Varifocal versus bifocal
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Hi
My eyes have been changing rapidly over the last twelve months. my glasses are usually for reading only. since finding out I have Fuchs, my eyes have changed and I now require short and long distance help. I discussed the. options and chose varifocals.
I just cannot get along with them.!!!
I can see clearly in the distance and TV watching is fine but reading is a nightmare!!
Anyone experienced similar?
Any advice gratefully. received
Jinny
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mrsmop jinny23
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I have varifocals, are you in the UK? I used Specsavers and the Optometrist spent a long time getting the prescription right. I too had trouble with the reading part, with one lot of varifocals. I mentioned it to Mr Specsavers and he made the size that I see for reading, larger than the previous Optometrist had done.
I have now been using them for about 10 years successfully. I have 2 pairs at a time and again, it takes time to get them both the same, it's just the fitting in that case.
jinny23 mrsmop
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I have Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy. I am told by my doctor and my Specialist that I should forget about it for now as am in the early stages. I still wonder if there is something I could be doing to keep it at bay but am at a loss.
I research a great deal, always looking for new interventions and new research.
I have ME/CFS too so try to keep my emotions under control as energy used up so easily.
I read somewhere that Hyourolic acid and vitamin C (excuse my spelling) are good for not only the skin but also the endothelial layers ??
I take Lutein every day !
My optician is testing bifocals for me at the moment. She says that varifocals are guaranteed so if not working I can switch to bifocals.
I explained that the amount of lens that was suitable for reading seemed only to be about 2/3 mm at the bottom of the lens !!
So, I have agreed to try the bifocals for now.
It's frustrating when you lose your senses especially if it is not necessary. I think they are very precious and I try to look after myself.
At the moment my energy levels are very low so I do very little other than stick to a rigid plan each day, to survive. The one thing I can do is read, strange because you would think reading was a red activity; using lots of energy. For me, it seems not to be the case.
I can walk for about 10 minutes then my legs go, just like a machine winding down !! 😡
Thank you for your reply. This site is wonderful at times when you need to talk . 😍
I appreciate your opinion Mrs Mop.
Jinny💝💝💝
rose24085 jinny23
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jinny23 rose24085
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Thank you for your invaluable advice once again . I am rather at a loss with the glasses because I have never strived to read before apart from when I knew I needed glasses.
Something just isn't right and it's strange because a month ago I remember telling the optician, "I cannot drive with these glasses on...and how unclear the distance was ...only last week I said,..."my distance part of the lens is now perfect!" ...but I cannot read...😡
I get Varifocals..... and your explanation is spot on but my gut instinct tells there is something amiss!
Thanks for your input; it is appreciated.
Regards
Jinny
mrsmop jinny23
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I have Fuchs's Heterochromic Cyclitis, which is why I asked what you have.
mrsmop
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyaluronan
mrsmop
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jinny23 mrsmop
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Thanks to for that.
yes, interesting although some of the Scientific language is off putting when you read through.
When I get lost, I tend to give up. What do they say, little knowledge is dangerous. ??
I hadn't heard of your type of Fuchs but sounds rather like me...no treatment just plod on until the cateracts arrive. Let's hope that takes another 20 years to happen....!!!!😊
My glasses are back in the workshop at the moment...looking at changing to bifocals. I am going to try them and see how I do.
Will catch up with again.
Bye for now
Jinny 💝
mrsmop jinny23
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The latest thinking on my Fuchs, is that it is a type of herpetic uveitis, which flares up fairly frequently these days. They put me on Aciclovir about 5 years ago, I have to take it for life. I use steroid eye drops daily , with the frequency varying.
I hope your specs are ok when you get them back. Look forward to the update!