Bifocal or Progressive Lenses?

Aside from luxury frames and designer eyewear, eyeglasses look the same until one needs them for personal prescription vision correction. Then, a new world opens up regarding different types of eyeglasses and what they can do for you. This change typically leads to a discussion with our optometrist or staff regarding which is better, single focus, bifocals, or progressives. Thankfully, Engle Eyewear in Wilkes-Barre, PA, discuss the difference in the article below.

Two Lenses in One

Bifocals are two different lenses fabricated together into one combined lens for eyeglasses. The upper part of the lens is designed for clear distance vision, and the lower half enhances reading or up-close distance sight. The two are in one design, and bifocals remove the need to carry two different types of eyeglasses. However, depending on what one looks at, it takes some getting used to. Bifocals come in more than two vision options, including multi-focal lenses that can provide three viewing choices in the same pair. In addition, there are sunglasses options for outdoors.

Smoother Transition

Unlike bifocals, which have a clear distinction between one lens part and the other, progressives are a smooth adjustment from top to bottom. These lenses can be used in all types of settings, and the design tailors itself more toward those comfortable with a structured approach. Progressives take more time to adjust because of how the lenses work for vision correction. For example, you should not be moving your head while reading. Secondly, the eyes must acclimate, and users shouldn’t switch to other pairs and prescriptions.

Get Started with Engle Eyewear

An eye exam is the first step in whichever type of eyeglasses you settle on. Our optometrist can determine the right prescription needed with an eye exam, and then designer eyewear can be chosen for the fitting and finished product. We combined everything under one roof at Engle Eyewear in Wilkes-Barre, PA, making it easy to obtain prescription eyeglasses and luxury frames in one place. Call us at (570) 208-1111 to schedule a visit today!