Progressive Lenses in Florence

Progressive lenses were created to meet the need for dynamism, as they allow for clear vision at all distances, from far, intermediate, and finally near.

This way, with a single pair of glasses, the wearer can satisfy most of their visual needs. A real advantage, for example, for all those who wear reading glasses but can't stand constantly putting them on and taking them off. Not only that, but to avoid having to constantly change glasses depending on the situation, progressive lenses are the ideal solution.

Latest generation progressive lenses, also known as freeform lenses, are variable inset lenses with addition and distance power, or customized inset lenses.

This latest generation technology allows for excellent width of functional areas even in the presence of high ametropia, high astigmatism or oblique astigmatism, and most importantly, it controls the extent of peripheral aberrations, the direction of induced astigmatism, magnification, and prismatic effects in the near vision zone.

The best progressive lenses offer clear vision in all visual zones, eliminating the swaying effect, making the transition between far, intermediate, and near smooth without the need to move the head to find clear vision zones.

The comfort derived from choosing the best progressive lenses is therefore truly remarkable compared to lower quality lenses. At Bottega di Sguardi, opticians in Florence with many years of experience, we offer our customers only high-quality progressive lenses, to guarantee an optimal visual experience in every situation.

It is of fundamental importance that the progressive lens is perfectly centered, otherwise the glasses will not deliver on the promise of dynamism, comfort, and clarity. Instead, they will cause a series of physical and psychophysical disturbances.

In the case of off-center progressive lenses, not insignificant problems can arise, manifesting with various symptoms such as:

• headaches;
• dizziness;
• lightheadedness;
• joint pain;
• postural problems;
• blurred vision.

If the lenses are not centered, you will surely have trouble focusing, and consequently, the pathologies listed above can arise.

It is important, however, to turn to a specialized center. At Bottega di Sguardi in Florence, for example, we are a team of experienced opticians and optometrists who can measure your vision and recommend the best lens for you.

Photochromic progressive lenses, Transition or Photofusion, are a double advantage for all those who want a single pair of glasses to use in different situations.

These are therefore progressive lenses with transition technology, capable of increasing the dynamism of the lenses themselves, as they adapt to every lighting condition.

They are extremely clear indoors and dark outdoors, now offering a new selection of trendy colors such as amber, sapphire, amethyst, and emerald green.

Furthermore, photochromic lenses protect the eyes from both UV rays and harmful blue light, providing the wearer with extreme benefits. In this case, they combine the typical comfort of progressive lenses with that of blue control lenses.

First, the inset is the distance between the near zone and the vertical reference for distance vision.

Speaking of types of progressive lens inset, it should be noted that progressive lenses were initially designed with fixed inset, but over time, thanks to countless research, we have arrived at variable inset with the value of addition and distance power, and customized inset, thus ensuring a consistently clear channel in eye rotation, without any aberrations.

Glasses with progressive lenses allow you to abandon the inconvenience of having two pairs of glasses on your nose, or one pair on your head and one worn, because one is needed for close-up vision and the other for distance.

Progressive lens glasses allow you to wear a trendy accessory that expresses your personality and allows you to see clearly and cleanly at all distances again.

Thanks to the many technological innovations in progressive lenses, today it is possible to freely choose the frame that best represents us, following our style, fashion, and comfort.

There are no longer the huge limitations that existed in the past regarding the choice of frames for progressive lenses, especially if you choose to customize the lenses.

At Bottega di Sguardi in Florence, we create our limited edition lines, "Vibes 365", the medical steel collection, and "Bottega di Sguardi", the acetate collection, both handmade in the oldest factory in Cadore.

In addition to this, we research worldwide and have the pleasure of working with the most exclusive and sought-after eyewear brands.

Progressive contact lenses, on the other hand, are ideal for those who play sports and wear glasses with progressive lenses, allowing them to feel comfortable even in situations not suitable for wearing glasses.

However, for some specific and/or work activities, they are not highly recommended, especially with additions exceeding +2.00, as in such cases it becomes difficult to correct all distances as well as with ophthalmic lenses.

Progressive contact lenses are designed with different corrective powers that allow the wearer to see both distant, intermediate, and near objects clearly.

Daily progressive contact lenses are recommended for occasional wearers, while monthly lenses are for those who use them daily.

As with single-vision contact lenses, there are also pros and cons regarding progressive contact lenses.

Excessively prolonged wear can trigger a mechanism of intolerance by the eye, which cannot oxygenate and nourish itself sufficiently as long as the contact lens is worn.

Well-balanced wear allows you to see at all distances again and thus enjoy more dynamic activities without having to wear any glasses.

As previously mentioned, it is of fundamental importance to properly center progressive lenses, so that the wearer does not adopt poor postural habits to see clearly through the relevant lens area.

Such attitudes can lead to physical discomforts like cervical pain. It is, in fact, important to conduct an adequate anamnesis to propose the best solution for the client's needs, as each face has its frame just as each eye has its lens.

The best progressive lenses obviously bear the brand Essilor or Zeiss, Hoya or Rodenstock, world leaders in ophthalmic lenses, known for continuous technological research aimed at increasingly satisfying the customer both in terms of lens geometry and treatment quality.

At Bottega di Sguardi in Florence, we are a specialized Varilux center. In our laboratories, you can undergo a visual consultation with our professionals who will perform an eye examination and advise you on the best progressive lenses.

The use of progressive glasses will become as natural as putting on a glove during a cold winter.

Because finally, we will stop suffering from eye strain due to excessive effort, we will stop suffering from headaches, we will stop having to constantly put on and take off reading glasses.

By wearing progressive glasses, we will feel confident again in every circumstance.

Regarding the cost of progressive lenses, this is indeed a very delicate topic, as we have a wide and varied range of possibilities available, but when it comes to quality, we always manage to be competitive and pamper our customers so that they have the best possible tool for their visual comfort.

If you are looking for excellent progressive lenses in Florence, come and visit us at our two optical shops in the city, at the historic location on via Marconi or at our main office on via del Parione.

Progressive lenses require special manufacturing and personalized, specialized construction. The average construction time for progressive lenses ranges from 5 to 8 days, depending on the geometry, treatment, or possible coloring.

At Bottega di Sguardi in Florence, in urgent cases, we can prepare a progressive lens in 48 hours thanks to the technology and professionalism of our highly specialized laboratories. In the case of single-vision lenses, we can even deliver glasses in 24 hours.