Prescription Lenses

We are fully qualified Dispensing Opticians, highly trained in assessing individual visual requirements. We will advise patients on various types of lenses which are best suited to their specific prescription.

Bifocal
When we reach middle age many of us start to suffer from the inability to focus at a near point 'presbyopia' which means 'old sight'. This very often means that it becomes necessary to have reading glasses for the first time, or if you already wear glasses for general use, the need for two pair of spectacles - one for distance and the other for close work. Due to lifestyle pressures it's not always convenient to keep changing spectacles so Bifocals combine both distance and reading prescriptions into one lens with a dividing line to make the transition from distance to reading.

Progressive Lenses
Progressive Lenses or Varifocals, or Multifocal lenses as they are sometimes referred to, are a better concept than the Bifocal lens. They combine both distance and reading prescriptions into one lens. Unlike bifocals they do not have a dividing line as the prescription is blended. This blending not only enhances the focusing range of your prescription by allowing you to focus on middle distance like notice boards, prices on shelves, or computer screens.

Photochromic
These lenses are sensitive to ultra violet light and temperatures and turn to a darker shade when subjected to them. Generally available in Grey or Brown, they provide a comfortable tint for every day wear and can also be used for sunglasses in all but the brightest of conditions.

Polarising Lenses
These lenses reduce reflections from wet or polished surfaces, which can be hazardous. They are also excellent for cutting the glare from water surfaces, for example: when fishing or sailing.





Anti-Reflection
Originally developed for cameras and binoculars, the technology is now widely available to improve the performance and appearance of spectacle lenses. This coating is applied to lenses under stringent conditions in a vacuum. The result is a lens that looks almost invisible and therefore improves the appearance of your spectacles. As far as the wearer is concerned the coating improves vision particularly when using a computer or driving at night. Once you've enjoyed the benefits of an anti-reflection coating you'll never be without it again!

Thin and Light
The advancement in materials and lens design has meant that we can now produce lenses that are up to 45% thinner than standard lenses. The benefits being that not only are they lighter and therefore more comfortable to wear, the appearance is improved, especially if combined with an anti-reflective coating and a frame which optimises the lens thickness.

Low Visual Aids
Low Vision dose not only mean those people who are on the severely sight impaired or partially sighted register. In fact there are many individuals who suffer with low vision, but who are not registered

“Low visual aids” are optical appliances which assist the patient to see to their eyes potential, whatever that standard is it can be reached with a combination of spectacles magnifiers binocular or monocular loops (Loops French for magnifier)

We are committed to ensure that the optimum visual improvement is attained by means of various lens types to assist in reading unfortunately there is no magic wand but strategies can be employed to make the best of the vision you have we also can give advice on macula degeneration which is one of the primary causes of impaired sight in older people. We are up to date on the latest optical surgical and dietary supplements which are currently available. Book an appointment for a low visual aid assessment, make sure you bring along all your current spectacles and any magnifiers you have and if possible a copy of your last prescription allow at least an hour for your visit.