What types of Spectacle lenses is right for me?
There are many types of lenses offering different levels of performance , it all about what matching your personal needs!
Find the right lenses for you
Many of us will ask , what is good pair of spectacle lenses for our eyes? Ophthalmic lens technology has advanced to cater the varying needs of visual correction. There are more than a few types of spectacle lenses to choose from to fit the conditions of wearer’s activities. If you need a spectacle prescription, there are several factors to consider when choosing the right lenses for you; which types of lenses to pick? Is maybe some help to answer to your question.
Step 1. Types of Lenses
The types of lenses you choose depend on whether you want the spectacles to suit all activities or your lifestyle.
Single Vision Lens
For all types of prescription needs , from distance to computer works , reading. Single vision lenses may be sufficient enough for your visual correction. When using a single vision lenses, it have the same focal power throughout the lens to provide a single focus.
Progressive Lenses (Multifocal Lenses)
Progressive lenses provide a gradual transition in power within the lens to view all distance from near at hand to far across the room. If you are in your 40s or older and have presbyopia, wearing progressive lenses have an advantage to see all distances clearly without taking the eyeglasses off and on.
Working Lenses (Indoor lenses or computer enhancer)
Lens that make to measure to make to your working needs. Especially Occupation that require long hours of focusing near and intermediate vision. Indoor lenses can be full optimisation for individual needs.
Step 2. Lens Materials
Lenses index
Standard plastic lenses, also known as 1.50 index is the most commonly used material for low pwer prescriptions.
Mid-Index lenses range in material index from 1.53 to 1.56. This material is thinner and lighter than standard plastic lenses.
Ultra High-Index Lenses are ranges in material index from 1.67 to 1.74, the highest index currently available. Ultra High-Index lenses are the thinnest and lightest materials.
Double Aspherical lenses are ranges in material index from 1.60 , 1.67 , 1.70 to 1.74. Lens is both front & back surfaces are aspheric with extremely shallow curves to produce lenses that offer great aesthetics and a crisp , sharp vision. Which can be done in Progressive lenses too.
Step 3. About Coatings
Application of coatings provides various benefits for the wearer.
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Anti-reflective coatings help transparency in the lens and glare from various lightings.
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UV coatings protect eyes from absorbing harmful UV rays. Long term exposure can damage DNA and it’s cumulative and irreversible. The UV coating blocks the transmission of light in the ultraviolet spectrum.
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BLUE CONTROL coatings offering a more natural colour experience. Neutralises blue light,preventing from eyes strain and give better comfort for relaxed vision.
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