Re: falling and balance/GLASSES

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Just thought I would add my two cents' worth to the issue of " progressive "

lenses. Yes, I did have them for quite a while back when I was working. They

probably do amount to trifocals, but without the lines on the lenses. I was

told early on that the periferal vision would be limited by this type of lens.

It was nice because if one worked with numbers, etc., and needed to look up

often, the eyes didn't have to adjust so much. The same for going from things

in front of us to the computer screen. I gave them up when I stopped " going to

work " , partly because of the expense, but mainly because of the restricted

periferal vision. I certainly DO think (my opinion only) that they could

contribute to a fall! Even with my new bifocals (with the line) if the bows get

out

of alignment, I feel as though I am on a boat!

So, that is my two cents' worth.

Carole, the elder (temp here tonight 2 degrees above zero)

[Guest guest]

Sounds toasty. It's 3 below here.

Re: falling and balance/GLASSES

Hi ,

Just thought I would add my two cents' worth to the issue of " progressive "

lenses. Yes, I did have them for quite a while back when I was working. They

probably do amount to trifocals, but without the lines on the lenses. I was

told early on that the periferal vision would be limited by this type of lens.

It was nice because if one worked with numbers, etc., and needed to look up

often, the eyes didn't have to adjust so much. The same for going from things

in front of us to the computer screen. I gave them up when I stopped " going

to

work " , partly because of the expense, but mainly because of the restricted

periferal vision. I certainly DO think (my opinion only) that they could

contribute to a fall! Even with my new bifocals (with the line) if the bows

get out

of alignment, I feel as though I am on a boat!

So, that is my two cents' worth.

Carole, the elder (temp here tonight 2 degrees above zero)

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info. Carole. Including the weather report -- I think I'll stay

inside tonight!

Re: falling and balance/GLASSES

Hi ,

Just thought I would add my two cents' worth to the issue of " progressive "

lenses. Yes, I did have them for quite a while back when I was working.

They

probably do amount to trifocals, but without the lines on the lenses. I was

told early on that the periferal vision would be limited by this type of

lens.

It was nice because if one worked with numbers, etc., and needed to look up

often, the eyes didn't have to adjust so much. The same for going from

things

in front of us to the computer screen. I gave them up when I stopped " going

to

work " , partly because of the expense, but mainly because of the restricted

periferal vision. I certainly DO think (my opinion only) that they could

contribute to a fall! Even with my new bifocals (with the line) if the bows

get out

of alignment, I feel as though I am on a boat!

So, that is my two cents' worth.

Carole, the elder (temp here tonight 2 degrees above zero)