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Regardless of your
visual requirements, you should not have to compromise your
style for visual acuity! We are here to help you
evey step of the way when selecting your new eyeglasses or sunglasses. The material and type of lens
you choose, will have many dependencies, such as your prescription,
preferred frame style, frame type, lifestyle activities, facial
measurements, and most importantly, the recommendation of your
eye care professional. |
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For the safety of your eyes, we do not recommend glass lenses. |
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| LENS MATERIALS |
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HARD
RESIN (plastic)
Conventional hard resin lenses are half the weight of glass lenses
and can be tinted to almost any color and density. Hard resin lenses are
more easily scratched than glass but can have an optional scratch
protection applied. More impact resistant than glass, hard resin lenses do
not require heat treating. |
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HIGH INDEX Lenses
Modern technology has created lenses
that bend light differently so that stronger corrections are
thinner than when made in conventional materials. Such lenses
are called "high index" and stronger corrections are more
attractive because they are slimmer. High index plastic uses
less material so they are significantly lighter in weight. High
index lenses absorb all harmful UV light and can be tinted to
any shade or color. |
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Lenses That Darken in
the Sun
Transition® Lenses are "Light
Intelligent Lenses" and seamlessly adapt to changing light, from
clear indoors to dark outdoors, and every shade in between.
Transition lenses are fully clear indoors and dark outdoors
and are ideal for glasses wearers who are both inside and
outside during the day. These lenses Provides 100% UVA/UVB
protection to Help protect from harmful blue light indoors and
out |
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Polycarbonate Lenses
Polycarbonate lenses are the most impact resistant lenses available and are always the lens of choice for young people and active patients. Polycarbonate lenses are high index and are usually the lightest, most comfortable lenses. They absorb
almost all harmful UV light and can be made with ultra thin edges because of their unique strength. |
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Glass Lenses
For decades glass was the only lens
material available. The most scratch-resistant material, the
primary disadvantage of glass is its weight, as they are much
heavier than other materials. Glass lenses are heat or
chemically treated to increase impact resistance, bu t not as
strong as Polycarbonate or plastic lenses. Even though glass
lenses can be heat and chemically treated to increases strength,
we highly recommend against glass lenses because of their
propensity to shatter in many situations. |
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| LENS DESIGNS |
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SINGLE VISION Lenses
Single vision lenses function as
all purpose lenses for people who have normal accommodation.
Single vision lenses can also function as occupational lenses
for certain types of work. Single vision lenses are available in
all lens materials. |
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ASPHERIC Lenses
These lenses provide special visual
and cosmetic benefits for stronger corrections and increase edge
to edge clarity. Flatter than conventional lenses, aspheric
lenses eliminate the "bulgy" appearance of strong plus lenses
(far-sighted corrections) and greatly enhance the appearance of
finished eyewear. People with strong nearsighted corrections
also benefit from thinner, lighter weight glasses when their
lenses are aspheric. There is less eye magnification with
farsighted corrections and less "small eyes" look with
nearsighted corrections. Aspheric lenses are often made of high
index materials for the ultimate in thin lenses. |
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FLAT TOP BIFOCAL Lenses
This is an older style bifocal
form and has limited compatibility with many of today's lens
upgrades. The bifocal portion is made in a variety of widths to
help with various close-up occupations. Aesthetically and
functionally they are older styles and are inferior to
progressive lenses Flat top bifocals are made in every type of
lens material. |
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PROGRESSIVE Lenses (No-line
bifocals)
These lenses provide all the benefits of
bifocals but add the feature of continuous clear vision at all
distances, including mid-range distance (arm's length).
Progressives have the cosmetic advantage of appearing to be
single vision lenses so they never reveal the user wears
bifocals.
Progressives are available in all lens materials and
also made in aspheric form. Because of their many benefits, they
are the lens of choice for bifocal and trifocal wearers. |
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SPORTS Glasses
Special lenses designed for active
people are available for the specific needs of sports
enthusiasts. Polycarbonate is usually the material of choice for
active sports. Wearing protective eyewear for sports is a must
in any sport. With the proper glasses, the risk of eye damage
may reduce eye injury and in many cases performance is enhanced
with crisper and more accurate vision. |
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COMPUTER Glasses
There are a variety of options for
those who use computers. These include special filters and
anti-reflection lenses. Computer users may develop Computer
Vision Syndrome (CVS). There are many aspects of computers and
the work environment which may cause or contribute to the
development of eye or vision difficulties Your vision, your
computer, and the environment are all factors that can lead to
CVS |
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POLARIZED Lenses
For debilitating sunlight and glare,
these are the lensess that eliminate reflected glare and improve
visual comfort. They are especially appropriate for drivers,
fisherman, hunters and all types of outdoors activities.
However, there are some occupations, such as pilots, that may
require a worker to be able to read certain digital numbers on a
liquid crystal display on equipment. These lenses will block
liquid crystal displays. |
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| OPTIONAL LENS TREATMENTS |
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SCRATCH PROTECTION Coating
Though an anti-scratch
coating is not 100% scratch-proof, it helps to prevent scratches
that can easily happen to a lens on normal wear and tear. These
scratches can damage the surface of the lens and impair vision.
Special coatings have been developed to help protect lenses from
normal scratching. The modest additional procedure is a very a
prudent investment. |
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ULTRA VIOLET LIGHT Protection
It is generally accepted
that the ultraviolet rays in sunlight pose potential harm to the
eyes. Just like sunscreen for your skin keeps the sun's UV rays
from harming your skin, UV-protective treatments for eyeglass
lenses block those same rays from damaging your eyes. Lenses
like polycarbonate and high index include built-in UV
protection. |
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ANTI REFLECTION Coatings (AR
Lenses)
Special anti-reflective coatings are available
for almost all lenses, but are especially beneficial on
high-index lenses, which reflect more light than regular resin
lenses.
These coatings are particularly effective for
reducing eye fatigue for computer operators and anyone driving
at night. And, of course, AR lenses enhance appearance by
removing all distracting reflections. AR improves the
sight efficiency since less light is lost. |
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