This lens type has one prescription that covers the whole lens. They’re typically for people with near or far sight that only need glasses for things like driving or reading – so they have clear vision for seeing up‑close or far away. Ask your optometrist if single‑vision lenses are right for you.
Are single‑lenses right for me?
If you only need glasses for one type of vision, your optometrist may prescribe single‑vision glasses to you. People under 40 usually have this type of lens as they’re more likely to have just one type of visual requirement.
If you’re over 40, you may need to have separate glasses for separate things, such as one pair for seeing far away, like when you’re driving, and one pair for close‑up tasks, like reading.
Your optometrist will be able to recommend the best lens option to suit your needs.
Cost of single‑vision lenses
All of our glasses come with single‑vision lenses including a scratch‑resistant treatment and UV protection as standard, so there’s no extra charge for these lenses. You can also choose from a range of lens extras and treatments that can protect or enhance your glasses.
Lens optionsFrequently asked questions
Single‑vision lenses provide a correction for only one vision type, whereas progressive lenses are lenses that have multiple corrections within the one lens, in different sections. Your optometrist will recommend the right lenses for you.
Single‑vision lenses have one prescription. Whereas bifocal lenses have a distinct line in the lens where the two prescriptions vary – the upper part is to correct distance vision and the lower part is to correct close vision. Your optometrist will recommend the right lenses for you.
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Lens options
All Specsavers glasses come with standard single‑vision lenses plus a scratch‑resistant treatment and UV protection. You can also get extra lens treatments and options to protect or enhance your glasses.
Find out moreLens guide
The type of lens you’ll need depends on a variety of things such as your lifestyle, job, preference, and vision needs. Your optometrist will take all this into account when they prescribe your lens type. Have a look through the lenses we offer.
Find out moreLens extras
If you only want one pair, you can choose a pair of glasses from our $149 range or above and get one of our lens extras at no extra charge.
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