{"id":9166,"date":"2019-05-13T05:32:06","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T09:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/?p=9166"},"modified":"2024-01-16T09:09:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T14:09:29","slug":"whats-the-difference-between-progressive-and-transition-lenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/whats-the-difference-between-progressive-and-transition-lenses\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Difference Between Transitions\u00ae and Progressives?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are Transitions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Progressive Lenses?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many lens options available for eyeglasses, it can be hard to decide which features are best for you. Read on to learn more about transition lenses and progressive lenses, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How they\u2019re different.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why they may be a good choice for your lifestyle.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How they compare to standard lenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/frames\/synapse-black-l-19808\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12691 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-40.png\" alt=\"A man with a beard looking to the right wearing eyeglasses with round lenses\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-40.png 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-40-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-40-768x597.png 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-40-669x520.png 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-40-321x250.png 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transition Glasses Meaning<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/prescription-lens\/transitions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transitions\u00ae lenses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feature an intuitive light-sensing technology that causes them to adjust their tint based on the light levels of your surroundings. For example, if you decide to go for a walk on a sunny day, your lenses will darken as you make your way from indoors to outside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The great thing about these transitional lenses is they can work as both prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses at the same time! Amazing right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progressive Glasses Meaning\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/progressive\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">progressive lens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> features the nifty ability to correct your vision for both close range and long distance. But isn\u2019t that what bifocal lenses do? Not quite.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the differences between bifocal and progressive lenses:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bifocals only feature two levels of strength.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progressives change gradually across multiple strengths as you move down the lens.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bifocals have a visible line on the lenses that separate the two powers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progressives eliminate the unsightly line found in bifocals and improve your vision with much more coverage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of our frames are available with progressive lenses, so take a look at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all our stylish frames here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/prescription-lens\/transitions\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12105 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SECTION-option1a-desktop-9.png\" alt=\"A set of eyewear frames with transition lenses\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SECTION-option1a-desktop-9.png 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SECTION-option1a-desktop-9-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SECTION-option1a-desktop-9-768x597.png 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SECTION-option1a-desktop-9-669x520.png 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SECTION-option1a-desktop-9-321x250.png 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Makes Progressive Eyeglasses Useful?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The usefulness of progressive lenses is pretty much indisputable. The progressive aspect of these eyeglass lenses means they provide a clear image throughout your whole field of vision when you need correction for both near and distance vision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re nearsighted (have trouble seeing far away), it\u2019s likely that you wear single-vision eyeglasses designed specifically to correct your nearsightedness. But if you develop presbyopia, the natural age-related loss of near focusing ability, your single-vision lenses won\u2019t help you see things up close.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just picture your grandparents lifting their glasses and squinting to read something and you\u2019ll get an idea. Progressives solve that problem by correcting for both distances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might take a little while to adjust to the varying strengths in the lens, but for most people it becomes second nature quite quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I Need Transitions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lenses?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being an eyeglasses wearer on sunny days can pose a conundrum: Do you wear your prescription eyeglasses or non-prescription sunglasses? And if your vision is bad enough, you may not even have the choice!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transitions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lenses may not be necessary for vision correction, but they are incredibly useful for day-to-day life. This is because Transitions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Block 100% of harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce glare<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve your visual comfort<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest advantage of these types of eyeglasses is that you have sunglasses and prescription eyeglasses all in one pair! So go ahead and find that special frame that really speaks to you, then add Transitions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lenses to make them useful whatever the situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can You Get Both Progressive and Transitions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lenses in One Frame?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! And great news, almost all of our eyeglasses frames are available with both technologies together! Pick your favorite style from our fantastic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/packages\/progressive-transitions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">progressive Transitions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> frame options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then select the multifocal and light-adjusting lens options before you check out. Try to find a pair that you think will look great on you with both clear and tinted lenses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We need your current vision prescription to make progressive lenses for you.This includes your near vision requirements for the lower part of your lenses. Once you have these numbers from your eye doctor, you\u2019re ready to order your all-purpose eyeglasses!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"btn-article-scope\"><a class=\"btn-article-bottom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/packages\/progressive-transitions\">Shop Progressive Transitions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are Variable-Focus Lenses?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists have also developed adjustable eyeglasses that allow the wearer to customize the strength of their lenses. This is done manually by using a dial at the hinges. The technology is great for people in developing countries who may not have easy access to an optometrist or families who can\u2019t afford multiple pairs of glasses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eyebuydirect does not offer variable-focus lenses at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are Transitions\u00ae and Progressive Lenses? With so many lens options available for eyeglasses, it can be hard to decide which features are best for you. Read on to learn more about transition lenses and progressive lenses, including:\u00a0 How they\u2019re different. 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