If you're like most people, you choose frames first. As a result, you may end up with lenses that don't fit right. Or miss out on features that can greatly Enhance comfort and eye protection.

To get glasses that contributes to your healthy Sight, both now and in the future, your best bet is to start with lenses. So how do you know what you need? Some factors to consider are your prescription, Lifestyle, and your eye and medical histories.

Have a strong prescription?

The good news is that thick lenses can be made into thinner, flatter ones. Opticians Refer to these thinner lenses by the names mid-index, high index, and polycarbonate.

Active in sports?
You'll surely want something that's strong and durable. Your eyecare Provider will know what options exist. Having trouble seeing

Close up?
Reading glasses will probably help. Some inexpensive drugstore versions can have Significant distortion, so it's best to order ones made for your prescription. You might also Want lenses that let you see both far and near without squinting or switching specs. Nowadays, Most have invisible lines, called progressives

Lenses

SINGLE-VISION LENSES
Correct one vision problem, like nearsightedness

MULTI-FOCAL LENSES
Bi-and tri-focal correct more than one vision problem at the same time, such as nearsightedness and trouble reading

PROGRESSIVES LENS
Bi-and tri-focal lenses with no visible lines

STANDARD PLASTIC LENSES
A lens material often used for weaker prescriptions. Very few lenses are made from glass today, since glass is heavier and can shatter

HIGHER INDEX
Additional plastic lens materials fall in to this category, in numbers ranging from 1.56 to 1.74 (The higher the number, the thinner the lens) Used when thinner and stronger material needed

THIN LIGHTWEIGHT LENSES
These are thin lightweight lenses. Plastic lens materials fall in to this category, in numbers ranging from 1.56 to 1.74 (The higher the number, the thinner the lens) Used when thinner and stronger material needed

ANTI-REFLECTION LENSES
This treatment cuts down on glare on your lenses making then virtually invisible. As a result people see your lovely eyes, instead of your lenses

IMPROVED NIGHT VISION LENSES
This treatment cuts down on glare on your lenses making then virtually invisible. As a result people see your lovely eyes, instead of your lenses. They also improve night vision

POLARIZED LENSES
These cut down on visible glare from reflective surfaces like water and snow, so you can function well in bright conditions

UV PROTECTION LENSES
Without it, the harmful rays of the sun can damage your eyes. Make sure your glasses block 100% of both UVA and UVB rays

PHOTOCHROMIC LENSES
Combine several features protection from UV rays darkening and lightening with the sun and comfort from eyestrain and fatigue transitions lenses fall into this category

TINTED LENSES
Cosmetic or sunglass tint