What are progressive lenses?
Progressive lenses are glasses with several focusing powers in a single lens, blended smoothly with no visible line. The top part helps you see far, the middle helps with arm’s length such as a laptop, and the lower part helps with reading.
Many people reach for them when they find themselves holding the phone further away or taking glasses on and off all day to read. Your optometrist will tell you from your prescription whether progressives make sense for you.
How do they work?
Think of the lens as a gentle slope of power. Looking straight ahead, you use the distance zone. As you look down, your eyes move through a narrow “corridor” to the middle and then the reading zone.
Compared with bifocals, there is no sudden jump or line, so the view changes smoothly. The trade-off is that the sides of the lens are a little softer, which is normal for every progressive design.
Who are they for?
- People who need different powers for distance and near
- Those tired of carrying separate reading and distance glasses
- People who want one pair that looks like ordinary glasses, with no bifocal line
They are not for everyone. Some people prefer single vision glasses for specific tasks, such as a dedicated pair for the computer. Ask the optometrist what suits your day.
How do I adapt in the first two weeks?
Most people settle within about one to two weeks. These tips help:
- Wear them all day. Constant switching with old glasses slows adaptation.
- Turn your head, not just your eyes, to look at things to the side.
- Point your nose at what you want to see. This puts your gaze through the right zone.
- Lower your chin for reading, and hold the book or phone at your usual distance.
- Be careful on stairs and kerbs for the first few days, as the lower part of the lens can make the ground look closer or blurred.
- Give it time. A little odd feeling early on is normal.
When should I go back for a check?
If things still feel wrong after two weeks, come back. A small adjustment often solves it, and our after-sale service is free.
What are the common mistakes?
- Wrong fitting height. The reading zone must sit at the right height for your eyes. If it is too high or low, you may tilt your head up or down constantly.
- Frames too small. A very shallow frame leaves little room for the reading zone. Choose a frame with enough vertical depth.
- Frame slipping down the nose. This shifts the zones. Good nose pads and temple fit keep the lens in place.
- Skipping a proper fitting. Measurements should be taken with the frame on your face.
What about delivery?
At Optimax Vision, single vision, bifocal and progressive lenses in selected powers can be delivered in 1 day when ordered before 5 PM. T&C apply. We stock lenses from Crizal, Zeiss and Shamir.
If you notice sudden changes in vision, eye pain, redness or flashes of light, see an eye doctor without waiting.
Visit Optimax Vision in Super Mall 1, Infocity (open 11 am to 9 pm every day) or WhatsApp +91 70165 09225.
Quick questions
How long does it take to get used to progressive lenses?
Most people take about one to two weeks of regular wear. Wear them all day at first rather than switching back and forth with old glasses.
Can I get progressive lenses in one day?
At Optimax Vision, 1-day delivery is available for single vision, bifocal and progressive lenses in selected powers when ordered before 5 PM. T&C apply.
Why do my progressives feel blurry at the sides?
All progressive lenses have softer areas at the edges because of the way the power changes. Turn your head to look at things instead of moving only your eyes.