Different Types of Glasses for Different Situations

You wouldn’t wear your swim trunks in a snowstorm just as you wouldn’t wear a parka on the beach – the same applies to the different types of glasses. Whether you need proper prescription glasses, a simple reading aid, something for driving at night or a combination, it’s important to consider how different glasses work in different situations.

This blog will explore how you might need more than just your everyday prescription lenses, along with highlighting some adaptive options for a more dynamic lifestyle. 

The general-purpose pair

It’s important to consider your average pair of glasses, which might be a general prescription or even just glasses for reading. Common daily pairs include: 

• Single vision lenses, which are designed to correct either nearsightedness or farsightedness

• Bifocals that have two distinct prescription zones – one for distance vision and a smaller bottom segment for reading

• Trifocals, which are similar to bifocals but with a third segment for intermediate vision, such as looking at computer screens

• Varifocals, or progressive lenses, which offer seamless transitions between different prescriptions with no visible lines

• Reading glasses, which can be prescription or otherwise, offer a magnifying effect for better focusing on close-up objects

These will be your glasses for generally walking about your daily life, which can easily be perked up with designer frames. 

Glasses for computer use & screen time

It’s also worth considering getting different types of glasses for computer time, work and other screen usage. Excessive blue light exposure can affect your circadian rhythm, lead to eye strain and increase the likelihood of headaches. The kinds of solutions you can embrace include: 

• Blue light filtering glasses, which reduce the impact of HEV light from screens

• Anti-glare coatings that minimise reflections from the screen or overhead lighting

• Custom prescriptions, specifically tailored to your working needs

Glasses like these should make the working day feel a little smoother for the millions who earn their living in professional roles. 

Glasses for driving

Driving can be dangerous, especially if you have the wrong glasses on. You must wear the right specs behind the wheel, with considerations for the light and weather conditions. 

Daytime driving glasses

Daytime driving can be supported by a few different forms of spectacles, such as: 

• Prescription sunglasses (polarised)  reduce glare from flat surfaces like the road or bodies of water

• Mirrored lenses that reduce the light coming into the eye are great for sunnier days

• Grey and brown tinted lenses are popular for driving, as they can help with colour perception and reduce brightness

Nighttime driving glasses

Nighttime driving comes with its own set of requirements. Just as a rule, never wear sunglasses while driving at night! 

• Anti-reflective coatings are a great tool as they reduce halos and streaks from oncoming headlights and streetlights

• Yellow-tinted lenses can be popular for reducing glare; however, they are also known to have some capacity to reduce object detection

Find frames for different types of glasses

If you know what sort of lenses you need but don’t have the right frames yet, why not visit us at We Will Spec You? We offer all manner of frames, from designer sets to more affordable pairs. House your varifocals, MAR-coated prescription or reading lenses in style with our extensive range of frames.

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