Are basic varifocals any good?

Although you will need time to adapt to them, the significant majority of wearers get used to varifocal glasses within hours and overall success rate is over 98%. The latest designs with wider fields of vision and less edge/peripheral distortion are the easiest to adapt to and you will get used to them very quickly.

Are there different grades of varifocal lenses?

Generally, they come in 3 types; standard, advanced and elite, which provide differing levels of visual performance. These lens types can be tailored for specific purposes such as for driving, sport or occupational use.

Is it OK to buy varifocal glasses online?

Beware buying varifocals online. Varifocals were deemed the riskiest thing to buy online by our experts. Most of the varifocal glasses we ordered caused concern because no pupil height measurements were taken.

Are smaller frames better for varifocals?

To fit two prescriptions, one for reading and another for distance viewing plus, leaving enough space for immediate distance needs bigger lenses. Oversized glasses frames are perfect for making varifocal lenses. Big and thicker frames are appropriate varifocal lenses.

Should I wear varifocals all the time?

Wear your new varifocal glasses as much as possible (even if you’re not used to wearing glasses all the time). The more you wear them, the quicker you will get used to them.

Do I need a different prescription for varifocals?

Bifocal or varifocal lenses may be suitable if you need different prescriptions for seeing in the distance and for reading.

Is it better to have 2 pairs of glasses or varifocals?

Switching between glasses is the biggest drawback of buying two pairs of glasses. For this reason, two different pairs are often preferred by those who struggle with the transition to varifocals. You might also prefer to buy two pairs of glasses if you don’t require your reading or prescription glasses all day long.

What can go wrong with varifocals?

If you feel that your vision has changed, it could be because your frame is out of alignment. This is particularly true of varifocals – if they are not sitting correctly, you could be looking through the wrong part of the lens, and your vision will seem blurry. They hurt behind your ears.

How much do varifocal glasses cost?

Varifocal lenses and glasses are priced from £49.95. Typical, the more you pay, the higher the specification of lens you get with improved vision. How Do I Use Varifocal Glasses? Varifocals are very easy to use and you will adapt to them very quickly and find getting used to varifocals quite simple.

Are varifocals hard to get used to?

Varifocals are often the hardest type of lenses to get used to. This is because unlike single vision reading or distance lenses which have the same prescription throughout the lenses, the varifocal lenses have three segments of differing prescription.

What are varifocal lenses (progressive lenses)?

The ideal varifocal lenses (also known as progressive lenses) allow you to see in the distance (the top of the lens), as well as intermediate (middle) and near vision (bottom of the lens). This gives you distance and close-up vision in one pair of glasses.

Why do varifocal lenses have different prescriptions?

This is because unlike single vision reading or distance lenses which have the same prescription throughout the lenses, the varifocal lenses have three segments of differing prescription. However, it is well worth trying and preserving as Varifocals are often the most useful and most worn type of glasses.