Would it be daft to buy my first varifocals online?

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I am not totally convinced I even need the stupid things.
I usually go to specsavers, but am really struggling to find any nice frames.
I have found some I really love online, but it's a risk.
There are some I quite like in asda, but I can't find out what kind of varifocals they do, it feels like a risk too.
Argh I am going blind trawling the net for specs.

I definitely wouldn't do it. Even with proper measurements being taken to ensure every part of the lens is aligned correctly, mistakes can be made. A fraction of a mm too high or too low can mean the reading prescription is out. Would get them made up at reputable optician and that way if you need them adjusting you have someone who can deal with it.

That would be my preference, but I can't seem to find any frames that I like.
Does anyone have any experience of getting varifocals from asda? Their prices are good and most importantly they stock one style that I quite like.
The idea of spending £200+ on a pair of specs that I hate makes me want to 😢.

It took me a couple of trips back to the opticians to get my varifocals right so I wouldn't buy online TBH.

Have you asked if you can supply the frames and Specsavers provide the lenses??

Am watching this with extra keen interest. I have recently forked out nigh on £300 for Specsavers glasses.
Am not going to fall for that again, but what choices do I have for varifocals?

I expect I could supply the frames. Which would be ok, I suppose.
I wonder if it would make a difference to the sort of after care they would give me?
I used to find specsavers brilliant for choice, but now it is very poor.

I wouldn't , both dh and I have tried varifocals from Specsaver and taken them back after the trial period , and that was despite having the top of the range ones . I've always found Specsavers good value and service . Have you looked on their website at frames as they can always order in for you to see them in the flesh , I've done that a few times.

For your first venture into varifocals, I would go to the most upmarket For your first varifocals, go to the most expensive independent optician in your town and choose from their least expensive range. Tell them your budget, and they will... if they are good... find you something terrific that fits and suits you. For the same or less than Specsavers who are, kindly, hit and miss.

I have decided to just remember to wear my reading glasses more, not just for books, but for my tablet too.
I have ordered some new distance specs as well-my prescription has changed a little since I got my current ones.
A huge part of my reluctance is due to not being sure they are for me.

Vari focals can be tricky to get used to. I'd never get them online and I second using an independent optician - I find they go the extra mile for you.

I normally spend at least a couple of months trying on frames, I'm a pain in the arse until I get it right and I spend as much as I can possibly afford. I'll happily skimp on other stuff but I'm helpless without my specs plus they're on my face from the moment I wake up.

It is worth persevering with varifocals and going back until you/they get it right. Even if it takes weeks or months.

It makes a change when you finally master the ability to get up from reading and walk around with your specs on without everything being distorted and weird or feeling as if you have vertigo! It's also great not having to peer over the top of your glasses when you look up from your screen to talk to a colleague across the office.

I have given up with varifocals both times I tried them. The opticians gave the option of changing them to normal distance prescription if you weren't happy. I'd want that option for sure.. I was also told that you are more likely to take to varifocals if you really really need and want them. Not sure if that's true though.

My dh really persevered with his and really wanted them to work and he couldn't , I must admit I gave up very quickly ,it gave me a headache keep trying to remember which bit to look through .

Bizarrely my favourite 2 frames from specsavers were in the £25 section. I was more than happy to spend more but there they were.

The arms of my glasses always need adjusting which is why I wouldn't buy on line. Plus yes if you hate the varifocals you will be able to change to normal lenses if not bought online.

nooooooo! dont do it! in my previous life i was in optics. you need to be carefully measured for varifocals. its very important otherwise the different zones of vision wont be set to where they need to be set. its madness to try and do this on line.