If you thought the trickiest part of choosing a new pair of glasses
was the frame selection, think again. You should be putting just as much thought and
consideration into the lenses that you select for your new specs.
Here’s why: The quality and type of lenses in your eyeglasses will not only correct your visual
acuity, but they will allow you to continue to see your best through various conditions. Whether
it is keeping the lenses free from scratches, fog, glare or UV rays, or making them stronger or
more attractive, your eyeglass lenses can help to keep your eyes safe and comfortable wherever
the day (or night) takes you.
Lens Options
Get
the type of
lenses that fit your lifestyle
You may want to go with an upgraded lens to improve the look, strength or functionality of your
glasses. There are many different choices when it comes to lenses based on different needs. Our
suggestions will be tailored to each individual based on the visual demands each patient
has.
Transitions® Lenses are photochromic lenses that are clear until dangerous
ultraviolet radiation (UV) is present. Once outdoors, the brighter the sun, the
darker Transitions® Lenses become. They turn as dark as sunglasses by
automatically reacting to the intensity of UV radiation.
Since Transitions® Lenses block 100% of the sun's eye-damaging rays and help to
reduce painful, discomforting glare, they protect your eyes on cloudy days,
sunny days, and everything in between. Transitions® Lenses are the most
convenient way for you to protect your eyes from the light you can see and the
light you can’t, all while helping to improve the quality of your vision and the
long-term health and well-being of your eyes.
Original Transitions Lenses
Transitions® Lenses are everyday lenses that can help
you through
your busy day. This dynamic eyewear is designed to be worn indoors
and to automatically adapt when outdoors to give you a more
comfortable viewing experience while protecting your eyes from
damaging UV light.
Transitions® Lenses SOLFX™
Transitions® Lenses SOLFX™ performance sun lenses are specifically
designed for outdoor activities to help enhance visual performance.
Crafted with functionality in mind, they automatically adjust to
optimize lens color and darkness in changing outdoor lighting
conditions.
Transitions® Lenses XTRActive
Transitions® Lenses XTRActive have a slight indoor tint, darkest
everyday Transitions® Lenses for those who spend most of the day
outdoors, moderate tint behind the windshield to provide some
comfort while driving.
Transitions® XTRActive® Polarized™
Transitions® XTRActive® Polarized™ are specifically
designed for eyeglass wearers who are frequently exposed to bright
light and reflective glare. They are ideal for those looking for a
sharper vision, vivid colors and larger view outdoors.
What are High Index Lenses?
High index lenses have a higher refractive index
which means they reflect more light than standard prescription lenses. What this
means for you, the consumer, is that they can be made thinner and lighter than
traditional lenses. High index lenses are particularly popular with those that
need a high prescription as they are able to avoid thick lenses, adding comfort
and a smoother look, but a higher price tag.
High index lenses are a good option for people who
have strong prescriptions for myopia—commonly called “nearsightedness” due to a
difficulty in focusing on far objects. A high-index lens can bend light rays
more, while using less material in lenses created for both nearsighted and
farsighted people (hyperopia).
What are Aspheric Lenses?
Aspheric lenses use advanced technology to create a
slimmer, flatter and lighter lens than standard prescription lenses. While
aspheric lenses can improve the appearance of any prescription lens, they are
especially beneficial for those who are farsighted since those lenses tend to
bulge out in the middle.
Polycarbonate Lenses
Polycarbonate lenses are high index lenses that are
known primarily for their exceptional impact resistance. If you or your children
are always bumping, or dropping your eyeglasses, this is the material for you.
Up to 10 times more impact resistant than standard plastic eyeglass lenses,
polycarbonate is a first-rate option for people with an active lifestyle.
Developed in the 1970s, polycarbonate has been protecting eyes for quite a
while.
If you regularly engage in sports or physical
activity, these tough, durable lenses provide an extra degree of safety for your
eyes. In fact, most protective eye gear and sports goggles are made from
polycarbonate lenses, even when no vision prescription is needed. In addition,
polycarbonate boasts built-in protection from the sun’s UV rays, making this an
ideal lens material for time spent outdoors.
