I am using bifocal glasses. Can I go for progressive lenses so that I can clearly see the computer monitor?

Question

Now I have a separate glass for computer. I understand that with progressive lenses I can see objects at all distances (near, middle and far). If this is correct how is this achieved?

Answer 1

Yes, it is true that progressive lenses give you all three ranges of vision. However, the intermediate area that would typically be used for computers is not that wide of an area on your progressive lenses. If you have separate glasses for the computer, I would suggest you still use them if the prescription is still the same because the entire lenses would have the proper prescription instead of just a small amount of the lens. The progressive lenses are still great lenses if you have to look at all three ranges at the same time.

Answer 2

Progressives will work for computer if your monitor is below eye level, ie you are looking down at it. The clear area will be smaller than through your computer glasses and you may have to adjust your head position.

Quite frankly, although progressives can work for computer, it is usually more comfortable to use single vision computer glasses instead.

Answer 3

yes because the strength of the lens gets stronger for up close the further you look down the lens so distance is seen through the top and up close in the bottom of the lens .so depending how far the monitor is you wil look somewhere in the middle of the lens, just slowly move your head up and down to find the clearest spot for whatever distance you are looking .