Questions and answers

What are progressives?
Progressives are lenses with no visible line that are used to correct distance vision, at arms length and close-up viewing.

Are progressives expensive?
At Specsavers, we pride ourselves on our competitive prices. For progressives we offer different categories of multifocals to suit any budget.

How do I know which progressives are right for me?
Our experienced dispensing staff will be able to guide you in your choice and will base the recommendations on your lifestyle and usage of your glasses. Just ask in store for further details.

Can I select any frame when choosing progressives?
Specially trained dispensing staff will be able to guide you on frame styles and sizes suitable for your preferred varifocal type. At Specsavers we have an extensive range of frames suitable for progressive lenses, and if you opt for our Tailor-made range you can chose almost any frame style.

I have heard that progressives are difficult to get used to, is this true?
People adapt to progressives differently so one person's experience may be very different from someone else. We will guide you in how to use your progressives and to get the best from them, which in turn helps with the adaptation process. Also, we utilise the latest lens technologies to ensure that we offer the most up-to-date progressive lenses - these are much easier to adapt to than some of the older designs from several years ago.