High Index Lenses

Some people with strong prescriptions also need safety eye-wear or are interested in getting lenses that are impact resistant to protect their eyes better during work or hobbies. Many of these people may prefer high index lenses, which raises the question: The answer, simply, is no, they are not. Polycarbonate High Index is the most impact-resistant […]

Most high index lenses are aspheric, but what is an aspheric high index lens? Aspheric high index lenses have a complex front curvature that changes as you move across the lens, allowing the lens to be thinner and the glasses to look more attractive. Aspheric lenses are the opposite of spheric lenses, which are more […]

1.90 high index lenses are the thinnest lenses on the market today. With all of the advancements in plastic lens technology, it’s easy to overlook the fact that 1.90 high index lenses have been available in glass for some time. This material has positives and negatives, but if your main concern is thinness, 1.90 may […]

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 […]