Óptica Carreras Progressive lenses
Do you hold your phone at arm's length to read messages? Having trouble reading up close? Need more light? That's presbyopia it appears naturally from around age 40-45 and, sooner or later, affects everyone. The good news: there is a comfortable, elegant solution progressive lenses (also known as varifocals).
What are progressive lenses?
Progressive lenses (varifocals) correct your vision at every distance far, intermediate and near within a single lens, with no visible lines and no image jump.
Unlike bifocals, the power changes gradually, so your eyes move naturally from one distance to another. They are the most complete solution for presbyopia and the one that best mimics how we would see before needing near vision correction.
Why have your progressives fitted at Óptica Carreras
Not all progressive lenses are the same, and above all, not all fittings are the same. The result depends as much on the optical quality of the lens as on the precision with which it is measured, centered, and fitted. At Óptica Carreras, we have been fitting vision solutions in Maó since 1928, and this is what sets us apart:
- Measurement with Essilor VisiOffice® X+ technology. This is Essilor's latest generation instrument, with artificial intelligence (autoboxing), for taking personalized measurements: pupillary distance, mounting height, pantoscopic angle, 3D center of ocular rotation, vertex distance, natural distance vision posture, and each person's actual visual behavior. The more parameters that are captured accurately, the less "adaptation zone" the patient needs and the faster they notice the difference.
- Essilor Varilux® Ambassador Accredited Optician. We work with Zeiss, Hoya, Indo, and Essilor, the company that invented the progressive lens in 1959 and continues to lead innovation in the sector, within its Varilux accredited optician program, which recognizes the level of service, product, and care.
- Real adaptation guarantee. If you don't adapt to your progressive lenses, we will review your case at no cost and cover the costs of the necessary replacement. Our commitment is to help you see well, not just sell you a pair of glasses.
- Three generations of experience. We have been the trusted optician for entire families in Menorca for over 98 years.
How we fit your progressive lenses, step by step
- Comprehensive eye exam. We evaluate your prescription and the overall health of your visual system, not only how well you see, but also your binocular vision, which is key to adapting to progressive lenses.
- Frame and lens selection. We advise you on choosing a frame compatible with progressive lenses and the range that best suits your lifestyle: screen time, driving, sports, reading.
- Personalized measurement with VisiOffice® X+. We capture your actual usage parameters—posture, eye movement, near vision behavior—so that the lens is custom-made for you, not based on standard values.
- Delivery, fitting, and follow-up. We fit the frame, explain how to adjust to it during the first few days, and follow up until you are fully adapted. With our adaptation guarantee, there are no surprises.
Frequently asked questions about progressive lenses
How long does it take to get used to progressive lenses?
Most people adapt in a few days; in some cases, it can take two or three weeks. Precise measurements and correct centering, like those we perform with VisiOffice® X+ at Óptica Carreras, significantly shorten this period. And if something isn't quite right, our adaptation guarantee covers it.
Is it true that progressive lenses cause blurred vision at the sides?
Current progressive lenses have greatly reduced the areas of peripheral blurred vision seen in earlier generations. With a suitable lens range and proper centering, the vast majority of users can lead completely normal lives: driving, working with screens, playing sports.
Progressive lenses or two pairs of glasses (one for distance and one for near vision)?
It depends on your lifestyle, but progressive lenses eliminate the need for constant switching between glasses and also cover intermediate distances—computers, car dashboards, shelves—which two pairs of conventional glasses cannot. We will discuss the best option with you during your consultation.
Can I wear progressive contact lenses instead of glasses?
Yes. We also fit multifocal contact lenses, either alone or in combination with progressive glasses. It's an excellent option for sports, summer, or for anyone who prefers not to wear glasses every day.
