Thanks for the Tip on Bifocals
I assume HBF is a local Australian name?
I'm in Canada where Costco is the name of the game.
At my last two FAA medicals I've struggled with the 20 ft Distant vision test for 20/20
where one eye has deteriorated distant vision that now just passes 20/20 but it has been more difficult on the last test
and I need to assume that I will need glasses for distance in the future.
I just wear readers for close up vision. There are some minor differences between the left and right eye
that prescription would assist.
I mainly need to some glasses to ensure that I can pass the distant vision requirements in the future.
Any direction as to glasses for this purpose would be appreciated.
Originally Posted by
Capn Bloggs
Go the HBF bifocals. It will be a while before you won't be able to focus closeup and the instruments with the reading bit. Don't forget: if you need them for your licence, you need two pairs.
(I did try progressives and gave them a miss after a short time; I can see their advantage when you get to ACMS' position of needing 30cm (charts), 74cm (panel) and outside focus ranges).