Lenses are designed to suit your personal needs

Things to consider when selecting your lenses

• Prescription

• Lifestyle

• Personal Preference

Lens Types

Every person is unique therefore a variety of lens materials, designs and lens treatments are available to suit your personal needs. It is important to select the appropriate lenses in order to enhance your lifestyle.

• Single Vision Lenses

These lenses are specifically designed to correct people’s vision who are nearsighted (myopia), farsighted (hyperopia), or strictly need reading glasses (presbyopia).

 

• Multifocal Lenses

Lenses that are multifocal refers to the combination of two or more focal points within a lens. This allows a person to view objects at near, far and intermediate distances all within the same lens.

 

• No-Line Bifocals

Often referred to as progressive lenses offer the same benefits as bifocal lenses with the advantage of an invisible line.

Lens Materials

Lenses are fabricated in a variety of materials which may offer some advantages over another.

• CR-39 Plastic

Great selection for basic prescriptions with an entry price point.

 

• Polycarbonate

Impact resistant, Scratch resistant, UV protection. Highly recommended for people who work in outdoor environments and children who often drop their glasses. Optic RA’s standard choice of lens.

 

• Trivex

These Lenses are designed of a material with similar characteristics of a polycarbonate lens. Some advantages include lightweight, thin and impact resistant and may enhance vision for some people when compared to a polycarbonate lens.

 

• Hi-Index

Thinnest & Lightest lenses and are designed for people who are in the higher prescription range which often cause lenses to turnout too thick on the edges.