Try trifocals. They are marvelous for the inbetween stuff........or progressive lenses also work well.

I wear no line trifocals because of the computer, piano music, sewing and reading. Since I had my cataracts removed last year I no longer need them for driving and long distance but still need them in front of my face. I do the computer most of the time without glasses but to read or sew I need them.

Eye strain really sets in if I do the same thing for an extended periof of time. Had to learn to change my focus frequently. Cutting, machine sewing,, pressing, looking up at the tv on the wall all make for changes while I'm in the sewingroom. In the evening I will do hand embroidery or read but I wear half glasses for this so I can look up over them to refocus on gubby or the tv. It does help.
Do you have a book on tape? Place a cool mask over your eyes and rest them for a few days.

I have to wear tri-focials. I wear them from the time that I get up to when I go to bed. I wouldn't be able to do anything with out them.

Sounds like you might try tri-focals. I wear them or I would have the same problem that you have. Good luck with finding a solution to your problem.

If it's been 2 years since your last check-up, it is time for an appointment. Thanks for the reminder, It's time I went as well. I too have always worn glasses and have bifocals. I did get a pair of full glasses for the trifocal perscrip. I found that I needed them for computer work, sewing and painting (walls) for that in between focus. Currently though, I admit to taking off my glasses for close work. Getting older is not for wimps! I am thinking of getting the magnifying lenses for my Bernina.

good lighting- and regular breaks are very important when long-arm quilting-
it is never a good idea to quilt for hours without taking breaks-
when i quilt i set a timer-and every 45 minutes my timer goes off- and i have to stop- and i take a break-at least 15 minutes away from the machine-
i have found it makes a huge difference in the quality of my work.

I use tri-focals too, but I have found that if I put a pair of magnifying glasses on over my tri-focals, I have an easier time seeing what I'm quilting. I wonder how many pairs of glasses I can pile onto my face :-)

I wear prescription glasses for my computer.
I wear "cheaters" for reading.
I wear contacts when I go out!
I've got glasses all over the place...in my car, in my purse, on end tables, in the kitchen...etc.
I would love to get them zapped!

Wow! This is a great lighting setup. Never thought of track lighting (I think that is what it is called). Have to look into it. Thanks