If you have a strong eyeglass prescription for nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism but wish you could wear thin, stylish lenses, high index lenses are the solution.
Glasses are known, well predictably, to be made most often out of glass. In the past, strong prescriptions would require thick and heavy pieces of glass. In today’s high-tech, anything-is-possible world, it shouldn’t be a surprise that glasses are made with many other materials that allow you to look modern and stylish despite having a high prescription.
What are high index lenses?
High index lenses are thin and light, but are able to handle a strong prescription. They are made from a special plastic or glass material that refracts light in a different way than regular plastic or glass lenses.
No matter your prescription, high index lenses can give you lighter, stronger glasses that are stylish as well.
Benefits of high index lenses
More styles
High index lenses fit a variety of lenses and styles. Even for ordinary prescriptions, thin and light lenses allow for more comfortable, scratch-resistant, stylish options.
Reduce the bug-eyed look
If you are used to glasses that give a bug eyed look, high index lenses reduce this effect.
Mulifocals and photochromic lenses
Progressive lenses, an alternative to multifocals, and photochromic lenses, that help with light adaptation, are available in high index lenses.
High index lenses refract more light than regular plastic or glass. Anti-scratch coatings are available.
Are high index lenses a good choice for me?
At Roth Optometry, we can explain these options to you and find out if High Index Lenses are right for you. Come in to get your eyes checked and to discuss the best options for your needs.
