How to Choose the Right Lenses for Your Vision and Lifestyle

Once youā€™ve found the perfect frames, the next step is just as importantā€”customizing your lenses. From prescription type to lens color and thickness, the right choices can dramatically improve your comfort, clarity, and confidence.

Hereā€™s what youā€™ll need to consider:

1ļøāƒ£ Prescription Types

Your lens type should match how you use your glasses. Here are the main options:

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Single Vision

Designed to correct either nearsightedness or farsightedness, not both.

  • Distance ā€“ For driving, watching TV, or seeing far away

  • Reading ā€“ For close-up tasks like reading or phone use

āœ”ļø Most common option for everyday wear

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Bifocals

For people who need both distance and reading correction in one lens.

  • Flat Top (D-Shape) ā€“ A visible horizontal line, shaped like an upside-down D

  • Round Top ā€“ A circular reading segment near the bottom

šŸ§ Youā€™ll see the line where the two prescriptions meet.

Progressives (No-Line Bifocals)

These lenses offer a smooth transition between distance, intermediate, and reading zonesā€”with no visible line.

  • Stylish and functional

  • Takes a little getting used to, but more comfortable than bifocals

  • Great for all-day wear

āœØ The most modern and popular choice for multifocal users


2ļøāƒ£ Lens Color & Tints

Whether you prefer clear lenses or sun protection, you have several options:

Clear Lenses

  • Standard lenses with no tint

  • Great for indoor and general everyday use


Photochromic (Transition) Lenses

  • Clear indoors, darken in sunlight

  • Ideal for people moving between inside and outside throughout the day

  • Includes UV protection


Tinted Lenses

  • Permanently colored lenses for sun protection or style

Options include:

  • Solid Tint: One consistent color

  • Gradient Tint: Darker on top, lighter on bottom

  • Polarized Tint: Reduces glareā€”ideal for outdoor use and driving

šŸŒž Want to reduce eye strain in bright light? Go for polarized lenses.


3. Lens Index

Standard 1.56 Index:


The default lens thickness.

  • Single Vision lenses: Included for free
  • Bifocal lenses: $22
  • Progressive lenses: $60

Polycarbonate (Impact 1.58 Index):


Thinner and stronger, required for rimless frames.

Thin 1.61 Index:


Thinner than the standard 1.56 index.

Thinner 1.67 Index:


Even thinner than the 1.61 index.

Thinnest 1.74 Index:


Our thinnest option, available for certain prescriptions. Please contact us for more info.

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