There are lens implants, which give focus at all distances. There are limitations and you should consult with your surgeon about them.

In addition to a correction for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism, a bifocal contains an addition for near vision. There are two focal powers.

A bifocal lens only allows you to have two vision distances (near and far) while progressive lenses give you all your range of vision from distance, intermediate and near in a smooth progression. Most people like the newer technology of the progressive because it allows for more natural vision and cosmetically they look nicer because there is no line. The upside to standard lined bifocals is that the peripheral vision is sometimes better.

We only offer the service of reglazing your old frames with varifocal or bifocal lenses if you have theses lenses already fitted in your frames. We can provide this service only because we can glaze the new lenses into your old frames by using your old lens setting.

Yes we do (at an additional cost of ?20). Only if your optician has recommended bifocal lenses should you order them from us. Please ask your optician to make out your prescription assuming your glasses are worn 12-13mm from the eye (ie the back vertex distance)

The standard size is D28 - these are 28mm wide 'D' shaped segments that are positioned 3mm below the centre of the lens vertically and they are centred on your pupillary distance horizontally. Should you require them to be positioned further up then please state this on your order. D35 bifocal lenses (slightly wider) and Executive bifocals (these stretch across the full width of the lens) can also be ordered. If you would like either of these options then please just email us for a quote at

Yes. Your Optician will let you know if you are suitable for Bifocal (BF) Lenses. SpeckyFourEyes® recommends that you ask your Optician to make out a prescription for your glasses assuming that they are worn 12-13mm from the eye (the BVD or Back Vertex Distance).

We offer both single vision lenses and bifocals. We only supply bifocals to customers whose optician has recommended them. To all others, our standard single vision lenses will be suitable.

The second option is monovision. Here you give up some distance vision and some reading vision and in exchange you have one pair of lenses only. This can be dangerous, as you loose depth perception and that can cause accidents. There are modified monovision techniques that incorporate a third lens for distance or sports or the use of a bifocal contact for one of the eyes depending on personal needs. The last option is the use of bifocal contact lenses.

Most people who have already worn contacts will find that adapting to bifocal contacts is not hard. Those people who haven't worn contacts for a while may want to consider trying these since they are made with the newest materials and designed for comfort.

To ensure that your bifocal/varifocal glasses are just right for you, you will need to visit our partner optician in West London where we can take the necessary measurements. Please call us to make an appointment.

Yes. GP bifocal contacts provide especially crisp vision, as compared with soft contact lenses, because they are made of a rigid material that tends to hold a more definite shape on the wearer's eye, even after a blink. back to menu

You have three options: (1) wear bifocal contacts in both eyes; (2) wear one contact for distance vision, and one for near vision, this option is called monovision; or (3) wear your distance correction in the contacts, and wear reading glasses when needed.

We use D28 Bifocal lenses as standard. These are 28mm wide ‘D-shaped’ segments that are positioned 3mm below the centre of the lens and horizontally are centred on your PD (Pupillary Distance). If you would like them positioned differently please state this on your order.

Normally, the division is 60% of the lens height for distance and 40% of the lens height for reading. But of course, you are very much welcome to inform us your preference in division. Please include a note on the order form or call us as soon as you place your order, we will make sure to note it on our end.