Accurate fitting of progressive lenses

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Within the optical profession, progressive lenses form an increasingly important part of everyday practice. These lenses make it even more important for practitioners to ensure that patients are measured accurately and the spectacles fitted well. This is not just to make best use of the available technology that is built into progressive lenses, but also to ensure the patient receives the visual acuity they expect, having paid what many consider a substantial fee for the product.

This article will examine areas that practitioners can effectively influence at the time of dispensing in order to ensure good vision on collection and minimise the risk of non-tolerance.