Advantages and types of progressive lenses

Progressive lenses for presbyopia have somepower gaps. Moving sight across these visible lines
advantages over traditional bifocal lenses andof bifocals or trifocals, a wearer is probably to
trifocals, all of which belong to multifocal lenses.experience an image jump. In addition, trifocal and
There are no visible lines on progressive lenses,bifocal lenses only provide clear images within a
which attract certain group of people in their 40sspecific range of distances. Beyond that, burry
who care deeply about their appearances.vision may occur. Progressive lenses avoid all
Furthermore, progressive lenses provide clear andthese problems by providing a comfortable
comfortable vision at all distance includingprescription transition. Discomfort of progressive
intermediate zone that is beyond bifocal lenses.lenses can be burry peripheral vision in some
As the name reflects, a bifocal lens has only twofirst-time wearers.
focal points: one for close reading and the otherThe wide spread of progressive lenses in the
for distance vision. Bifocal lenses provide very littleUnited States has promoted the advancement of
help in dealing with computer work, which requireslens technologies. Today, progressive lenses with
special intermediate vision. Some bifocal wearerswider intermediate and reading parts are available.
try to see objects in intermediate range byAnd special occupational designs especially for
bobbing their heads up and down. In this way, longcomputer work are also provided. Modern
period of computer use is much more likely toprogressive lenses bring fewer peripheral
cause computer vision syndrome. Bifocals forceaberrations by applying wavefront-guided
computer users to maintain an unnatural posture,technology. New progressive lenses are also
resulting in muscle strain, neck pain and so on.compatible with smaller lens frames, which was
Progressive lenses provide a smooth, seamlessunfeasible in the past. These small lens designs
progression of many lens powers, bringingoffer more fashionable options.
comfortable vision at truly multiple distances.Materials such as high-index plastic glasses and
Presbyopic patients just need to look straightimpact-resistant polycarbonate have been used to
ahead to see in the distance, move eyes slightlyproduce progressive lenses now. Anti-reflective
downward to get intermediate vision and lowercoatings on progressive lenses reduce distracting
their gaze a bit further to manage near tasks.lens reflections and provide more attractive
They never need to bob head up and down orappearance. Progressive lenses are also available in
keep uncomfortable postures.photochromic and polarized types.
“Image jump” is a bothersome womensWith such a wide range of options, you may ask
vision problem commonly aroused by bifocal ora professional optician for advice.
trifocal lenses because of their separate, sudden