Know Your Eyeglass Lenses – A Breakdown of Lens Types

The world of eyeglass lenses can be complicated and overwhelming to a newcomer. Fortunately, you can always turn to Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons for high-quality eye care, the latest technology and the most knowledgeable physicians and staff to keep you looking fashionable while maintaining precise vision and comfort. In our office, at Scottsdale Optical Boutique you will find a variety of lens types, frames and materials, including designer brands and cutting-edge lens technology.

Single Vision Lenses: This lens type is most often prescribed for correction of a single field of vision. Single vision lenses have one prescription across the entirety of the lens.

Progressive Lenses: With progressive lenses, patients see a smooth transition from distance correction to near correction, without the need to swap out glasses or peer over the rim of the glasses. Also known as invisible bifocals or no-line bifocals, progressive lenses provide individuals with the ability to see at all distances through one pair of eyeglasses.

Bifocal Lenses: Unlike progressive lenses, lined bifocals have a visible segment. The top segment of the eyeglasses will be for distance vision and the lower portion will be for near vision. It’s important to discuss which type of lens is best for your lifestyle; progressive lenses or bifocal lenses.

Determining The Best Type for You

As mentioned, the greatest way to determine the best type of eyeglass lenses for you is to discuss selections with your Scottsdale Eye Optical Boutique, Optician. With the variety in types of lenses as well as lens design and technology, it’s important to spend time in making your decision. Check out our wide variety of Eyeglass Frames or Stop into our Optical Boutique!

Eyeglass Lenses

We offer a variety of lenses for you to chose from. Our Optician will be happy to help you select the best lens fo fit your needs.

We offer a variety of lenses for you to chose from. Our optician will be happy to help you select the best lens to fit your needs.

Varilux Progressive Addition Lenses

State-of-the-art technology offering wider fields of vision at every distance

The highest-quality digital lenses that are proven to provide the best natural vision from computers and smart phones

Zeiss

Highest optical quality using advanced technology in progressive lenses, bifocals and single vision.

Transition Lenses

Everyday lenses automatically adapt to changing lighting conditions

Convenient lenses change from indoors to outdoors so you don’t have to change glasses

Provide comfort with less eye strain and fatigue

Can be made in virtually any prescription and for pairing with all options and your favorite choice of frame.

Polarized Sunwear

Eliminates glare from reflective surfaces improving comfort and safety

Blocks 100% of UV-a and UV-b rays for long term eye health

Glare Free Lenses

Reduce glare and reflections

Improve night driving safety

Enhance visual comfort whether spending time at the computer or driving.

Improve your golf game and vision

Vision can be a driving force behind an above par golf game. Unlike general purpose progressive addition lenses designed for everyday use, the Golf Lens is perfect for days spent on the course. This revolutionary lens is designed to meet the visual needs of each player by focusing on the score card, the ball, and the green in the distance.

Computer Lenses for optimum relief

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) affects 80 percent of computer users. If you suffer from headaches, neck or eye strain, or fatigue while on the computer, you may be at risk. CVS has become more common with increased use of computer screens and tablets.

The Computer Lens is optimized to view the computer, read, or look across the room while maintaining natural posture. When fitted with an appropriate computer lens, the final result is an ergonomic solution that provides optimal clarity and depth for daily tasks.