HEALTHY LIFESTYLE · JULY 2017
THE CASE FOR PROGRESSIVE LENSES : YAY OR NAY ?
Aging is inevitable even for our eyes . The fact of the matter is our eyes age right along with the rest of our bodies . Eventually , it becomes more and more difficult to adjust our focus from what we can see at arm ’ s length to what we can see at a distance . Progressive lenses allow us to see everything-near or far-more clearly .
SO , WHAT PROGRESSIVE LENSES AND HOW DO THEY WORK ?
They are the lenses that will transform a blurry blob into a crystal-clear picture no matter the distance . With these lenses , there is a near-seamless transition between long distances away and what is right in front of your face . No more jumping between images . No more having to switch from a glasses on and a glasses off position or having to go from looking out the top of your lens to looking through the bottom of a lens to see at different distances . And unlike the clunky glasses of old , progressive lenses appear clear throughout . No more distracting lines that are notorious in everyday , run of the mill bifocal lenses .
WHAT ’ S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROGRESSIVE LENSES AND BIFOCALS ?
Bifocals only let you see clearly faraway and up close , but objects at arm ’ s length away will still appear blurry . On top of that , the abrupt change will be jarring to the eye and perhaps your equilibrium , especially when shifting your focus from near and far viewing areas . Not only is this off-putting to longtime lens wearers , but it can be extremely distracting and unattractive to the eye . The half-moon shape lower lenses that make the bifocal get in the way when you ’ re doing simple eye tasks , and can create headaches .
WHEN TO MAKE THE TRANSITION TO PROGRESSIVE LENSES ? Here ’ s the gist of what happens to your eyes as you age ; starting at about the age of forty , your eyes begin to slowly , over time , lose their ability to focus on objects that are close by . You ’ ll find yourself holding the newspaper or a book at an arm ’ s length to see , or you might notice difficulty driving at night or reading in dim light . Oftentimes , we put off having our eyes checked . We strain our eyes , refusing to acknowledge the truth about what ’ s going on . That choice often leads to eye fatigue , tension headaches , and most notably , may cause you to miss important details around you .
Who wants to continue rocking a bifocal , letting their eyes stress and strain to do normal , everyday tasks , when you could have the perfect eye accessory that not only looks stylish , feels great , and also makes it possible to see from all ranges : close , mid , and far away . Stop going back and forth between lenses and use a lens that won ’ t make you feel older but will make you and your poor
eyes feel better . They ’ re the perfect stylish solution for a smart , sophisticated and stylish consumer that won ’ t feel like you ’ ve put a sign on your forehead alerting people to the fact that you ’ re aging just like the rest of us have or will . Progressive lenses are the solution to all your eye problems .
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