Anti-Reflective Lenses

Normal lenses often create glare, reflections, and “ghost images.” Now that can be eliminated with anti-reflective lenses.

What we see is a result of light being processed by our eyes. With normal glasses, much of the light reflects off the lenses. This produces glare. It also reduces the wearer’s visual acuity. In other words, the light reflections are a cosmetic and visual problem.

Anti-reflective lenses increase light transmission through the lenses to 99.5 percent. It makes it easier to see and easier for others to see you. These lenses are especially useful for those viewing computer screens and driving at night.

Progressive Lenses

One of the main problems with bifocal and trifocal lenses is the problem of eye fatigue. It can be difficult to switch from one focusing power to another. This can make your eyes tired, and can lead to a headache, sore neck and sore back.

A recent variation of bifocals and trifocals are called no-line lenses or progressive lenses. Progressive lenses provide a smooth transition between focusing on near and distant objects. A gradual change in power allows the wearer to focus on objects at all distances. Distant objects are viewed through the upper portion of the lens, while near objects are viewed through the middle or lower portion of the lens. These lenses can work well for computer users, although it does depend on the ergonomics of their workstation.

Polarized Lenses

Glare from wet roads, light reflecting off other vehicles, and glare from your own windshield can be distracting and dangerous. Natural reflections are also uncomfortable while on or near the water: fishing, sailing, at the beach or on the ski hill. To eliminate this glare, we offer polarized lenses. Polarized lenses eliminate almost all glare, reducing eye strain and increasing visibility. Polarized lenses are the most effective way to reduce reflections and glare.

Fisherman can eliminate the bright reflections from the water and actually see into the water more easily than with any other sunglasses. Golfers can see the green easier, and runners and bikers can enjoy reduced glare from the road. In addition, sailors can see distance racing and navigation marks along with subtle wind changes on the water.

Transition Lenses

Transition lenses are as clear as traditional clear lenses indoors and at night, but adjust as light conditions change to provide an appropriate level of darkness outdoors.  Transitions lenses are known as the comfort lenses because they make things more comfortable outdoors than clear lenses. Transitions lenses quickly adjust back to clear when you are indoors and at night.  To experience the most comfortable lenses, you may combine the transitions lens and the anti reflective lens.  Transitions lenses are available in brown or grey, and in some lens options xtraactive.  Talk with Pam to learn what lens choice is best for you.

Specialty Lenses

We all have heard the phrase, “Different strokes for different folks.” Well, this holds true in terms of selecting lenses for your eyeglasses. No matter what your particular need, there is a specialty lens designed for you.

For example, a specialty lens that is becoming increasingly useful is designed for computer users. Computer lenses have “windows” designed for viewing your computer screen, documents on your desk, and distant objects. The lenses are designed to reduce Computer Vision Syndrome, or CVS, which is characterized by headaches, eye strain, neck and back aches, dry eyes, blurred vision, and double vision.

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