Because your eyesight is priceless you want to be sure that the lenses you choose give optimum performance and make you look your best. New developments in spectacle lens technology mean that you have a wide variety when it comes to choosing the lenses best suited to you.
Thinner, lighter lenses, Special lens coatings, New types of light sensitive lenses. And plenty more besides - all designed to improve your vision, make your spectacles more comfortable to wear and contribute to the smart appearance of modern spectacle frames. As independent opticians we are not linked to just one manufacturer but are free to select the best lenses for you and your personal requirements from any manufacturer in the world.
PLASTIC LENSES are by far the most popular choice of lens material. They are considerably lighter than glass lenses and safer, as they are far less likely to break or shatter
GLASS LENSES are still available but are certainly not as popular as plastic lenses. But in some situations, like certain working conditions, glass lenses are a better choice.
POLYCARBONATE lenses are an ideal choice for sports use such as squash or cricket as they are approximately ten times stronger than plastic lenses and virtually unbreakable
SCRATCH RESISTANT COATINGS can prolong the life of your plastic lenses, as they can scratch more easily than glass lenses. A scratch resistant coating can offer up to six times more protection against scratches so they stay clearer for longer
ANTI-REFLECTION COATINGS eliminate virtually all distracting reflections on the surface of the lens so your vision is better, plus people can see your eyes more clearly as there are no distracting reflections to get in the way of direct eye contact. The anti-reflection coating is a popular choice for drivers as it reduces headlight glare when driving at night. The elimination of reflections is also particularly useful for VDU users providing clearer, sharper vision. The anti-reflection coating is combined with a scratch resistant coating to give optimum performance and durability. TINTS are an effective method of reducing the amount of light reaching the eye to make vision more comfortable. Available in a choice of both colour and depth.
TEFLON SUPERCOAT Available on certain lenses. The latest anti-static coating makes lenses easier to clean, thus preserving better vision.
PHOTOCHROMIC LENSES darken according to the amount of sunlight so comfortable vision can be enjoyed both outdoors and in, ideal if you are sensitive to bright light. Originally made of glass, the latest "next generation" photochromic lenses are made of lightweight "Transitions" plastic and are lighter indoors, darker outdoors, and are even faster changing than before.
HI-INDEX LENSES are an excellent choice for those with a high power prescription. Even thinner and lighter than mid-index lenses means that you no longer have to put up with unsightly thick lenses or have your choice of frames restricted. These lenses are automatically produced with an anti-reflection coating to achieve optimum results. Ultra thin lenses are available in certain prescriptions, which combined with certain smaller frames, can produce very thin lenses even with high prescriptions.
SINGLE VISION LENSES are the same strength across the whole lens and are used to correct short-sight, long-sight and astigmatism. But as you grow older focusing on near objects can become more difficult in which case "reading" spectacles will be needed. These can be in the form of single vision lenses solely for close work, bifocals or Varifocals
BIFOCAL LENSES offer correction for both distance and near vision. The lens is divided into two with the reading portion at the bottom of the lens.
VARIFOCAL LENSES gradually change in power from the top of the lens used for distance vision to the lower part of the lens for reading, with the ability to focus in between for intermediate use. They look like single vision lenses as there is no dividing line and the sudden jump from distance to reading is eliminated.
