Eyewear, Eye Health

Progressive Lenses Explained

If you're over 40 and noticing that reading text up close is getting harder, progressive lenses might be the perfect solution. This friendly guide explains how they work and what to expect when fitting them at Bani Optical Eyewear in Winnipeg.

What Are Progressive Lenses?

Progressive lenses are multifocal lenses with a smooth, seamless transition between distance, intermediate, and near vision zones — with no visible lines. Unlike bifocals, they provide clear vision at all distances, making them ideal for presbyopia, the natural age-related change that makes near vision harder.

Progressive vs. Single Vision vs. Bifocal

• Single vision: One prescription for one distance — distance or near.
• Bifocal: Two zones with a visible line — distance and near.
• Progressive: Three seamless zones — distance, intermediate (computer), and near.

Fitting Progressive Lenses in Winnipeg

Progressive lenses require precise fitting — including monocular PD and fitting height measurements. At Bani Optical Eyewear, our opticians take accurate measurements and help you choose a frame with enough lens height for your lens design. Fitting height requirements vary by manufacturer, so we guide you to frames that work with your chosen lenses. Explore our lens options or book a fitting at our Winnipeg clinic.