Progressive Lenses in Ladue: Finding the Right Fit for Daily Life

If you put on reading glasses to check a menu, then take them off to see the person across the table, progressive lenses may make dining out a little easier. They let you see at several distances with one pair of glasses. At Erker’s Fine Eyewear in Ladue, we start by asking where your current glasses work well and when you find yourself taking them off. Those details help us choose a lens design that fits your day.

How Progressive Lenses Work

A progressive lens changes power gradually from top to bottom, with no visible dividing line. You typically look through the upper part to see a street sign, the middle to read a computer screen, and the lower part to check a text message.

The width of the clear viewing area varies by lens design. That difference can matter if you spend hours looking across a wide monitor or reading sheet music on a stand. Our Premium Progressive lenses are designed to give you a wider usable viewing area toward the sides of the lens.

What to Share at Your Fitting

Think about a typical day before you visit our Ladue optical shop. A few specific details can help us narrow down your options.

• Your workspace. Tell us how far away your monitor sits and whether you lift your chin to bring the screen into focus.

• Your hobbies. A book in your lap and sheet music at arm’s length use different parts of a progressive lens. Let us know what you want to see comfortably.

• Your current glasses. Bring the pair you wear most. If you see more clearly when you push the frame up, show us what happens.

Why the Frame Matters

Once you choose a frame, we check how it sits on your nose and behind your ears. With the frame in its usual position, we measure where each pupil sits so the viewing areas line up with your eyes. We also check that the frame has enough depth for you to reach the reading area comfortably.

When you try on your new glasses, use something familiar. Read a message on your phone, then look up at a face across the room. Some softness toward the edges is common as you learn where to look. If you consistently need to tip your head back to read or your frame slips as you look down, let us check the fit.

Call Erker’s Fine Eyewear in Ladue, MO, at (314) 997-0002 to schedule your progressive lens fitting. Bring your everyday glasses so we can see what you’d like your next pair to do better.