VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron CONSIDERING PROGRESSIVE LENSES? Progressive eyeglass lenses, also called multi-focal lenses, combine three eyeglass prescriptions into one pair of glasses. A single pair of progressive glasses works for close-up vision (reading), middle-distance vision (computer work), and distance vision (driving) without changing glasses or peering between the lines of bifocals or trifocals. Progressive lenses have no unsightly lines at all, making them seamless, no-line trifocals. While this is the best option for many eyeglass wearers, progressive lenses take some getting used to. You'll need to train your eyes to look through the bottom portion for reading, the top section for distance, and the middle for computer work. Bifocal and trifocal wearers who persevere through the learning period often make the switch to progressives permanent. Most people's need for progressive lenses develops as they age. By the ages of 35-40, many have difficulty focusing their eyes on nearby objects. To compensate for this, some wear single-vision eyewear for distance as well as a separate pair for reading. When you need to schedule an eye exam, please call SKOWRON EYE CARE. At Skowron Eye Care, our mission is your vision. P.S. If you choose to switch to progressive lenses, plan on a two-week adjustment period before the new lenses begin to feel natural. SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron CONSIDERING PROGRESSIVE LENSES ? Progressive eyeglass lenses , also called multi - focal lenses , combine three eyeglass prescriptions into one pair of glasses . A single pair of progressive glasses works for close - up vision ( reading ) , middle - distance vision ( computer work ) , and distance vision ( driving ) without changing glasses or peering between the lines of bifocals or trifocals . Progressive lenses have no unsightly lines at all , making them seamless , no - line trifocals . While this is the best option for many eyeglass wearers , progressive lenses take some getting used to . You'll need to train your eyes to look through the bottom portion for reading , the top section for distance , and the middle for computer work . Bifocal and trifocal wearers who persevere through the learning period often make the switch to progressives permanent . Most people's need for progressive lenses develops as they age . By the ages of 35-40 , many have difficulty focusing their eyes on nearby objects . To compensate for this , some wear single - vision eyewear for distance as well as a separate pair for reading . When you need to schedule an eye exam , please call SKOWRON EYE CARE . At Skowron Eye Care , our mission is your vision . P.S. If you choose to switch to progressive lenses , plan on a two - week adjustment period before the new lenses begin to feel natural . SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York , Elmhurst , IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com