When it comes to high index plastics, there are none thinner than 1.74 high index lenses. While other lens materials may offer more options as far as lens colors, frame styles, and polarization, if you have a high prescription and want the thinnest plastic lenses possible, 1.74 high index lenses are the way to go. […]

Today’s high index eye-wear is more than just a way to improve your vision; it’s a fashion statement. It’s no wonder, then, that most people choose progressive bifocals over traditional lined bifocals. Many people with higher prescriptions often find themselves asking the question, “Can I get progressive bifocals in high index lenses?” With so many […]

High index lenses are the highest quality lenses available on the market today, but not all of their properties are desirable. For instance, high index lenses tend to be very reflective because they are so dense, so it is important to order high index lenses with anti-reflective coatings. Many people see that their doctor has […]

High index sunglasses are a valuable commodity online and practically worth their weight in goal if you pay for them at the optometrist’s office. What makes high index sunglasses so expensive? Are they worth the money? What lens color should I choose in my high index sunglasses? There are many questions people wonder as they […]

You are sure to find the best price for high index lenses if you shop online. When you shop online you aren’t paying a higher price that a brick and mortar business needs to charge to make a profit. The online stores don’t have to pay monthly rent and they can reduce the need for […]

Polycarbonate high index lenses are a bit of a paradox. The refractive index of polycarbonate is about 1.58, but most optical professionals nowadays consider 1.60 to be the lowest refractive index that can be called “high index”. So what does this mean? Do polycarbonate high index lenses exist? The straight answer is no, but the […]

Is your glasses lenses thickness a problem? There are solutions to thick glasses lenses, and the best one is high index plastic. The lens material for high index allows your optical supplier to create sharp-looking glasses with the thinnest, lightest lenses possible, and the best part is that high index also gets rid of the […]

If you’re shopping online for high index prescription glasses or lenses, chances are you either don’t have eye insurance, your eye insurance won’t cover the new pair of glasses you need, or you need a special kind of glasses that you can’t find at the eye doctor’s office. Either way, you’re probably looking to spend […]

High index glasses contain lenses that have a refractive index that is generally above 1.60. If you are in the market for prescription glasses, you may be wondering what the difference is between 1.53, 1.60, 1.74, 1.80, and various other refractive indexes advertised online. Since most people shopping for glasses online are not optometrists, it […]