Lens Options explained

Distance – may be worn all day for activities such as driving or watching TV.

Computer only – suitable for when you are using the computer or other arms-length activities.

Reading only – suitable if you are only needing the glasses when doing close up activities such as reading or writing.

Bifocal – contains both distance and reading with a line to divide the two sections. The top part is for distance and the bottom part is for reading with a visible line. Available in store only*.

Varifocal – gradually changes from distance power at the top and progresses down to reading power at the bottom with no visible line. Available in store only*.

Office bifocal – upper part of the lens is for computer use and the bottom part is for reading with a visible line. Available in store only*.

Office varifocal – upper part of the lens is for computer use and the bottom part is for reading with no visible line. Available in store only*.

* Please note, multifocals require precise measurements before ordering. 

1. Standard - recommendation – prescriptions no stronger than +/-2.50 sphere value.

2. Thin and light - recommendation – prescriptions up to +/-4.50 sphere value. Up to 23% thinner than the standard lens option. This also includes 'Anti-glare' coating. You have the option to upgrade to the Blue anti-glare.

3. Thinner and lighter - recommendation – prescriptions up to +/-6.50 sphere value. Up to 30% thinner than the standard  lens option. This also includes 'Anti-glare' coating. You have the option to upgrade to the Blue anti-glare, however please note this is a specially made (surfaced) lens.

4. Thinnest and lightest - recommendation - all prescriptions above +/- 6.50 sphere value. Up to 50% thinner than the standard lens option. This also includes 'Anti-glare' coating. Again, you have the option to upgrade to the Blue anti-glare, however please note this is a specially made (surfaced) lens.

Anti-scratch resistance - prolongs the life of the lens by reducing everyday scratches that you may normally pick up. This is included as standard on all of our lenses.

Anti-glare - eliminates glare and reflections (This is included if you select lens thinning options).

Blue anti-glare - blue filter which eliminates glare and reflections.  This coating also reduces the amount of blue light transmitted into the eye from digital devices such as computers, tablets and mobile phones.

UV protection - helps you to prevent UV light exposure which can lead to eye damage.

If you select a lens colour when purchasing your frame online we will contact you to confirm which of the following colours you would like.

Sunglasses tints - Coloured lenses that are permanently tinted and do not change. This coating includes UV protection. You can choose from Amber, Brown, Emerald Green, Grey, G15 - Grey/Green, Sapphire Blue, Red/Pink or Yellow.

Polarised lenses - Coloured lenses that eliminate all excess glare and stray light and are permanently tinted dark like sunglasses. You can choose from Amber, Brown, Emerald Green, Grey, G15 - Grey/Green, Sapphire Blue, Red/Pink or Yellow.

Transitions lenses - lenses that change colour with the light. They are clear when indoors and turn dark in the sunlight. You can choose from Amber, Brown, Emerald Green, Grey, G15 - Grey/Green, Sapphire Blue, Red/Pink or Yellow. 

Mirror Coat - lenses which have a reflective coating which gives them the appearance of coloured mirrors. They are available in Silver, Gold or Blue.