For all the benefits offered by high index lenses – the potential reduction in weight, the reduction in lens thickness, significantly so in the case of strong prescriptions – they do have some trade-offs. Do My High Index Lenses have Anti Glare? A high chromic aberration is one, resulting, for some, in a slight rainbow-like […]

What is the function of a pair of eyeglasses? UV Protection with High Index Lenses To correct for visual impairments, of course, and reestablish clear, crisp vision. That, of course, is the primary role that eyeglasses fulfill. There are, however, secondary services that eyeglasses provide to us, and some are not as readily apparent as […]

High index lenses are capable of some pretty wonderful real-world applications. High Index Lenses with Anti Reflective Coating They can produce lighter and considerably thinner lenses for those who require strong prescription eye-wear, offering benefits both physical and psychological. Elimination of “Coke Bottle” lenses frees the wearer not only from the goggle-like eyeglasses themselves but […]

If you’ve seen the 1999 cult comedy OFFICE SPACE, you’re unlikely to forget one character in particular – the mumbling, obsessive-compulsive Milton Waddams, the quintessential office “whacko” with psychotic tendencies and a passion for his red stapler. Glasses with Thinner Lenses There’s one physical attribute that is invariably responsible for Milton’s unforgettable appearance: incredibly thick-lensed […]

Gone are the days when the only option for high-prescription eyeglass wearers was to look like you strapped a pair of magnifying glasses to your face. Photochromic Lenses vs. High Index Transition Lenses High index lenses offer the potential for lighter and certainly thinner eyeglass lenses than standard eye-wear materials, effectively eradicating the stigma of […]

If you require corrective eye-wear with a relatively high prescription, you’re undoubtedly quite familiar with the flaws of bulky, thick lenses: magnification that makes your eyes look “weird,” either too large or too small in relation to your face; lenses that protrude beyond your frame or have the appearance of goggles; lens weight that causes […]

If you’ve tried to order 1.74 high index lenses with an “official” Transitions® brand coating, you may have encountered some difficulty. Availability of 1.74 High Index Transitions Lenses Indeed, finding a supplier that offers a combination of the two eye-wear options can lead to a maddening search. Apparently many manufacturers find the high index lens […]

The popularity and desirability of Transistions® lenses have made them one of the most commonly-ordered lenses coatings amongst all coating options. 1.74 Transitions Lenses Those who require a strong prescription for their corrective eye-wear and seek to reduce the thickness and weight of their lenses often turn to 1.74 high index lenses to accomplish this […]

Corrective eye-wear has been around for centuries, but the last several decades have given rise to innovations that have forever changed the capabilities of eyeglass lenses. Transition Progressive High Index Lenses Today’s technologies make our lenses thinner, lighter, stronger, and better able to cope with the wear and tear of daily use, more so than […]