Understanding your spectacle lens prescription
Understanding your prescription can be a little confusing, with so many abbreviations and numbers, it’s easy to forget what it all means.
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Understanding how varifocal lenses work
Learn how varifocal lenses correct your vision and help people see at all distances through one lens.
How to progress from bifocals to varifocals
Getting used to wearing a different type of lens can be tricky at first. Learn more about the benefits of switching from bifocals to varifocals.
Celebrating 60 years of varilux
It was back in 1948 when a young man called Bernard Maitenaz joined Société des Lunetiers, who quickly got to work developing a new solution for bifocals. The invention of the varifocal lens stemmed from a completely new concept, revolutionising the world of optics and lenses
What to do if your eyesight is getting worse
We take a better look at some of the reasons why your eyesight could be getting worse. This can include age, genetics, lifestyle, eye conditions and harmful light.
Why Near Vision Behaviour is an Important Measurement
A key measurement for personalising varifocal lenses for visual comfort and quick adaptation.
Dealing with Age-Related Changes in Your Vision
Experiencing changes in your vision as you get older is normal, and happens to everyone. Find out more and how you can manage it here.
Eye-related reading problems
When reading is a challenge, the issue may be eye-related - for example, impaired vision or an inability to focus properly.
Vision at 40
As you reach your 40s you may notice your vision changing. Discover more about eye conditions and diseases that may impact you.
Why it’s important to look after your eyes
It’s important to understand why you need to look after your eyes and what you can do to maintain healthy eyes and optimal vision.
Common eye conditions that can affect your road skills
Whether you’re a driver, a cyclist, a biker or a pedestrian, your vision plays a fundamental role in your journey when on the road. We discuss some of the common eye conditions that may affect you on the road and what you can do to manage them successfully.
How to Adjust to Wearing Varifocal Lenses
If you’ve recently been told that you need to wear varifocal lenses find out how you can adjust to wearing them quickly.
Finding the right lenses for presbyopia
As you get older, you will likely notice some changes in your vision. Luckily, this can be solved through wearing lenses for presbyopia.
Finding the right varifocal lens for you
As technology continues to emerge and new solutions become available, it is now possible to invest in varifocal lenses that suit your individual lifestyle and needs.
Driving over 60: Do I need an eye test?
The ageing eye brings with it a unique set of challenges. As you inch closer to 60, the eye undergoes a series of anatomical and physiological changes that may affect vision and your ability to perform simple, everyday tasks like reading and driving.
Will presbyopia affect my vision on the road?
Whether you drive a car, ride a bicycle or motorbike, or simply prefer to walk, great vision is critical for road safety. Presbyopia is a natural part of ageing and symptoms usually start to occur from the early 40s.
3 things to consider when buying varifocal lenses
We offer some key considerations to think about when it comes to buying your first pair of varifocal lenses.
The ultimate buying guide for your new lenses
There are different types of lenses to suit different prescriptions, your lenses can also be created to suit your lifestyle, physiological needs, visual behaviours and the frame you want to wear.
How to reduce swim sensation when wearing varifocal lenses
Swim sensation happens when an image appears distorted through the lens and some wearers may experience a sensation of balance loss. It has been known to occur in older models of varifocal lenses and it can be quite disorientating.
How to recognise when you need varifocal lenses
Discover more about Varifocal lenses, when you need to wear varifocals through to the technology in the lens.
Understanding Presbyopia
Presbyopia is an age-related long-sightedness, which affects your ability to see objects close up. It occurs when the lens loses its flexibility.