what is a trifocal lens
Definitions &Translations This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word trifocal lenses. Trifocal lenses. Trifocals, patented in 1827 by John Isaac Hawkins, are eyeglasses where the lenses have 3 regions to correct for distance, intermediate, and near vision. Trifocals are mostly used by people with advanced presbyopia who have been prescribed 2 diopters or more of reading addition.