You may have already started noticing small changes. You hold your phone a bit farther away, reading becomes harder, or your eyes feel more tired than before.
Until around the age of 40–44, things are usually simple. A pair of glasses with single vision lenses (meaning one prescription across the entire surface) is enough to correct vision problems.
At this stage, they work for what you need: you can see clearly both at a distance and up close.
After this age, however, a natural change occurs. The eye begins to lose its ability to focus up close. It’s not sudden, but you start to feel that things are no longer as clear as before. That’s when the need for a second pair of glasses appears: one for distance and one for near vision.
Bifocal lenses, a classic solution
To avoid having two pairs of glasses, a classic option is bifocal lenses.
These are “2-in-1” lenses: the distance lens also includes a near vision zone.
There are two versions:
those with a visible segment (which we at Best Optic do not recommend, mainly for aesthetic reasons)
those with an invisible segment, more discreet and visually appealing
Even so, both have an important limitation: they do not provide intermediate vision.
This means that activities such as working on a laptop or driving can remain uncomfortable.
Progressive lenses, the solution for real life
If you want to stop compromising between distances, progressive lenses are most often the solution that gives you freedom.
They allow you to see clearly:
at distance
at intermediate distance
up close
All in a single lens.
The transition is smooth, without that sudden “jump.” You can think of them as a gradient: your eye naturally finds the area it needs, depending on what you’re doing.
Standard vs. personalized lenses
Not all progressive lenses feel the same.
There are conventional options that mainly consider prescription and frame size. They are functional, but more general.
In contrast, personalized progressive lenses are designed based on you. They take into account:
your visual dynamics
the position of the frame on your face
the distance between your eyes
your daily activities
At Best Optic, these measurements are done using a ZEISS 3D scanner. Essentially, the lenses are created like a mold based on your visual parameters.
The result is significantly different:
faster adaptation
immediate comfort
clear and stable vision
For ZEISS lenses, there is also the option of a discreet engraving of up to five characters on the lens, even your name. Your eyes don’t perceive it, it doesn’t affect your vision, but it guarantees the authenticity of the lens customization.
These are small details that contribute to a proper experience.
The Best Optic experience
At Best Optic, a registered trademark as “Expert in progressive lenses,” this specialization has been built over more than 18 years of activity and through the thousands of progressive lens wearers who have gone through this process, each with different needs.
Every patient is treated with care and attention, from consultation to final adaptation, something reflected in the over 5,500 five-star reviews received.
The process always begins with a detailed consultation, where we understand exactly your needs and how you use your vision in everyday life, so we can recommend the right solution.
