Aimee wrote:
I have worn glasses since I was 12 and fulltime since I was 31-32.I have always had 1 pair of glasses that I used for everything.2 years ago my optometrist started me on hidden bifocals.I couldnt stand them so this time when I went back in nov I told him I didnt want hidden bifocal and just wanted my normal lenses back.So I got them(or so I thought) and I cant use them on computer at night*(I always could with all my previous glasses)These make my eyes seem blurry .I have transitions glasses for the first time could that affect them?.Also when I read now I have to take them off,cant read with them.Ive never had this problem before ever.I have always had 1 pair that did it all/So I called and told them I couldnt read with them or anything.
They said bring them back and I will pay 130.00 to put hidden bifocals in!!!I dont want hidden bifocals.I have a feeling they really messed up here and I shouldnt have to pay to correct their mistake.Why all of a sudden after all these yr s cant I read with them? Which is exactly why I got them in the first time when I was 12.
TY for any help you can give,Aimee

ANSWER

Aimee,

Since you have not mentioned your current age, I will write this with the assumption you are in your 40s, the time when most everyone needs some help with focusing up close.  I will also assume that the “hidden bifocals” are progressive lenses.

By the time we all reach our 40s it becomes difficult to see print at normal reading distances.  Those who are short sighted (Myopic) can often take their glasses off to read, but this is not very convenient in many situations.  Those who are far sighted (Hyperopic) have no choice but to get reading glasses of some sort.  Help for reading comes in several versions  -  separate reading glasses, old fashioned lined bifocals, or todays Progressive lenses (also called Multifocal lenses).

There is no going back unfortunately, we have not yet found a way to restore focusing ability as you had in your 30s.  So yes, I am afraid that you will need progressive lenses from now on.

Dr. Joan Hansen, Optometrist for CAO

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