Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bifocals
Noun
/ˈbaɪˌfoʊ.kəlz/
Definition
Eyewear that has two different optical powers, typically for seeing at both close and distant ranges.
Examples
- After his eye exam, he got a pair of bifocals to help him read and drive.
- Many older adults find bifocals useful for their daily activities.
- She struggled to adjust to her new bifocals at first.
Meaning
Bifocals are glasses designed to help individuals who have trouble seeing at different distances, providing a seamless transition between prescriptions for nearby and far-away objects.
Synonyms
- multifocals
- two-vision glasses
- progressive lenses
