Near-range on progressives not big enough
Hi,
I am 41 and very new to wearing glasses. My presbyopia finally bothered me enough to get a pair of eyeglasses a month ago. At that point I had trouble making out the date/day on my wrist watch unless I extend out my arm a considerable distance out. Reading the fine-print ingredients lists on medicine/supplement bottles was impossible or challenging. Optician determined ADD is +1 both eyes and I have 'slight' astigmatism.
Currently on Hoya Dynamic Premium lenses. I find it pretty good in the sense I can use it for daily to the point I forget I am wearing glasses now. I got used to it within a day.
What it lacks is when I do deskwork that is mostly computer screen work. I find myself tilting my head upwards too much and rotating left to right to read the on-screen text properly. It also bothers me that only part (about 2/3rd's at most of a 15.6" laptop screen) is sharp while the other parts get blurred a bit. Optician has already made nosepad position adjustments based on my feedback on the above.
Now, I am wondering if I should get a office progressive lens (Hoya Worksyle, Zeiss Officelens) to overcome this usage shortcoming, or just put that money into a better progressive lens (Hoya Lifestyle V+, Zeiss Superb) that is marketed to have wider clear areas for near-mid ranges. I prefer not carry more than one pair of glasses with me unless I really have to.
Any forumers that had been in my situation: love to hear your experience and suggestions on what to do (or to do nothing).