Q: I have been corresponding with Phyllis in customer service. I also wanted to reach out to speak to someone about my rx. I have never had glasses and ordered single vision glasses x4. I am now reading that I have an add factor or whatever and could need progressive possibly? Is there someone that can call me to change the order? I think I would like to try a pair of progressive glasses but also understand there is a upcharge for that. Maybe I need to just order two pairs, one single vision and one progressive? Just needing guidance. Please call 816-728-0695 - Melinda Knapp
A: Dear Melinda Knapp,
Could you let me know which type of lenses you need? We have four options with different applicable scenarios for your daily use:
1. Single Vision Distance Lenses (for myopia only)
Suitable for customers under 40 who only have nearsightedness without presbyopia.
Scenarios: Walking outdoors, driving, watching movies, seeing blackboards, viewing distant screens.
This lens only corrects far vision. You need to take it off to read phones or books up close.
2. Single Vision Near Lenses (reading glasses for presbyopia)
Suitable for middle-aged & elderly people with clear distant vision but blurry close-up sight.
Scenarios: Reading books, scrolling phones, sewing, playing cards, checking paper documents indoors.
It only works for near tasks; everything far away will look fuzzy when wearing it.
3. Bifocal Lenses
Suitable for customers over 40 with presbyopia, who switch between far and near views frequently and prefer a cost-effective choice.
Scenarios: Office work (glance at distant monitors & look down at files), daily shopping, short-distance driving, reading at home.
The upper part sees far, the lower part sees near, with a visible dividing line on the lens.
4. Progressive Multifocal Lenses
Suitable for middle-aged & elderly people with presbyopia who want a seamless look and all-distance vision without frequent glasses removal.
Scenarios: All-day wear: driving (far), working on computers (intermediate), reading phones/books (near), cooking, painting, playing musical instruments.
Gradual power change from top to bottom with no dividing line; covers far, intermediate and near vision.