Another thread about vision insurance reminded me of this issue I have. It's not necessarily related to money...well, maybe it is, because I don't want to waste hundreds of dollars on new glasses if they're not going to work for me.
I bought my first pair of progressive lenses/glasses a couple of years ago. HATED HATED HATED them!!!! Why? Because for computer/reading, only about 2.5 to 3 inches of text across the page was in focus at one time. I complained about it, and the place made new lenses for me that were supposed to have a wider view. No dice...still only a small area of focus when reading. Finally, the assistant said "well, just point your nose at whatever you're reading and move your head back and forth..." No. Just no. Who the fuck reads like that, constantly turning their head back and forth???? Not that I watch a lot of people read, but I don't recall EVER seeing someone constantly moving their head back and forth while reading. (Sorry about the f word there, but this makes me angry.)
So I threw in the towel on those $400 progressive glasses, asked for a prescription for single-vision for reading and computer work, and ordered a pair from Warby Parker for a fraction of the price. (No, I did not get a refund for the crappy progressives.)
My question: is the narrow field of focus I described normal for progressive glasses? I'm getting a new eye exam within the next week, and I need to know if progressives just aren't for me.
Thanks!