Friday, January 24, 2014

Different Types Of Lenses For Eyeglasses

By Brandon Powers


There are many different type of lenses for eyeglasses available on the market today. A glasses lens can be tailor made to allow any individual to get the best possible results for particular problems with vision. In recent years, blends of different types of lenses have become available for those patients with more than one sight problem.

Today's range of glasses lens is much more advanced to the lens of yore. To begin with, the lens is much lighter in weight and also more durable, due to being made of plastics of a hi-tech nature instead of glass. Furthermore they are much thinner and also resist being scratched or damaged more than previously.

The polycarbonate lens is a very good choice for those who are very active or sporty. The lens is impact-resistant, making it an equally good choice for young ones who are prone to dropping or breaking their glasses. The polycarbonate lens also contains protection from ultraviolet rays.

For a lens that can adjust to different kinds of light, the photochromic lens is the way to go. It turns tinted once it detects sunlight, which can save the wearer a considerable amount of money through not having to invest in an additional pair of sunglasses with a prescription. That being said, the photochromic lens may not be the most fashionable because of this change.

The high index plastic lens is a good style choice for those who prescription may be stronger than others. This is because it is not as thick or cumbersome as previous lenses for strong prescriptions. It is also much lighter than before, which allows the wearer to choose from a wider range of glasses styles to suit their individual look.

When choosing lenses for eyeglasses, you will also need to know what other kinds of lens are necessary for your particular prescription. For example, the bifocal and trifocal lens - now called progressive - can assist in correcting multiple vision issues in one eye. The progressive lens of today does not have the unsightly line cutting across it as it did before.




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