One Pair, All Day - Multifocals
Clarity at all distances - near, far and everywhere in between
Shop Multifocals- Multifocal Lenses
Why multifocals?
Multifocals lenses provide clarity at all distances, in one pair of glasses. Whether you're driving, on the job, or taking in the sights, multifocals are the ultimate solution. As we age, our near vision starts to change, so we need a seamless lens that lets us move throughout the day without the hassle of swapping and changing our glasses. Ready to upgrade your vision?
What's the difference between
multifocals
and bi-focals?
Multifocal
Multifocal lenses are a more contemporary solution, creating a smooth shift from distance, to middle range support, as well as close up clarity. As you're moving throughout your day, shifting from screens, reading up closer or looking in the distance, multifocals feel more natural.
Bifocal
Bifocal lenses have a visible straight line or 'D shape' on the lens surface, which defines the area for near vision. Rather than providing a blend across visual ranges, bi-focals only provide far sight, and magnification up close.
If you haven't made the change to multifocals yet, you'll need to start with an eye test so your optometrist can create your prescription based on your real life needs.
Book an OptometristHow do
multifocals work?
Multifocals are designed to let you move seamlessly throughout all activities without having to swap between multiple pairs of glasses, like switching to reading glasses when you look at your phone, computer or book. They look just like normal prescription glasses with no additional marks or differences on the lens themselves. The technology that allows you to see clearly at multiple distances is built into the lens itself.
- When you look straight ahead through the top of the lens, you will see far objects clearly for activities like driving, watching TV or walking the dog.
- If you lift your chin slightly, you'll see clearly at interim distances - computer screens, the dashboard in your car, or the keys on a piano.
- Lifting your chin slightly further, while looking through the lowest part of the lens, you'll see clearly scrolling on your phone or trying to read ingredients on a packet of pasta :)
- To allow for this seamless shift between distances, multifocals have a slight blur on the lens edges. After wearing the lenses for a few days or a week, your eyes will adapt to the lens parameters.
Are multifocals
the right
glasses
for me?
If you're doing the on/off thing, you're the target audience.
For most people, near vision issues start to emerge in your 40's and early 50's - you notice that you need to hold objects like phones further away rather than closer to see better - this is your first hint that it might be time to make the switch to multifocals.
If you mainly need reading, a single-vision option may be enough, but If you're bouncing between distances, multifocals make more sense.
Need a checklist?
It may be time to level up to multifocals when:
Reading is getting
harder up close
Screens are fine...
until you look across the room
Distance is fine...
until you look down
You're carrying two pairs
(or forgetting one)
Reading is getting
harder up close
Screens are fine...
until you look across the room
Distance is fine...
until you look down
You're carrying two pairs
(or forgetting one)
What do they cost and
how can I buy them?
Starting at $250 for a complete pair with anti-reflective coating included, they are more expensive than standard single vision lenses.
Multifocals are custom made for you, while single vision lenses are mostly straight out of the box. We measure your eyes based on where they sit in your frames so that you experience the clearest vision through the lens channel. If you already have your multifocals prescription ready to go, it's easy to either order online or visit a store. If you're a first time wearer - book an eye test today and multifocals might just change your life!