Lenses

After your eye examination, you will be assisted with your frame choice, and advised on the most suitable lens option for your prescription and lifestyle requirements.

All lenses including single vision, bifocals and varifocals can be made of varying materials and thickness. The most popular choice for lenses is plastic, being safer and lighter than glass.

Lenses correct sight by bending light as it passes through the lens (refraction), how strong the prescription is determines the thickness of the lenses.  For short sight the lenses are thicker at the edges, whereas for long sight it is thickest at the centre. For stronger powered lenses the lenses need to refract light more, this results in either unsightly edge thickness or increased centre thickness and magnification. Hi-index lenses bend light more than normal lenses and are made with flatter curves, this results in a thinner, flatter lens.

1.498 and 1.74 Index Lens at -4.00

Hi-index lenses are available in different indexes and the higher the number the thinner the lens.

Transitions
Perfect for everyday use, these lenses are colourless indoors and at night, making them suitable for night time driving. They offer 100% UV protection from the sun’s harmful rays; reducing the risk of Cataracts and Macular Degeneration. Upon exposure to UV light the lenses automatically darken down to give increased visual comfort and reduce eye strain.
Read our guide on Transitions Lenses

Prescription Sunglasses
More than just a fashion accessory, sunglasses are a vital part of protecting yourself in the sun as you would with sun cream. Many modern sunglass type frames that can be made up to your prescription.
For those that enjoy water based activities, drive, or simply want the best possible vision, then polarised lenses are the ideal choice.
Read our guide on Prescription Sunglasses