bifocal
/ˈbaɪfoʊkəl/
adjective
- Having two different focusing areas, typically for near and far vision.
- Bifocal contact lenses are available for people who need both near and far correction.
- The optician recommended bifocal lenses for his presbyopia.
- My grandmother wears bifocal glasses to read and see distances clearly.
noun
- Eyeglasses with lenses that have two distinct optical powers.
- She cleaned her bifocals with a soft cloth.
- Many older adults switch to bifocals as their eyesight changes.
- He put on his bifocals to read the fine print.
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