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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