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Single Vision Lenses refer to lenses which will correct your vision for long or short sightedness i.e. reading and long distance vision. They are available in many materials such as high index, which reduces thickness, Polaroid, Transition and with coatings such as U.V., tints, scratch resistant and reflection free. Bifocals are lenses which contain areas of two distinct optical powers for distance and near vision and are most commonly prescribe to people with presbyopia. The most common bifocal is known as a flat top and looks like a D facing downwards.

 

 

Bifocals are lenses which contain areas of two distinct optical powers for distance and near vision and are most commonly prescribed to people with presbyopia. The most common bifocal is known as a flat top and looks like a D facing downwards. Bifocals are available in different sizes and designs however these days most optometrists would recommend an office or progressive lens for people needing to correct presbyopia who have not worn bifocals before.

Office Desk Lenses – Sola Access offers the wearer focus at near and intermediate distances. Wearers can see for reading or computer work and still see in focus when they look across the room, to a distance of 3m. Access lenses are the ultimate solution for computer users as they provide wide near vision through the bottom of the lens, transitioning to wide intermediate vision through the top of the lens. Thus wearers get an uninterrupted view of their entire workspace.

Progressives also known as multifocals or varifocals are lenses used to correct presbyopia and other disorders of accommodation without the use of a distinctive line as seen in bifocals. These lenses have the advantage of sharp vision at all distances so you see clearly with a more natural vision. Progressive lenses avoid image jumps in visual field created by bifocals and trifocal lenses and without a line on the lens they are visually more attractive. For those new to progressive lenses an accommodation period may be required as the brain needs to learn to work with them.

A2/Crizal– A2/Crizal are the ultimate coatings in reflection free lenses, it removes unwanted reflections for clearer vision, enhances contrast especially for night driving, virtually eliminates scratches and smudges that interfere with your vision and improves your appearance as people see your eyes clearly because your lenses are almost invisible.

Polarized lenses are available in sunglasses to reduce glare from reflective surfaces such as water, the road or the hood of a car. Light from the sun can be either absorbed or reflected diagonally, vertically or horizontally and it is when it is reflected horizontally as in off the water or the road that it causes problems for water enthusiasts and drivers alike. Polarized lenses have a laminated surface containing vertical stripes, these stripes allow only vertically polarized light to enter the wearers eyes thus the horizontally polarized lightwaves cannot pass the polarized filter. A fisherman wearing a polarized lens can see below the waters surface allowing them to see fish or hidden obstacles. These lenses are only available as sunglasses.

Transitions - In bright light regular clear lenses will not help to reduce the effects of the sun. Through advanced technology Transitions lenses give you the convenience of clear lenses indoors and at night and the advantage of a sunglass outdoors. When the lenses are exposed to ultraviolet light they will activate and darken, then when the UV light diminishes so will the tint, reducing quickly back to a clear lens. No matter the depth of colour with a Transition lens you are 100% protected from eye damaging UVA and UVB rays.

Ultra-Violet Protection – UV radiation has been shown to cause or contribute to a range of eye conditions including cataracts, pterygia and age related maculopathy, as well as causing damage to the delicate skin around the eyes. Many of these conditions will not be apparent until much later in life however the damage is done while you are young so now is the time to take precautions such as ensuring your optical lenses and sunglass lenses are 100% UV protected.

Tints - Tinted lenses are available for prescription sunglasses, to reduce glare on reading or distance lenses or for cosmetic reasons. The tint can either cover the whole lens in a uniform colour or have a graduated tint which is darker at the top and reduces in colour towards the bottom of the lens.

Contact Lenses Master Specs associated optometrists can look after all your contact lens needs from the prescription test to selecting the right contacts, aftercare visits through to cleaning solutions, all are available at our stores and once your details are on file you will only need to phone through for your future orders. Please phone your nearest location for products & prices.