SINGLE VISION LENSES

WHAT IS A SINGLE VISION LENS

A single vision lens is an optical lens designed to correct vision for a single focal point. This means that the entire lens has the same prescription power across its surface, making it suitable for people who need correction for one type of vision, either:

Distance Vision: For those who are nearsighted (myopia) and need help seeing things far away.
Near Vision: For those who are farsighted (hyperopia) or have presbyopia and need help seeing things up close.
Intermediate Vision: Less common but used for specific tasks, like computer work, where the focal point is at an intermediate distance.

Key Features of Single Vision Lenses
Uniform Prescription: The prescription is consistent across the entire lens surface, providing clear vision at the intended focal distance.
Versatile Use: They can be used for everyday wear, reading, driving, or specific tasks depending on the prescription.
Simple Design: Compared to multifocal lenses (like bifocals or progressives), single vision lenses have a straightforward design, making them easier to adapt to for most wearers.

Who Should Use Single Vision Lenses?
Nearsighted Individuals: People who have difficulty seeing distant objects clearly.
Farsighted Individuals: People who have difficulty seeing close objects clearly.
Children and Young Adults: Often prescribed to correct vision issues that require a single type of correction.

Single vision lenses are the most common type of prescription lenses and are usually recommended for those who only need vision correction for one distance, making them a straightforward and effective solution.