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Many optos will measure you for [[differentials]] upon request, though not by that name. You will need to ask to be fitted for close work correction, since this is not generally a common practice. It is good preparation to have measured your work space prior to your appointment and then you can include the desired distance in your request. Should you be asked why you desire this second correction you might simply state your concerns that your eyes are being strained by using your distance correction for close work. It might be helpful to reassure your opto that you will only ever use the new correction for close up. Do be sure to decline multifocal lenses, inform them your preference is to alternate between the two corrections. If you find your opto supportive this is a good opportunity to take advantage of that test kit and see if you can shave off some cylinder correction. | Many optos will measure you for [[differentials]] upon request, though not by that name. You will need to ask to be fitted for close work correction, since this is not generally a common practice. It is good preparation to have measured your work space prior to your appointment and then you can include the desired distance in your request. Should you be asked why you desire this second correction you might simply state your concerns that your eyes are being strained by using your distance correction for close work. It might be helpful to reassure your opto that you will only ever use the new correction for close up. Do be sure to decline multifocal lenses, inform them your preference is to alternate between the two corrections. If you find your opto supportive this is a good opportunity to take advantage of that test kit and see if you can shave off some cylinder correction. | ||
Concerning your distance correction; a supportive opto will fit your to 20/25 or even 20/30 as this would still be well within the range of safe and legal even to drive with in most areas. Though you should check your local requirements for [[visual acuity]], so you are informed when you make this request. A less supportive opto generally would at your request allow for a just barely 20/20. Anytime you wish to be corrected to less than the maximum you will need to be clear and firm about this desire. It is the default approach for the majority of optos to correct to the maximum (usually 20/15) to ensure your "best vision" under all circumstances. Since this is what most people want, and to prevent customers returning with concerns about blur in low light, it makes sense that this is their default approach. This is why it is necessary to be clear that you understand you will not always get your "best vision" with the correction you are requesting. | Concerning your distance correction; a supportive opto will fit your to 20/25 or even 20/30 as this would still be well within the range of safe and legal even to drive with in most areas. Though you should check your local requirements for [[visual acuity]], so you are informed when you make this request. A less supportive opto generally would, at your request, allow for a just barely 20/20. Anytime you wish to be corrected to less than the maximum correction your eyes will tolerate, you will need to be clear and firm about this desire. It is the default approach for the majority of optos to correct to the maximum (usually 20/15) to ensure your "best vision" under all circumstances. Since this is what most people want, and to prevent customers from returning with concerns about blur in low light, it makes sense that this is their default approach. This is why it is necessary to be clear that you understand you will not always get your "best vision" with the correction you are requesting. | ||
If you are unsuccessful with your opto in getting your correction wrote for any less than the typical maxed out approach, don't fret, you still have your baseline out of it. Decline to fill the "prescription" and take your information with you. Most shops will only release your [[PD]] upon request and some shops will not release PD at all, you can measure this yourself, though it is a bit more challenging. Perhaps your next opto will be more supportive. | If you are unsuccessful with your opto in getting your correction wrote for any less than the typical maxed out approach, don't fret, you still have your baseline out of it. Decline to fill the "prescription" and take your information with you. Most shops will only release your [[PD]] upon request and some shops will not release PD at all, you can measure this yourself, though it is a bit more challenging. Perhaps your next opto will be more supportive. | ||