What are the most suitable lenses for me?
a-DAT-te — three syllables, stress on second. 'Adatte' = suitable (feminine plural, agreeing with 'lenti').
Ask the optician for personalised lens recommendations after your eye test. Different lifestyles need different lenses.
'Più adatte per me' = most suitable for me. 'Adatto/a' = suitable, adapted. Lens types in Italy: 'monofocali' (single vision), 'progressive/varifocali' (progressive — for presbyopes), 'bifocali' (bifocal), 'lenti per computer' (intermediate distance for screens). 'Trattamenti' (lens treatments): 'antiriflesso' (anti-reflective), 'luce blu' (blue light), 'fotocromatiche' (photochromic).
Sono presbite e miope. Cosa mi consiglia?
I am presbyopic and short-sighted. What do you recommend?
Progressive lenses — correct both distance and near vision in one lens
Lavoro molto al computer. Servono lenti speciali?
I work a lot at the computer. Do I need special lenses?
Occupational progressive or computer lenses — intermediate focus point
Qual è la differenza di prezzo tra le varie lenti?
What is the price difference between the various lenses?
Ask upfront — lens prices vary enormously from basic to premium coatings
Progressive lenses ('lenti progressive' or 'lenti multifocali progressive') are very popular in Italy among adults over 45. Italian lens manufacturers include Essilor (Varilux brand), Zeiss, and Italian brand Hoya. Premium progressive lenses cost €200–500+ in Italy but offer better field of vision and faster adaptation. Italian opticians receive significant training on progressive lens fitting and adaptation — poorly fitted progressives are one of the most common optical complaints.