Eyeglasses

In the last few years there has been a sudden increase of new products introduced into the optical industry. All this new technology has enabled us to satisfy various needs that we were unable to satisfy a few years ago. So if you were told that you could not get a progressive lens in the frame you really liked, odds are that now you can. For those who are not too comfortable with lenses, but need some information on eyeglasses, look no further. Many new eyeglass lenses are available today, with their own specialization. Aspheric is perfect for strong prescriptions because they are flatter and thinner. In addition, they provide better vision than ordinary lenses and look better because they lessen farsighted and nearsighted eye magnification. Bifocals and trifocals come in many … Read entire article »

A necessary part of having a pair of eyeglasses is the lenses. Lenses are made from three basic materials: plastic, glass, and polycarbonate. Plastic, the widely used material for lenses and it is stain resistant and lightweight but limited to simply being scratched. Glass is as well used for lenses and is cut resistant but is heavy and breakable. Most everyday use lenses are created from high resin. Hard resin lenses are actually lightweight, offer good optical excellence, and are resistant to scratches. They could as well be further upgraded with color tints, UV – protectants, or photo chromic. Polycarbonate lenses are especially indented for high bang resistance and are perfect for occupational hazards, children, and for athletes. They offer the most excellent eye protection. High Index Lenses allow broad prescription … Read entire article »

If you’re not an expert in the optometry field, it can be very difficult to understand the in and outs of what types of eyeglass lenses are available. As such, you should definitely rely on your optometrist and his staff for guidance. With that said, being an informed consumer always makes sense. Therefore, we’ve taken a plain-spoken approach to explaining the major types of lenses and what they are used to treat. Single Vision The first type of lens that we will discuss is single vision. These are used to correct myopia and hyperiopia. In layman’s terms these refer to farsighted (hyperiopia) and nearsighted (myopia). Each of these diagnoses is exactly how their name describes them. That is, a farsighted person can see far away but not as well close up and … Read entire article »

Frames and lenses There are lots of choices when it comes to frames and lenses. You might get lost in the optician’s store. It could be that you are not that familiar with the process given all the choices available to you. In the eye care business, we are faced with a number of questions on a daily basis and one of these questions is WHAT KIND OF LENS MATERIAL IS APPROPRIATE FOR ME? Here are some tips to help you make the choice: You should always consult with your eye care professional to help determine what is best for you. Some people are under the impression that glass lenses are still available. Glass lenses are no longer legal in the United States – this is mainly for safety reasons. There are 3 materials for … Read entire article »

Drivewear lenses are the newest technology in photochromatic lenses for eyeglasses. This is the only polarized photochromatic lens available at this time. This lens is not only semi-clear polarized lens but also darkens behind the windshield of a car. These lenses use the advantages of Transitions properties and Nupolar polarization to give you the best in driving glasses in any weather or daytime lighting condition. The Drivewear lenses act in three different conditions. The first condition is low light or overcast conditions. These lenses remove glare and use the light passing through the lens to its maximum for better visual acuity. Glare during theses lighting conditions causes uncomfortable eye strain. In this stage the lenses are a green/yellow color. In bright light behind the windshield of your car, the Drivewear lenses removes … Read entire article »

Nowadays, most optical retailers just aren’t using glass to manufacture eyeglasses anymore. Although some people still fancy glass lenses over anything else, the majority of people who wear eyeglasses have turned to more advanced optical technology. There are two main lens materials that are used more than any others these days. They are Polycarbonate and CR39. Aside from being composed of different elements, they also have some differences in terms of feel, vision, durability and price. CR39 is a type of plastic. Most manufacturers of discount eyeglasses offer their cheapest pairs with CR39 lenses. This is because CR39 is extremely cheap. The process of making them is easy and very affordable for optical companies. Believe it or not, CR39 is actually better optically than Polycarbonate. The difference is incredibly subtle, but … Read entire article »

Most eyeglass wearers with a moderate to strong eyeglass correction have probably heard of Hi index lenses at one time or another. In the Optical industry today Hi index can refer to any lens material that is thinner than the standard plastic, commonly known as CR39. In the last 10 to 15 years many new Hi index materials have been developed, making it more confusing for the average consumer to know what is best for them. The term Hi index is a reference to the index of refraction of a particular lens material. The index of refraction is a measure of how much a lens material will bend or refract light. When referring to Hi index lenses, the Eye Doctor or Optician may refer to the index of the lens. For … Read entire article »