Ron 717 Loc: Pennsylvania

I regularly wear bifocals and find it bothersome to PP photos on my 27" monitor because of trying to get the close vision portion of the glasses focused on different ares of the screen.

I have thought of getting a pair of reading glasses from the drugstore that I believe would enable me to eliminate the bobbing and weaving while trying to focus on all areas of the screen.

Has anyone else run into this problem and what do you use.

mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)

I wear progressive bi-tri focals. Long ago I got tired of the kink in my neck from tilting my head back so I could focus on the computer screen. I had the optician make me a pair of "computer glasses" with the lenses cut so they would focus at fingertip distance from my eyes. Works great for the computer and anything else that requires close work for long periods.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

I have a bit of a weird approach to this. I don't like bifocals, trifocals or even trans-focals. I use regular corrective glasses that came with magnetically attachable polarized sun glasses. I got an extra magnetic frame with reading glass lenses so I have full field of vision whether out and about or using my dual 22 inch monitors. I just have to be disciplined enough not to lose the reading lenses! Haven't done so in ten years, but it does take attention to detail.

Violameister Loc: michigan

Before I had my cataracts out, I did what many musicians do: I had a pair of glasses that focused on my music stand. Interestingly, it also worked when I was using my computer. So they were dual purpose. When reading the newspaper or driving I used my continuous bifocals (bifocals do not work for music because most instruments require holding the head in a certain position which is always focused wrong for reading music).

I asked my ophthalmologist to put my cataract replacement lenses in so they would focus on music/computer distance, so I now use no glasses at all for these activities. And this compromise setting enables me to read the newspaper and drive legally without glasses as well. (I do use my continuous bifocals for critical sharpness when out in the field looking for photographic subjects, or driving.)

Bill_de Loc: US

I used bifocals when I was working that were for close (reading paper files) and medium on top for reading from a monitor.

Since retiring I leave a pair of drugstore glasses at my desktop and another pair in the kitchen where I typically use my laptop. They work just fine.

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lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

I'm nearsighted, but otherwise not horribly so nor poor otherwise in general at this point in my life, 61. Have warn glasses since age 16. I wear progressive bi-tri focals. But I've never really gotten the skill of looking through different areas of my glasses. For my computer activities I just take them off and can view my current 22" & 26" monitors fine. For regular TV I have to wear my glasses to see (read) across the room. For resolution when close enough I just take my glasses off. I tend to get them dirty and greasy to begin with.

I actually adjust the diopter lens on my camera viewfinders so I can view and focus directly with out my glasses on. Though this can have some draw backs as the real scene before me is out of focus to my bare eyes. Also looking at the camera itself can be problematic especially if I get lazy (from time to time) and leave my glasses on and use AF but not check camera closely. Once I blew half a days shots because I was not checking and was using a lens that focuses by turning the barrel in the opposite direction from all my other lenses. So guess what, I was not focused at infinity like I assumed the lens was with no AF; 40 fuzz balls.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I just use "cheaters" for computer/close work (including using the cameras). They seem to be fine. Not full lenses so I can look over them.

NormanHarley Loc: Colorado

I am farsighted and just use the cheap reading glasses so far. I use a 41" tv as my monitor and have it set back about four feet just so I don't have to use my glasses. I buy the cheap reading glasses at Walmart that come in 3 packs for under $10. I leave them everywhere. I have a pair in my bedroom, in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in my shop, in the car, at my girlfriend's house, at my parent's house... I don't even know how many pairs I have. I have gotten used to using them in the room where they belong and leaving them there. I also have trouble seeing without bright light and have various little lamps to use with my glasses. This getting old is for the birds!

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Ask your optometrist for a RX for "computer glasses". I did that about 15 years ago and love the solution. Mine were designed to focus at 20", where I measured my standard viewing distance. Take the RX to Walmart or a cheap glasses store and get frames from the bargain section. My current pair cost a whole $29 and I just keep them by the computer all the time.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

If someone here would be so kind as to come over and help me FIND my glasses, I could tell you what they are!!!!

BUT SINCE I'M "IN HIDING", YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO FIND ME!!!!! :lol: :lol:
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n3eg Loc: West coast USA

I am very nearsighted (see tagline) but I won't wear bifocals. My close vision is fine. I just peek over the top of my glasses to read the fine print and pixel peep.

For SS posts though, I back away from the screen.

Blasthoff Loc: Life halved NY and IN

Trust me on this, you want multi focus readers. Foster Grant makes such reading glasses that retail at about $35 but you can sometimes find them under $20. Walgreens occasionally has a 2 for 1 sale. There designed for reading AND viewing a computer screen or across your desk. They work just as well, if not better, then my $300 "no-line" prescription. Try them once and you'll never go back. Oh yeah, the frames on these glasses are decent quality too.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

Hey Sharpie, there is no hiding place in NorCal! Time to come out of the closet! :-D :-D :-D

orrie smith Loc: Kansas

reading glasses are the best in my opinion. no tilting the head back to find focus, just test the magnification for the reading glasses before buying.

Mollie Loc: melbourne

I never used glasses until recently, when I had both cataracts removed. NOW I cannot see much at all, close up, without specs from the Reject shop. I have them in every room and also in my handbag.