Are any of you short sighted and using bifocals?

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I had to learn how to hold my head to read....

That is exactly why I cannot wear a bifocal . I love to read , but as I have a hernia in my neck, I have to hold my book higher, right in front of my eyes . But if you want to read with bifocal glasses, you have to read through the bottom side of those. Does this make any sense??

If you don't have this problem, I think you can do it! It is a matter of getting used to it really. That's what others told me

[jenluckenbach]

I had the progressive type of bifocals since I was 27 years old. They reduce the strain on my eyes while doing close work. People prone to motion sickness often take some time to adjust to them, but you CAN and you will be thankful in the longrun. I had NO problems as I recall (long time ago, you know.

[moosmom]

Randi,

I also have progressive bifocals and love them!! I'm far sighted (can't see $hit close up) and I never had a problem getting used to them. I also think it depends on the strength of the bifocal. Believe me, I am BLIND when it comes to seeing things close up, so for me not to have problem with them, you probably won't either. Just be careful going downstairs, both of your bifocals AND cats!!!!! Especially hairless ones!

[Edwina's Secretary]

My glasses are progressive lenses but I rarely wear them. I wear contacts most the time and "readers" over them.

I have to admit I have never really mastered the progressive lenses but I think because I haven't really had to do so.

[Craftlady]

Raising hand, yep bifocals here. No lines. The line ones were harder to get used to didnt like them.
Only have to wear them for close up and reading. Anymore they get worn allot more than when I was younger. LOL
Upper half is clear lens for me.
You get used to positioning the head to see things or read.

[Randi]

I just saw David's thread and remembered this one.

I got my bifocals a month ago. When I put them on, I was amazed that nothing was blurry - like with the other ones I had for a few days. Ok, I'm not really using them yet, but they're nice to have as extras. The reading field is a bit narrow for my taste, but that's probably because I should have chosen a bigger frame. However, I still prefer to read without glasses.

So David, go for them, but make sure they're made totally right! You'll soon get used to them.

[rosethecopycat]

I've been nearsighted for 35 years. I always wear my glasses, but this year, I am beginning not to see things up close.
I can't see to clip my nails or the cats.
I have to tear off my glasses to do these things now. It's not effecting my reading, yet.

I might investigate whether Lasik can correct my nearsightedness and leave me with only 'up close' glasses.
I know they can do the monovision thing with Lasik, but that scares me. What if you don't like it?

I want to avoid Bifocals, and I am extremely prone to motion sickness.

Any one with experience with Lasik and two vision problems?