types of bifocal eyeglass lenses
Equal division lenses, segmented bifocals and blended lenses â also called seamless or invisible bifocals â are three main types of bifocals. Equal division bifocal glasses feature lenses cut in two distinct halves, with the magnification part on the lower half and the long-distance lens on the upper half. The initial version of the equal division lenses, called the executive cut, had a visible horizontal line directly across the lens.
Types of Eyeglass Lenses. Single Vision. The single vision lens is prescribed if you need correction for one field of vision, either for distance or items up close. Eyeglass Lens Direct offers a number of options for the single vision lens wearer.