Progressive Lenses

These lenses are far more sophisticated and technologically advanced than their slang name (often called “no-line bifocals”). The newest, best version of these lenses provides the closest thing to natural youthful vision that a presbyopic person can achieve. Progressive lenses provide an uninterrupted view of the world with a gradual focus change from far to near and everything in between without the traditional bifocal line that so many perceive as ugly and a sure sign of aging. The best brand of progressive lenses is far superior to lined bifocals or trifocals in virtually every comparison except price. Yes, these technologically superior lenses do cost more. And worse yet, when you purchase progressive lenses you must buy the best or you’ll wish you did. Vision distortions, narrow viewing areas and the inability to adjust to your progressive lenses are much more common with inferior quality brands of progressive lenses. Insist on Varilux Panamic™ when purchasing progressive lenses.

Adjusting to Progressive Power Lenses

You may feel an initial difference in peripheral vision that will require some slight changes in horizontal head and eye movement. This will diminish with wearing time. Most people will adapt in a few hours although some can require as long as two weeks. If you are not adapted within two weeks you should return for a consultation with the optician that fitted your frames to your face.

To adjust quickly to your new Progressive Lenses:

• Stop wearing your old glasses completely
• Wear your new glasses high on the bridge of your nose and as close to your face as possible
• To look at an object, turn your head and look directly toward it (do not just turn your eyes). Then simply raise or lower your chin until the object comes into focus.

Lens Treatments / Options

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