EYEGLASS TYPES & LONG-TERM EYE PROTECTION

Good vision is defined as clear vision with long-term vision protection and vision comfort. To have good vision you need to find right frames, lens types, lens materials and lens improvement.

Whether you are looking for name brand frames or generic brand frame, you will find it in our office. Our goal is to meet your vision needs. Whether you need a pair of golf glasses, a pair of computer glasses, a pair of safety glasses or occupational glasses, we will provide it for you.

Lens Types We Provide:

SINGLE VISION – single-vision lenses have a single viewing area and correct for one specific vision problem.

PROGRESSIVES – These lenses provide all the benefits of bifocals and also offer continuous clear vision at all distances, including intermediate (arm’s length). Progressives have the cosmetic advantage of appearing to be single-vision lenses, so no one knows you’re wearing bifocals.

FLAT-TOP BIFOCALS – Bifocals correct for two vision problems in one lens. Flat-top bifocals portion made in a variety of widths to help with various up-close activities. Flat-top bifocals are made in every type of lens material.

TRIFOCALS – Trifocals come in a variety of widths. These added segments provide clear vision at arm’s-length distance, the area that is usually blurred for bifocal wearers.

Materials We Provide:

ASPHERIC – This style lens design provides special visual and cosmetic benefits for stronger corrections and increases edge-to-edge clarity. Flatter than conventional lenses, there is less eye magnification with farsighted corrections and less “small eyes” look with nearsighted corrections. Aspheric lenses are thinner, lighter and far more appealing than other conventional materials.

HIGH INDEX – Modern technology has developed computer-designed plastic material that bends light differently so that lenses are lighter and thinner than other conventional materials.

POLYCARBONATE – Polycarbonate lenses are the most impact-resistant of all lenses. Polycarbonate lightweight single-vision lenses are one of the thinnest of all lenses.

PHOTOSENSITIVE – These lenses are lightweight with an adjustable tint. They change from light to dark and back again, every time you go outdoors and indoors. These lenses provide protection from UV rays and include a scratch-resistant coating so they last longer. Photosensitive lenses are ideal for the person seeking comfort in all types of light. These lenses do not get as dark behind a car windshield.

CONVENTIONAL PLASTIC – Conventional plastic lenses are half the weight of glass lenses and can be tinted to almost any color and density. Conventional plastic lenses are more easily scratched than glass but can have an optional scratch protection coating applied. These lenses are more impact-resistant than glass.

GLASS – Glass is the most scratch-resistant material; the primary disadvantage is its weight – generally twice that of conventional plastic. Glass lenses are heat or chemically treated to increase impact-resistance. Glass lenses are available in Photogray and Photobrown.

IMPROVEMENTS:

SCRATCH PROTECTION – Plastic and high index materials can be more easily scratched than glass lenses. Special coatings have been developed to protect these lenses from normal scratching.

UV PROTECTION – It is generally accepted that ultraviolet rays in sunlight pose potential harm to the eyes. A special treatment is available for plastic lenses to block out hazardous UV light.

ANTI-REFLECTIVE – Anti-reflective enhancement is effective for reducing eye fatigue and improving vision for night driving. This enhancement improves appearance by removing distracting reflections. Anti-reflective enhancement increases light transmittance by five to eight percent.

TINTS – Darker tints protect your eyes from the sun by allowing less light to enter. Lighter tints are for cosmetic purposes only.

EDGE POLISH – Edge polish is a treatment applied to the sides of a lens. It will remove the opaque finish on the lens edge, creating a shiny, clear finish that is more attractive.

POLARIZED – Polarized lenses have a built –in filter to block glare, thus reducing eyestrain and squinting while outdoors. Polarization reduces sun glare, providing improved vision while driving in the sun. These lenses have ultraviolet protection built right into the lens material. This inherent protection offers superior results in filtering ultraviolet rays, thus protecting the health of your eyes.

ALTERNATIVES:

COMPUTER LENSES – If you spend three or more hours a day looking at a computer screen, you have a special need that bifocals or progressives just won’t meet. That’s why Log On Lenz is designed especially for computer users like you. They’re specially designed to keep your entire work area in focus, without eye fatigue and constantly moving your head and neck.

SAFETY LENSES– if you work in a factory, laboratory or industrial setting, safety lenses are for you. They’re designed to stand up to the rigors of wearers who work with heavy machinery, dangerous metals or liquids, and meet ANSI (American National Standards Institute) requirements for thickness and safety. They’re available in prescription and non-prescription lens styles.

SPORTS LENSES – Many sports require not only vision correction, but eye protection as well. Our Rec Specs sports goggles are designed to play as hard as you do, and are available in prescription and non-prescription styles.

LONG-TERM EYE PROTECTION - ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT:
The Danger you cannot see

Ultraviolet (UV) light is an invisible form of light that can cause sunburn and irritate the eyes when you stay in the sun too long. Continued exposure to UV light may also damage the delicate structures inside the eye and may lead to vision problems.

Ask your doctor about the best ways to protect your eyes from the harmful effects of UV light and about Transitions variable tint lenses. The lenses with built - in UV protection.