Prescription Help

JavaAddict · #1 (**permalink**) 06-17-2011, 10:00 AM

Hi, new here, but needing a little help.

I have worn Cooper Vision Pro Clear Multifocal with the following prescription
Right Eye - +.75/1.50 N
Left Eye - + .25/+1.00 D

I see pretty well with these lenses but by the end of the day, ready to claw them out. So, I heard about the Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia and went to Dr. to try them out. They are so much more comfortable. However, my Eye Dr is struggling to get my vision corrected to acceptable level.

The problems seems to be that these use Low, Medium, High instead of the actual add number other lenses use. Also, doesn't seem to any reference to N (Near) or D (Distance). Anyone have idea what the Dr. should be trying for each eye? I really do not want to go back to proclear.

Sk8erBoi · #2 (**permalink**) 06-17-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JavaAddict

Hi, new here, but needing a little help.

I have worn Cooper Vision Pro Clear Multifocal with the following prescription
Right Eye - +.75/1.50 N
Left Eye - + .25/+1.00 D

I see pretty well with these lenses but by the end of the day, ready to claw them out. So, I heard about the Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia and went to Dr. to try them out. They are so much more comfortable. However, my Eye Dr is struggling to get my vision corrected to acceptable level.

The problems seems to be that these use Low, Medium, High instead of the actual add number other lenses use. Also, doesn't seem to any reference to N (Near) or D (Distance). Anyone have idea what the Dr. should be trying for each eye? I really do not want to go back to proclear.

Hi JavaAddict. Are we talking about the caffeinated beverage here or the computer Java?

Now to your question. You asked "anyone have [an] idea what the Dr. should be trying . . . ?" Are you asking about what type of tests should be run to determine the prescription, or what kind of lenses, or what?

JavaAddict · #3 (**permalink**) 06-17-2011, 11:28 AM

Hi Sk8erBoi

Its the caffeine type Java. I too addicted..grump without it

As for the help, my Dr has run all the test, however Cooper Vision and Acuvue use different methods for the actual prescription to be filled. Cooper Vision uses the actual numbers and whether or not it is for Distance or Near, for example +.75/+1.50 N, my understanding the +1.50 is the add for reading, and the N is for near. However, Acuvue only uses Low, Medium, High for the add, and makes no reference to D or N.

I am trying to find out what the actual equal prescription might be as my Doctor is having trouble getting my vision corrected with the Acuvue. I am having general blurriness and can't see distance and we have tried four lens changes. I wrote to Acuvue but they refused to help (guess for liability reasons).

HelpMeRhonda · #4 (**permalink**) 06-17-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JavaAddict

Hi Sk8erBoi

Its the caffeine type Java. I too addicted..grump without it

As for the help, my Dr has run all the test, however Cooper Vision and Acuvue use different methods for the actual prescription to be filled. Cooper Vision uses the actual numbers and whether or not it is for Distance or Near, for example +.75/+1.50 N, my understanding the +1.50 is the add for reading, and the N is for near. However, Acuvue only uses Low, Medium, High for the add, and makes no reference to D or N.

I am trying to find out what the actual equal prescription might be as my Doctor is having trouble getting my vision corrected with the Acuvue. I am having general blurriness and can't see distance and we have tried four lens changes. I wrote to Acuvue but they refused to help (guess for liability reasons).

I don't really know what I can say that you will find useful. It seems like your doctor is doing all he can. Sometimes your prescription can be right on the money, but your vision is still blurred. Usually the procedure is to just wear the lenses for a while and see if your eyes adjust and things get clearer.

crelux · #5 (**permalink**) 06-21-2011, 11:34 PM

The Low/Med/High add also has numeric range for the add - just look at a lens container!
But, I will tell you this - I really really really wanted to like the Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia. My scrip is lot different than yours, but bottom line: can't get satisfactory visual acuity with a pair of these lenses. I had GREAT optometrist - over period of couple months, tried 22 different lenses!
I wound up with Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia in one eye, and SofLens Multifocal in the other. I thought Acuvue - newer material - would be more comfortable. But, actually, it isn't. I wanted Acuvue for the UV protection Soflens doesn't have. But, in the end, my opinion of Acuvue is not nearly as good as it was.

Over time: Acuvue lens seems to get more build-up/becomes uncomfortable quicker needs replacement more often.
So, my suggestion - don't be so stuck on wanting Acuvue.... Try SofLens MF.

