Subject: Varilux Lenses and birders
Date: Dec 3 21:14:40 2001
From: Hans Krauss - wingnuts at cet.com


I tried varilux and was not at all happy with the results and gave them
up. I do not have any problems using my bifocals with binocs and scope.
If you buy and try varilux make sure you get a money back guarantee if
not satisfied or the option to switch to bifocals. Hans Spokane

Bill or Sue Smith wrote:

> Dear folks,
>
> As many of you know, birding with eye-glasses (especially
> bifocals) can be frustrating, both with binoculars and a telescope.
> I'm considering buying Varilux Lenses for my next pair of spectacles.
> They're the ones where the bifocal sections merge together. Does
> anyone out there have experience with them, and if so, do you
> recommend them, not recommend them, or feel they make no difference?
>
> Since they cost nearly as much as a good telescope, it's an
> important decision. Thanks to anyone who can advise.
>
> Bill Smith
> Ocean Shores