CR-39 is the most common form of plastic and most widely used material
in prescription eyeglasses. CR-39 is a lighter option than glass and
has the added benefit of not breaking as easily as a glass lens.
Glass is the oldest existing form of lenses in the eyewear industry.
It's main benefit over other materials is it's resistance against
scratching, however, glass lenses are more prone to shattering and
are extremely heavy compared to newer aged materials.
Polycarbonate lenses are the safest option of lens materials available.
Polycarbonate, a form of plastic, is far superior to any other plastic
in its durability and resistance to shattering. On average Polycarbonate
is 30% thinner and lighter than CR-39. This extremely strong material is used
to make bullet proof windows because of its impact resistance and
shatter-proof characteristics.
On average, 1.56 mid-index plastic lenses are 30% thinner and lighter
when compared to CR-39 plastic lenses.
This option is for a glass lens with the added benefit of Photo Gray
Xtra. Photo Gray Xtra is a feature that darkens the lenses with a
gray tint when exposed to sunlight. At its darkest a Photo Gray lens
will darken to 85%, and will always have a minimum 15% gray tinting
even indoors.
Transition Plastic CR-39 lenses are standard CR-39 lenses with the
added benefit of auto adapting tint. The degree of tint reacts
based on the amount of exposure to sunlight and UV rays. Transition
lenses are 100% clear while indoors and also during night time
conditions. Transition lenses quickly turn into sunglasses when
exposed to sunlight and block 100% of UVA and UVB rays. Indoors these
lenses are perfectly clear and they will darken up to an 85% tint in
direct sunlight. Available in Gray or Brown.
This option is for a glass lens with the added benefit of Photo
Brown Xtra. Photo Brown Xtra is a feature that darkens the lenses
with a Brown tint when exposed to sunlight. At it's darkest, a Photo
Brown lens will darken to 85%, and will always have a minimum 15%
brown tinting even indoors.
This option is the ultimate form of protection and comfort when lenses
will be used as sunglass lenses only. This lens is a CR-39 plastic lens
with polarization. Polarized lenses never fade and block horizontal
light, resulting in the reduction of glare. Polarized lenses block 100%
of the sun's harmful UVA and UVB rays. The clarity, comfort, and
protection that Polarized lenses provide is far better than any other
option available for sunglass lenses. This option is highly recommended
to anyone with sensitivity to sunlight and/or glare. Polarized lenses
are available in Gray or Brown.
On average 1.67 high-index plastic lenses are 50% thinner and lighter
when compared to CR-39 plastic lenses.
This option gives you the benefit of both Polycarbonate light weight,
shatter-proof lenses with the added convenience of a the auto-adapting
tint offered by Transitions. Available in Gray or Brown.
This option gives you the benefit of both comfort and protection that
polarized lenses provide from the sun's strong glare and harmful UV
rays as well as the unsurpassed strength and safety provided by
lightweight Polycarbonate lenses.
This option is for standard CR-39 plastic lenses with the Drivewear
feature. Drivewear is a unique combination of Transitions photochromic
technology and NuPolar polarization. These lenses are ideal for
conditions such as overcast weather, normal driving conditions, and
bright outdoor light. The added benefit of this lens over standard
Transitions lenses is that they remain dark while driving inside the
car. These lenses will have a constant 50% tint indoors.
This option gives you the benefit of a thinner, 1.56 mid-index light
weight lenses as well as the added convenience of a the auto-adapting
tint offered by Transitions. Available in Gray or Brown.
This option gives you the benefit of super thin 1.67 high-index,
light weight lenses as well as the added convenience of a the
auto-adapting tint offered by Transitions. Available in Gray or Brown.
This option gives you the benefit of maximum strength and safety
provided by polycarbonate lenses as well as the convenience and
versatility of Drivewear technology.
This option gives you the benefit of both comfort and protection that
polarized lenses provide from the sun's strong glare and harmful UV
rays as well as the benefits of super thin, high-index 1.67 light
weight lenses.
Used for all-purpose, everyday wear such as driving, watching TV, etc...
Used for reading, sewing, and other close-up activities not including computer work.
Single Vision Computer lens also available, please specify
"For Computer Use" under comment section at the end of checkout.
Used for both distance and near vision.
The top of the lens is used for distance while the bottom of the lens
is used for reading. A 28 millimeter visible line is used to separate
the distance and near vision sections.
