1.6 Vs 1.59 Lenses

Today we’ll be talking specifically concerning the range between 1.59 and 1.67, neither the lowest nor the best of the high index lenses and therefore where most lens shoppers will find themselves. These stylish, super-thin lenses are excellent choices for people who have strong prescriptions or particularly thin frames.

These lenses are convex, or curve outward, and so are appropriate for people who have prescriptions you start with a (+). If you are section of the 42 percent of the American population coping with nearsightedness, you could be looking for single-vision distance lenses to correct your vision. Should you have distance-corrective glasses, your prescription will start with a (-), as well as your lens will undoubtedly be concave, or curve inward, to improve your vision properly. With the same prescription and frame, the higher the index is, the thinner the lens is. The following lens index guide will let you choose the best lens thickness. To correct different kinds of visions, there are various main forms of lenses.
It is wise to choose the lens index in accordance with your prescription and keep maintaining the aesthetic appeal. However, the thickness of the lens is also dependant on the frames size – that is frame length and breadth, frame material and Pupillary Distance . If the frame does not match your PD then it will be not as thin as you expect.

59 Polycarbonate

These lenses are best for prescriptions with SPH corrections of +/-9.25 and above, and CYL corrections between +/-4.25 and +/-6.00. This option will not apply to sun wear options, but is available for nearly all lens materials and designs. You can expect premium Transitions™ lenses, together with basic photochromic lenses, both of which are excellent choices for those seeking light-adjusting coating because of their lenses.

• our own in-house optical labs.
• We carry tinted, gradient, mirrored, and polarized sunglass lenses, and we believe that these choices can maximally satisfy your preferences.
• The higher the Abbe value, the better the peripheral optics will undoubtedly be.
• Polycarbonate lenses are capable of surviving sports tumbles, fights over wearing glasses to school, and unexpected PE projectiles without coming home in a shattered mess.

Plastic lenses are often lighter and much more comfortable than glass lenses, but they’re also simpler to have abrasions and scratches. These standard or “regular” lenses, made from a plastic named CR39, are recommended for relatively low prescriptions. While anyone can wear high index lenses, they’re usually recommended for someone who has an extremely strong vision prescription since, typically, a stronger prescription means a thicker traditional lens.
Zenni offers several different lens index options from thickest to thinnest. Despite the fact that having a recommendation makes shopping for the proper lens easy, we want you to understand the various specifications for each lens type and lens material. Prescription is not the only real factor used to find out which lenses are right for you personally. Pupillary distance, frame type, and lifestyle needs are also indicators.

Be Your Vision

Progressive Lenses are unique lenses, designed to seamlessly incorporate distance, middle- and near- vision correction. Because these lenses are highly personalized, they are able to correct even the most unique eyes, and offer all the benefits of bifocal lenses without the obvious horizontal line. Single vision lenses contain a single prescription over the whole lens area and are suitable for all sorts of uses including reading, computer work or distance & general day to day use.

• However, prescription glasses with a lesser lens index will have thicker lenses.
• so proud that Yesglasses lenses have 100% UV protection built-in.
• Therefore, high-index lenses need less curvature to achieve the same focal power.

The first & most important thing to keep in mind about polycarbonate lenses is that they are incredibly sturdy. Polycarbonate lenses are capable of surviving sports tumbles, fights over wearing glasses to school, and unexpected PE projectiles without coming home in a shattered mess. These lightweight, thin lenses ensure your eyes do not look distorted from a higher prescription. If you have a particularly strong prescription, this is likely the best option for you. We typically recommend these lenses for people with SPH corrections

Blokz Trivex lenses are perfect for protecting young eyes from the harmful blue light that’s emitted from digital screens while also providing durable impact resistance. Also, instead of lenses for nearsightedness which are thicker on the edges, lenses for farsightedness are thicker in the guts. With regular lenses, this can significantly magnify your eyes and may make you feel a little self conscious sometimes. Regular lenses which contain a strong optical prescription usually need a thicker and heavier lens in order to bend light better and correct the high refractive error.