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Are varifocals worth the money/easy to get used to
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I've used varifocals for years too, first pair I think I tripped on a kerb first time wearing them but that was the only problem. Specsavers is good if you have a problem, think you can return within three months. I was told some years ago its something you wear everyday so divide the cost by 365 x 2 and its not a lot of money!
Its not that we have more patience as we grow older, its just that we're too tired to care about all the pointless drama1 -
I like my varifocals. No problem getting used to them from the time I had them first about 30 years ago. Lens price and quality has varied according to the frames I've chosen.Member #14 of SKI-ers club
Words, words, they're all we have to go by!.
(Pity they are mangled by this autocorrect!)1 -
I've worn varifocals for 10+ years. The only problem I've had (and also had with bifocals) is going down escalators - I find myself wanting to pitch forwards, obviously not a good idea. I just hold on with both hands instead! Another vote for Asda opticians - two pairs of varifocals, with thinned lenses, anti reflective and scratch resistant coating, optional tinting for an all-in price of £120, or one pair for £80.#2 Saving for Christmas 2024 - £1 a day challenge. £325 of £3662
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Another vote for Asda opticians. I used to use them whilst in UK. Got Mum converted too, and saved an absolute fortune compared to a well known high street optician.1
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Thank you for the helpful replies. I’ll give them a go and will see if I have an Asda optician nearby as well.0
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