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    Old 06-13-2009, 10:09 PM
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    I've been wearing bifocals since 35...no lines...they told me to point my nose.....That worked for me but still have a hard time going down steps.....hang in there...it will get better
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    Old 06-13-2009, 10:28 PM
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    I had more problems getting used to the no line lenses so I've stuck with the others for a number of years. Might have to give the no lines another try. BTW, I'm into the tri-focal club now. Many adjustments as we age but if it keeps us quilting I'm all for it.
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    Old 06-13-2009, 11:43 PM
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    Originally Posted by KO24
    I had to get bifocals when I hit 41...everything went haywire...
    I got the no line ones and had no problems with them at all.
    Now I would like to go back to contacts...
    Does anyone have any suggestions?
    I don't even know what they do for bifocal wearers in regards to contacts.
    anyhelp would be appreciated.
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    You'd have to talk to your eye doc about the contacts. They do have a multifocal for bifocal people....just need to ask you eye doc.
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    Old 06-14-2009, 03:25 AM
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    Originally Posted by KO24
    I had to get bifocals when I hit 41...everything went haywire...
    I got the no line ones and had no problems with them at all.
    Now I would like to go back to contacts...
    Does anyone have any suggestions?
    I don't even know what they do for bifocal wearers in regards to contacts.
    anyhelp would be appreciated.
    Thanks,
    Kirsten
    Talk to your eye dr. My contacts are such that one lens is for distance and the other is for close up. Your brain pulls them together and makes the adjustments. My vision isn't as great with them as it is with glasses, but close enough.
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    Old 06-14-2009, 03:34 AM
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    They now have this multi focal bi focal lens. It's been advertised on tv quite a lot. I have to make another eye appt and when I do, I'm going to ask about those.
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    Old 06-14-2009, 01:14 PM
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    The no line progression eases the transition into the bifocal area. Bifocals have improved in the last few years so give them a new try. I have noticed that looking right to left with my eyes and not moving my head makes objects out of proportion. Now a dental check up this week. Wonder what that will bring? Always something. :?
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    Old 06-14-2009, 05:36 PM
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    Originally Posted by sewjoyce
    You will soon get used to them -- honest! Just relax and don't try so hard. (I have trifocals with no lines and I love them!)
    ditto! only take them off to go to bed, and always put them on bedside table. My doctors office, takes you to pick out frames, while your eyes are dilated...no prices. Mine were 400.00! that's a lot here. Will be wearing these, when the cows come home. :D
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