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Progressive Lens

Standard progressive lenses are multifocal lenses with three observation areas, farsightedness, intermediate vision, and nearsightedness. Unlike bifocals, there are no visible lines between each viewing area. They have a seamless, invisible design, where the optical power changes 'gradually' throughout the lens. Many people confuse 'bifocal' or 'trifocal' with 'progressive' but remember that bifocals and trifocals have visible lines in the lens, while progressive lenses do not. Because progressive lenses have no lines in the lens, they are more popular multifocal lenses than bifocal lenses.

The main observation area of the progressive lens is a far distance, the smaller area at the bottom of the lens is used for myopia, and the middle area in the middle is smaller. Standard progressive glasses are very suitable for general purpose glasses, focusing on hyperopia activities (such as driving and walking) and sufficient area in the lenses for nearsighted activities (such as reading and computer use). The left and right sides or 'convex corners' of the lens are deliberately blurred to achieve an invisible design. The clearest line of sight in the gradual process is from the center to the top of the lens.

What are memory metal frames used for?

Bendable glasses can be used by anyone who is afraid of breaking their glasses, breaking their frames, or bending their legs. In addition, the metal has high strength and elasticity, which can be tossed around freely. It is more durable, allowing the wearers to have comfort and freedom. Don't worry about having to change your glasses every time you sleep, sit on them, or drop them. They are best suited for children.

The disadvantages of progressive lenses

1. The field of view in the near and middle distances is relatively narrow.
2. The adaptation time is longer and patients with greater astigmatism are not suitable for wearing.
3. The peripheral aberration is large, and there will be large astigmatism in the periphery.

What Is Polycarbonate Lens?

Polycarbonate was developed in the 1970s for aerospace applications and is currently used for the helmet visors of astronauts and for space shuttle windscreens. Polycarbonate lenses were introduced in the early 1980s in response to a demand for lightweight, impact-resistance lenses. Since then, polycarbonate has become standard for safety glasses, sports goggles, and children’s eyewear.

Polycarbonate glasses are thinner and lighter than regular plastic lenses. They provide 100% UV protection and are up to 10 times more impact-resistance than plastic or glasses lenses. Polycarbonate glasses also offer clearer and more comfortable vision if an anti-reflective coating is applied to the lenses, which can eliminate distracting lens reflections that interfere with vision, particularly when driving at night or in other low-light conditions when glare sources are present.

However, polycarbonate lens is a naturally soft material, making it more subject to scratching without adequate protection with a scratching-resistant coating. Polycarbonate glasses have high dispersion due to its low Abbe value of 30, causing chromatic aberrations.

Disadvantages of Progressive Lens

There are deformation areas under the left and right sides of the lens, which make the image blurry and irregular. It takes 1-3 weeks to get used to it. In addition, it has a narrower field of view in the near and middle distances, and long-term concentration on the narrow focal point can easily make the eyes tired. Suitable for people who need to alternate between distant, medium, and near vision.

However, with the development of science and technology, more and more progressive multifocal glasses have emerged that have a wider field of view, more comfortable wearing, and better meet the needs of eyes. Nowadays, the use rate of progressive lenses among middle-aged and elderly people abroad is quite high. Single-lens and double-lens reading glasses are gradually being replaced by progressive multifocal glasses.

3 Common Problems with Progressive Lenses

Though progressive lenses are popular to correct some eye conditions, there are also some drawbacks. So, in the following section, we will show you some common problems with progressive lenses.

Dizziness: the three different focal lengths of progressive lenses can make people susceptible to dizziness, as well as vertigo. From long to medium to short distance, the lenses offer a gradient of increasing strength. So, it would have trouble in adapting the glasses for the people who are wearing them for the first time. A common mistake is to look out of the wrong focal length, causing their vision to be blurry and lead to an overall feeling of dizziness.

Peripheral distortion: another common problem of progressive lenses is the way in which they blur peripheral vision. Most glasses cause an initial distortion to vision. However, the three different segments found in these lenses can make that distortion feel more prominent than other pairs of eyeglasses. And most people may need two weeks to adjust to progressive lenses.

Depth perception: Since progressive lenses provide three different prescriptions to see objects clearly for different distances, it is important that you need to move your head instead of your eyes when focusing on objects at different distances. Prior to adjusting to this little nuance, progressive lenses can cause depth perception to feel off.

From the above information, you have known some common problems with progressive lenses. So, you may ask how to adjust the progressive lenses. The most popular way is that you need to wear them frequently.