Glasses 101

Once you’ve found the look you love, customize your glasses to match your lifestyle. Mouse over any bar to reveal features available for your eyewear.
  • Frame Material
  • Lenses
  • Lens Treatments
  • Lens Material
  • Plastic
    Colorful
    Stylish
    Ability to choose from different textures and patterns
    Lightweight
    Hides lens thickness
    Hypoallergenic
  • Sport Plastic
    Strong
    Lightweight
    Comfortable
    Impact-restant when used with impact-resistant lenses
  • Occupational Plastic
    Strong
    Lightweight
    Comfortable
    Impact-restant when used with impact-resistant lenses
  • Titanum
    Lightweight
    Strong
    Durable
    Fashion finishes make this material very popular
    When used in combination with other metals, titanium allows frames to be made so that they are very flexible
    Adjustable to most bridge width and size
    Hypoallergenic
  • Nickel
    Strong
    Easy to adjust
    Resists corrosion
  • Rimless & Semi-Rimless
    Reduces the appearance of the frame
    Very light weight
    May not be the best choice for thick lenses
    More fragile, so not great for kids or people rough on glasses
  • Single Vision
    Only one prescription throughout the lens
    Used for distance, near or intermediate vision
  • Progressive
    Eliminates the need for multiple pairs of glasses with different Rx. Delivers most natural vision, near and far
    Continuous, gradual change in power from the upper distance to the lower near portion on the lens
    No visible line
    Better vision for presbyopic patients
    Can be used with all but the smallest frames
  • Anti-Reflective Coating
    Reduces halos and reflections for clearer vision
    Better cosmetic appearance
    Sharper vision in any lighting situation, especially night driving
    Minimizes glare from computer screens and overhead lighting
    Some AR coatings come with an extra-durable layer of scratch-resistant coating
  • Polarization
    Polarized lenses contain a special filter used to block reflected light, thus reducing glare
    Reduces glare from water, ice and flat-surface roads
    Improves visual contrast
    Reduces eyestrain
    Recommended for boaters, bikers, joggers, or anyone sensitive to outdoor glare
    May reduce visibility of ice patches
  • CR39(Standard Plastic)
    Lighter than glass
    Easily tint-able
    Unless used with scratch-resistant coating, more likely to scratch
    Less suitable for high prescriptions
  • Polycarbonate
    Extremely impact resistant
    Thinner than CR39
    Lighter than CR39
    Built-in UV protection
    Recommended for children
    Recommended for safety eyewear
    Best choice for a rimless frame
    Scratch-resistant coating is recommended
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