Thursday 27th June 2024

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Occupational lens are lenses that are used for near and middle distance in a work setting. You can even say, a pair of specialist driving glasses for a driver is classed as a type of Occupational lens. However, in this article, we are only focussing on the Occupational lens that works for a person who works on computers for extended periods of time.

Below are some statements that will help you think if an Occupational lens is the right choice for you

• I do not have to wear glasses all the time.
• I do not like the narrow reading area in the varifocal lenses I had last time.
• My reading glasses only work for a short working distance, and I need a bit more range but still sticking to the close working range. Perhaps pushing the border from 45cm to 1.5 meter.

If any of the above sentences stand true or relates to you, then occupational lenses may be the right choice for you.
Other names of these lenses include Enhanced Reading glasses or a Room design lens. The main thing to note here is these glasses are not suitable to drive.

Examples of users of these lenses

Those who work on computers, especially with multiple screens for prolonged periods of time. For example, architects, accountants as they need a 1 or 2 metre working area from the eye.

Compared to regular varifocals, these lenses have less aberrations due to having lesser prescription strengths to combine, therefore resulting in wider clear areas of vision and this results in quicker adaptation and increased success rates. They are also comparatively cheaper which is always helpful.
In short, if you have been prescribed reading glasses or a Presbyope, and if you feel that you do not want to be wearing glasses all the time, then this is a great option we would recommend.

At Specsonweb, choosing the right lens is easy for the potential buyer as we have categorised the different lenses based on the Purpose.