Varifocals Lens’ and Riding

Morning all,

I have recently been advised to consider wearing glassess for driving long distances and that there is aslo a slight deterioration in my near vision too.  The optician said I would not need to wear these all the time and suggested a set of varifocals to save having two pairs of glasses.  I am curious therefore what is peoples experience of varifocals and riding, particularly off road.  I can see the logic in better distance vision for looking further down the trail, obstacle awareness and line choice.  I am however unsure as to the “vertigo like effect” they described people getting when flicking between the top and bottom part of the lens and how much of a menace this might be whilst out riding.

Currently my thinking is that I should stick with a pair of distance glassess for driving and then consider changing up in furture as and when the need dictates but this is all new ground to me so thoughts and suggestions are welcome please.

I ride with varifocals & don’t notice a vertigo effect.

It did take me a while to get used to them in general use, but once the “bedding in” period was over they were fine for riding.

I do have specific riding glasses as in my normal riding position I look over the top of my day to day glasses.