Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Richard Clompus wrote: > Carol asked about progressive lenses and photography. > > As in camera optics, much as changed with the optics used in spectacle > lenses. When you reach age 40 or more, the eyes have lost some of their > ability to focus close. Its as if we are all born with built in "macro > lenses" that become more like "non-macro lenses" after age 40. > > Bifocals (lens with distance and near optics) have been available since > Benjamin Franklin. He actually invented them. The problem is our > lifestyle and visual requirements have continued to change. We need help > in focusing at distance, intermediate (arms length) and at near for > reading. I'm a great believer in attacking the problem from the other end, ie: have your arms surgically altered as your eyesight changes. I am currently talking to a number of healthcare providor organisations about their interest in this solution. Peterg