based on all your good advise I will try a pair!
Thank you!
Now do you have them with the gradual darkening so you don't need extra sunglasses or do you have them plain and a pair of sunglasses? I can't drive without my sunglasses!
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chococake
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posted on November 17, 2001 07:48:42 PM new
Rawbunzel, I've got the works on my lenses (mentioned in an earlier post.)
I can't remember what you call the shading for the sun. It works quite well. But I also have the no glare. They told me having both applied that the lenses wouldn't darken quite as much as sun glasses.
I can't do without either. I need the darkening to drive during the day, and the no glare at night. They forgot to put the no glare on the first time, and I couldn't drive at night until they did. It makes such a difference.
Did you check to see if you have a warehouse type store for a better price? Like I said got everything for under $300. Another good thing about the warehouse is, if I need an adjustment, I don't need an appointment. I just stop by the counter when I'm shopping, and they do it.
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rawbunzel
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posted on November 17, 2001 08:50:13 PM new
HI Choco! We have Costo but we are not members. There are other places here that are running specials right now for free frames up to $159.00 etc. I was hoping to go to one of those places. I hate to join Costco just to get glasses. They have everything else in too huge a quantity for me and I don't need anymore gadgets to make it worth it to me.
I forgot about the anti-glare. I had that on my last pair of glasses I don't know whether I want a separate pair of sunglasses or not. That might be my biggest consideration right now. They could be just plastic single vision lenses so wouldn't cost too much.
What to do,what to do..........
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chococake
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posted on November 17, 2001 09:26:24 PM new
Have you thought about the clip on sun glasses? Sometimes they'll give you a deal if you get them at the same time. Just clip them onto your regular glasses and away you go.
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rawbunzel
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posted on November 17, 2001 09:38:24 PM new
Choco, I have used clip ons in the past and found that they scratched my lenses so I would rather have regular glasses.Might have to get clip ons until the first of the year because then I can get a pair of lenses for nothing and only pay for the tint. Insurance kicks back in. Only for that though, just a cheapy pair of lenses. Insurance sucks! Especialy dental and eye care.
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saabsister
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posted on November 18, 2001 02:48:06 AM new
I have a pair of bi-focal sunglasses in addition to my regular graduated bi-focals. I like to wear sunglasses when I'm at flea markets and I need the bi-focals to see distances and up close. If you decide to buy an extra pair of sunglasses, make sure you get a large enough frame. Mine are rather small and the prescription is squeezed in and doesn't make a very easy transition.
My husband had to have two sets made - one for long distance to close and another pair that is mid-distance to close.
[ edited by saabsister on Nov 18, 2001 02:50 AM ]
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rancher24
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posted on November 18, 2001 05:02:56 AM new
A word of caution on shopping the best price. I got a pair couple of years ago & absolute could NOT deal with them. I felt like I had serious tunnel vision. I tried to get used to them, but gave up & returned them for regular lenses. Had a discussion with my SIL who a) wears them & b) has been working in optical stores for goin' on 10 years now. According to her it is VERY important that with these types of lenses you make sure you are getting them from a quality manufacturer.
Good Luck!
~ Rancher
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