Lenses for sunglasses

You can have varifocal lenses in your sunglasses for the ultimate in good vision.

Also known as progressive lenses or multifocals, varifocals make life easier by helping you to see at all distances, without having to strain or change your glasses. You can switch between long, intermediate and close range easily. The top section of the lens gives you clear distance vision and as you look down through the lens it gradually increases in strength to reading vision at the bottom. They are perfect for driving and using the satnav for example, when your eyes need to be working on several tasks at the same time. They are also much more cosmetically attractive as you can’t see the change between distances.

Not all frames are suitable for these lenses and we can advise which sunglasses will not work well. Taking extremely accurate measurements once you have chosen your frame is essential, ensuring perfect vision. Varifocal lenses vary in design, depending on your needs, some lenses are better for distance and have smaller reading areas, others are great for computer work and the best are sharp at all distances. The great thing about varifocals is that they can be designed to work best for you. Varifocals sometimes take a little time to adjust to although most people are able to wear them immediately.