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Progressive lenses that are sometimes called “varifocal”,
“bifocal”, “multifocal”, “graduated” and “no line bifocal” are the best
thing that happens to the technology of Presbyopes (individuals who need
distance and reading correction). Now they can no longer worry about the
visible line that cuts the distance correction from the reading correction.
Progressive lenses are divided to three parts: distance (which is the upper
part of the lens), intermediate (the middle part, mostly use for computer)
and reading (the lowest portion of the lens). The power are graduated from
the top to bottom part of the lens therefore giving a vertically curve area
which enable the wearer to see clearly in all distances. The sides of the
lenses give a bit of a hazy part which is eliminated once the lenses are cut
and fitted to the frame.
Not all frames are suitable for Progressive lenses, there are some certain
rules in order to have a perfect Progressive, and your eye care practitioner
will help you with this. So, therefore a bigger frame would be the best for
fitting Progressive lenses. If not, the reading portion would be cut once
the lenses are made.
There are new Progressive lenses in the market that can be fitted in small
frames (ask your Optometrist about this). It’s the same concept just that it
is made especially for smaller frames.
Once your Optometrist measures the necessary fitting for your eyes and
lenses, it’s a wonder what Progressive lenses could make to your everyday
life.
How Progressive lenses are fitted?
Progressive lenses are fitted by first getting your prescription and then
choosing the suitable frame for you. Frames are measured to a certain level
towards the eye in order to see clearly for reading. Pupils are measured so
that the centering of the lenses is in the middle of your eyes. A certain
height is also measured to get the reading segment of the Progressive.
How does Progressive lenses work?
In order for progressive lenses to work successfully, time and coordination
would be needed. Strong plus wearers are sometimes having difficulty with
shifting from distance or reading correction to progressive lenses. The key
factor for wearing progressive lenses matters from minutes to a few days, a
proper fitting and explanation from your eye care practitioner helps you
understand the wonder of this.
To see clearly in all distances with the progressive, an eye and head
coordination is a must. The upper portion of the lens is for distance, the
middle part is for computer. Therefore you just have to tilt your chin a bit
higher and focus on the middle portion of the lens. Reading is on the lowest
portion of the lens, so look on the lowest part where your chin is slightly
tilted up as well and you will see clearly.
When you are going down the stairs with the progressive, you have to
position your head a bit down and focus on the upper portion of the lens. If
not, a slightly curve appearance is notice for you are looking on the lowest
portion which are only for reading. These are mostly experienced with strong
plus wearers.
There are so many kinds of progressive lenses in the market, only your
eye care practitioner knows what is best for you!
Please check our prices for progressive lenses here
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