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One Pair, All Day - Progressives

Clear vision at all distances - near, far and everything in between

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Why Progressive Lenses?

Progressive lenses are designed for people who don't live at one distance. You might be reading a text, then looking up across the room, then driving, then back to a screen. Progressives keep all of that in one pair—so you're not swapping between readers and your everyday glasses.

Because your day isn't just “distance” or “reading”—it's both, plus everything in between. Progressive lenses give you:

  • Clear distance vision for everyday life and driving
  • Helpful mid-range for screens and dashboards
  • Near vision for reading and close-up tasks
  • One pair you can keep on, instead of doing the on/off routine

If you're noticing you're holding your phone further away, or you're constantly reaching for different pairs, this is usually the simplest upgrade. Ready to make the switch?

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What's the difference between
progressives
and bifocals?

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Progressive

Progressives are the smooth option. They blend distance, mid-range and near vision without a visible line, so moving between tasks feels more natural—especially when you’re switching from the road to the dashboard to your phone.

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Bifocal

Bifocals are more “defined.” They typically have a visible segment for reading. Some people like that clear separation because it feels direct and predictable, but you usually get less support for in-between distances like screens.

If you’re not sure which fits your life, start with a current prescription so your lens setup matches how you actually use your eyes.

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How do
progressives work?

Progressives look like normal lenses—no visible segment—but the lens has different working areas built in. Here's how you'll use them day to day:

  • Look through the top for distance (driving, walking around, general far vision).
  • Use the middle for intermediate distance (computer screens, kitchen bench, dashboards).
  • Look through the lower area for near work (reading, phone, labels).

A quick heads-up: you may notice mild blur toward the outer edges at first. That's normal. Most people settle in within days to a couple of weeks—especially if you wear them consistently early on.

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Are progressives
the right option
for me?

If you're doing the “on/off thing,” you're likely the target audience.

If you only need reading help occasionally, single vision might be enough. But if you’re bouncing between distances all day, progressives are usually the cleaner solution.

A quick checklist — it may be time 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)
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Need a checklist?
It may be time to level up to progressives when:

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Reading is getting
harder up close

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Screens are fine...
until you look across the room

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Distance is fine...
until you look down

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You're carrying two pairs
(or forgetting one)

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What do they cost and how can I buy them?

Progressives generally cost more than single vision lenses because they're more customised. The lens design needs to match your prescription and where your eyes sit in the frame, so you get clear vision through the right channel.

If you already have a progressive prescription, you can build online in minutes. If you're a first-time wearer—or your prescription is old—start with an eye exam so your prescription reflects your real-life needs (screens, driving, reading).

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