Spectacle Lenses
Lens Types
Children should be able to go to school with a modern trendy frame, one they will not be embarrassed to wear. It is vital children are happy with their frames and will wear them. For this reason we have a large range of plastic and metal frames supplied FREE with the voucher. All frames are of modern designs, regularly changed to keep up with current trends; so important to young people.
Single Vision
Single vision lenses are the most common type of lenses in spectacles as they only include one prescription. These can be produced simply and sometimes within 1 hour, depending on prescription. As these only correct one distance at a time, some people have different pairs of spectacles for different tasks such as reading and watching the TV.
Varifocal
Varifocals combine three different prescriptions in one lens (distance, intermediate and near). They are considered a lot more convenient than single vision lenses as only one pair or spectacles are required.
There are hundreds of different varifocal types available and selecting the correct one for you is where the skill of a qualified dispenser is needed to discuss each individuals needs.
Bifocals
Bifocals are often recognised by the line across the lens caused by having a reading section in the bottom part of the lens and distance at the top. Bifocals are both convenient and easy to use.
Occupational multifocals
Varifocals are a great solution for day-to-day life, but for specific tasks such as desk work, they may be slightly inconvenient as you may require more of an intermediate distance for computers.
Degressionals work in a similar way to varifocals but have larger reading and intermediate distance sections.
Lens Extras
Children should be able to go to school with a modern trendy frame, one they will not be embarrassed to wear. It is vital children are happy with their frames and will wear them. For this reason we have a large range of plastic and metal frames supplied FREE with the voucher. All frames are of modern designs, regularly changed to keep up with current trends; so important to young people.
Anti-Reflective and Blue Light Coatings
Applying a coating to lenses not only enhances the visual clarity but creates an aesthetically... There are a range of treatments available which can be tailored to each individual and needs.
Thinning
Thinning a lens will make a pair of spectacles aethetically pleasing as well as help to remove any weight issues. There are six different stages of thinning a lens, how far you go can be dictated by your prescription and possible issues with comfort.
Photochromic
Also known as the brand Transitions, photochromic lenses are created to change from clear to colour when UV is around. Photochromic lenses can be good for those who would like to reduce glare on sunny days and those sensitive to bright light.
Polarised
Polarisation is designed to eliminate reflective glare and enhance contrast or colours to create the best visual clarity. Combined with an 85% tint intensity, polarisation comes highly recommended when selecting sunglasses.
Tints & Mirror Coatings
When selecting a tint or mirror coating for lenses, there has never been as many options. Each colour has different qualities when it comes to enhancing certain colours, therefore some tints are better suited for some lifestyle needs.