Dull thread about eye prescriptions...

[14February2021]

Hi all,

I was just wondering if someone could help me with my eye test results.

Last weekend, I had an eye test at Specsavers. At our specsavers, they always give you the hard sale, and it drives me nuts. Anyway, I had the test and was told by the sales associate that the optometrist had recommended varifocals.

I wondered if someone could take a look at my results and let me know their thoughts, as varifocals are pretty expensive, and I don't know if this was part of the sales pitch.

R sph -0.50 / cyl -1.25 / axis 10 / 1.50
L sph -0.75 / cyl -0.75 / axis 110 / 1.50

I also have an astigmatism, but I think the result states this.

Thanks!

You have a small distance prescription , with a reading add of +1.50. Varifocals could be worthwhile if you are noticing issues with both distance and reading close up. Useful for driving and office environments.

Thanks Dangermouse80 😊

In my job I have to quickly see both close up and in the distance, I can’t change glasses, so I need verifocals.

You could have a reading prescription lens in one eye and a distance one in the other eye, if you prefer contacts.

I bought my verifocals from glasses direct, paid £170 for 2 pairs. And I’m very happy with them :)
HTH

I got a pair of varofocals from Asda opticians recently. I have very bad eyesight -6, so need high index lenses too. The glasses were only £80 (or two for £120).

optometrist here:
you need distance glasses driving / etc.
remove them to read.
if you want to have an option to see distance and near at the same time get varifocals
you will absolutely need them next year.

Just why I love mumsnet (most of the time!) Thank you both!