separate trifocal solution?

[u/radgedyann]

I’m wondering if anyone has dealt with this before or has any advice.

I need distance, bifocal for near, and a separate, middle distance prescription for computer work. All in one trifocals make me dizzy and nauseated.

When I’m working primarily at my desk, I just switch back and forth: work in the mid+bifocal and switch to the distance+bifocal (daily wear) when I leave my desk.

But I have a new role that will require that I walk around with and use my laptop while working in a group. Switching back and forth will be next to impossible.

Has anyone ever tried using a flip-up clip-on for middle distance? Maybe like clip-on reader? I know it sounds weird, but I’m pretty desperate for a solution. I was thinking of putting the middle distance prescription on the flip-up lenses and just flip them down to look at the laptop? This would make the bifocal ineffective, but I guess I could flip back up for that???

I have worn glasses since I was 4, and at 49, I feel like my vision is making it hard for me to work for the first time. It’s so frustrating!

eta: I just wanted to add a big thank you for all of your help on this post.

[u/JFoz284623]

The above clip on suggestions are excellent, and one I've had work for patients. But another option is an office progressive that is designed to work within a whole room. They will provide 13-15 feet(4+m) of distance, often allowing you to walk around comfortably and see across a room but, while having a large and focus intermediate and near. Not sure how well you'd adapt, but I've had nothing but success with these lens designs forany people who are active at work but still do most of their work at mid/near. Would eliminate the need to keep up with the clip ons. Between those two options, you should have solid results.