What Are Multifocal Lenses and How Do They Work?
For many people over 40, vision changes make everyday tasks — from reading a phone to watching the road — a juggling act of multiple glasses. Our multifocal lenses are built to simplify this, combining near, intermediate, and distance correction in one seamless lens.
Unlike bifocals, there are no visible lines or abrupt jumps in focus. Every transition feels natural, so your glasses work with you.
What Are Multifocal Lenses?
Also known as progressive lenses, multifocal feature three vision zones:
- Top: Distance (walking, driving, conversations)
- Middle: Intermediate (computer screens, dashboards, grocery shelves)
- Bottom: Near (books, phones, labels)
These zones are digitally blended so your eyes glide smoothly from one to the next, without the visual “breaks” that bifocals create.
Why MultiFolks Lenses Stand Apart
Not all progressives perform the same. MultiFolks goes beyond the standard with:
- Digital corridor designs customized to your facial structure.
- AI-measured PD (Pupillary Distance) and fitting height for precise zone placement.
- Frame-specific optimization so your zones align naturally within your chosen style.
These details mean greater comfort and faster adaptation — especially if you wear your lenses from morning to night.
How Multifocal Work (and Why Fit Matters)
Progressives only perform at their best when they’re aligned perfectly with your eyes. Three factors determine this alignment:
- PD (Pupillary Distance): Horizontal alignment of the lens center to your pupils.
- Fitting Height: Vertical positioning of each vision zone.
- Frame Size and Shape: Influences how naturally your eyes move through the zones.
MultiFolks lenses are custom mapped to your measurements and your frame to avoid distortion and speed up adaptation.
Getting Comfortable with Progressives
For most people, adapting takes 3–7 days, sometimes up to two weeks if it’s a first pair. Comfort comes faster when you:
- Wear them consistently.
- Move your head slightly (not just your eyes) when shifting between distances.
- Avoid switching back to old glasses during the adjustment phase.
Every pair comes with a 30-day comfort guarantee, so you can ease into progressives risk-free.
Are Multifocal Right for You?
They’re ideal if:
- You’ve been prescribed both distance and reading correction
- You’re done swapping between multiple pairs of glasses.
- You prefer a clean, modern look without bifocal lines.
- You prefer a clean, modern look without bifocal lines.
Multifocal Lens Types
Not every lifestyle needs the same lens. MultiFolks offers three progressive options:
| Type | Feature | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wide near zone | People who are more into reading limited digital screen time. Very little or no driving etc. |
| Advanced | Wider intermediate zone, smoother transitions | People who have active lifestyle, office goers, limited sports, active driving regular screen users, multitaskers. Easy adaptability. |
| Precision+ | Widest zone for all three section distance, intermediate & near zone | People who want to enjoy life to the fullest without any compromise. All purpose and no restrictions. Fastest adaptability and works with most frames |
Enhancements to Elevate Your Lenses
- Blue Light Filter: Reduces screen fatigue during extended device use.
- Transitions®: Lenses that adjust to sunlight, eliminating the need for a second pair outdoors.
- Anti-Reflective + Scratch-Resistant Coatings: Standard on all MultiFolks multifocal.
- Water-Repellent + Smudge-Proof Layers: Keeps your lenses clearer, longer.