Eyeglass Lens Treatments

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TRANSITIONS:
Dark in the Sunlight and Clear Indoors; Today’s TRANSITIONS change from dark to light and back again within minutes; choose Grey or Brown; and they block dangerous UV. Note that TRANSITIONS will darken very little behind the windshield of a car.

POLARIZED LENSES:
These actually filter the light to eliminate most of the scattering that causes blinding sun glare, and affords more comfortable vision for almost all outdoor activity. Consider it essential for water, snow or ice conditions.

DRIVEWEAR:
Specialized TRANSITIONS product that DARKENS IN A CAR. They begin as a MEDIUM GREEN sunglass and change to DARK BROWN in the sun. And the are POLARIZED.

ANTI-REFLECTIVE / NON-GLARE TREATMENT:
Multi-Layered Optical coatings reduce surface reflections to allow more light to pass through the lens.

• Improved visual comfort in all light conditions, but especially at night… Recommended for night driving, as well as TV, movies, theater, etc.
• Available with Superior Scratch Resistant and Soil Repellant additives.

SCRATCH RESISTANT and UV400 COATINGS:
Automatically included on most of today’s lenses, but certain CR39 Single Vision, Bifocal, and Trifocal lenses may be available un-coated.

 

 

The information presented here is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice. If you believe you have an eye condition, please contact us at 516-367-2020.