Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

You quietly deal with it. Things could be much worse.

ole sarg Loc: south florida

I had cataract surgery and they corrected my astigmatism and put in trifocals and I don't need any glasses at all. It cost more, but considering the cost of regular glasses and sun glasses and the fact that I would need new pairs in a few years I would have paid the same and still been stuck with glasses!

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

I too, have bifocals glasses. I had progressive lenses before but when my prescription changed I got regular bifocal lenses. The progressive lenses were heads and shoulders better than the regular bifocal lenses for photography (and about everything else) as with bifocals, the lines in the lens are constantly in the way. In addition, Nikon (and I would think Canon and other major brands) cameras have a diopter adjustment next to the viewfinder to provide limited adjustment for vision. Nikon and I am pretty sure others, also offer additional dioptical pieces to go over the eyepiece to provide addition starting points for the adjustment (for example, the camera would normally adjust from -2 to +2 with 0 being no adjustment, then you could ad a +2 or - 2 diopter which would have the adjustment move from that point as "0" and adjust further. Over and above that, and glasses, my dad (who wore glasses for most of my life, had Lasix eye surgery when he was 70ish and no longer needed glasses as he had 20/20 or nearly vision. (he really looked strange to me without glasses but it greatly improved his outlook and vision. He was finally able to see TV, the computer screen etc. clearly without aids. NOTE: the dioptic adjustments work fine for focus and general viewing through the view-finder but do not help with live view or with reviewing images on the camera or on the computer. So, it isn't a complete fix but is a great aid and adjustment.

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

No Cat surgery but I do need glasses to read the menu or view either of the LCD's, I too have to throw on reading glasses if I need to change something...yet I 'm fine looking through the view finder with adjusted diaopter. I just live with it cause I can't wear contacts due to saw dust work environment and not a candidate for any surgery due to astigmatism of some sort. A pain in the A** but I deal with it. In fact I just made an appointment to have my prescription changed. :(

SteveR Loc: Michigan

I have run into the same problem as you have. I can see 20-20 at distance now, but need glasses to see what my settings are. My wife had her cataracts done one for distance and one for reading and she never uses glasses. Works for her. I've recently asked the opthamologist if I could actually wear a contact on one eye for reading purposes when needed and eliminate the need for glasses and he said yes. All I have to do is make the appointment. Obviously I'll put the contact on the eye that I don't look through the viewfinder.

pyroManiac Loc: HIXSON,TN

I have a pair of "computer glasses" ground for a focal length of 1 meter which work well as camera glasses with manual focusing lenses.

Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona

See my post re "cheaters".

Elsiss Loc: Bayside, NY, Boynton Beach, Fl.

I have the same problem. I use progressives attached to a short eyeglass cord. Diopter is set to whatever is clear in the viewfinder. Works for me.

Violameister Loc: michigan

I also had these which I used for computer and for playing music, as the music stand is about the same distance (since the violin fixes the player's head in a certain position, bifocals and progressives do not work at all).

When I had my cataracts removed, and the doc asked if I wanted near or far focus, I said "neither". I wanted 1 meter focus so I could do computer work and read music without glasses. He did that, and now I can read a newspaper without glasses, and drive a car without glasses (in an emergency) as my distant vision is 20:40 which meets state requirements. I spend most of the day without glasses, not needing them to read or do most things. I do, however have progressive glasses which I wear when doing near things or driving for which I want very sharp vision.

At any rate, these intermediate focus implant lenses work very well for me, and I suggest that anyone who uses a computer a lot, plays music, or does a lot of intermediate distance stuff think about it when getting cataracts removed.

Dim Flash Loc: Canton, Michigan

After my cataract surgeries where the lens in both eyes were replace, I switched to progressive lens glasses. The top have is clear glass with the reading prescription on the bottom. This has served me well as I always know where my reading glasses are. I have worn glasses for over 60 years so I did have a problem with this fix.

Ronsh Loc: Floresville,Tx.

Cryppy,
Be very careful , my wife broke both ankles that way!!! Last Easter and she is still not right. Just make sure you can see your feet and know where the drop offs are! Guess you could just take the glass out of one side.

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

I had this dilemma when I first started wearing glasses. I only needed them for reading so that's what I got originally. The Optician tried to talk me into half glasses (Granny glasses), but I was only 40 at the time and there was no way I would wear them. Other than looking over the top of my reading glasses, the only other option was to wear them on a chain (also very granny-ish) so they would always be available. I got tired of taking my glasses on and off and I didn't like the chain around my neck either.

I went back to the Optician and asked for progressive glasses. Best decision I ever made!!!! Also, for outside, I tried transition lenses....HATED them. Now I only buy glasses that come with a magnetic sunglass attachment.

Grandpa Pete Loc: Western Finger Lakes (NY)

Try Cocoon sunglasses. High quality, uv-stopping, fit over your regular glasses and only cost about $50.00. I keep one pair in my car and one pair next to the lawnmower key.

jackm1943 Loc: Omaha, Nebraska

I had the same procedure done about two years ago. I wear 2+ readers on a neck strap and use them for looking at the camera settings and the live view image. I adjusted the viewfinder for use without the readers. No problem once you get used to it.

Bifocal implant lenses were an option but my ophthalmologist recommended against them for several reasons, including (1) about 50% of patients have problems with them, and (2) insurance does not cover the significant additional cost.

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

What a great money saving tip!!!! This will work as long as you don't have astigmatisms that can only be corrected with prescription glasses.