Do you often need different pairs of glasses to drive, read, or do computer work? Then it may be time to give progressive lenses a try.

This article will cover everything you need to know about progressive lenses, including how they work, what the benefits are, and who should wear them.

What Are Progressive Lenses?

Also referred to as "no-line bifocals," progressive lenses are specialized and advanced multifocal eyeglass lenses with different prescriptions. These lenses provide a smooth transition for intermediate and near vision and allow the wearer to see in one seamless lens at all distances.

Who Uses Progressive Lenses?

Progressive lenses are convenient, comfortable, easy, and simple to use. Anyone with vision problems can use them.

For example, these eyeglass lenses are the perfect vision correction option for patients with presbyopia, an age-related eyesight problem that limits your near-focusing ability. Children can also use progressive lenses to help them see near and far distances.

Benefits of Progressive Lenses

Besides correcting vision problems, here are other advantages of progressive lenses:

Progressive lenses allow you to see clearly at different distances. This way, you don't need to swap between your regular and reading glasses.

There's a gradual shift in lens strength with progressive lenses, which eliminates any changes in clarity. They are also natural and don't have an unsightly bifocal line.

Progressive lenses give you a modern and youthful look. As such, there's no reason to feel self-conscious. Instead, you feel more comfortable and vibrant.

Choosing Progressive Lenses

Choosing the wrong eyeglasses can strain your eyes, cause headaches, constant dizziness, and peripheral distortion. It can also make you very uncomfortable and worsen your vision.

Therefore, make sure to choose well-fitting lenses. Pick a good frame and ensure the lenses are perfectly centered over your eyes. Also, choose a design that meets your unique visual needs.

For best results, ask an optician to help you choose progressive lenses best suited to your needs. They'll also share helpful tips to care for your eyeglasses and help you adjust to your new progressive lenses.

How to Tell if Progressive Lenses Are Right for You?

The best way to know if progressive lenses are right for you is to try them. Then give yourself 10- 14 days to adjust. If you don't adapt after this period, visit your optometrist for a lens strength adjustment. Here are other tips to help you adjust to progressive lenses:

• Wear your progressive lenses as often as possible
• Stop wearing other glasses
• Follow all your optometrist's instructions
• Look through the correct part of the lens—it will make the adjustment quicker
• Add photochromic lens treatment and anti-reflective coating on your progressive lenses. They'll help with clarity and protect you in all lighting.