High Index Lenses

When shopping for high index lenses, you’ll come across two popular options: 1.67 and 1.74 high index lenses. While both serve the purpose of thinning out lenses for higher prescriptions, there are some key differences that can impact both cost and visual comfort. Here’s what to consider when deciding between these two high index options. […]

October 10, 2024 “Prescription glasses can become quite thick with strong prescriptions. What options are available?” If you’re stuck with thick glasses, can you make them thinner? Unfortunately, you can’t reduce the thickness of your current lenses. If you want thinner glasses, you’ll need to invest in a new pair with high-index lenses. However, High-Index […]

Do you wear prescription glasses either for reading or for everyday use and suffer from the problem of your eyes appearing either bigger or smaller than they are in reality? This can be very unattractive and knock your confidence somewhat if you do. Due to the design and engineering technology behind them, many ask the […]

If you have an exceptionally strong prescription, it is likely you must cope with wearing glasses with unappealingly thick and unattractive lenses. Not only are they lacking in the aesthetics, but they can also be rather uncomfortable to wear for prolonged periods of time. While in the past there was no real solution to this […]

Whether you are a first-time or repeat purchaser of eyeglasses, you may have heard of high index lenses. High index lenses can be an excellent choice for your new pair of glasses, yet you may hesitate to make the purchase because of one word: costs. Generally speaking, high index lenses are more expensive than your standard […]

Purchasing a new pair of glasses can be exciting, yet perhaps overwhelming. While there are many different ways that you can customize your new look, the sheer amount of available options can make it difficult to make a final decision. Because of this, at Rx-Safety, we are happy to provide an extensive inventory, yet personal, […]

After you pull out your credit card and make your final purchase, you may notice that your high index lenses are thicker than you envisioned. You will need to do some research and follow the guidelines below to minimize the thickness of your high index lenses. If you have glasses or are familiar with the […]

If you just received a new prescription or have been wearing prescription lenses for some time now, you may have heard about the different type of lens options that you can leverage. There are several important choices that you will need to make. For instance, you will have to choose a specific color for your […]

Purchasing prescription lenses—especially for those who are wearing glasses for the first time—can be unnecessarily complex and confusing. While it is nice to have extensive customization at your fingertips, the simple fact remains that too many options can be intimidating. It is easy to simply resort to lenses that are “good enough” and move on […]

If you need to wear glasses, it is important that you find frames for high negative prescription that not only provide the best possible sight, but that is extremely comfortable on your face. You will be wearing these glasses for quite some time, so you want to make sure that you are using frames that […]