Lenses

Single-vision lenses The single-vision lens is used to correct many visual defects
e.g. short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism.

Bifocals and Trifocals Bifocal lenses are split into two sections; the upper part is for distance vision and the lower part for near vision. They are usually prescribed for people over the age of 40 whose focusing ability has declined due to presbyopia.

Progressive lenses Progressive lenses are used for correcting presbyopia but unlike bifocal lenses have no visible dividing lines between the different corrections. They are a continuos gradient lens which focuses progressively closer as one looks down through the lens

Prescription sunglasses Whatever your prescription, it is important to protect your eyes against excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Prescription sunglasses can be made with single-vision, bifocal or progressive lens designs to offer the same standard of protection as non-prescription sunglasses.

Safety and sports glasses Special lenses and frames incorporating eye protection are available for a variety of safety and recreational uses.

Anti-reflection coating Spectacle lenses can be provided with anti-reflection coatings which virtually eliminate distracting reflections off the lens surfaces. Reducing reflected light is particularly helpful for computer users and for night driving. Anti-reflection coatings also improve the cosmetic appearance of your glasses and can make thick lenses look thinner.

Scratch-resistant / hard coating All of our plastic lenses are supplied with a hard coating as standard to reduce scratching. These coatings help extend the life of your spectacles, although no coating can prevent all scratches.

Photochromatic Lenses (e.g. Transition Lenses) Photochromatic or sun sensitive lenses react to light so that indoors or in dull conditions they have a light tint, and in bright light they darken to eliminate glare and protect the eyes against UV.

We use and recommend Hoya Lenses