Progressive vs. single vision lenses – which is best?

Are you getting new glasses and wondering whether to choose progressive or single vision lenses? Here we go through the differences so you can make the right choice!

What are single vision lenses?

🔹 Have one and the same prescription throughout the entire lens

🔹 Perfect for nearsightedness or farsightedness

🔹 Most often used by younger people who only need to correct their vision for long or short distances

💡 Suitable for you who only need glasses for one thing – e.g. reading or driving!

What are progressive lenses?

🔹 Have multiple prescriptions in the same lens – transition from far to near vision

🔹 Perfect for you with presbyopia

🔹 No visible lines in the lens (unlike bifocal lenses)

💡 Suitable for you who want one pair of glasses for everything – without switching between different pairs!

Which should you choose?

✔ Choose single vision lenses if:

– You only need to correct your vision for near or far distances

– You want a cheaper alternative

✔ Choose progressive lenses if:

– You need different prescriptions in the same lens

– You want to avoid switching between different glasses

💡 TIP: Are you unsure? Contact us at Swopti and we will help you choose the right one!

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