Types of Lenses available for Glasses
All our lenses come with UV protection and scratch resistant coating as standard
Single vision lenses
Bifocal lenses
Bifocals (and varifocals) apply If you have been prescribed an ADD in your prescription.
Traditionally the top part of the lenses is for distance vision, and the lower part is for reading. There is no intermediate range. These lenses are good if you do not get on with varifocals and want distance and reading in one. For example, watching television and reading the paper.
The most common bifocals are round shape and D shape. These lenses are £35
Varifocal vision lenses
We only use one of the best freeform lenses in the industry.
Varifocal lenses have graduated power across the lenses. The top part allows for distance vision. The middle is for intermediate vision, and the lower part is for reading. Varifocals are great if you need to wear glasses all the time and spend time in front of a computer. The intermediate portion of the lenses has a wide field of view. These lenses are £100 (3 x times less than the high st)
Anti-glare coating
Blue Light Blocking lenses
Thinner lenses (High refractive index lens)
The higher the power in your prescription, the thicker the lenses. This is where thinner (High index plastic) lenses are a better choice. High index lenses can bend light more efficiently than the standard lenses. This means, less lens material is needed to correct the prescription. This makes the lens thinner and therefore lighter too. The higher the refractive index, the thinner the lenses.
20% thinner than standard lenses
1.61 High index lens cost £35. It is a good option if your prescription is roughly + or - 1.75 to 2.50
30% thinner than standard lenses
1.67 High index lens cost £55. It is a good option if your prescription is roughly + or - 2.75 to 3.75 40% +plus thinner than standard lens
Up to 50% thinner than standard lenses
1.74 High index. This is a good option if your prescription is roughly + or - 4.00 & above £85
Sunglasses
You can customise your glasses when you select the 'Buy with prescription' tab next to your chosen glasses
(Note, you can email your prescription later too if you prefer. This tab is for you to pick what type of lenses you need.)
Please get in touch if you need any help.
You can email us on info@madaboutspecs.co.uk call us on 0207 129 8657 or talk to us on live chat.