Work-Optimised Lenses Lab work
Work-Optimised Lenses for Lab Work
Lab work is often a mix of close detail at a bench, instrument work, and screen time — sometimes with long periods in a fixed posture. Work-Optimised Lenses are configured around the distances you actually use at work, so your clear zones sit in the right place without constant head-tilting or eye strain.
The setup form takes a minute and gives you a simple Design Code so we can configure your lenses correctly.
Why lab work can be hard on your eyes
Bench distances aren’t “normal reading”
Bench work often sits slightly further than a book, but closer than a screen — and those in-between distances are where many people struggle.
Precision + sustained focus
Pipetting, measuring, labeling, slides and fine detail can create fatigue quickly if clarity isn’t effortless.
Microscope work has its own demands
Microscopes can change posture and head position, and some people need a setup that behaves predictably when moving between microscope, bench and notes.
Instrument + screen switching
Many lab days involve jumping between close work, instruments, and a screen for records or results. The best setup depends on your real workflow.
What a Work-Optimised setup prioritises for lab work
- Clear bench vision for the distance you work at most
- Comfortable mid-range if you use a screen or instruments at arm’s length
- Stable zones to reduce posture compensation and neck strain
- Reflection control where bright task lighting and glossy surfaces are common
The key detail
“Lab work” covers lots of roles. The right setup depends on your bench distance, whether you use a microscope, and how far you need to see during the working day.
Which of these sounds most like your day?
Microscope-heavy
Long periods at a microscope, then switching to notes, bench tasks and a screen. We’ll configure the setup around your posture and switching distances.
Bench close-detail
Pipetting, measuring, labeling and close work for long stretches — often at a consistent distance.
Bench + screen
Close work at the bench plus frequent screen use for recording, results, or protocols. The setup depends on your typical screen distance.
Moving between stations
A mix of work areas, instruments and people. Stability matters — and how far you need to see while working affects the best configuration.
A quick self-check (takes 30 seconds)
Bench distance: where are your hands when you work? Measure from eyes to hands.
Screen distance: if you use a computer, roughly how far is the screen from your eyes?
Microscope use: do you spend long periods at a microscope? (Worth mentioning in the form.)
Furthest you need to see at work: only close? across the room? proper distance vision?
Get your Design Code
Tell us how you work (bench distance, screen distance, posture, movement) and we’ll guide you to the most suitable Work-Optimised setup.
Already have your prescription ready? You can upload it here: Upload prescription & PD selfie
FAQs
I do microscope work — is that included?
Yes. Mention microscope use in the setup form. The right configuration depends on posture and how you switch between microscope, bench and any screen work.
Can I use these as my everyday glasses too?
Sometimes, but not always. Many work setups prioritise close and mid-range clarity rather than full distance. It depends on how far you need to see during your working day.
What if my day is a mix of distances?
That’s very common in lab roles. The setup is configured around your primary distance and the furthest you need to see while working.
Do coatings matter in a lab?
They often can. Bright task lighting and reflective surfaces can make reflections more noticeable. We’ll guide you based on your setup.
