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Any opticians or anyone know about varifocals please?

I am on my 3rd prescription for varifocals
They work great for me.
However the prescription before this latter one …. I had to return.
For exactly the same reasons you describe.
My eyes were re tested and … a new prescription produced and replacement glasses provided. …. and they were were then great for me.
An error … I don’t know … but they were changed without issue …. And I am still with the same opticians …ASDA.
 
terry1001 said:
Specsavers is a franchise type business and branches will vary, the shops in Ipswich and Woodbridge we have found to be good.
It is important to explain to the optician what you need from your glasses, often they will know what's required but if they seem unsure then take the time to explain. Shooting pistols or shotguns require different techniques and vision correction and, of course, you may have the need to read, use a computer, drive etc and it is important to discuss this with the optician.
Obviously the specs have to fit your face and normally the measurements for this are fairly easy to do but sometimes they can go wrong and equally they might be made up incorrectly. A good optician will check once the glasses are made and should ensure that you are comfortable with them before you leave the shop.
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I use Specsavers in Barnard Castle, if they're good enough for Dominic Cummins! They are good enough for me! (y) 😄👓
 
I’ve been using varifocals for about 12 years, so on my 4th set now.
I find them fantastic, although they did take a little getting used to at first.
I would advise getting the best range available as the difference between the more basic ones is vast.

My current set were awful when I first got them, and they had to be re-glazed twice before they got them right.
Firstly they got the prescription wrong and then they forgot to put make them reactive.
But that was all put right at their expense.

Go back and insist they get them right, then persevere for a few days.
Definitely worth it in the long run.
Hope you get sorted.
 
nevadacowboy said:
If you got them from Specsavers their basic varifoval lens have, in my opinion, a very narrow field of view. I always have the lens from the elite range which I find suits me well for everyday use as well as shooting.

You also need to consider the size of your frame when choosing varifocals. They are not very good in smaller frames.
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Me too, better, wider range for reading and screen work.
 
I’ve worn varifocals for years and apart from walking a bit like a space man for my first few steps whilst geyying used to the transitions, I’ve had no problems. Has the optician checked the lenses against your prescription? Do you suffer with high or low blood sugars or blood pressure as these ailments can affect your vision, as can dehydration as all can change the shape of the lenses at the front of your eyes.
 
I had my first pair about 6 weeks ago and I think I’ve just about got used to them. Found it really hard at first as I couldn’t really focus on anything until I started to move my head around instead of just my eyes.
Had my eyes tested at Vision Express but got my glasses from select specs-went for the better Elite lens but a cheap frame and they cost me £66.
I went for a bigger frame/lens but think I’ll go for a smaller size next time as I seem to have to move my head/eyes a lot to look through the different parts.
 
Been wearing varifocals for years, work really well if prescribed and fitted properly. Asda are good value for money but I always choose the higher end lens spec, works for me.
 
I have been using varifocals for many years. On my 4th or 5th prescription now. They do take some getting used to.
one set I had were made wrong and it was very difficult to focus and gave me headache. I took them back and they had to remake the lens 3 times to get it correct So mistakes do happen.
I suggest you go back to them and explain the problem and ask for another eye test to make sure the prescription is correct. Then they can check the lenses are to the prescription.
 
UKGlyn said:
I am long sighted, & can see better distance or reading with my naked eyes than with these new glasses on, I have a 100-day money-back thing on them, but I really can't imagine that they will get better with time. I literally can not see through them no matter how much I move my head about.
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My folks have had repeated issues with varifocals where one or both sections of the lens have not been the correct prescription.

Both of them have had to return glasses and sometimes the same pair numerous times. I think the optician said that there can sometimes be an issue when they are forming the lens after it has been molded, it's either that, or the technician has entered the wrong info into the machine.... I'd go with the later to be honest!
 
Tried a pair of "occupational" lenses as they refer to them in specsavers in Eastleigh...couldn't get on with them, in fact I found their lenses to be not much good which is strange as the old nose binos I had were from specsavers but a different town so I guess it depends on how good each ss shop is being a franchised buisness.
Anyway got my money back and went to boots in Eastleigh and opted for varifocal....distance and middle was ok but the reading part was so small it was next to useless so went back and got a cheap pair done just for reading as I struggled using a tape measure with varifocal. I did offer to take in a couple of old milk bottles for them to make the lenses from and keep costs down...but apparently they no longer use glass as todays lenses are plastic!
 
I have an update on this.
I went back to the opticians today & told them about my problems. They did a retest of my eyes to make sure that the prescription was correct which it was. They have taken loads of measurements of my eyes in relation to where they sit in the glasses & are going to get me some more lenses made up ASAP. They say it is probably down to the lenses not being the correct product, whatever that means.
All in all, they were very helpful & assured me that they will get this sorted for me, so fair play to them so far in the way they have handled this.
 
UKGlyn said:
They say it is probably down to the lenses not being the correct product, whatever that means.
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I take that to mean the latter of the two possibilities I mentioned as to who screwed up, prescriber or lens maker.

In my case those ASDA horrorshow crapola glasses I was given involved a re-test and a new prescription, which was astonishing considering I'd told her exactly what I wanted them for, the distances involved and we did a test of the distances in the examination room.

Personally, I suspect in my case they may both have cocked up and I would never use them again. The other thing that really boils my piss is the coating they put on lenses that every time you touch them even in the slightest it's like you've got Vaseline on your fingers.
 
UKGlyn said:
I have an update on this.
I went back to the opticians today & told them about my problems. They did a retest of my eyes to make sure that the prescription was correct which it was. They have taken loads of measurements of my eyes in relation to where they sit in the glasses & are going to get me some more lenses made up ASAP. They say it is probably down to the lenses not being the correct product, whatever that means.
All in all, they were very helpful & assured me that they will get this sorted for me, so fair play to them so far in the way they have handled this.
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It means that the apprentices that they largely use messed up, and the qualified optometrist failed to notice, probably.
 
Some people cant get used to varifocals, I find them a pain for shooting prone or for serious target shooting i got a pair of single pane glasses for shooting however loading pellets into the magazines is a bit of a struggle.
 
I've worn varifocals for so long I can't remember not wearing them. Before that it was bi focals. The varifocals did take some getting used to, especially when going up and down stairs, kerbs etc, but I wouldn't be without them now. Generalising, top for television and driving, middle for the computer, bottom for reading.
Mine were from Tesco originally but these were sold to Vision Express with same staff etc. I did have an issue when I sent a pair of frames to have new lens prescription put in them. They messed up where the centre of my eyes are which affects the flow of the varifocal. Won't do that again, really do need to go to an optician
 
Usefull thread but just wondering if anyone uses them with iron sights as opposed to optics. I have just acquired a new rifle and was full of the romantic idea of relearning my past glory days of being quite proficient with iron sights but the varifocals just dont seem to work with them.
 
Like many compromises they are too much of a compromise.

You are much better off with a pair for reading.
 
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