Used for both distance and near vision. The top of the lens is used
for distance while the wider bifocal portion at the bottom of the lens
is used for reading. A 35 millimeter visible line is used to separate
the distance and near vision sections.
Used for all ranges of vision including far distance, intermediate
(computer), and reading distances. Two visible 28 millimeter lines
separate all three fields of vision, with the intermediate segment 7
millimeters tall.
Used for vision at all distances. This is also referred to as a
no-line bifocal. This lens does NOT have visible lines separating the
different fields of vision.
By choosing this option, you will receive the frame complete with
the manufacturer's non-prescription demo lenses.
By choosing this option, you would like to have high-quality,
non-corrective lenses put into the frame to be used for fashion
use only.
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Prescription Terms
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RX - An Abbreviated form of "Prescription"
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O.D. / Oculus Dexter- Right Eye (Top line of RX)
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O.S. / Oculus Sinister - Left Eye (Bottom Line of RX)
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O.U. - Both Eyes
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SPH / Spherical - Identifies the corrective power for nearsightedness (-) or farsightedness (+).
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CYL / Cylinder - Identifies the corrective power for astigmatism (if applicable). This column may be left blank or may also contain D.S. (diopter sphere) or SPH (sphere power only). If so, all options are available from the drop down menu when entering your prescription and essentially mean the same thing.
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Axis - This deals with the astigmatism correction and refers to an angle between 0 and 180 degrees (if applicable). Some doctors may use 9 while others use 09 or 009, however, all three forms mean exactly the same thing.
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ADD / Add Power - Total magnification for reading applied to the bottom portion of Bifocal,Trifocal, and Progressive Lenses). You may only see one Add Power filled in, which means the same power is to be applied to both eyes.
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PD / Pupillary Distance - Refers to the distance between the center of each pupil and is measured in millimeters. Generally, an adult's PD will range from 54 to 70 mm, while a child's PD will range from 41 to 58 mm.
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PL / Plo / Plano - Used to signify no magnification/power. Can also be filled in as zero or left blank.
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Prism - Generally deals with a muscle imbalance or a lazy eye. Not all prescriptions will have values filled in to this field.
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Base - This field will only have a value if the prescription calls for prism.
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DV / DVO - An abbreviated form of Distance Vision or Distance Vision Only
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NV / NVO - An abbreviated form of Near Vision or Near Vision Only.
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-125 = - 1.25 or +250 = +2.50 -It is very common for doctors to leave out the decimal points when writing out your prescription. It is understood that the decimal point is there even though you may not see one.
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Tinting
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A light tint could be used indoors and/or outdoors and will appear as a hint of color. Can be applied as solid (the whole lens is the same darkness) or gradient (the lens is darkest on top and gradually lightens towards the bottom). On a scale of 1-100, a light tint would be classified as 10-30%.
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A medium tint could be used indoors and/or outdoors and will appear an obvious color. Some people would consider a medium tint too dark for indoors, but may also attribute the color to reducing glare from bright office lighting. Can be applied as solid (the whole lens is the same darkness) or gradient (the lens is darkest on top and gradually lightens towards the bottom). On a scale of 1-100, a medium tint would be classified as 40-60%.
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A dark tint is used outdoors only for sunglasses, as they would be too dark to be used indoors. The best colors to choose for sunglasses are typically gray or brown. Can be applied as solid (the whole lens is the same darkness) or gradient (the lens is darkest on top and gradually lightens towards the bottom). On a scale of 1-100, a dark tint would be classified as 65-90%. We do not recommend tinting lenses darker than 85% because it could lead to impaired vision.
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UV Protection
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Offers UV 400 Filter for added protection from sun's harmful rays.
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Anti-Reflective Coating
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Anti-Reflective (AR) Coating or Anti-Glare coating is a coating that reduces glare, while at the same time produces a pleasant cosmetic appearance by making your eyes more visible to others; ideal for computer use and night time driving.
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With an anti-reflective coating, reflections are eliminated and eyeglass lenses look thinner or non-existent, eliminating the otherwise "white light" that you normally see on lenses without this coating.
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This coating includes a UV filter for added protection and is available in both generic and name-brand forms as well. One and two year warranty coatings are available to choose from.
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The first number refers to the width of the lenses individually at the
widest points. The middle number refers to the width of the bridge
connecting both lenses, while the last number refers to the length of the
arms from the hinge to the end of the temple. All three numbers are
always represented in millimeters.