Doublereed Archive - Posting 000013.txt from 2003/10

From: "Southerington, Craig" <Craig.Southerington@-----.org>
Subj: RE: [DR-L] bifocals and reading music
Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2003 16:26:16 -0400

I solved the problem by ordering what my optometrist call "computer lenses". They are actually lineless bifocals or trifocals which work best for reading up close and for an intermediate distance of your choosing (I asked for about 32", the distance of a computer monitor or music stand). The top of the lens is clear out to about 12-15 feet, so the conductor is clear enough. These are not good "driving lenses" but are excellent for musicians.

-----Original Message-----
From: Miriam Williams [mailto:mwquacker@-----.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 3:39 PM
To: doublereed-l@-----.washbu
Subject: [DR-L] bifocals and reading music

Dear reeders,

A few yrs ago I recall that there was some discussion about how bicfocals
should be made to allow for the distance to the music rack. As a newbie to
wearing bifocals, I find I can't adequately see the notes clearly at the top
of the page; also, I use MUTS oboe support, so my head is relatively
stationary, thus moving my head to accomodate doesn't work. Must I go back
to my optometrist and have him re-do the prescription? Or, perhaps I just
need a special pair for reading music. It'd be nice to have a pr I could
just leave in my gig bag; I miss too many accidentals and grace notes
without my glasses!

I've been using simple +125 reading glasses from the drugstore for piano so
I get the range of view and can move my eyeballs instead of my head.

My optometrist also said I'd be a good candidate for mono-vision contacts. I
found they worked fine for reading and everyday tasks, but not for reading
music. The contact also irritated my eye too much, so I went to glasses.

Maybe this could be covered in an article in a future IDRS Journal?

Cheers,
Miriam

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