Progressives are multifocal lenses with three viewing areas – distance, intermediate and near vision. As they do not have visible lines dividing each area, these lenses may be mistaken for traditional single vision glasses and so are sometimes called no-line bifocals.

These lenses are usually prescribed to people who already use spectacles for distance vision but now require an increase in the quality of near vision for reading and intermediate vision for tasks like using a computer. Instead of carrying three pairs of glasses, progressives offer an all-in-one convenience. Made to provide a gradual transition of vision from top to bottom without any visible lines, the upper section of the lens – the primary viewing area is for distance vision while the bottom section is for near vision leaving a sliver in the middle for intermediate vision.

If you’re looking for progressives, here’s what’s on offer:

Standard Progressive Lenses: These are standard lenses and do not cost much more than normal Bifocals. A fairly wide reading area is available in Standard progressive lenses but you will have to choose from bigger lenses that fit the vertical distance required for your eyes to travel between distance vision and reading.
Computer Progressive Lenses: For the ease and comfort of working at a computer, these lenses are for you. These are also called ‘office lenses’ and can provide clear vision between 16 inches and 6 feet. These lenses are great for clear vision at intermediate and near distance.
Short Corridor Progressive Lenses: These lenses are especially for fashion-forward consumers. It offers the same seamless transition between distance vision and reading but in smaller frames.
Premium Progressive Lenses: As the name suggests, they are premium lenses & offer a distortion-free reading area that extends farther both left and right. These lenses are customized so that all ranges of power fit nicely into any frame. They are generally much easier to get adapted to.

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