Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/09

[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]

Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: I'm Ruining My Glasses
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Sat, 09 Jun 2001 18:42:53 -0700
References: <3.0.6.32.20010609202146.01096e50@pop.infi-net.mindspring.com>

> >It's difficult to get "glas" glasses in the US because of safety concerns.
> >
> 
> Bunk, sir!  Every optical house in my small city will cheerfully sell you a
> set of "glass" glasses.  I have plastic at the moment, but this will be
> corrected shortly.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Marc

Yea they tell you "Glass? No problem, but instead of our usual 3 days it will be
3 weeks turnaround!"

I'm looking though Zeiss close in progressives now!!
Marc! you should check this out!!
http://spectacle.zeissdata.com/consumer/index.html

"...there's no better choice than Gradal® Top premium progressives which provide
perfect vision all day long, indoors and out. You'll enjoy comfortable, natural
vision from the outset with no adaptation delays or conspicuous rocking or
swimming effects. Choose from a huge variety of high-tech materials, including
the super-light and slim 1.67 Super Hi-Index plastic. The outstanding design of
Gradal® Top out-performs all other multifocal and progressive lenses on the market."

"computer and indoor tasks
If you work at a computer or engage in any activity that requires even wider
fields of vision at intermediate and near distances (like cooking, sewing,
studying, even model-making!), you need glasses that allow your eyes to focus
smoothly between near and intermediate distances. 
Gradal® RD* is the first progressive lens specially designed for office and
indoor environments. With Gradal® RD, there's no need to peek over your lenses
or exchange your eyeglasses while working; everything in the middle and close
distances will be crystal clear. You’ll experience exceptionally wide viewing
areas not possible with other progressive lenses. And with a viewing distance of
up to 10 feet, you'll have the freedom to move around with your glasses on.
*Gradal® RD is not suitable for driving."

In other words they're macro bifocals. The meaty part in the middle is focused
at computer monitor distance. I find them eminently useful. I understand they
can be optimized for any distance. Mine are just a few feet shy of being useful
for my home entertainment system (TV)!
That's ok I'll just curl up around a good book! (right!?:)


Mark Rabiner
reading less now and enjoying it less

Portland, Oregon
USA

http://www.rabiner.cncoffice.com/

In reply to: Message from Marc James Small <msmall@roanoke.infi.net> (Re: [Leica] Re: I'm Ruining My Glasses)