Trivex Lenses
Developed in 2001, Trivex lenses are constructed
from a newer plastic that shares many properties with polycarbonate. While also
thin, scratch-resistant, highly impact-resistant and lightweight, Trivex lenses
may be slightly thicker than polycarbonate lenses. For some vision
prescriptions, they may provide a better visual clarity and more scratch
resistance than polycarbonate lenses.
Progressive Lenses
Sometimes our vision fails us at two or even three
distinct distances, especially as
we age. Bifocal lenses—lenses with two distinct viewing
areas—have traditionally
been a reliable solution to such a dilemma. (A lens with three distinct viewing
areas is called a trifocal.)
By distinct, we mean there are noticeable lines separating the two different
fields
of vision within a bifocal lens surface. A slight adjustment to the angle of the
head allows wearers to choose which lens area to look through based on the
distance
of the object they’re trying to see.
A farsighted person who also has trouble reading may
be prescribed a pair of bifocal
reading glasses, for example. The upper section of the lens would correct
difficulties seeing objects at distance, and the lower section would assist in
reading. (Bifocal glasses date back to the days of Benjamin Franklin!)
While wearers quickly adjust to the line separating
the multiple vision fields, it
is a noticeable distraction within the lens itself. This line can be eliminated
using a newer lens technology called progressive lenses.
Progressive lenses incorporate two, three, or more
fields of vision within a single
lens without noticeable lens lines. Bifocal, trifocal and progressive lenses are
all
considered “multi-focal” lenses—lenses that provide correction to multiple
vision
problems.
Bifocal Lenses
Progressive Lenses
Trifocal Lenses
Computer Glasses
If you sit for extended periods of time at a computer or in front of a handheld screen you are at risk for computer vision syndrome, eye strain, eye fatigue, headaches and muscle strain. This is largely because your eyes view a computer screen differently than they view the world around you. Glare from the screen can also exacerbate these issues. Computer glasses are designed to reduce the strain and to create a more comfortable visual experience when looking at your screen. This gives a larger field of vision for those working on multiple computer screens. This also allows the user to comfortably look through the top of the lens preventing neck pain.
Lens Treatments
A variety of coatings that you can apply to your lenses
A lens treatment is a special additive that either bonds with the lens, or is built
into the lens during the lens manufacturing process. Lens treatments are available as individual
additions to lenses, and are also commonly bundled into single lens products for convenience and
maximum benefit to your eyes.
Anti-reflective/Anti-glare Coatings
Anti-reflective (AR) also known as anti-glare coatings help reduce the
reflections and glare on your lenses, improving your vision and comfort in
high-glare environments, and the look of your glasses as well (you can see your eyes
clearly without a reflection on the front of the lens). Reflections from the sun,
television and computer screens and bright lights (especially when driving at night)
can cause eye strain, headaches and difficulty seeing. AR coatings and lenses can
reduce this effect, improving your vision quality and comfort in these
circumstances.
Anti-fog Coatings
Particularly if you live in a cold climate, you may have experienced walking indoors
from the cold and having your glasses lenses fog up completely. This can take a few
minutes to resolve and can be dangerous if you are driving or need to see clearly.
Anti-fog coatings will eliminate this effect, creating a smooth transition from cold
to hot environments.
Scratch Resistant Coatings
Scratches not only affect the smooth look of the surface of your glasses but they can
disrupt your vision. A scratch-resistant coating adds an extra layer of protection
on the surface of the lens to significantly reduce scratching. This coating is
particularly great for kids who may tend to be a little more rough with their
eyewear.
Ultraviolet Coatings
Ultraviolet (UV) coatings protect your eyes from harmful UV rays from
the sun. This coating can turn standard lenses into UV blocking lenses that can
block 100% of the UV light from entering your eyes. UV is linked to the development
of a number of eye diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration and retinal
damage.
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