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Old August 24th 06, 04:25 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Graeme Cant
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Default line vs progressive lenses for sunglasses

Kevin Anderson wrote:

I would like to hear back from others on what decision they made on
progressive vs. lined lenses for sunglasses?


I found progressives to be too distorting. The countryside swims at the
edges as you move your head. Also, progressives have a very narrow
width for reading - about the width of a newspaper column.

I've happily flown with bi/trifocals for over 15 years. They're not
hard to get in sunglasses or use magnetic-type clipons over your normal
clear lenses. I found some good Pentax clipons with lenses larger than
the current miniature fashion. Be very particular about where the line
is put. If he doesn't ask, bring up the question yourself.

GC


Thanks
Kevin
SGS 1-26 192