PROGRESSIVE LENSES

Like anything new, adjusting to progressives can be frustrating. But don’t worry, understanding how to use progressive lenses can make it easier to get used to them.

The key is to adjust your head position to focus on something, rather than your eyes. A good rule of thumb is to point your nose toward whatever you are looking at.
For example, tilt your head up slightly to see far away, look straight ahead for mid-range vision and point your nose downward to do near work, like texting.

Here are a few more tips to help you adjust to your progressive lenses:

• Resist the temptation to switch back and forth to your old glasses. This slows down the process of retraining your brain to focus through new lenses.
• Wear your glasses high on your nose and close to your eyes to maximize the range of visibility through each lens.
• Move your head to focus on something, not your eyes. Point your nose directly at what you’d like to see and bring it into focus by moving your chin up or down.
• Practice! Grab a magazine to read while watching TV. Going back and forth between the two is a great way to practice and speed up your transition.