Varifocal Lenses

Prices vary because not all varifocals are made the same. Free or very low-cost lenses are usually basic designs with narrower fields of vision, more distortion, and less comfort — often making them harder to adapt to.

High-quality varifocals use advanced digital designs that give you clearer vision, smoother transitions, and a wider usable area of the lens. These typically cost much more on the high street.

At Lensology, we cut out the middleman. You get the same advanced varifocals trusted by opticians — including our premium Omni-Vision HD lenses — but at up to 70% less than high-street prices.

Varifocals have to blend distance, intermediate, and near vision into a single lens. This makes them more complex than single-vision lenses, and some level of distortion is inevitable.

Cheaper or “free” varifocals usually come with narrower clear zones and significant distortion at the edges, meaning only a small part of the lens feels comfortable to use.

Premium varifocals, like our Omni-Vision HD lenses, use advanced digital designs to give you wider, clearer vision with minimal distortion and a smoother transition between distances. Even our entry-level Digital Freeform lenses perform better than many mid-range options on the high street.

If you wear varifocals most of the day, investing in a higher-quality lens is worth it — the comfort, clarity, and ease of use make a real difference.

For varifocal lenses we need:

• A prescription that is less than 2 years old (to make sure your lenses are accurate and safe to use)
• Your pupillary distance (PD) measurement, which ensures your lenses are custom-made to match how your glasses sit on your face. This measurement is vital for varifocals, as it gives you the most comfortable and precise vision possible.

There are three easy ways to provide your PD:

1. Upload a photo of yourself wearing the frames you’re sending in for reglazing
2. Use your current varifocal glasses – if the frames you’re sending already have the correct PD, we can match your new lenses to those measurements
3. Send a spare pair of varifocal glasses – we’ll take the PD from these and apply it to your new lenses.

If you’re unsure about your PD, don’t worry — our team will guide you through the process and make sure your new lenses are made with maximum accuracy and comfort.