What's the Difference Between Trifocals and Bifocals?

Bifocals are lenses that contain two lens powers, while trifocals have three. In bifocals, a small portion of the lower part of the lens contains the optical power you need to correct your near vision. ... Trifocal lenses include an additional ribbon-shaped segment directly above the near segment.

What is the difference between trifocals and progressive lenses?

Trifocal glasses have three distinct prescriptions on the lens, indicated by lines, to correct faraway, intermediate, and near vision. Progressive lenses blend the prescriptions so that there are no lines on the lens.

What are trifocals used for?

Trifocal lenses offer correction for near and far vision, but also enable a person to see clearly at an intermediate level (about the length of your arm). Trifocals help correct the intermediate zone by featuring a second small lens segment directly above the area used to correct near vision.

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