Bifocals or Progressive Lenses?
Feb 11th 2018
Most people have to wear corrective lenses eventually. Some people have great vision through most of their lives, but with age comes wear on the eyes. When your vision needs correction, you may eventually have to decide between bifocals or progressive lenses. That’s because most older adults will need help when switching between vision at close range, and vision at far range. So, which is better for you?
Bifocals
Both lens types offer aid for seeing at dual distances. The bifocal lens is an older form of vision correction. It lets you see two areas within the same lenses; a line divides the two prescriptions, and all you have to do is look through the upper or lower part of the lens. Some people like this as they can easily tell where they should look, and make it habit.
Progressives
Progressive lenses don’t have this noticeable line. It’s
also sometimes called a no-line bifocal. This means that you will have to
adjust your vision without the lines. Of course, some people don’t mind that.
In fact, they prefer it. Some find the line of bifocals distracting.
In the end, the way to determine whether you should have bifocals or progressive lenses is to try them. Start by talking to your optometrist. Get all the information you can about the two. Then, ask to test them. Any new glasses you get usually have a test period with them. Test as long as is recommended by your doctor. If you like what you choose, stick with them. If not, try the other. You can have the time you need to try and adjust to those.
Everyone is different. The only way to determine if you should have bifocals or progressive lenses is to try them for yourself. When you decide, get the glasses you need at Speert.
