VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron ADJUSTING TO PROGRESSIVE LENSES Progressive lenses take some getting used to when you first start wearing them, especially if you've never worn glasses before or you have a stronger prescription. Progressive lenses have a longer adjustment period than single- vision glasses; it may require up to three weeks to get accustomed to them. Experts recommend wearing new progressives for increasing durations each day without switching between your old pair of glasses. Progressives require looking through a specific spot to create clear vision, so rapid head movements and using peripheral vision create distortions. You must point your nose directly at the place or object you want to focus on, rather than simply moving your eyes. This is a top tip for getting used to progressive lenses. When choosing new progressive lenses, make sure the solution is tailored to you. The more the design is adjusted to your visual needs, the easier and faster you will adapt to your new pair of lenses. For all your eyewear needs, please stop by SKOWRON EYE CARE. Our goal is to ensure a lifetime of healthy, clear, comfortable vision by using the latest technology, from diagnosing and managing eye disease, to in-vogue eyewear, to complex contact lenses to LASIK eye surgery. At Skowron Eye Care, our mission is your vision. P.S. Tips for adjusting to progressive lenses include looking straight ahead on stairs, having the frames professionally fitted and adjusted, and keeping the lenses clean. SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron ADJUSTING TO PROGRESSIVE LENSES Progressive lenses take some getting used to when you first start wearing them , especially if you've never worn glasses before or you have a stronger prescription . Progressive lenses have a longer adjustment period than single- vision glasses ; it may require up to three weeks to get accustomed to them . Experts recommend wearing new progressives for increasing durations each day without switching between your old pair of glasses . Progressives require looking through a specific spot to create clear vision , so rapid head movements and using peripheral vision create distortions . You must point your nose directly at the place or object you want to focus on , rather than simply moving your eyes . This is a top tip for getting used to progressive lenses . When choosing new progressive lenses , make sure the solution is tailored to you . The more the design is adjusted to your visual needs , the easier and faster you will adapt to your new pair of lenses . For all your eyewear needs , please stop by SKOWRON EYE CARE . Our goal is to ensure a lifetime of healthy , clear , comfortable vision by using the latest technology , from diagnosing and managing eye disease , to in - vogue eyewear , to complex contact lenses to LASIK eye surgery . At Skowron Eye Care , our mission is your vision . P.S. Tips for adjusting to progressive lenses include looking straight ahead on stairs , having the frames professionally fitted and adjusted , and keeping the lenses clean . SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York , Elmhurst , IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com