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Anti-glare, blue cut, photochromic and progressive lenses made to your number.
Lens types and coatings
| Lens | What it is and who it suits |
|---|---|
| Single vision lenses | One number across the whole lens, for distance or for reading. The right choice for most people under 40. |
| Bifocal lenses | Distance on top and a visible reading segment below. Simple to use and economical. |
| Progressive lenses | Distance, middle and reading in one lens with no visible line. They take a few days to get used to. The frame must be deep enough and fitted carefully. |
| Anti-glare glasses | An anti-reflective coating that cuts reflections from screens, tube lights and headlights at night. The most useful upgrade for most people. |
| Blue cut glasses | Lenses that filter part of the blue light from phones and computers. Many screen users find them comfortable, though the evidence for eye strain is limited. |
| Photochromic glasses | Clear indoors and dark in sunlight. One pair for indoors and outdoors, popular with motorbike riders and people who work outside. |
Which lens is right for you
- Under 40 with one number: single vision.
- Over 40 and need help with reading as well as distance: bifocal or progressive.
- Outdoors most of the day: photochromic, or separate sunglasses made to your number.
- Long hours on a phone or computer, or driving at night: anti-glare.
- A number above about ±4.00: ask for thinner high-index lenses and a smaller frame.
Still deciding between coatings? Read blue cut vs anti-glare vs photochromic. To understand SPH, CYL and ADD on your slip, read how to read your eye prescription.
General information on lens types is also available from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Bring your number
Bring your prescription, or have a computerized eye test at the shop. We will show you the options and prices before anything is made.
Keep them clear
Coated lenses scratch if wiped dry. Follow the glasses care guide.
Lens thickness: what "index" means
A higher index bends light more, so the same number needs less material. The higher your number, the more a thin lens helps.
| Index | Name | Suggested for |
|---|---|---|
| 1.50 | Standard | Numbers up to about ±2.00 |
| 1.56 | Mid-index | Up to about ±3.00 |
| 1.61 | Thin | ±3.00 to ±5.00 |
| 1.67 | Extra thin | ±5.00 to ±8.00 |
| 1.74 | Thinnest | Above ±8.00 |
These ranges are a general guide. The frame size matters as much as the index.
Lens materials
- Plastic (CR-39). The standard lens. Clear optics, light, affordable.
- Polycarbonate. Impact-resistant, so it is the safe choice for children, drivers and anyone doing rough work.
- Glass. Scratch-resistant but heavy and breakable. Rarely advised now.
Coatings explained
- Hard coat. Protects plastic lenses from everyday scratches.
- Anti-glare (anti-reflective). Removes reflections so more light reaches the eye. Helps most with night driving and screens.
- UV protection. Blocks ultraviolet light. Clear lenses can have full UV protection.
- Blue cut. Filters part of the blue light from screens.
- Water and dust repellent. Keeps lenses cleaner, useful in dust and rain.
Lenses for driving and motorbike riding
For night driving, an anti-glare coating on a correct, up-to-date number makes the biggest difference. For daytime sun, use polarized sunglasses or photochromic lenses. Note that photochromic lenses darken less inside a car, because the windscreen blocks UV.
Reading glasses, bifocal or progressive?
After 40 most people need help with near vision. Ready-made reading glasses work only if both eyes have the same number and no cylinder. Bifocals give distance and reading with a visible line. Progressives give distance, computer and reading with no line, and take a few days to learn. For progressives the fitting height must be measured on your own face in your chosen frame, which is done at the shop.
How thick will your lenses be?
Lens thickness depends on your number, the frame size and the lens index. Enter them to compare 1.50, 1.56, 1.61, 1.67 and 1.74 lenses before you order.
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Questions
What is the price of photochromic glasses?
Price depends on your number and the lens brand. Message us on WhatsApp for today's price.
Can I get new lenses in my old frame?
Usually yes, if the frame is in good condition.
Are anti-glare glasses worth it?
For night driving and screen work, yes. They make lenses clearer and reduce reflections.
Visit us in Kot Bismillah, Kangan Pur
- Address
- Main Road, Kot Bismillah, Kangan Pur, Tehsil Chunian, District Kasur, Punjab
- Open
- 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, every day
- Phone
- 0301 4117591
- Phone and WhatsApp
- 0325 2386838