Eyewear Lenses and Coatings:
Of course you want to look great in your glasses, but they have to meet your
visual demands as well. Below are some of the many lens materials,
lens styles and lens coatings that are available at Lifetime Eyecare
Center. Please contact us if you have any
questions regarding the information below or would like to discuss
further.
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Lens
Materials
Plastic Lenses
Lighter than glass and can be tinted in any color or shade. Can scratch
and not impact resistant.
Glass Lenses
Offers great optics and the best scratch resistance, however must be
specially treated for impact resistance and much heavier than other lenses.
Polycarbonate
Lightweight. Most impact resistant lenses available.
Necessity for kids, teens, active adults, occupational safety and anyone needing
superior eye protection.
HI-Index Lenses
Thinner and lighter which works great for higher prescriptions in making the
lens appear thinner.
Lens
Designs
Progressive Lenses
Correct for far (driving), intermediate (computer or dashboard) and near
(reading) all in one lens without visible lines. Most cosmetically desirable
multifocal. Great for computer users who require multifocal correction.
Bifocal Lenses
Provide both far (driving) and near (reading) correction in one lens.
Visible lines in lenses. Not recommended for computer users or those
requiring good intermediate vision.
Trifocal Lenses
Basically these are progressive lenses with visible lines. Less
cosmetically desirable.
Single Vision Lenses
This all-purpose lens is available in all materials and can be used for either
distance, intermediate or near vision correction.
Golf Lenses
Specialty Lenses
Lens
Coatings
Non-Glare Coating
Essential for computer work. Improves night-time driving. Provides
clearer, crisper vision compared to regular lenses and reduces eye fatigue in
all situations. Cosmetically more appealing because no glare from
lenses. Everyone should have this coating on their lenses.
Scratch Coating
Protects lenses from everyday wear and tear. Some lenses include scratch
resistance and no coating is needed.
UV Coating
UV rays pose significant harm to the eyes and eyelids. UV protection on
lenses is equivalent to sunscreen on your skin. Eye diseases such as
Cataracts and Macular Degeneration are associated with UV damage.
Tinted Lenses
Transition Lenses
Change from clear indoors to dark outdoors. Provides UV protection and
visual comfort from eyestrain and fatigue. Great for all ages, especially
kids.
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