{"id":12913,"date":"2024-07-18T05:35:22","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T09:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/?p=12913"},"modified":"2024-07-18T05:35:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T09:35:22","slug":"trifocals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/trifocals\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Trifocal Lenses?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trifocal lenses are multifocal eyeglass lenses equipped with three different corrective powers. One power is for distant vision correction, one is for intermediate, and one is for near vision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have trouble seeing clearly at any distance (looking up close or far away), you may have one or more of the following refractive errors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nearsightedness (myopia)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Blurry distance vision<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Farsightedness (hyperopia)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Blurred vision up close<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Astigmatism<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Blurry vision at all distances<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Presbyopia<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 The loss of near focusing ability that comes with age (sometimes called age-related farsightedness)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/frames\/intense-coral-tortoise-m-21299\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12940 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-10.jpg\" alt=\"A flatlay of 3 pairs of eyeglasses on a white background\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-10.jpg 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-10-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-10-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-10-669x520.jpg 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-10-321x250.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW106908668 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW106908668 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106908668 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Glasses<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW106908668 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106908668 BCX0\"> with single-vision lenses are designed to correct vision at only one distance, like for myopia or hyperopia. <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW106908668 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/reading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW106908668 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106908668 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Reading glasses<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW106908668 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106908668 BCX0\"> are designed specifically to correct presbyopia.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW106908668 BCX0\"><br class=\"SCXW106908668 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW106908668 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW106908668 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW106908668 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW106908668 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106908668 BCX0\">Trifocals can correct for multiple distances at the same time with their split-lens technology.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14581334 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14581334 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">How Do Trifocal Glasses Work?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trifocal lenses have three different powers for vision correction. Each power is in a different section of the lens, and a subtle but visible line separates each section.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The top section provides distant vision correction for help seeing things far away.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The middle part provides intermediate vision correction for computer work and other tasks done at arm\u2019s length.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The bottom section provides near vision correction for help reading and seeing things up close.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/frames\/morning-tortoise-m-21390\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12941 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-11.jpg\" alt=\"An image showing the 3 parts of trifocal lenses\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-11.jpg 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-11-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-11-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-11-669x520.jpg 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-11-321x250.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The multiple lens strengths allow the wearer to perform a variety of activities without having to change glasses. For example, they can easily transition from driving to reading to using a computer, all while maintaining visual clarity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW6758703 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6758703 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Bifocal vs. Trifocal Lenses<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bifocals and trifocals are both types of multifocal lenses. This means they have two or more lens powers to correct vision at multiple distances. Both types of lenses also have a visible line separating each area of vision correction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The biggest difference between bifocals and trifocals is the number of prescriptions or strengths in each lens. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/bifocal\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bifocals<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> only have two sections of vision correction \u2014 the top for distant viewing and the bottom for near viewing. Unlike trifocals, bifocals do not have a section in the center of the lens to correct vision at intermediate distance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW12148126 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12148126 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Trifocals vs. Progressives<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Progressives work the same way as trifocals: Both have three separate lens powers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But unlike trifocals, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/progressive\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">progressives<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> do not have a visible line between each corrective power. The lack of a visible line allows for a more seamless transition between far, intermediate, and near vision correction. The focus zones in trifocal lenses are a little bigger since they don\u2019t have to accommodate for the transition space needed in progressives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some people find progressives more aesthetically pleasing since they don\u2019t have visible lines. But some people experience visual distortion when wearing or adjusting to progressive lenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/frames\/sequence-amber-tortoise-m-18565\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12943 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-12.jpg\" alt=\"A flatlay of two pairs of tortoise-patterned eyeglasses\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-12.jpg 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-12-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-12-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-12-669x520.jpg 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-12-321x250.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100800735 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100800735 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Advantages &amp; Disadvantages of Trifocals<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75717720 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75717720 BCX0\">There are pros and cons that come with trifocals, just as there are with any type of corrective lens. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75717720 BCX0\">Consider the advantages and disadvantages before deciding on your next pair of multifocal glasses.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW191634642 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191634642 BCX0\">Here are some advantages of trifocal lenses:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The three corrective powers in a trifocal lens allow you to achieve vision correction for multiple refractive errors with just one pair of glasses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You don\u2019t have to worry about keeping track of (or losing multiple pairs of) glasses when you have trifocals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trifocals have a wider view in each corrective zone than progressive lenses. This can help lessen visual distortion that some people experience with progressives.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW218038741 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218038741 BCX0\">Some disadvantages of trifocal lenses include:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The visible line between each lens power can be difficult for some people to get used to. The lines may also cause a person to seem older than they are.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may experience eye strain or \u201cimage jumps\u201d when your focus moves between each power in a trifocal lens.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trifocals may be more expensive than other lenses in some cases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35277855 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35277855 BCX0\">Talk to your eye doctor about what lenses may be best for your needs. Even if some factors have more to do with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35277855 BCX0\">personal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35277855 BCX0\"> preference, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35277855 BCX0\">they\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35277855 BCX0\"> still worth reviewing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200232945 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200232945 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Are Trifocals Worth It?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trifocals can be a practical option for many people. Whether you\u2019re curious about how the lenses work or believe they would be beneficial for your vision, it\u2019s a good idea to schedule an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam. In addition to checking your vision and eye health, your eye doctor can answer any questions you have about trifocals and other types of lenses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your eye care professional can also recommend lens materials, coatings, and other glasses features. Several features can be added to your lenses to provide an optimal viewing experience during work and play. Popular lens options at Eyebuydirect include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/prescription-lens\/transitions\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Transitions\u00ae lenses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/prescription-lens\/anti-reflective-coating\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">anti-reflective coating<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remember that there may be an adjustment period when you first get trifocals. While any new glasses prescription can take some time to get used to, it can take even longer when your lenses have three separate focusing powers. Some people only need a week or so, but others may need a bit longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The more you wear your trifocals, the sooner you\u2019ll be comfortable in them. But if you continue to have trouble adjusting, reach out to your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/optometrist-vs-ophthalmologist\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">eye doctor<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for advice.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trifocal lenses are multifocal eyeglass lenses equipped with three different corrective powers. One power is for distant vision correction, one is for intermediate, and one is for near vision. If you have trouble seeing clearly at any distance (looking up close or far away), you may have one or more of the following refractive errors: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":12944,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[901],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12913","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lenses-and-coatings"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Are Trifocal Glasses? | Blog | Eyebuydirect<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Trifocals have three different focusing powers. 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