Lens Types
Single Vision Lenses
Single vision lenses are designed to correct for either near sightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism correction. There is a single prescription throughout the entire surface of the lens which enables clear vision independant of which part of the lens you are looking through.
We recomend lenses made of polycarbonate material for kids, anyone involved in sports or when shatter resistance of your eyeglasses is important. Polycarbonate lenses are the same material that is most often used in safety glasses.
We have a huge selection of polycarbonate lenses with anti-reflective coating in stock and can provide most single vision prescriptions within 30 minutes. And we can use your existing frame, or you can purchase a new pair.
Single Vision Lenses
Single vision lenses are designed to correct for either near sightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism correction. There is a single prescription throughout the entire surface of the lens which enables clear vision independant of which part of the lens you are looking through.
We recomend lenses made of polycarbonate material for kids, anyone involved in sports or when shatter resistance of your eyeglasses is important. Polycarbonate lenses are the same material that is most often used in safety glasses.
We have a huge selection of polycarbonate lenses with anti-reflective coating in stock and can provide most single vision prescriptions within 30 minutes. And we can use your existing frame, or you can purchase a new pair.
Lined Bifocal/Trifocal Lenses
Lined bifocal lenses is a lens that provide multiple lens powers which allow clear vision at a distance and close. The different powers of the lenses are seperated by a by a distinct line that denotes the difference between the far and near viewing portions of the lenses.
These types of lenses are typically used for people older than 40, but that is not always the case. Because of the design of these multi-focal lenses, the wearer has a wider field of vision for both far and near distances when compared to progressive lenses. There is no “learning curve” using bifocals as there is with progressives.
Progressive Lenses
Lined bifocal lenses is a lens that provide multiple lens powers which allow clear vision at a distance and close. The different powers of the lenses are seperated by a by a distinct line that denotes the difference between the far and near viewing portions of the lenses.
These types of lenses are typically used for people older than 40, but that is not always the case. Because of the design of these multi-focal lenses, the wearer has a wider field of vision for both far and near distances when compared to progressive lenses. There is no “learning curve” using bifocals as there is with progressives.
Progressive Lenses
Lined bifocal lenses is a lens that provide multiple lens powers which allow clear vision at a distance and close. The different powers of the lenses are seperated by a by a distinct line that denotes the difference between the far and near viewing portions of the lenses.
These types of lenses are typically used for people older than 40, but that is not always the case. Because of the design of these multi-focal lenses, the wearer has a wider field of vision for both far and near distances when compared to progressive lenses. There is no “learning curve” using bifocals as there is with progressives.
Computer/Office Lenses/Job Specific Glasses
Computer/Office lenses are a bit of a misnomer. While this design of lens is most often used in the office or for computer work, the design of the lens is for increased vision clarity between an intermediate distance (around 3 feet) and close distances (around 12 inches).
With the limited area available in the lens, not having the distance part of the prescription in the lens allows for more room to put the prescription that matters to you the most for a specific task. If you have ever found yourself searching for the sweet spot of your progressive lenses, which is typically the smallest part of a progressive lens, Computer glasses may be able to help.
If you spend a majority of your day working at intermediate to close distances, computer/office lenes would make a world of difference in how much easier it is to see clearly.
Shooting Glasses/Custom Designed Lenses
We can design eyeglasses with prescription lenses, based on your prescription and needs, that will help you accomplish whatever task you need to accomplish. We have designed specialty lenses for archery glasses, shooting glasses and glasses for golfing. Come in and talk to one of our opticians and let us design something specifically for you. Even if you’ve been told it can’t be done, we may be able to help.
Take a look at these videos that will help explain some of the options available. These solutions may help you overcome some of the unexplained issues you are having at the range.
Shooting Glasses/Custom Designed Lenses
We can design eyeglasses with prescription lenses, based on your prescription and needs, that will help you accomplish whatever task you need to accomplish. We have designed specialty lenses for archery glasses, shooting glasses and glasses for golfing. Come in and talk to one of our opticians and let us design something specifically for you. Even if you’ve been told it can’t be done, we may be able to help.
Take a look at these videos that will help explain some of the options available. These solutions may help you overcome some of the unexplained issues you are having at the range.
