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Glasses at work

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Smallngrumpy · 04/09/2024 09:28

Want advise on which glasses i should get.
I have started a job in a local supermarket and never thought about how needing glasses for close stuff would affect it.
The glaases i have are intermediates for using computer and raeding, but I dont have any issues with my distance.
I need to be able to see close but also look into the distance.
Taking glasses on/off all the time will be a farce and would have to get one of those glasses chains.
Do I need varifocals or occupational lenses, and are they easy to get used to??

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randoname · 04/09/2024 09:30

How old are you? Generally varifocals are for mixed sight which tends to come on 40+
An optician is best placed to advise you what you need, they’ll take into account what you need them for.

Smallngrumpy · 04/09/2024 09:50

Imm 55 but as far as I can tell, no issues with distance.

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dementedpixie · 04/09/2024 09:53

When was the last time you had an eye test? Ask the optician what would be best for you

theeyeofdoe · 05/09/2024 17:27

I'm an optician, you need varifocals (or bifocals).

Shiveringinthecountry · 05/09/2024 21:46

I have what Boots call 'Executive Bifocals'. They’re the old-fashioned bifocals with a clear line across the middle of the two types of lens. I have distance at top and reading at bottom. They're perfect for me.

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