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bumnote · February 12, 2013, 12:43 PM

I did something similar with my last pair. I found progressives a PITA for driving and shooting, and thankfully my optometrist is also a shooter. I explained to him what and how I shoot and he configured my bifocals to suit my needs. I too went with the trivex lens, traditional bifocals. I only use them for shooting since, thankfully, my prescription didn't change and the progressives can still be used at work.
I only need corrective lens for reading...anything beyond the length of my arm and I can still see great. But with the glasses set up correctly my farsighted vision is amazing...a good optometrist is a nice thing to have.

February 12, 2013, 12:43 PM	#5
bumnote Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 407	I did something similar with my last pair. I found progressives a PITA for driving and shooting, and thankfully my optometrist is also a shooter. I explained to him what and how I shoot and he configured my bifocals to suit my needs. I too went with the trivex lens, traditional bifocals. I only use them for shooting since, thankfully, my prescription didn't change and the progressives can still be used at work. I only need corrective lens for reading...anything beyond the length of my arm and I can still see great. But with the glasses set up correctly my farsighted vision is amazing...a good optometrist is a nice thing to have. __________________ "And remember, Abraham Lincoln didn't die in vain, he died in Washington D.C." - Firesign Theatre