Easing Eye Strain with the Right Lenses (2012)
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Re: Easing Eye Strain with the Right Lenses (2012)
#2I got a little pushback (not a lot) from my optometrist when I first requested an FD set at laptop distance. However it has made a huge quality of life difference for me.
I also gave up on progressives and now have two pairs: readers and drivers. My current correction is insanely good for reading and for driving. In fact, my opto said it was quite a bit better than 20/20 with no eye strain. Well, there was some eye strain when I adapted to the new prescription. That lasted about a month.
So I strongly recommend that you educate yourself (nerd out) about your choices before going to you optometrist or optician. They can’t educate you and they need to make a buck.
At this point I just go in and say I want single vision Trivex on Marchon 623s. I'm up in the air on coatings, tints, polarized and photochromic. I don't need free form given how good my correction is but if you have a difficult prescription that might be a quality of life thing for you.
You cannot depend on optometrists+opticians to make the right choice for you. You need to educate yourself on the available choices.
BTW, I think the same can be said for contacts. Know your choices.
Re: Easing Eye Strain with the Right Lenses (2012)
#3I have tried programming with contacts in (usually when my glasses were damaged beyond repair or lost). I can barely work for 6 hours before the contacts dry out, even when using contact lens drops. Does anyone know of tips for finding contacts that are good for computer use?
Re: Easing Eye Strain with the Right Lenses (2012)
#4I got a little pushback (not a lot) from my optometrist when I first requested an FD set at laptop distance. However it has made a huge quality of life difference for me. I also gave up on progressives and now have two pairs: readers and drivers. My current correction is insanely good for reading and for driving. In fact, my opto said it was quite a bit better than 20/20 with no eye strain. Well, there was some eye s…
What sources would you recommend reading through?
Re: Easing Eye Strain with the Right Lenses (2012)
#5I have tried programming with contacts in (usually when my glasses were damaged beyond repair or lost). I can barely work for 6 hours before the contacts dry out, even when using contact lens drops. Does anyone know of tips for finding contacts that are good for computer use?
I'd advise strongly against using contacts. Not only for work but like ever. Eye drying seems a simple problem until the unfortunate event of corneal erosion. The risk is higher since you are putting some plastic on top of your eye. If it is dry, it is as bad as any plastic.
With time, you'll damage the surface of your eye to no repair. Read the Internet for some real experiences.
Re: Easing Eye Strain with the Right Lenses (2012)
#6I have tried programming with contacts in (usually when my glasses were damaged beyond repair or lost). I can barely work for 6 hours before the contacts dry out, even when using contact lens drops. Does anyone know of tips for finding contacts that are good for computer use?
I'd advise strongly against using contacts. Not only for work but like ever. Eye drying seems a simple problem until the unfortunate event of corneal erosion. The risk is higher since you are putting some plastic on top of your eye. If it is dry, it is as bad as any plastic. With time, you'll damage the surface of your eye to no repair. Read the Internet for some real experiences.
Is this just FUD? I've been using contacts and doing coding for over a decade now. I get my annual checkup from the eye doctor. They would know if my eyes were getting damaged, wouldn't they?
Re: Easing Eye Strain with the Right Lenses (2012)
#7I have tried programming with contacts in (usually when my glasses were damaged beyond repair or lost). I can barely work for 6 hours before the contacts dry out, even when using contact lens drops. Does anyone know of tips for finding contacts that are good for computer use?
I switched from Acuvue 2 to Oasys and it was a huge improvement. I only get dryness when I’ve got a consistent breeze on my face. (NB: I never wear them during sleep. That just seems to me like a fantastic way to get an eye infection.)
Re: Easing Eye Strain with the Right Lenses (2012)
#8I got a little pushback (not a lot) from my optometrist when I first requested an FD set at laptop distance. However it has made a huge quality of life difference for me. I also gave up on progressives and now have two pairs: readers and drivers. My current correction is insanely good for reading and for driving. In fact, my opto said it was quite a bit better than 20/20 with no eye strain. Well, there was some eye s…
What sources would you recommend reading through?
Professional opticians (watch out for jargon) are at Optiboard, e.g. here’s a good post on single vision lens manufscturing:
http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php/49935-Free-fo...
Re: Easing Eye Strain with the Right Lenses (2012)
#9I have tried programming with contacts in (usually when my glasses were damaged beyond repair or lost). I can barely work for 6 hours before the contacts dry out, even when using contact lens drops. Does anyone know of tips for finding contacts that are good for computer use?
I'd advise strongly against using contacts. Not only for work but like ever. Eye drying seems a simple problem until the unfortunate event of corneal erosion. The risk is higher since you are putting some plastic on top of your eye. If it is dry, it is as bad as any plastic. With time, you'll damage the surface of your eye to no repair. Read the Internet for some real experiences.
Being able to wear contacts is extremely convenient for athletic activity and times when you want to wear standard sunglasses. I personally like a hybrid approach - glasses most of the time but contacts once in awhile. I would guess that wearing contacts occasionally is fine, but feel free to disagree if you do!
Re: Easing Eye Strain with the Right Lenses (2012)
#10There is a fascinating data, robotics, manufacturing, supply chain and retail story to be written about the optical industry.
The largest lens maker (Essilor) has merged with the largest frame maker (Luxxotica) and they also own online retailer FramesDirect. A former executive of Essilor runs a Canadian company that is acquring independent opticians. Japanese lens makers (Hoya and Seiko) have merged in response.
Essilor, Zeiss and others are asking opticians to spend thousands of dollars on equipment [1] that measures patient’s eyes for lens personalization. This data (including auto-refraction [2]) then gets aggregated with optometerist prescription data (subjective refraction = which is better, 1 or 2), providing Google captcha-style human input to improve the software algorithms used in measurement. Opticians are funding their robot replacements.
Today, online retailers like FramesDirect use average values for some fitting measurements (e.g. pupil/fitting height in frame for optical center of single vision lens). There are mobile eye measurement apps that take a photo of your face with a credit-card sized object to adjust for scale, but they are not too accurate. At some point, self-service [3] optical measurement devices and lens customization algorithms will enable optical telemedicine globally.
[1] Optical dispensing goes digital, http://visionmonday.com/article/cover-story-dispensing-goes-...
[2] Wavefront aberrometer, https://www.fastcompany.com/3049271/this-iphone-accessory-re...
[3] Vision test with remote opticians, http://www.mobihealthnews.com/content/smart-vision-labs-laun...