Everyone over their early 40's is affected to some degree by a natural loss of focussing ability called presbyopia. This is usually corrected with either reading spectacles, bifocals, trifocals or progressive lenses.

Progressive lenses are designed so that the distance prescription is used during straight-ahead gaze and the reading prescription during down-gaze. This then provides a more natural vision without any lines in the lens (which can get in the way on stairs for example).

• Progressive lenses provide excellent results for most patients.
• They provide a focus for distance, near and all distances between.
• Cosmetically they look "younger" with no lines.
• The vision correction is more natural for the wearer.

Progressive lenses are also known as multifocals or graduated lenses.

More information? Contact your local Eyecare Plus optometrist direct on 1300 EYECARE (393 227) or via the web here.