Prescription Lens

The Different Types of Prescription Lenses

The prescription lenses that are placed inside of your glasses vary based on your eye needs. An optometrist in Eyesmate will perform an eye exam to determine what type of lenses you need and the strength of the lenses. Here are a few of the different types of prescription lenses that may be prescribed to you.

Single Vision Lenses

Single vision lenses are the most common type of lenses prescribed by optometrists. These types of lenses can help a patient see one distance, either near, intermediate or at a distance. If you only need help while reading or at a distance, this is the right type of lens for you.

Progressive Lenses

If you have trouble seeing at multiple distances, progressive lenses may be best for you. These lenses allow you to see at multiple distances without having to take your glasses off or swap them for other ones. If you need help seeing all the time, this lens may be prescribed to you.

Bifocal Lenses

Bifocal lenses allow the person wearing them to clearly see up close and to clearly see at a distance. There is no transition or intermediate length between them though. This is best for those who can’t see long distances or short distances but can see at an immediate length fine.

Digital Lens

Digital lens optimized for a dynamic, modern digital lifestyle. Lenses designed to address visual challenges experienced by people in their 20s, 30s and 40s, including first-time wearers with near vision discomfort. It gives All-day relaxed and comfortable vision during digital device usage.

High Index Lenses

If you have a strong prescription, you may expect to have thick glasses. But high index lenses are changing that up. These lenses are ideal for those who have strong prescriptions but are much thinner and lighter. This allows you to see without having to hide behind bulky glasses that can take away from your face.

Myopia Lens

Myopia causes blurred vision for far distance objects, but as myopia increases, the blur can start to be noticed even at arm’s length or closer.

The specialized myopia control glasses lens designs have been designed based on long-standing research showing eye growth can be controlled based on how images are focussed in the peripheral parts of the retina, the light sensitive layer at the back of the eye. It is not just central vision that is important to visual development in kids, but peripheral vision signals as well.

Driving Lens

Night driving lens are everyday lenses specifically designed to meet the visual needs of drivers. The lenses help to reduce reflections and irritating glare, especially while driving at night.
It helps to give better vision in low light and poor weather conditions. Reduces perceived glare at night from oncoming cars or streetlights
Clear vision of the road, dashboard, rear-view mirror and side mirrors.