What is the primary purpose of an occupational progressive lens?

The primary purpose of an occupational progressive lens is tailored to assist with intermediate and near vision tasks, making it particularly beneficial for individuals whose daily activities involve tasks such as reading, writing, or working at a computer.

Occupational progressive lenses are specifically designed with a wider field of view for these activities compared to standard progressive lenses, which typically aim to provide a smooth transition from distance vision to near vision. These lenses often have an elongated intermediate zone to enhance visual comfort and efficiency for activities performed at arm's length, which is common in many work environments.

Thus, for individuals who spend a significant portion of their time focusing on tasks that require clear vision at closer distances or at an intermediate range, this type of lens is particularly effective, prioritizing those visual zones over distance vision clarity. This makes it ideal for professionals such as office workers, artists, or craftspersons who need excellent near and intermediate vision while often not requiring correction for far distances at work.