The higher the lens index, the lower the optical quality of the lens (except
for polycarb which has the worst optics of any commonly prescribed lens).
You may want to consider a 1.67 lens instead of 1.74 to improve the optical
quality, and your lens will still be thinner and lighter than your old ones
(polycarb is 1.59 index).

With a 1.74 lens, you most likely have an aspheric design, which means that
the fitting is extremely important to good vision. An aspheric lens must be
placed in the proper position in the frame so that it is optically centered
when the frame is on your face. Try moving your frame around on your face to
see if that improves your vision at all (and move it closer and further from
your face). Poor fittings are a not unusual, and a common reason for lens
remake. In any event, I would go back to the optical shop and ask to speak
to the most experienced optician (or OD if that is where you purchased your
glasses).

You may also need an adjustment to your Rx, so I would talk to your OD about
your problems. You should out what your old Rx is, and if it significantly
different you should discuss with your OD. If you don't have your old Rx,
ask any optician to measure the lens power from your old lenses.

Firstly, this is quite normal with your script. It will take a few
days, but you should adapt to the glasses quite happily.

Second, make sure you have the frames adjusted properly. The angle of
tilt and the heights of lenses arfe critical with this script.

dr grant

Hi, thanks for the great feedback! I've have gotten slighly more
tolerant of the glasses, but I discovered somthing else interesting
that I'd appreciate advice on...

My Frequency 55 Toric contacts are half a diopter more negative in the
right as compared to the left:

contact lenses
OD: -6.50
OS: -6.00

Problematic 1.74 eyeglass lenses:
OD: -7.00
OS: -7.00

Now yes, I know contacts are closer to your retinas, so you need less
power... but if right eye and left eye have unequal focal lengths, I
should expect that the lenses in my glasses would also be unequal,
right?

So expected for glasses:
OD: roughly -7.25 or so
OS: -7.00

(or)

OD: -7.00
OS: roughly -6.75 or so

I scheduled for re-diagnoses for contacts and glasses for next week.
Educated opinions are greatly appreciated, as I would like to be
involved in getting the best solution for my vision needs.

NS