Varifocal Glasses
Varifocal glasses — often referred to as progressive glasses — deliver seamless vision at every distance. With just one pair of glasses, varifocal lenses merge a reading prescription, a distance prescription and intermediate vision clarity all into one lens, with no visible lines.
What are varifocal glasses?
A varifocal lens — often referred to as a progressive lens — is a marvel of modern optics, offering multiple focal points all in the same lens design. With one pair of glasses, varifocal lenses seamlessly combine near, intermediate and distance vision. At Spex4Less we provide a diverse range of varifocal glasses tailored to all your vision needs, using a highly accurate online fitting system. Varifocal lenses from £149.
How do varifocal lenses work?
Put simply, varifocal lenses work by layering different prescriptions in a methodical way. The top part of the varifocal lens is for distance vision, the middle is for intermediate distances like your computer screen, and the bottom is for close-up tasks like reading. The transition between these zones is smooth and gradual, providing a natural viewing experience.
- ✓Top of the lens — distance vision
- ✓Middle of the lens — intermediate distances such as computer screens
- ✓Bottom of the lens — close-up tasks like reading
- ✓No visible line — a smooth, gradual transition between zones
You can even use varifocal lenses for prescription sunglasses, so you can maintain continuity between your shades and your day-to-day glasses.
Varifocals vs bifocals
Bifocal lenses have a visible line separating the distance portion from a reading segment. Varifocals deliver the same distance and reading correction plus an intermediate zone for screen work, all with no visible line. Most people who move to varifocals appreciate the natural, continuous vision — simply look where you need to see and the lens does the rest. If you like the sound of bifocals, you'll love varifocals.
Which varifocal lens is right for me?
We offer three tiers of varifocal lenses, so you can choose the level of comfort and performance that suits your lifestyle.
- ✓Standard varifocals — excellent value, designed to facilitate a seamless transition between different viewing distances. Perfect for those who prioritise both quality and affordability, providing clear vision up close and at a distance.
- ✓Premium varifocals — advanced technologies for broader and more comfortable viewing zones, with less visual distortion and heightened clarity for a modest investment.
- ✓Elite varifocals — the pinnacle of our range, expertly crafted to extend the field of vision and reduce distortion, prioritising utmost clarity and comfort.
Quick and easy online fitting process
Getting your varifocal fitting right is the key to comfortable all-distance vision. Discover our proprietary online fitting system — with its precision and ease, you can order your varifocal lenses now, enabling quick turnaround and short delivery. Simply enter your prescription and pupillary distance (PD) at checkout; if you don't have your prescription to hand, you can send it to us later. Each pair of glasses is glazed with top-quality lenses, and our 100% satisfaction guarantee ensures you can experience the benefits of varifocal glasses — whether it's your first pair or not — completely risk free.
Seamless Vision at Every Distance
Choose any frame from our collection and build your varifocal lenses in the studio — glazed by qualified opticians in our UK laboratory.