Sunglass Lenses
When deciding which sunglass lenses, in either prescription or non-prescription, quality UV protection is a must. Our eyes will dilate as the amount of light decreases. When dilation occurs, the opening of the pupil will increase which allows more of the suns harmful UV light to enter the eye. UV exposure induces cataract formation and age releted macular degenration. Having proper lenses to protect you from UV exposure is very important to your eye health.
Lens Material
Lens Materials
Eyeglass lenses are made from a varity of different materials. There are pros and cons to each of the different materials so in consulting with either your eye doctor or optician will help us make the right decision for your next pair of glasses. The videos here will show you some of the decisions that are made by the optican as which material is right for your situation.
These are some of the options:
CR-39-
Pros-Typically the least expensive lens material. High ABBE value (ABBE designates the optical clarity).
Cons-Lens will be thicker in higher prescriptions. Heavier lens than a lens made from a different material with the same presctiption.
Polycarbonate-
Pros-Thinner and ligher weight than CR-39. Provides UV protection so no additional UV coatings are required. Shatter resistant to provide eye protection which is especially important in kids glasses and glasses worn while playing sports.
Cons-Low ABBE value (ABBE designates the optical clarity). Chromatic abberations, especially with higher prescriptions. Softer material is susceptable to scrptches.
Hi-Index Lenses-
Pros-When compared to CR-39 or Poly lenses typically lighter and thinner and can have better shatter resistance. UV Protection without additional UV Protective coatings. High ABBE values (ABBE designates the optical clarity)
Cons-More expensive than than either CR-39 or Poly.
Lens Materials
Eyeglass lenses are made from a varity of different materials. There are pros and cons to each of the different materials so in consulting with either your eye doctor or optician will help us make the right decision for your next pair of glasses. The videos here will show you some of the decisions that are made by the optican as which material is right for your situation.
These are some of the options:
CR-39-
Pros-Typically the least expensive lens material. High ABBE value (ABBE designates the optical clarity).
Cons-Lens will be thicker in higher prescriptions. Heavier lens than a lens made from a different material with the same presctiption.
Polycarbonate-
Pros-Thinner and ligher weight than CR-39. Provides UV protection so no additional UV coatings are required. Shatter resistant to provide eye protection which is especially important in kids glasses and glasses worn while playing sports.
Cons-Low ABBE value (ABBE designates the optical clarity). Chromatic abberations, especially with higher prescriptions. Softer material is susceptable to scrptches.
Hi-Index Lenses-
Pros-When compared to CR-39 or Poly lenses typically lighter and thinner and can have better shatter resistance. UV Protection without additional UV Protective coatings. High ABBE values (ABBE designates the optical clarity)
Cons-More expensive than than either CR-39 or Poly.
Lens Coatings
Anti-Reflective
Non-glare or Anti-reflective coating can have additional benefits over simply cosmetic consideration when deciding if you want to include them in your eyeglass. No only are people more easily able to see your eyes when AR is added to your lenses, but your vision is improved by allowing more light to penatrate the lenses and make it to your eyes, improving contrast and enhancing your vision during low light conditions. There are different levels of antireflective coating that increase in cost as the quality of the coating increase.
Photochromic
Basic photochromic lenses are lenses that will darken when exposed to sunlight. Upgrades to these lenses include coating that will transition between dark and clear more quickly, lenses that will get darker, or lenses that will work to get darker when while driving. Remeber, the windshield of your car has UV protection built into the glass which can prevent photochromic lenses from getting as dark as they would when not behind the windshield.
Basic photochromic lenses are lenses that will darken when exposed to sunlight. Upgrades to these lenses include coating that will transition between dark and clear more quickly, lenses that will get darker, or lenses that will work to get darker when while driving. Remeber, the windshield of your car has UV protection built into the glass which can prevent photochromic lenses from getting as dark as they would when not behind the windshield.
Blue Light Protection
Blue light protection coatings have been being studied as our exposure to blue light sources has increased over the last decade. While blue light protection benefits is still being debated, we have taken the approach that the cost of the additional protection is small enough to not provide it if there is a question. Take a look at the video and make the decision for yourself or your child.