Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/10

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Advice with Progressive Lenses
From: Peter Goldberg <peterg@martinhamblin.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 12:26:01 -0500

Richard Clompus wrote:

> Carol asked about progressive lenses and photography.
>
> As in camera optics, much as changed with the optics used in spectacle
> lenses.  When you reach age 40 or more, the eyes have lost some of their
> ability to focus close.  Its as if we are all born with built in "macro
> lenses" that become more like "non-macro lenses"  after age 40.
>
> Bifocals (lens with distance and near optics) have been available since
> Benjamin Franklin.  He actually invented them.  The problem is our
> lifestyle and visual requirements have continued to change.  We need help
> in focusing at distance, intermediate (arms length) and at near for
> reading.

I'm a great believer in attacking the problem from the other end, ie: have your
arms surgically altered as your eyesight changes.

I am currently talking to a number of healthcare providor organisations about
their interest in this solution.

Peterg