Varifocal Lenses
Varifocals are really three lenses in one. They offer the best all-round solution as they provide correction for near, intermediate and distance vision, which are smoothly graduated throughout the lens (so there is no visible segment as with bifocals). It is because of this that it is important to choose a frame that has sufficient depth to accommodate the type of varifocal lens fitted to them. It is also critical that the frame it fitted to you correctly so that accurate measurements of your pupil heights and distance can be taken, ensuring that the lenses can be manufactured to your specific requirements. Failure to do this correctly will make seeing through varifocals seem very strange and uncomfortable.
Not all varifocals are the same. The rate of transition from distance to reading can vary, as can the width of the reading area. The white area in the diagram below indicates where various degrees of blurring can occur. Generally the better the quality of the lens you choose, the smaller this area of blurring becomes...
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There are many different types of varifocals, and it is important that you choose one best suited to your individual needs. Here at Direct Spex, we are able to supply most of the types of varifocal lens available in the UK at the moment, including Varilux, Zeiss, Kodak and many others. The questions that we ask you and the answers that you give will form the basis of our recommendation to you, we always endeavour to find the best possible choice for you.
At Direct Spex, Varifocal lenses are available in both plastic and glass and in all varieties of indexes.
Direct Spex price: from £49!*
* Stock range applies.
