What Are Varifocal Glasses?
Varifocal glasses, also known as varifocals, varifocal lens, PLA, or progressive lenses, have a gradual change in strength from the top of the lens to the bottom with multiple focal points in between. Unlike bifocals, varifocal glasses have no specific area of lens strength, but progressive lens zones.
The way to look through varifocal glasses depends on what you want to look at. If you are looking at the distance, you look through the top of the lens. If you want to look at the close objects, you may need to move your eyes lower to keep the objects in focus. For the best close-up focus, you need to look through the bottom of the lens.
The benefits of varifocal glasses are that they do not need to buy or prepare 2 separate pairs of glasses or need to switch between frames for different vision needs.
However, if you wear the varifocal glasses for the first time, you may come across some problems.
Common Problems with Varifocal Glasses
In this section, we will list some common problems with varifocal glasses. The most common problem with varifocal glasses is people being unable to focus on what they need to. Losing focus often leads to some discomforts such as headaches or dizziness when performing tasks that require quick changes in near and middle-distance focus.
Besides, some people also experience a sort of swimming feeling when they are walking. It may be caused by being very aware of the distortions in your peripheral vision as well as the reading portion at the lower part of the lenses.
So, how to use varifocal glasses? The best way is to keep yourself from looking downward as you walk. You may also experience soft focus at the edges of the lenses and need to move your head more to see near objects better.
How Long Does It Take to Get Used to Varifocals?
When you get a new pair of glasses, you have to get used to them. So, how long does it take to get used to the glasses? Some people only need a couple of days to get used to them while some others may need up to two weeks.
It is normal if you can only see the frame rim of your glasses when you first wear them. The reason for this lies in the brain’s visual center. It needs to adapt the new and greatly improved visual conditions.
Suggestions for Using Varifocal Glasses
If it is difficult for you to get used to the new varifocal glasses, here are some suggestions for you.
1. Wear the varifocal glasses consistently so as to let your brain learn how to use them.
2. The most common accident is tripping when getting used to new varifocal glasses. So, you can mix up your routine to keep your brain active and prevent you from tripping up.
You can also ask those who wear varifocal glasses to give you some advice.
To sum up, this post from Koalaeye Optical shows some common problems with varifocal glasses and also shows you how to use varifocal glasses. If you have any different ideas of common problems with varifocal glasses, you can share them in the comment zone. If you have any problems with glasses or sunglasses, you can contact us via the email service@koalaeye.com and we will reply to you as soon as possible.