Unclelar · #6 (**permalink**) 06-22-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by crelux

The Low/Med/High add also has numeric range for the add - just look at a lens container!
But, I will tell you this - I really really really wanted to like the Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia. My scrip is lot different than yours, but bottom line: can't get satisfactory visual acuity with a pair of these lenses. I had GREAT optometrist - over period of couple months, tried 22 different lenses!
I wound up with Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia in one eye, and SofLens Multifocal in the other. I thought Acuvue - newer material - would be more comfortable. But, actually, it isn't. I wanted Acuvue for the UV protection Soflens doesn't have. But, in the end, my opinion of Acuvue is not nearly as good as it was.

Over time: Acuvue lens seems to get more build-up/becomes uncomfortable quicker needs replacement more often.
So, my suggestion - don't be so stuck on wanting Acuvue.... Try SofLens MF.

Thanks for sharing your experience, crelux. It's always good to hear from people who have actually worn the lenses themselves. I just wish you had better news for JavaAddict. Maybe those SofLens MultiFocal lenses will do the trick and we'll all live happily ever after.

HelpMeRhonda · #7 (**permalink**) 08-01-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by crelux

The Low/Med/High add also has numeric range for the add - just look at a lens container!
But, I will tell you this - I really really really wanted to like the Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia. My scrip is lot different than yours, but bottom line: can't get satisfactory visual acuity with a pair of these lenses. I had GREAT optometrist - over period of couple months, tried 22 different lenses!
I wound up with Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia in one eye, and SofLens Multifocal in the other. I thought Acuvue - newer material - would be more comfortable. But, actually, it isn't. I wanted Acuvue for the UV protection Soflens doesn't have. But, in the end, my opinion of Acuvue is not nearly as good as it was.

Over time: Acuvue lens seems to get more build-up/becomes uncomfortable quicker needs replacement more often.
So, my suggestion - don't be so stuck on wanting Acuvue.... Try SofLens MF.

Thanks for the recommendation, crelux. I'm glad you have such a patient eye doctor.

Bootz · #8 (**permalink**) 08-02-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by crelux

The Low/Med/High add also has numeric range for the add - just look at a lens container!
But, I will tell you this - I really really really wanted to like the Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia. My scrip is lot different than yours, but bottom line: can't get satisfactory visual acuity with a pair of these lenses.

That's a rather sweeping statement. I wonder if how many people would agree that you "can't get satisfactory visual acuity" from Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia"?

HelpMeRhonda · #9 (**permalink**) 08-24-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bootz

That's a rather sweeping statement. I wonder if how many people would agree that you "can't get satisfactory visual acuity" from Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia"?

Perhaps crelux is simply saying that he or she can't get satisfactory visual acuity with a pair of those lenses.

Sk8erBoi · #10 (**permalink**) 09-01-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HelpMeRhonda

Perhaps crelux is simply saying that he or she can't get satisfactory visual acuity with a pair of those lenses.

That's quite possible, HelpMeRhonda. Crelux actually said "bottom line: can't get satisfactory visual acuity with a pair of these lenses." He or she did not say you can't get satisfactory visual acuity. What they said can just as easily be read as "I can't get satisfactory" et cetera.

Bootz · #11 (**permalink**) 09-22-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by HelpMeRhonda

Perhaps crelux is simply saying that he or she can't get satisfactory visual acuity with a pair of those lenses.

You're probably right, HelpMeRhonda. Thank you for the reminder that I should always believe the best in the people who post here.

HelpMeRhonda · #12 (**permalink**) 10-06-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bootz

You're probably right, HelpMeRhonda. Thank you for the reminder that I should always believe the best in the people who post here.

I'm glad you learned a lesson, Bootz. I like to try and believe the best about people. If they happen to find out that you overestimated them, it might inspire them to try to live up to your estimate.

This is beginning to sound like an After School Special.

Sk8erBoi · #13 (**permalink**) 11-10-2011, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HelpMeRhonda

I'm glad you learned a lesson, Bootz. I like to try and believe the best about people. If they happen to find out that you overestimated them, it might inspire them to try to live up to your estimate.

This is beginning to sound like an After School Special.

Yeah, you're right. Good thing you recognized that and quit, HelpMeRhonda.