progressive lenses

Has anyone ever told you they don’t like pizza? I mean, you can make pizza whatever you want it to be. There’s simple pizza, fully loaded pizza, veggie pizza, gluten-free pizza
even dessert pizza! I feel like the only reason someone wouldn’t like pizza is if they haven’t really tried it.

I can picture someone saying, “Well, it was round, microwavable, chewy, cold in the middle, and tasted like cardboard.”

To which I would respond, “Ah, I see. You’ve never actually tried pizza.”

This is exactly how I feel about progressive lenses.

Progressive lenses, which allow you to see at multiple distances without the visible lines of traditional bifocals, sometimes get a bad rap. And I think it’s because people have tried the “microwavable pizza” version of progressives and decided they don’t like progressives at all.

I’m here to tell you, the variety of progressive lenses available is almost as impressive as the variety of pizza. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of different progressive lens designs out there.

And all progressives are NOT created equal.

So What’s the Difference?

Just like pizza, progressive lenses come in different levels of quality, designs, and price points.

Some are basic designs that get the job done, but may leave you feeling like you’re constantly searching for the sweet spot to see clearly. Others use advanced technology to provide wider areas of clear vision, smoother transitions between distances, and a more comfortable overall experience.

And here’s something else worth mentioning: the best progressive lens for one person may not be the best for another.

Someone who spends eight hours a day at a computer has different visual demands than someone who spends most of their day driving, golfing, or reading. Your prescription, frame selection, measurements, and daily activities all play a role in determining which lens will work best for you.

Don’t Give Up on Pizza!

One of the things I hear regularly from patients is, “I tried progressives once, and I hated them.”

My response? “Tell me more.”

Because sometimes the problem isn’t progressive lenses. It’s the particular progressive lens they tried, how it was fitted, or whether it was the right design for their lifestyle.

Now, I’ll be the first to admit that progressives aren’t perfect for everyone. They do require some adjustment, and even the best designs have limitations. But if you’ve had a bad experience in the past, that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t be successful with a different pair.

At Twenty20 Vision Center, we take the time to understand how you use your eyes and help you find lenses that fit your needs. We want you to do more than just tolerate your glasses. We want you to love how you see.

So before you swear off progressive lenses forever, give us a chance to show you what’s available.

You might discover you’ve been judging all pizza by the frozen one you had years ago.

Life’s too short for bad pizza. Or bad glasses.

See Sharp.

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