Varilux progressives, have to lift frames a little to read.

I had cataract surgery about three months ago (with no correction for astigmatism) and recently bought glasses with Varilux progressive lenses (which i have worn previously for many years). I went to a very reputable optometrist for a prescription, and an optician for glasses. I stressed that i wanted genuine Varilux brand.
The first pair they made for me had a problem….i had to lift them up about 1/4” in order to see to read a book, or my iPad. Lying in bed, propped up, looking down through the very bottom of the lenses, the text is sharp. But sitting in a chair, or at a table i have to lift the frames up to read.
So i returned them and the second pair that I got last week are a little better, but definitely not right.

Anyone know why this might be happening?

HappyHunter

 

Hi! I'm not an expert, but I interviewed an optometrist in Canada recently on this matter if that helps.

It seems that a regular progressive lens devotes mostly to distance and reading vision, and offers a narrow field of view at computer distance, so it wouldn't be ideal if you use the computer for long periods. However, the intermediate distance shouldn't be blurry.

If you spends lots of time on the computer and anything within the same distance, a pair of computer progressives can help: DualView BlueReflect™ progressive lenses

Also, what type of frame shape do you wear?

The reason I'm asking is because you need a frame shape that can accommodate a lens height to fit your entire range of vision (reading, intermediate, and distance prescriptions) within your progressive lenses. Which means certain frames can interfere with the dynamic of a progressive lens. I guess it’s like a pair of jeans that are a couple inches too small in the waist - you might be able to squeeze into them but it doesn’t mean that it’s a good idea.
Hope this helps