THE CLEAR VISION GUIDE

Single-vision lens explained

A lens prescribed for one main viewing task, such as distance or reading.

Lens design and materials

How to understand it

It can include both sphere and cylinder correction. Its surface design, material and coating are separate choices.

An example

A distance pair and a dedicated reading pair can both be single vision with different prescriptions.

A common mix-up

Single vision does not mean there is only one number in the prescription.

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