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LENS TYPES

SINGLE VISION

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The entire lens has the same power throughout it, and may correct either Myopia (near-sightedness), Hyperopia (far-sightedness) or Astigmatism. Single Vision lenses correct for a single point of focus whether it be Distance, Intermediate, or Near.

BIFOCAL

This type of multifocal contains 2 different powers in the lens. Standard Bifocals typically come in a Flat Top 28(FT28), Flat Top 35(FT35) or Executive. The 28 and 35 means how wide the bifocal is from side to side and Executive represents that the bifocal goes across the entire lens.

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TRIFOCAL

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This type of multifocal contains 3 different powers. Typically the top power is for distance, the middle power is for intermediate, and the bottom power is for reading. Trifocals also come in 7 x 28, 8 x 35, and Executive.

PROGRESSIVE

Instead of having just 2 or 3 lens powers like bifocals or trifocals, progressive lenses provide a seamless progression of many lens powers for all viewing distances. Progressive lenses also have more cosmetic appeal due to the invisible zones.  There are no harsh lines, as in bifocals and trifocals.

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LENS MATERIALS

Plastic

Index:1.498 Abbe:58

Almost as clear as Glass

Less Expensive-Tintable

Breakable-Heavy

Thicker than Poly

Glass

Index:1.52 Abbe:59

Highest Abbe

Heavy

Easily Breakable

Trivex

Index:1.54 Abbe:54

Impact Resistant - Tintable

Block 100% of UV - Lightweight

Higher Abbe than Polycarbonate

Thicker than Poly

Polycarbonate

Index:1.568 Abbe:30

Lightweight

Block 100% of UV

Impact Resistant - Best Value

Lower Abbe

Hi-Index

Index:1.67 Abbe:32

Thin and Light

Block 100% UV

Lower Abbe

Ultra-Hi-Index

Index:1.74 Abbe:45

Thinnest Lens Available

Block 100% UV

Lower Abbe

More Brittle

LENS MATERIALS

The index of refraction (also called the Refractive index) is a measure of how efficiently a lens material can bend light. The index of refraction of eyeglass lens materials usually ranges from 1.50 (regular plastic) to 1.74 (on variety of high index plastic.) In other words, the thickness of the lens.

ABBE VALUE

In optics and lens design, the Abbe number, also known as the V-number or constringence of a transparent material, is a measure of the material’s dispersion (variation of refractive index versus wavelength), with high values of V indicating low dispersion. In other words, the clarity of the lens.

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LENS & FRAMING SIZING

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