Types of Optical Lenses

You might think a minor refractive error in your eyes is nothing to worry about. However, not correcting your vision for even the smallest of refractive errors can affect your eyesight in the long run.

Enhance your vision with our wide range of prescription lenses and have them fitted on your pick of optical frames and sunglasses.

Office

Lenses designed to provide comfort and relief while using digital devices at near and intermediate distances.

UV & Blue Block

Lenses that block harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and filter out a portion of blue light emitted by digital screens.

Digital

Highly precise lenses tailored to your specific needs utilizing advanced computer technology.

Ready Readers

Readily available RX eye eyeglasses for those who require reading corrections.

Polarized Lenses

They eliminate glare from horizontal surfaces such as roads, water and snow, and enhance contrast and visual comfort.

Single Vision

Lenses specifically designed to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

Progressives

Enables seamless clarity between close, intermediate & distance vision without swapping frames or taking your glasses off.

Transition

Automatically darkens when exposed to sunlight or UV light and return to their clear state indoors.

Sun RX

Prescription lenses fitted on sunglasses, allowing you to enjoy both clear vision and UV protection outdoors

Anti-Fatigue

Reduces eye strain and discomfort caused by prolonged use of digital devices.

A Guide To Optical Lenses

A lens is an optical system with two refracting surfaces and are used to correct imperfections of the eye by increasing or reducing the focal length as needed. Each lens has two faces and is part of a sphere that can be either convex or concave.

Convex Lenses

If a lens is thicker at the center than at the edges, it is a convex lens or converging lens. Parallel rays passing through these lenses will converge to meet at a focus point. These lenses cause magnification of an object while viewing through them and are also called + (plus) lenses.

Concave Lenses

If a lens is thinner in the center and thicker at the edges, it is a concave or diverging lens. Parallel rays of light passing through these lenses will spread out. Concave lenses cause an object to look very miniscule when viewed through it. These lenses are also called - (minus) lenses.

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Lens Materials

MR 8 Lenses

These lenses are also called MITSUI RESIN lenses and have a refractive index of 1.60. They are lighter, stronger and clearer optical lenses. MR 8 lenses are made of thiourethane resin which makes it possible to build thin eyeglasses with high impact resistance. Since they resist breaking and chipping, they are suggested for rimless frames as they are safe to use.

Plastic or CR 39

These lenses are made of cellulose acetate and can be tinted or colored for cosmetic appeal. CR stands for Columbia Resin and its 39th formula of a thermosetting plastic. The material is highly impact resistant, carries high transparency and multiple coatings are possible. The only drawback with these lenses is that they are easily prone to get scratched.

Polycarbonate Lenses

These lenses are made from derivatives of petroleum and plastic polymer and are 10 times more impact resistant than CR 39 lenses. The refractive index of polycarbonate lenses can be 1.59 and this provides an extra level of protection for users. These lenses are often used for children, sportswear and in rimless frames. All polycarbonate lenses are 100% UV protected.

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Trivex Lenses

These lenses are impact resistant with a refractive index of 1.532. They are similar to polycarbonate lenses but have higher impact resistance and better optical quality leading to clearer vision. Although the material is lighter, it is thicker than polycarbonate and hence cannot be used for high prescriptions.

Mineral Glass

Made of silica, these lenses are highly scratch resistant with excellent optical qualities. However, they are low in impact resistance and can lead to injuries to "the eyes" while worn as spectacle lenses. They are not in use for optical lenses, however because of good optical qualities they are still being used in medical instruments.

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