Category: Progressive Lenses

Does Wearing Glasses Make Your Eyesight Worse?

Posted on September 19, 2022 | Dr. Robert MacAlpine | Eye Exam

a woman lifts up her glasses to see clearly due to her prescription changing over time

A common misconception is that wearing glasses can weaken your vision. Fortunately, this isn’t the case. Your vision simply changes as you age. Keeping up with your comprehensive eye exams will ensure you are always wearing the correct prescription and avoid any unnecessary eye strain. It’s completely normal for your vision to deteriorate with age, […]

Why Do Progressive Lenses Cost So Much?

Posted on February 8, 2021 | Dr. Robert MacAlpine | Progressive Lenses

Optician puts glasses with price tag attached on smiling woman in store

Progressive lenses can be an incredible boon to people with astigmatism and other refractive errors, but they also tend to be expensive. Good-quality progressive lenses can cost up to $1200—considerably more than your average pair of standard lenses. What’s the reason for the price tag on progressive lenses? Moreover, is paying extra for progressive lenses […]