Lens Comparison Guide

👁️

Single Vision

Corrects one focal distance — either near or far. The most common lens for first-time spectacle wearers.

Best For: Kids, young adults, single-focus correction

✓ Pros: Affordable, lightweight, wide field of view

✕ Cons: Only corrects one distance

💰 Price: ₹500–₹2,000

🔭

Bifocal

Two distinct optical zones — distance on top, reading at the bottom, with a visible line dividing them.

Best For: Adults 40+ needing both distance and reading correction

✓ Pros: Cost-effective, proven technology

✕ Cons: Visible segment line, no intermediate zone

💰 Price: ₹800–₹2,500

🌈

Progressive (No-Line Bifocal)

Seamless graduation from distance to intermediate to near — no visible lines, natural vision transition.

Best For: Professionals, frequent screen users, presbyopia

✓ Pros: Cosmetically superior, covers all distances

✕ Cons: Adaptation period, premium cost

💰 Price: ₹2,500–₹8,000

✨

Anti-Reflective (AR) Coating

Reduces glare from screens, headlights, and artificial lights. Applied as a coating on any lens type.

Best For: Night driving, screen work, professional settings

✓ Pros: Reduces eye strain, cleaner appearance

✕ Cons: Adds cost, requires careful cleaning

💰 Price: +₹300–₹1,500 over base lens

🌤️

Photochromic (Transitions)

Automatically darkens outdoors in sunlight and clears indoors. One pair for all conditions.

Best For: Outdoor enthusiasts, people who move between environments

✓ Pros: Dual use, UV protection built-in

✕ Cons: Slower transition inside vehicles (windshield blocks UV)

💰 Price: ₹1,800–₹5,000

💻

Blue Light Filter

Filters high-energy blue light from LED screens, reducing digital eye strain and improving sleep quality.

Best For: Students, IT professionals, heavy screen users

✓ Pros: Reduces digital fatigue, no colour distortion in modern versions

✕ Cons: Minimal vision correction benefit on its own

💰 Price: +₹400–₹1,200 over base lens