Work & Hobby Progressives

If you wear progressive lenses, you know the struggle of tilting your head to hunt for that small "sweet spot" during long stretches of desk work or screen time. Work & Hobby Progressives are specialized, task-specific lenses designed as the ultimate companion to your everyday progressives, giving you wider, strain-free viewing zones right where you need them most.

Choose Your Viewing Range

• Near-Range Progressives (Clear up to 3 ft.)

  • Optimized for ultra-close tasks and static workspaces. Delivers the widest possible viewing area for close-up focus.

  • Best for: Extended reading, handheld devices, heavy computer use, and close-up tasks.

• Mid-Range Progressives (Clear up to 10 ft.)

  • Balances close-up clarity with expanded intermediate vision so you can see your screens and navigate the room.

  • Best for: Desktop setups, office meetings, dining out, TV, and indoor multitasking.

How to Order in 4 Easy Steps

• Select "Progressives" as your prescription type when starting your order.

• Enter Your Standard Prescription: Use your standard, full-distance prescription exactly as written by your eye doctor.

  • Important: Do not calculate or enter a separate computer/reading prescription. Our lab will automatically optimize the lens power based on your selected range.

• Choose Your Range: Select either Near-Range or Mid-Range under the Work & Hobby options based on your daily setup.

• Customize & Add to Cart: Select your preferred lens coatings and finishes, then check out!

Frequently Asked Questions​​​​​​​​​​

• I already have everyday progressives; do I really need these?

  • While everyday progressives are built for distance (like driving), Work & Hobby progressives dramatically expand your intermediate and close-up viewing zones. This eliminates neck tilt, reduces fatigue, and improves posture during long desktop sessions.

• How do I pick between Near-Range and Mid-Range?

  • Choose Near-Range (up to 3 ft) if you stay anchored at a desk, read heavily, or do close-up detail work within arm's reach.

  • Choose Mid-Range (up to 10 ft) if you move around an office, collaborate in meetings, or need to see your screens and around the room.

• Can I wear these for driving or outdoors?

  • No. Work & Hobby progressives do not contain a full distance prescription, so they are not safe for driving. Additionally, they are optimized for indoor clarity and cannot be ordered with dark tints, polarization, or photochromic options.

• Is it hard to get used to Work & Hobby progressives?

  • If you already wear progressives, getting used to your new lenses is easy! First-time progressive wearers may need a little extra time to adapt.

• Do I need a special reading or computer prescription?

  • Nope! Just enter your standard progressive prescription for distance and reading. Our optical lab will calculate the exact task-specific power for your lenses.