Progressive glasses offer benefits like the absolute clarity of vision, and in addition, they are also very ingeniously engineered to solve all kinds of vision problems. If you have heard about these glasses or if you have previously used them and you want to find out more, then the following will explain some of the pros and cons. These kinds of glasses are able to correct your vision at different distances including distance and intermediate as well as near. All this happens at one time and you do not need to adjust your eyes when looking at objects far away and also close up. They are essentially multifocal glasses that are beautifully engineered to allow for multiple vision fields which are all combined into one lens. Here is a brief look at their pros and cons.
Pros
One major advantage of using progressive lenses is they are designed to blend your prescription and you won’t need to deal with image jumps or any visible lines in the lenses. This means you will not only enjoy a more comfortable vision but also such glasses are very safe to use, especially when driving.
Single lens
Second, since all the vision correction happens in a single lens, you won’t need to pay for additional lenses and frames. That, in turn, means you will be spending less on these glasses than if you were to wear separate glasses to solve different vision problems. Best of all, you do not need to take off your glasses when performing different tasks like working on your computer o driving.
Good for watching TV
Even those who do not work in front of computers will find these progressive glasses to be a good option because they work equally well when you are viewing a TV screen. Too much exposure to television screens can cause eye damage which is prevented when you use your glasses to watch your favorite TV show.
Corrects your vision
These glasses are also designed to correct your distance vision, intermediate vision as well as reading vision all within a single lens. Thus, you are effectively getting three benefits from just one lens.
Cons
Initial vision problems
Initially, when you first use progressive glasses, you may suffer from some vision problems, especially when you are walking up or down the stairs. This happens because the reading correction is located at the bottom of the lens and so it makes the stairs seem to bounce. However, once you get used to the glasses, you won’t suffer from such problems. It normally takes a fortnight for you to get used to the glasses after which the problem won’t occur.
Material issues
Second, the materials from which the lenses are made can cause certain issues. You may need to have the vision adjusted and it is important to get the position of wear right. Some people complain that these types of glasses are hard to become accustomed to. So, basically, these glasses are not perfect for everyone. Some people find it hard to get used to wearing these glasses and will prefer bifocals or even trifocals.
The bottom line is progressive glasses are a good option and but for a few minor issues, they should be your first choice ahead of bifocals and trifocals.