by Keith Benjamin | Dec 29, 2023 | Lens Form and Theory
What Are Sphere, Cylinder, Axis, and Add Power in an Eyeglass Lens Prescription? Sphere: The Basis of Your Prescription The sphere component of a prescription indicates the degree of nearsightedness or farsightedness. It's expressed in diopters and determines the...
by Keith Benjamin | Dec 26, 2023 | Lens Options and Materials
How Do Photochromic Lenses Work? Photochromic lenses are a marvel of modern eyewear technology providing a blend of functionality and convenience. These innovative lenses effortlessly "transition" from clear to tinted upon exposure to ultraviolet light, offering the...
by Keith Benjamin | Dec 19, 2023 | Lens Options and Materials
Who Needs Progressive Lenses? Eventually everyone loses the ability to focus on things up close. That near focus ability is know as accommodation. The newspaper becomes more difficult to focus or the fine print on the restaurant menu isn't quite as sharp. They will...
by Keith Benjamin | Dec 18, 2023 | Lens Options and Materials
Lens Coatings & Treatments: Enhancing Vision and Function All optical materials, no matter how advanced or well-suited for a patient's needs, suffer from innate shortcomings specific to the lenses chemical makeup. Where crown glass is unquestionably...
by Keith Benjamin | Dec 18, 2023 | Lens Options and Materials
What do Polarized Lenses do? Photographers often use polarized lenses on their cameras to obtain bolder colors and deeper contrast in their photos. In the same way polarized lenses remove the glare and improve the visual quality of a photograph, polarized ophthalmic...
by Keith Benjamin | Dec 17, 2023 | Lens Options and Materials
In the realm of vision correction, eyeglass lenses are not one-size-fits-all. To cater to the diverse visual needs of individuals, lenses are available in various types such as single vision, bifocal, trifocal, progressive, freeform progressive, and more. Each type is...
