How To Choose ARight Lenses For Your Glasses?

Usually, people spend more time choosing the frame when configuring glasses, and ignore that the lens also has a variety of functions to choose from, which can help people adapt to various life scenes and obtain a more comfortable wearing experience.

First,correct your vision lenses:

• Single vision lenses are the most common lenses used to correct your vision. These lenses are tailored-made to match your prescription and correct eye conditions such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
• Both bifocals and progressive lenses are made to correct the vision of people (usually over 40 years old) suffering from presbyopia. The difference is that bifocals only help you see properly far and close-up while progressive lenses  correct your vision at all distances.

Second,protect your eyes:

To protect your eyes, special coating lenses for your eyeglasses

• Photochromic lenses are light-sensitive lenses that adapt to varying degrees of brightness and filter UV rays.
• Anti-glare lenses protect your eyes against bright lights and are great for people who drive regularly or for those who spend some time outdoors.
• Blue light protection lenses filters harmful light that comes from the sun, televisions, computer screens and cell phones.
• UV protection lenses are able to block ultraviolet rays.

ENHANCING YOUR VISION THROUGH YOUR LENSES:

The lenses below have other protective coatings that keeping your eyeglasses clean and comfortable at all times and match your comfort and activity level.

• Anti-scratch lenses help protect your lenses from scratches through a sturdy coating on your lenses. This helps your glasses last longer and maintains clearer vision.
• Anti-smudge lenses contain a special layer or coating that stops smudges and fingerprints from staying on your lenses.
• Anti-dust lenses use a coating on which dirt and dust does not stick leaving your lenses clean for longer.
• Water-repellent lenses ensure that water slides right off your lenses so that rain or condensation does not block your vision.
• High index lenses are thin and light lenses that are able to change the direction in which light enters the eye. These are usually offered for higher prescriptions.
• Anti-fog lenses allow you to switch between hot and cold environment without worrying about your lenses becoming foggy.

Whatever your needs,It is important to know that you do not have to choose either or any of these lenses, all these options can give you the best vision specific to your needs.

If you’re still insure, you can speak to an optician, who can recommend options that suit your lifestyle, age and prescriptive needs.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT LENSES?

Here are some helpful tips for you to choose the right lenses for your glasses to make your decision easier or at least make sure you make the best choice.

Everyone has differing needs when it comes to eyeglasses. Be it fashion or functional needs, the choices are many. So before selecting your glasses you need to consider a few factors when making your decision. Here are some questions you should ask yourself before deciding:

Do you have trouble seeing things up close or far away?

Short sightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia) are common eye conditions that can easily be corrected through single vision prescription lenses. If you seem to have trouble seeing objects that are near and far, you likely need progressive lenses.

Are you having trouble reading?

If you are over 40, this is a common symptom of presbyopia, which may require progressive lenses.

Do you use the computer a lot or watch a lot of TV?

Computer glasses can prevent eye strain and over exposure to blue light. These lenses are perfect if you spend a lot of time in front of digital screens.

Are you an outdoors person?

UV lenses can be useful in protecting your eyes from over exposure to harmful UV light. In addition, photochromic or adaptive lenses ensure comfortable vision both indoors and outdoors.

Do you play a lot of sports?

Anti-scratch, anti-smudge, anti-dust, anti-fog or even water-repellent lens coatings on your glasses can help you enjoy your active lifestyle to the fullest.

Do you drive at night?

Anti-glare lenses can prevent accidents by providing crystal clear vision throughout your ride.

There are many more questions you should ask yourself, but these should provide you with a good starting point when it comes to choosing the lenses that suit you best. Make sure you spend enough time discussing these options with your eye specialist.