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Re: New Progressive & Computer Glasses

Posted on December 15, 2009, 12:19 pm by Dr Joan Hansen

Posted in Adjusting to New Prescription, Glasses, Progressive Lenses

Beth Ann wrote:

I have just started wearing glasses for the first time. I got two pairs, one for computer I work on a computer 12 hr shifts 4 days on and 4 off. The other are progressive, long story short I am having a difficult time getting use to both and have been back to the optometrist and some adjustments made and asked to try them for a few more days, if this doesn't work, she is advising digital lens. I am totally confused as this is my first time ever wearing glasses... Please help.

Dr Joan Hansen's response:

Beth Ann,

First time glasses do take some getting used to. For the computer glasses, you might help your Optometrist by having someone help you measure the distance from your eyes to the computer screen when you are sitting in your “normal” work position. This will assure that the computer glasses are appropriate. Progressive lenses can often take a couple of weeks of constant wear to be totally comfortable. The digital lenses are the newest type of progressive lenses, and may be the answer for you if all else fails.

Dr. Joan Hansen – Optometrist, for CAO

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