Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I ran into a bifocal/contact dilemma when I reached the grand old age of 45. I asked my ophthalmologist what he would recommend so that I could see through my viewfinder, and still be able to see the close up controls such as the shutter speed dial & DOF scale. He set me up with monocular vision contacts. I put my distance prescription in my dominate eye, (right) and suitable close up prescription in my left eye. After a few days your brain can make it work so you can now make the transition between distance and close up happen very smoothly. On those rare occasions, very dark rooms, where my eyes do not focus close up, I simply close my right eye. Most optometrists carry a full selection of contacts, and for the price of an eye check they will give you a variety of diopters to try, until you are comfortable. I really struggled with glasses for years and contacts made looking through viewfinders so much better. Another advantage to contacts is being able to easily see the wide angle frames in the Ms. Unfortunately contacts and monocular vision won't work for everyone, but it's worth asking your eye professional about. J&J also introduced bifocal contacts last year. I prefer my monocular set up. Bruce Bowman Killingworth CT In a message dated 10/10/00 11:19:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Paul_Chefurka@pmc-sierra.com writes: << I occasionally wear bifocals and have no difficulty focussing with them. I much prefer contacts for photography, though. >>