Lens Materials

• Plastic Lenses:  Stronger than glass and half the weight.  Maximum comfort and durability.  Plastic can be tinted to almost any color and density.

• High Index Lenses:  Revolutionary high-index lens material offers  prescriptions in a thinner, lighter lens.  No more "coke-bottle" lenses!  Provides comfort and UV protection.

• Polycarbonate Lenses:  The most impact-resistant material.  Shatterproof and lightweight.  Good for the active child or athlete.  Provides UV protection.

• Glass Lenses:  Durable, scratch-resistant material.  Provides superior optics.

• Photochromic Lenses: Lenses that darken with ultraviolet light and lighten in the absence of ultraviolet light. Available in gray or brown and glass or plastic, these are a fine option for patients that are in and out of doors many times during the day.

Lens Designs

• Single-Vision Lenses:  Great all-purpose glasses for simple prescriptions.  A popular choice for single usage or occupational glasses (computer glasses, reading glasses). Available in plastic, high index plastic, polycarbonate or glass.

• Flat-Top Bifocals:  Good for close-up work. Offers variable bifocal widths to accommodate many close-up jobs.   Available in plastic, polycarbonate, high index plastic or glass.

• Executive Bifocals:  Offers a wider field of vision for close-up work.  Available in  plastic.

• Trifocals:  Added lens segments provide clear vision close-up, far away, and in-between.  Facilitates all types of work.  Available in plastic, polycarbonate, high index plastic or glass.

• Blended Bifocals:  Blended or "seamless" bifocals have had their line polished out, making them virtually invisible.  Great for close-up work. Available in plastic, polycarbonate,high index plastic or glass.

• Progressive Multifocals:  Progressive (no line) lenses offer all the benefits of bifocals plus the cosmetic appearance of single-vision lenses.  They provide clear vision close-up, at a distance and at arm's length.  Available in plastic, polycarbonate, high index plastic or glass.

Lens Coatings

• Anti-Reflective Coating:  An extremely thin, clear lens coating that virtually eliminates reflection.   By allowing all available light to pass through the lens, this coating reduces eyestrain produced by glare and reflection from headlights and computer monitors, increases contrast and improves clarity.   This lens also enables others to see your eyes more clearly.   In short, this coating allows you to see better and be seen better.  Anti-Reflective coating is an excellent choice for public speakers, those working with computers, or those patients experiencing difficulty with driving at night.

• Scratch Resistant Coating:  This is a clear lens option that when added to standard plastic lenses will dramatically reduce the chance of scratches to the lens. 

• Ultraviolet Coating:  Blocks UVA, UVB, and UVC bands of ultraviolet  light waves.  Effective in reducing the risk of cataract development.   Sources include fluorescent lighting as well as natural lights.

• Tinted Lenses:  Plastic lenses may be tinted any color. This helps to block the bright light from the eyes.