Lens Designs

Single Vision

This lens has one power and corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. They can be used for distance or near activities.

Multi-Focal

This lens has more than one power, and is used when a person needs one power for distance and a different power for near vision. These lenses are also called bifocals, trifocals and progressive addition lenses. The progressive is a high-tech lens that has a cosmetic advantage because the line does not show - it's invisible. This lens has the distance prescription in the upper half and the lower half gradually increases in power to provide clear reading vision.

Aspheric

These lenses are relatively new and provide special visual and cosmetic benefits for people with strong prescriptions. They are flatter than conventional lenses and reduce the magnification effect of farsighted corrections thereby enhancing appearance. These lenses are thinner and lighter and allow more peripheral clarity to one's vision.

Polarized

Polarized or polaroid lenses offer the most advanced form of sunglasses available. They are made with a special film embedded in the lens which is placed at an angle that cancels reflected light rays allowing only natural light to pass through. They are excellent lenses for drivers, fishermen, hunters and anyone out in snow.

 

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