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I had exactly the same experience. After giving the progressive lens bifocals one week, I traded them from standard spllit lens bifocals. The progressives were ok for driving but drove me crazy (and nauseous at times) when on the computer (which was 8-9 hours a day).

The best solution I have found is the standard bifocals for driving, everyday use and a pair of standard reading glasses (as you detailed) for the computer. Get the full lens (not 1/2 lens) with the power which gives good sharpness and clarity at the distance you sit from your computer. I just use the off the shelf reading glasses from Target/xMarts. Using bifocals at the computer results in seriious neck aches from looking up.