Lens Design

 

Single Vision Lenses
Single vision lenses arefunction are all purpose lenses for persons who have normal accommodation. Persons who normally wear bifocals or trifocals can use single vision for distance or near glasses. Single vision lenses can also function as occupational glasses for certain types of work. Single vision lenses can be ordered in all materials.

Aspheric Lenses
These new lenses provide special visual and cosmetic benefits for stronger corrections and increase edge to edge clarity. Flatter than conventional lenses, aspherics eliminate the "bulgy" appearance of strong plus lenses (far-sighted corrections) and improve the appearance of finished eyewear. Near-sighted persons also benefit from thinner, lighter weight glasses when the lenses are aspheric. Aspheric lenses are positioned closer to the face so there is less eye magnification. with farsighted corrections and less "small eyes" look with nearsighted corrections. Aspheric lenses can be ordered in high index materials for the ultimate in attractive thin lenses.

High Definition
A new addition is High Definition lenses which further enhance contrast and reduce aberrations and distortions.

Flat top bifocals
This is the most popular form and is available with the bifocal portion made in a variety of widths to aid in various close-up occupations. Flat top bifocals can be ordered in every type of lens material.

Executive style bifocals
Sometimes used for people who need a wide field of vision for near work (accountants, for example), Executive style bifocals have a distinctive look and are usually thicker because of their design. They are generally only available in glass, hard resin and photochromic glass. They are being replaced by wide Flat Top bifocals.

Trifocals
Trifocals come in a variety of designs. Flat-top trifocals are the most widely used form. The added segment provides clear vision at arm's length distance, that middle range that is often blurred for bifocal wearers. Trifocals can be ordered in all lens materials.

Progressives no line bifocals
These modern lenses provide all the benefits of bifocals but add the feature of continuous clear vision at all distances, including mid-range distance (arm's length). People like Progressive because they look like single vision lenses, never revealing the need for bifocals. Progressives are perfect for a cosmetic improvement. Progressive are available in all lens materials and also made in aspheric form. Because of all these advantages, they are becoming the lens of choice for bifocal and trifocal wearers.

Occupational requirements
Many jobs impose demanding visual requirements on people who wear bifocals o trifocals. Special occupational designs are available to solve these special needs. If the visual requirements of your job falls into this category, let us know so we can determine what will work best for your personal needs.

Sport glasses
All sorts of special lens designs are available for the special visual needs of sports enthusiasts. Including swim goggles, skiing goggles, hunting glasses and a wide variety of sports lenses. Polycarbonate is usually the material of choice for active sports.

Computer glasses
There are a variety of special lenses for computer users. These include special filters, tints and anti-reflection coatings.

Polarized sun lenses
These are exciting sunglasses that eliminate reflected glare. They are especially appropriate for drivers, fisherman, hunters and all types of outdoors activities.