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Bifocal Glasses

What Are Bifocal lenses?

Bifocal lenses contain two optical powers to accommodate clear vision for both near and far. The top section corrects distance (myopia, hyperopia, and or astigmatism). The bottom corrects near vision (presbyopia).

People with refractive errors, which is when the shape of the eye disrupts light signals to the retina, need eyeglasses to help them see clearly. Bifocal lenses work by bending light to focus correctly on the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye).

While all bifocal glasses function similarly and carry the same benefits, the visible line segment varies in style and appearance.

Bifocal lenses contain two optical powers to accommodate clear vision for both near and far. The top section corrects distance (myopia, hyperopia, and or astigmatism). The bottom corrects near vision (presbyopia).

The different types of bifocal lenses include:

bifocal lenses

What Are Progressive?

Progressive lenses are also called no-line bifocals. Without visible lines on the lens you have a smooth transition from distance, intermediate and near vision instead of just two areas as in the bifocal distance and near.

Progressive lenses offer vision that “progresses” in power from top to bottom providing the most natural eye correction.

Standard Progressive

What are the advantages of progressive lenses over bifocal lenses?

With bifocal or progressive lenses you can see far and near. However, bifocal lenses only provide distance and near correction and the line of the bifocal is evident. Progressive lenses provide seamless no-line design that offers distance, intermediate and near vision.

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Do I Need Bifocals or Progressives?

Sometime after age 40, you will begin to notice the symptoms of presbyopia. If you already wear prescription glasses, this generally means you will need to begin wearing multi focal lenses to see clearly at all distances.

If you want to wear a multifocal lens without visible lines, progressive lenses usually are your best choice.It provide wider lens area for reading and computer work.

It is advisable to consider your lifestyle, vision requirement for work and personal preferences before choosing between bifocal and progressive lenses.

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Recommended Frames for Progressives

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    Kerry Oval Prescription Glasses - Pink

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    Roma Cat Eye Prescription Glasses - Floral

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    Gateway Square Prescription Glasses - Two-tone/Multi Color

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    Katie square Prescription Glasses - Two-tone/Multi Color

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    Hartley Browline Prescription Glasses - Floral

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    Electra Cat Eye Prescription Glasses - Green

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    Charlie Oversized Prescription Glasses - Orange

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    Adele Cat-Eye Prescription Glasses - Two-tone/Multi Color

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    Simcoe Browline Prescription Glasses - Gray

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    Hatton Square Prescription Glasses - Purple

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    Sosa Aviator Prescription Glasses - Gray

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    Salvatore Browline Prescription Glasses - Green

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    Astin Square Prescription Glasses - Brown

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    Sorrento Aviator Prescription Glasses - Black

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    Bernard Rimless Prescription Glasses - Silver

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    Nathan Rectangle Prescription Glasses - Green

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    Sam Rectangle Prescription Glasses - Gray

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    Janoski Rectangle Prescription Glasses - Blue

    Janoski Rectangle

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    Sterling Aviator Prescription Glasses - Silver

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    Beaufort Rectangle Prescription Glasses - Silver

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    Bluff Rectangle Prescription Glasses - Blue

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    Thomas Rectangle Prescription Glasses - Gray

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    Bifocal Lenses and Progressives

    At Payne Glasses, you’ll find a wide range of bifocals glasses and progressive lenses at affordable prices. These prescription lenses are designed with your needs in mind, and our high-quality materials and expert designers have come together to offer a selection of glasses that’s both stylish and accommodating. Discover options for bifocals or progressives that come in styles like cat-eye glasses , aviators , geometric designs and much more with colors that range from metallic green to rainbow-colored.

    Progressive Lenses vs. Bifocals

    Bifocal glasses allow you to see clearly both near and far by use of two separate lens sections. These sections come in many types, like executive bifocals, round lineless bifocals and more, and at Payne Glasses, you’ll find them all. If you have trouble seeing both nearby objects and objects at a distance, bifocals are the right choice. Worry less about needing a pair of reading glasses in addition to your distance glasses by combining them into one useful pair that matches you to a tee. Like bifocal glasses, progressive lenses allow you to see both nearby objects and objects at a distance, but unlike bifocals, there is a seamless transition between lens thickness. Due to this, they are often called no-line bifocals.

    Affordable Prescription Eyewear Made Easy

    At Payne Glasses, you can find bifocal or progressive glasses that are right for you – all at affordable prices. We believe that glasses can be more than just a helpful accessory – they can be a style choice and a way of life. That’s why we keep our prices low , so that you can afford the frames you need, and a backup pair or two.