HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

How Long Does It Take To Get Adjusted To Trifocal Lenses?

default
Posted on Mon, 3 Feb 2014
Question: How long does it take to a just to trifocal lenses mine are not progressives. Thanks!
doctor
Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (5 hours later)
Brief answer....It does take few weeks Detailed answer... Hello, Thanks for the query. It does take a while to get used to the non progressive trifocal lens ( because of that narrower middle lens ),but eventually it does happen and soon you get to the point where you don't even notice the lines. Basically trifocals have an additional ribbon shaped lens segment immediately above the near segment for seeing objects in intermediate zone of vision - appox. 18-24 inches away. Typically intermediate segment contains 50% of added magnification of near segment and restores clear vision for arm's length tasks such as computer work,reading a newspaper,seeing the car dashboard etc. It needs some practice to view through trifocals. Do the following for better viewing... Adjust the height of your computer monitor so that you don't have to move your head to view the screen Instead of moving your eyes,move your head to look at the objects.This helps in prevention of dizziness. Do practice to look at objects which are at different distances from your eyes,like.. From top section to look at distance From middle section to look at computer From lower section for reading purpose. I hope it helps however you may revert to me for any further query. Best of luck Thanks
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :1978

Answered : 6704 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
How Long Does It Take To Get Adjusted To Trifocal Lenses?

Brief answer....It does take few weeks Detailed answer... Hello, Thanks for the query. It does take a while to get used to the non progressive trifocal lens ( because of that narrower middle lens ),but eventually it does happen and soon you get to the point where you don't even notice the lines. Basically trifocals have an additional ribbon shaped lens segment immediately above the near segment for seeing objects in intermediate zone of vision - appox. 18-24 inches away. Typically intermediate segment contains 50% of added magnification of near segment and restores clear vision for arm's length tasks such as computer work,reading a newspaper,seeing the car dashboard etc. It needs some practice to view through trifocals. Do the following for better viewing... Adjust the height of your computer monitor so that you don't have to move your head to view the screen Instead of moving your eyes,move your head to look at the objects.This helps in prevention of dizziness. Do practice to look at objects which are at different distances from your eyes,like.. From top section to look at distance From middle section to look at computer From lower section for reading purpose. I hope it helps however you may revert to me for any further query. Best of luck Thanks