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Lens Types:

Single Vision
Provides correction with only one focal point. They correct hyperopia, myopia, or presbyopia, including the condition of astigmatism.

Multifocals
A lens with more than one optical center, (a bifocal with two, a trifocal with three, a progressive with many). Can be divided into two categories: lenses with lines and lenses without lines.

Newest Enhanced Multifocal (non-progressive wearers), atLast!, is NOT a bifocal, trifocal, progressive or blended bifocal. It’s an entirely new type of lens made with a composite of lens materials to provide wide, clear, continuous vision from close-up to five feet away; and a smooth transition from distance to far-intermediate viewing.

  • Four stable vision zones
  • Significant reduction in power jump
  • Lineless when viewed on the wearer's face
  • Clear and uninterrupted vision

Bifocals
Lens that has two sections divided by a visible line. It provides a correction for distance and near. There is no correction for viewing at the intermediate distance.

Trifocals
Multifocal lens with three areas of viewing divided by lines, each with its own focal power. It provides correction for three fields of vision. Usually, the upper portion is for distance viewing, the lower for near and the middle for intermediate.

Progressives
The Zeiss IndividualTM is the first progressive lens to precisely integrate each patient’s prescription, facial characteristics (shape and tilt), and frame choice with a patented fabrication process that allows to customize the vision through the lens to suit the individual.

  • Fully customized for each patient's prescription, frame size and position of wear
  • Delivers maximal vision with up to 50% LARGER fields of view
  • Uses advanced Precise-FormTM fabrication technology
  • Personalized patient laser micro-etching (personalized engravement on lenses)

Lens Enhancement:

Scratch Resistance
A coating which increases the lenses durability, thus making the lens last longer. It is applied to the front and back of plastic.

Ultraviolet Protection
The degree to which a lens or its coating protects the eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. The coating is clear and applied to the lens before tinting. The human eye cannot see UV light. Studies suggest that UV rays can be harmful to your vision. UV is commonly divided into two types: UV-A and UV-B. UV coating reduces the absorption of UV-A and UV-B rays. All eyewear- sunglasses, prescription, and nonprescription glasses-should block a minimum of 95% of UV-A rays. UV-A light is less intense than UV-B but UV-A penetrates deeper into the eye then UV-B. UV-A is what causes aging. UV-B light is what causes sunburn of the skin. It can damage the cornea and lens of the eye. All polycarbonate, transitions, and polarized lens include 99% UV protection.

Anti-Reflection Coating
Provides nearly total light transmittance for the maximum reduction of reflection; and permits you to see things more clearly, with crisper detail. Great for night driving and computer users. Reduces reflections from oncoming headlights providing more comfort. Reduces the reflection from computer screens to help prevent eyestrain and makes lenses look thinner. Can make lenses appear invisible.

Tint
Can be applied to glass and plastic lenses to provide an additional benefit by reducing eyestrain. It reduces visible light. Brown, green, and gray tints are most common for sunglasses. Rose or pink helps people who work in an environment with fluorescent lighting. Fashion tints may also complement your facial tones and make your glasses look more attractive on your face. Coordinating frame color with the tint color provides a fashionable look.

Edge Polish

Mirror Coating
A special treatment, metallic coating, applied to the front surface of each lens, either glass or plastic, through a vacuum process that allows the lens to take on the properties of a two-way mirror. It reflects the harsh light rays that are emitted from surfaces such as water, snow, and ice. The coating reduces overall brilliance of light and is recommended for water and snow sports.

Transition (Photochromic Plastic)
Transitions lenses are clear indoors and at night but automatically adjust their level of tint to changing light conditions outdoors. They provide visual comfort and quality at any and every moment, helping you to see better under all lighting conditions. Just like sunblock protects your skin, Transitions lenses help preserve the health and wellness of your eyes for the future by blocking 100% of harmful UV rays.

Polarized
Features a polarized filter sandwiched between pieces of tinted glass, plastic, or polycarbonate. The most effective way to cut down reflected glare. Polarized lenses are tinted and designed specifically to reduce glare. Regular tinted sun lenses reduce the amount of visible light, but they offer no protection against glare- the major source of discomfort and distortion of your vision when you are in the sun. Those who work or drive in bright conditions and those who play snow or water sports would benefit from polarized lenses.

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