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How to choose eyeglass lenses

  • by LiuSamuel

Choosing the right eyeglass lenses requires considering a variety of factors, such as your prescription, lifestyle, and personal preferences. Here are some key considerations to help you choose the right eyeglass lenses:

  1. Prescription requirements:

Your prescription will determine the type of lenses you need. If you are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism, your prescription will specify the amount of correction needed.

  1. Lens material:

Different lens materials offer different advantages, including thickness, weight, and durability. Common materials include:

      High Index Lenses: Thinner and lighter than standard plastic lenses, especially beneficial for higher prescriptions.

      Polycarbonate Lenses: Lightweight and impact-resistant, a good choice for sports or safety glasses.

      Trivex Lenses: Similar to polycarbonate, but provide better optical clarity.

      CR-39 (plastic) lenses: lightweight and inexpensive, but can be thicker to accommodate higher prescriptions.

  1. Lens coating:

Consider adding coatings to enhance the performance and durability of your lenses:

      Anti-reflective coating: Reduces glare, reflections and improves visual clarity, especially when driving at night.

      Anti-scratch coating: Helps protect lenses from scratches.

      UV Protection: Protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.

  1. Lens design:

Different lens designs meet specific needs:

      Single vision lenses: correct one type of vision (nearsightedness or farsightedness).

      Bifocal lenses: One lens with two prescriptions, usually for distance and reading.

      Progressive Lenses: Multifocal lenses that transition seamlessly between distance, intermediate, and near vision.

  1. Lens tint and transition:

Consider whether you need tinted lenses for specific activities or Transitions lenses that automatically adjust to light conditions.

  1. Durability and impact resistance:

If you have an active lifestyle, consider using impact-resistant materials like polycarbonate or Trivex for added safety.

  1. Framework compatibility:

The type of frame you choose will affect the thickness and weight of your lenses. Discuss with your optician to find the best combination for your prescription and preferred frame style.

  1. Budget:

Your budget may influence your lens material and coating choices. Discuss your budget with your eye care professional to find the right option.

  1. Personal preference:

Consider any specific preferences you have, such as lens appearance, color, and any other features that fit your lifestyle.

The lenses used by IFV are a perfect combination of three elements: advanced design, good lens materials and precision manufacturing equipment. It adopts the world's leading optometry technology, cooperates with R&D institutions in France, Canada, and China, and uses customized lens grinding equipment from Germany and the United States, as well as Japanese coating technology. Not only to allow customers to see more clearly, but also to improve the service life and stability of the lenses.

Lenses provided by IFV

  1. Aspherical lenses - clearer, easier and more natural

The refractive index of the lens is 1.56, 1.6, 1.67, 1.74

  1. Anti-blue light lenses--nano anti-blue light, safer and more effective

The refractive index of the lens is 1.56, 1.6, 1.67

  1. Eye fatigue relief lenses

Especially suitable for the following 5 categories of people:

1) School students who are under great learning pressure

2) Young office workers who work in close proximity for a long time

3) Office workers who use computers for long periods of time

4) Myopic spectacle wearers with early presbyopia symptoms

5) People with myopia degree below -800° will have better wearing effect.

The refractive index of the lens is 1.56, 1.6, 1.67

  1. Color-changing lenses - more uniform effect and better stability

The refractive index of the lens is 1.56, 1.6, 1.67, 1.7

If you have glasses customization needs, please contact the IFV customer service team:

Email: sales@ifvglasses.com

WhatsApp: +86-13187098562

Welcome wholesale customers to customize glasses


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