IS IT POSSIBLE TO REDUCE THE THICKNESS OF A LENSE YOU ALREADY OWN?

October 10, 2024

Unfortunately, you can’t reduce the thickness of your current lenses. If you want thinner glasses, you’ll need to invest in a new pair with high-index lenses.

However, High-Index lenses have a greater refractive index than standard plastic ones, which means they can effectively correct your vision while using less material, resulting in a slimmer profile.

Additionally, choosing the right frame style plays a crucial role in lens thickness. Smaller frames, especially those that are round or oval, can help make lenses appear thinner. In contrast, larger frames or those with rectangular or wrapped designs tend to make lenses thicker at the edges.

Here’s what you need to know about making thick glasses thinner:

1. You can’t alter the thickness of your existing lenses; you’ll need to purchase new glasses with high index lenses.
2. To achieve thinner lenses, opt for high index lens materials.
3. High index lenses come in various options, such as high index plastic (1.67, 1.70, 1.74) and high index glass (1.80, 1.90).
4. The most commonly used high index materials are 1.70 and 1.74 plastic.
5. The higher the lens index, the thinner your lenses will be. Moreover, high index lenses are not only thinner and lighter but also more aesthetically pleasing than regular lenses.
6. Selecting smaller, round or oval frames can further reduce the perceived thickness of your lenses, while larger or rectangular frames may increase thickness at the edges.

Choosing high index lenses and the right frame style is the best solution for turning thick glasses into a sleeker look.

You can send us your frames, and we’ll upgrade them with high index lenses for a thinner, more streamlined appearance.

If you wear prescription glasses and want thinner lenses, consider high index lenses. They are among the most lightweight and visually appealing options available.