Bifocal Glasses

Bifocal glasses provide two main vision corrections in one pair, usually distance vision and near vision. The upper portion of the lens is commonly used for seeing farther away, while the lower bifocal segment provides additional power for reading and other close-up tasks.

For more information about bifocal lens designs, prescriptions and frame selection, read our Bifocal Glasses Guide.

Neither design is automatically better for everyone.

Bifocal glasses provide two clearly defined viewing zones, usually distance and near, while progressive lenses gradually change power across distance, intermediate and near vision without a visible line.

Bifocals may suit people who prefer a clearly defined reading segment. Progressives may be more convenient for people who regularly use intermediate distances such as computer screens.

For a detailed comparison, read Progressive Lenses vs Bifocals.

Yes. Choose a bifocal-compatible frame, then select Bifocal during lens customization and provide your prescription details, including ADD and PD when required.

If you are unsure how to enter your prescription, upload the original prescription instead of estimating any values.

Traditional bifocal lenses usually have a visible line separating the distance and near portions of the lens. The line marks the change between the two lens powers and makes the reading segment easy to identify.

If you prefer a gradual, line-free design that also includes intermediate vision, progressive lenses are a different option to consider.

They can, but traditional distance-and-near bifocals do not normally provide a dedicated intermediate zone for computer screens.

Depending on your monitor distance, prescription and working habits, progressive lenses or dedicated computer glasses may be more suitable for extended screen use.