Progressive Transition Lenses, Perfect for Reading | Eyebuydirect (2024)

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Are transition lenses good for reading glasses? ›

Progressive Transitions Package

Experience the best vision with great protection, including anti-reflective, UV protective, and scratch resistant coatings. Since windows and car windshields generally have UV filters, these lenses remain unchanged in enclosed spaces, and they make perfect transition reading glasses.

Progressive lenses have three prescriptions in one pair of glasses. That allows you to do close-up work (like reading a book), middle-distance work (like checking out a website on a computer), or distance viewing (like driving) without needing to change your glasses. They're sometimes called multifocal lenses.

Progressive lenses are distinct with their multi-focal points that help correct vision at varying distances. The top part is for seeing objects far away, the middle section aids in viewing objects at arm's length, such as a computer screen or a book, and the bottom part is for reading and other close-up work.

The strength of progressive lenses is actually the factor that leads to initial peripheral blurriness. Progressive lenses tend to be blurry on the sides because each lens promotes three fields of vision: An upper lens segment designed to help the wearer see objects in the distance.

Convenient – Transitional lenses are very convenient because they save you from having to carry around two pairs of glasses and having to switch between them to meet different needs. With transitional lenses, you can wear sunglasses while driving and still be able to read important street signs.

Eyeglasses with progressive lenses offer wearers continuously clear vision, from close to far away. The progressive lenses are designed to provide clear vision at the bottom of the lens while also enabling sharp distance vision at the top.

Since progressive lenses have a narrow corridor of clear vision, wearers may experience reduced peripheral vision. This can be a safety concern, especially when driving or navigating unfamiliar environments.

#2: It's best to steer clear of small frames.

Progressive lenses should be 28-30mm tall. If your frames are too small, your lenses might not give you the proper coverage for all three fields of view. That can inhibit your near vision, making it difficult to read or see things that are close to your face.

Look through the bottom of your lenses. Don't move your eyes or head as you read. Move the page or paper instead.

Why can't I see the computer with my progressive lenses? ›

Progressive lenses don't work well for computer screens because the intermediate part of the lens isn't wide enough to allow you to see the width of your monitor simply by moving your eyes. This forces you to move your head from side to side to see the entire screen.

Advantages of bigger frames for progressive lenses

1 :Wider Reading Area: Larger frames generally provide more vertical space for the progressive corridor, allowing for a larger reading area. This is an advantage for prolonged periods of reading, working on a laptop computer, or using your phone.

DEFINITY™ Lenses provide a much wider intermediate zone than Conventional Progressive lenses. DEFINITY™ Lenses have significantly less peripheral distortion than Conventional Progressive lenses.

Fully magnified lenses have the magnification of your choice throughout the entire lens. This lens type is commonly worn by those who prefer to only wear their readers when they're engaged in a task.

NEVER dry your lenses with paper towels, tissues, or napkins. While these materials might seem soft on your skin, their textured surfaces can badly scratch your lenses. Using the tip of your shirt is also a bad idea.

Blue light glasses with transition lenses are a great way to reduce eye strain and fatigue, especially if you work long hours in front of a computer screen. They can also help improve your sleep quality by blocking harmful blue light that can disrupt your natural sleep cycle.

Therefore, if you think you will be outside for long, extended periods of time (and you wear sunglasses most of the time), it is better to stick with prescription sunglasses rather than relying on transition lenses. Another major difference between transition lenses and prescription sunglasses is convenience.