aeromedical optometrist (if there is such a thing)

"Jasset" wrote


It sounds like what you need is a custom pair of bi-focals.
I had the same problem, and "readers" don't solve it.
Reading prescriptions are cut for a distance of 12" to 18"
where you would ordinarily hold a book or newspaper.

Talk to your optometrist, and tell him exactly what you
want from your lower prescription, and he'll adjust the
focal distance for you accordingly. In my case, I told him
I need to see my instrument panel that was out just about
to arms length (more than twice the typical focal distance
of reading prescriptions), and he adjusted my prescription
accordingly. Problem solved. The down side is that you
now have a pair of glasses that are "single function", i.e.
suitable only for flying, but then, that's what they're for.

Anyway, they work for me. Something to think about.

Good luck.
*********************

Sounds like the situation is like where I am, or will be, any day now.

I know what the cure is. Trifocals. (or progressive lenses) I just resist
the idea of having to get them.
--
Jim in NC


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