Multifocals and You

There are a wide variety of possible problems that could begin to affect your eyes. Depending on what is exactly affecting your eyes, multifocals may be just what you need. Multifocals allow you to focus on more than one object at a time. They provide you with various zones made right into the lenses that can let you see effectively at different distances. Included in multifocals are bifocal, trifocals, and progressive lenses.

Bifocals

There are some people that have a difficult time seeing both close up as well as far away. Bifocals can help these individuals by essentially providing them with two different pairs of lenses all at the same time. Generally speaking, the upper portion of bifocals helps you to see things at a distance, whereas the bottom portion helps to clearly see things that are up close. There is a definite line on the lens itself that separates the two zones. This visible line makes some people prefer to use a different type of lense, since some people don't like that it is visible, and others get confused trying to always ignore have of what is truly seen through the lenses.

Trifocals

Trifocals help people to see at various distances all within one lense. The top portion helps with seeing things that are at a distance, the middle portion assists with intermediate objects, and the bottom portion helps with close up objects. These specific prescription eyeglass lenses are custom made to the exact specifications of your eyes to give you the most optimal results.

Progressive Lenses

Progressive lenses gradually change from one distance to another. Many people prefer this type of lens because there are not only two or three distinct zones on the lense. Everything transitions gradually so that your eyes can work much like they were naturally intended to. People who lead an active lifestyle, or those that multitask a lot should probably consider this type of eye glass lens. Ultimately, only one can truly decide what type of mutlifocal lens is for you. As you consider your possibilities, make sure to think about all of the common tasks that you daily complete. Do you work up close with small objects all of the time? Do you see things off in the distance frequently? As you consider your choices, make sure to have a candid conversation with your eye doctor. He/she will know best what can help you and your particular lifestyle.