How to Know If You are Ready for Multifocal Glasses

Struggling to read your phone up close, but still seeing road signs clearly?

That’s often the first sign of presbyopia, a natural change in near vision that usually begins in your 40s. It simply means your eyes are evolving.

Multifocal glasses are designed to help you move seamlessly from books to screens to the open road, all with a single pair of lenses. But when is the right time to make the switch? Here are the signs.

1. You are Holding Your Phone or Book at Arm’s Length

Menu, messages, even the morning paper — they all feel clearer when they are farther away.

This is the classic start of presbyopia, and it is exactly what multifocals are built to solve.

2. You are Switching Between Two Pairs of Glasses

One for distance. Another for reading. Juggling glasses is frustrating — and unnecessary. Progressive lenses combine near, intermediate, and distance vision into one seamless solution.

3. Screens Strain Your Eyes, Even When Reading Glasses Help

If your laptop or tablet feels like a gray zone — not quite near, not quite far — multifocals bridge that gap with a dedicated intermediate zone, designed for screen comfort.

4. Your Prescription Includes an “ADD” Value

Look at your most recent prescription. If there is a section marked ADD (with a number like +1.50 or +2.00), it is your cue: your optometrist is signaling it is time to add near-vision support.

5. Eye Fatigue by the End of the Day

Eyes that feel strained after switching between books, screens, and conversations are often working harder than they need to. Multifocals spread the workload, so your vision stays comfortable longer.

6. You are Looking for Comfort and Simplicity

One pair. All day. For work, reading, and driving — no switching, no lines, no compromises. Thats why most people make the move to progressives.

7. Still Unsure? Try This Quick Test

Ask yourself:

• Can you see your TV across the room clearly?
• Can you read a text message without strain?
• Can you do both without changing glasses?

If not, it is time.

8. Why Choose MultiFolks for Your First Multifocals?

Weve designed our experience to make adapting easy — even for first-time wearers:

• AI-powered PD and fitting height measurement (for perfect lens alignment)
• Frame-specific lens mapping for a natural feel
• Lightweight, thin lenses that reduce bulk
• 30-day comfort guarantee so you can adjust without worry

Most users adapt in just a few days. Once they do, they rarely look back.