Regarding eyeglasses, there are various types of lenses to choose from. Your optometrist will help you determine which lens is suitable for your needs. Here are three common types of eyes lenses and their benefits:
Bifocal lenses have two sections.
One for distance and one for close-up tasks like reading. This type of lens is ideal for people over 40 who start to experience presbyopia, the natural loss of focusing ability that occurs with age.
Progressive lenses
These offer the best all-around vision correction and are perfect for people who do not want the line that is visible with bifocal lenses. Progressive lenses provide a smooth transition from distance to close-up vision, with no line of demarcation.
Specialty lenses
There are a variety of specialty lenses available to correct specific vision problems. These include photochromic lenses, which darken in sunlight and lighten indoors; high-index lenses, which are thinner and lighter than regular eyeglass lenses; and polarized sunglasses lenses, which reduce glare.
No matter what type of lens you need, your optometrist will help you find the perfect solution for your individual vision needs.
