Tool · Flagship · 8 questions
Progressive vs Bifocal configurator
Eight short questions about your screen use, driving habits, current eyewear, and budget. The configurator routes your answers through a documented rule set reviewed by a licensed eye-care professional and returns a category recommendation — not a prescription. Average completion time: 58 seconds.
Last reviewed: July 2026
What this tool helps with
- Choosing between progressives and bifocals — weighted by screen hours, driving frequency, and existing eyewear.
- Finding lenses for computer work— the configurator surfaces a dedicated “computer progressive” output state for screen-heavy users.
- Understanding when OTC readers may be enough — sometimes a $35 pair beats a $200 prescription pair for the same use case.
- Identifying situations that require an exam — any answer indicating sudden vision change triggers a hard-route overlay that suppresses recommendations and directs you to urgent care.
New to this decision? Start here.
Progressive vs Bifocal: How to Choose — a 7-minute OD-authored guide covering what each lens type does, who benefits from each, and what to discuss with your eye-care professional. Read first, then run the configurator on your specific case.
Read the full methodology for the rules behind each output state.
60 seconds
Answer 8 questions.
Personalized output: lens category + retailer options matched to your geographic region and budget.