High Index Lenses

Like many other medical sciences, the field of optometry has made vast improvements in the last few decades. In terms of comfort, durability, and versatility, the eyeglass industry has grown in leaps and bounds – and one of the great achievements of modern optometry has been the invention and use of  high index eyeglasses. For those who aren’t […]

Certain looks are difficult to pull off with thick lenses, but advances in eye-wear and style are causing a change in the tide.  Specifically in the past 10 to 20 years, the word “geek” has undergone a massive transformation.  What was once considered a somewhat pejorative term about overly intellectual and socially inept individuals who […]

Considering that eyes are our business, we find them a fascinating thing. We therefore consider anything about high index lenses fascinating, too. When people come to us for glasses or contacts, all they know is that they can’t see. Their eyes can’t focus from one angle to another, their eyes are simply aging and can’t […]

If you’re getting ready to purchase new glasses, you’ve probably thought a lot about what kind of frames you want. You will probably try on dozens of frames to make sure you find one you love. But when it comes to eyeglasses, frames really are just that — they merely support the important part, the […]

High index eyeglasses have been rising in popularity in recent years, and there are many good reasons why. If you have a high prescription of vision correction, you’re already familiar with the problems you face with traditional glasses. Generally, the higher your prescription is, the thicker your eyeglass lenses will be. For those in need of […]

The concept of 1.67 high index lenses has probably been on your mind lately as you face the prospect of getting a prescription for glasses due to deteriorating eyesight. Even though we’re living in an era where technology for lenses has improved exponentially, it does make the options more overwhelming. You may also have trouble […]

High-index eyeglasses have been around a while, though you’ve perhaps been confused by what a high-index lens actually is. While it does sound overly scientific, it gives a lot more comfort than the glasses you’re likely accustomed to. Overall, it means a lens that’s much lighter, more attractive, plus more comfortable if you wear glasses […]

These days, eye glasses are no longer just a necessity, they are a fashion statement.  People have come to the realization that just because your eye sight is not 100% does not mean that you have to sacrifice a sense of style.  In fact, glasses have become such a popular accessory that many people wear […]

For those who want ultra thin lenses, purchasing 1.74 high index progressive lenses could be the perfect choice.  These lenses offer bifocal vision without the thick lenses and have many benefits to offer to those that wear them. What Are 1.74 High Index Lenses? High index glasses come in ranges of 1.67 to 1.90 index. […]

There was once a time when those who had a strong eye prescription were forced to wear thick, heavy glasses.  Thankfully, technology has allowed us to create high-index lenses that are thinner and lighter than ever before.  Not only this, but high-index glasses can receive helpful add-ons such as anti-reflective coating that can benefit you […]