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Why Progressives?

Progressive lenses are built for the way you actually use your eyes — switching between distance, screens, and up-close tasks throughout the day. If you're fed up with bouncing between readers and your everyday pair (or doing the “phone further away” move), progressives are the practical upgrade that simplifies everything into one pair.

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What's the difference between
progressives
and bifocals?

Visual guide by Dresden Vision demonstrating the seamless vision corridor in Progressive eyewear, perfect for users looking for an all-in-one vision solution.

Progressive

Progressives give you a smooth change between distances — far, intermediate, and near — without a visible segment on the lens. That means going from road signs → laptop → phone feels more natural as you move through your day.

Technical visual from Dresden Vision explaining the shift from legacy bifocals to contemporary Progressive lenses for a more natural and clear viewing experience.

Bifocal

Bifocals are a more defined two-zone setup. You’ll typically see a segment (often a straight line or a “D” shape) that separates distance from the reading area. They can be a good choice if you prefer a clear “reading window”, but they usually offer less support for in-between distances like dashboards and screens.

If you haven’t worn either before, the best start is a current prescription so the lens setup matches your real-life routine.

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How do
progressives work?

Progressives look like standard prescription lenses — no visible lines — but the lens is designed with different viewing zones built in, so you can see clearly at more than one distance without swapping glasses.

  • Look through the top of the lens for distance vision (driving, walking, watching TV).
  • Use the middle zone for intermediate distance (screens, dashboards, benches and counters).
  • Look through the lower part for near tasks (reading, phone use, labels, small print).

Because the lens blends between distances, you may notice mild blur toward the outer edges. Most people adapt within days to a couple of weeks, especially if you wear them consistently early on.

Stylish Dresden Vision eyewear displayed with a diagram of the Progressive lens channel, designed for a fast and comfortable adaptation period.
Dresden Vision graphic showing a woman at her desk, prompting users to swap their on-and-off readers for a permanent Progressive prescription solution.

Are progressives
the right solution
for me?

If you're doing the “on/off glasses” routine, you're the target audience. For many people, near vision changes show up in their 40s and 50s — menus, labels, and phone text start to feel harder up close.

If you only need occasional reading help, single-vision readers might be enough. But if you move between distance, screens, and close-up tasks throughout the day, progressives usually make more sense.

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:

A close-up of a hand following text in a book, illustrating how Dresden Vision Progressive lenses solve the struggle of reading getting harder up close with age-related vision changes.

Reading is getting
harder up close

Silhouette of a person at a computer desk looking toward a distant screen, highlighting how Progressive lenses from Dresden Vision provide clear transitions from monitor work to objects across the room.

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

A first-person view of someone looking down at their sneakers on a sandy path, demonstrating the precision of Dresden Vision Progressive lenses for maintaining sharp distance vision when looking at the ground.

Distance is fine...
until you look down

A person holding four pairs of colorful Dresden Vision frames, emphasizing the convenience of switching to a single pair of all-day Progressive lenses to eliminate the hassle of carrying multiple glasses.

You're carrying two pairs
(or forgetting one)

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What do they cost and how can I buy them?

Progressives are usually more expensive than standard single-vision lenses because they're custom-built to blend multiple viewing distances. Getting measurements right helps ensure the zones line up with the way you naturally look through your frames.

Starting from $150 for a complete pair with anti-reflective coating included, progressives are custom made to match your prescription and your frame fit. If you already have a progressive prescription, you can order online or visit a store. If you're a first-time wearer, book an eye exam/eye test first — a good setup can be a genuine quality-of-life upgrade.

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