High Index Lenses

We have all been warned about the things we should not leave in our vehicles on a hot day. We all know how dangerous it is to leave children in the car, along with pets. You should also avoid leaving CDs, DVDs, and your eyeglasses. While it may be 80 to 90 degrees outside, the […]

Technically speaking, high index lenses are made from materials with a higher refractive index than commonly used lens materials such as standard glass or CR-39 plastic. A high refractive index means the lens material bends light more than a lens with a low refractive index. Therefore, less lens material is required to do the same […]

There is more to getting glasses than buying a pair that corrects your child’s vision. It has to have a good fit, feel comfortable, and make him or her feel good about their appearance. While determining the correct lens prescription is your optometrist’s job, much of the rest of glasses selection is up to you. […]

In a competitive marketplace, you need to be your best at an interview. This means doing your research on the company, practicing responses to common interview questions, arriving 20 minutes early, conducting yourself smoothly and confidently, and even practicing your handshake. Another trick is using visualization techniques on the days prior to the interview. This […]

There are a lot of opinions about high index lenses out there. Some are accurate while others are off the mark. While freedom to express one’s views online is a good thing, it can create confusion that gets in the way of making an informed purchase. Sometimes hearsay can cause harm or it may steer […]

People usually buy high index eyeglasses because of their aesthetic appeal. They don’t produce the bug eye or beady eye effect, and their thinness makes them compatible with a wide variety of stylish frames. Non-glass lenses such as the 1.67 high index lenses are also lightweight, which is an important consideration for spring and summer outdoor […]

There are a number of things you never want to lose such as your wallet, purse, or your only keys to your car or house. If you wear a pair of high index eyeglasses, then you can add that to the list. High index lenses are technological marvels. While both thin and light, they can […]

Questioning the value of a higher priced item over the lower priced one is only natural. The customer is rightfully interested in a purchase that delivers the best value. In fact, this questioning is necessary because automatically buying the most expensive or least expensive item guarantees that many of your purchases will deliver dissatisfaction rather […]

Do you think you would know if you were being overcharged for eyeglasses or if your eye doctor was not telling you all the information you needed to know? There are a variety of myths concerning eye doctors that you should know about, especially if you are planning a visit to your eye doctor soon. […]

High index eyeglasses are thin, lightweight, block harmful ultraviolet, and fit a wide variety of stylish frames. No longer must someone “advertise” their high prescription level by wearing glasses with thick coke bottle lenses. But the materials used for high index lenses have a drawback: they are highly reflective. This problem is more than a […]