Friday, November 2, 2012

Eye irritation with new eyeglass prescription?

Since 2008 I have worn Varilux Comfort Progressive w/ Crizal lenses with the following RX:
OD -450 / -150 / 146 / Add 200
OS -550 / -75 / 010 / Add 200
Needed to update due to scratches, frame wearing out & reading. Obtained the following RX from the same optometrist:
OD -450 / -125 / 140 / Add 225
OS -550 / -75 / 12 / Add 225
Went with Varilux Physio Progressive w/ Crizal lenses as Comfort no longer available. Eye irritation / strain increased as I wore these glasses over extended time periods. Also, reducing diopter by 0.25 increased distance clarity. Sought a 2nd RX opinion from different optometrist and obtained the following RX:
OD -425 / -125 / 135 / Add 225
OS -525 / -75 / 10 / Add 225
I have now worn this 2nd RX in both Varilux Physio Progressive and Varilux New Comfort Progressive (design more like original Comfort lenses) and both lens types continue to cause eye strain even though eyesight clarity has increased. Any thoughts on next steps? Can increased clarity be causing my eyestrain? My providers are out of suggestions.
>>> Eye irritation with new eyeglass prescription?