I've had progressives for years. First pair I hardly had any side view. Really sucked for driving. Took them back and went to a different place. They said part of the problem was as the lens gets bigger, the edge gets thicker and distorts too much. Got a different brand/type and a smaller lens. After using them for several years I recently went to Lensecrafters for a new pair due to insurance change and that's who my work deals with for safety glasses. Took a few trips back to get the safeties right. They never did get the regular ones correct. Went back to my other place and they said the lense is cut too high-has almost nothing for close vision.... Returned those and getting my regular place to make them. Cost is only slightly higher without insurance AND I may be able to send it in and get some coverage even though its out of network. Should have them soon, so hopefully they are as good as previous 2 pairs they did for me.
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