The Dilemma of MR-8 Lenses:
Mr-8 is created by Mitsui Chemicals, it is a high performance optical resin material, and Widely used in the optical lens industry.
but at the same time,MR-8 material as the base type of high index lens always been both loved and hated by optical lens wholesalers.Because of its dark base color.
MR-8 lenses high performance has been overshadowed, therefore many wholesalers are hesitant to stock it.
AS a China lens manufacture, due to solve this problem, we have tried so many methods. Fortunately, our newly introduced material achieve the none base color features.
In addition, we also use SHMC gold coating, which can increase the transparency of the lens, making the lens even more transparent.
The introduction of this new lens model solves the only shortcoming of the MR-8 lens.that is why we say the demands of 1.61 MR-8 blue cut SHMC gold lens will have huge growth.
1.61 MR-8 blue cut lens SHMC gold lens advantages：
1.light weight and thinner
As a high index lens, the thickness of the 1.60MR-8 lens is reduced by approximately 15–20% than 1.56 index lens at the same power. Provide consumers with more comfort wearing experience.
In addition, it is thinner than 1.49 and 1.56 lenses for the same light intensity, making it more stylish and aesthetically pleasing.
Especially for high prescription consumers who want to upgrade their lenses but have a limited budget, 1.61 MR-8 lenses will be a great choice.
2.suitable for semi-rimless and rimless glasses
Mr-8 as a super tough material, It is less prone to cracking during processing and can drill the hole on surface, so it is suitable for semi-rimless and rimless glasses.
It also perfectly matches highly designed and stylish frames.
For wholesalers and chain optical stores targeting the mid-to-high-end market, this type of lens offers greater flexibility and is better suited to meet the needs of business upgrades.
3.High Abby and wider power range
The Abby number of MR-8 lens is 41,and it is low dispersion.For high prescription it can reduce the eyes fatigue.
Even keep visual comfort when you wear glasses for a long time.
4.None base color
Different from the ordinary MR-8 material our new MR-8 material lenses have upgrade in base color, now it can call none base color lens.
In addition, for this model of lenses we use SHMC gold coating which can increase the transparency of lenses.
Therefore our 1.61 MR-8 blue cut SHMC gold coating lens have much higher transparency than traditional MR-8 blue cut lenses.
Especially for our new lens model of 1.60MR-8 SHMC gold coating lens and 1.60 MR-8 blue cut SHMC X6 lens, we add increase transparency coating based on none base color material.
Combined with the action of both SHMC coating and new material, allows the lens to achieve higher light transmittance and a more transparent effect.
5.Not easy to turn yellow
Professional testing has shown that MR-8 material is not easy to yellowish. Especially in exposure it is less prone to yellowing compared to other materials.
It can maintain transparency for a longer period, thus extending its lifespan. Therefore it reduces the frequency of lens replacements for users.In the long run, it is more economical and affordable
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