Plastic Lenses

Plastic Lenses, also know as Regular Lenses or CR-39, are the most commonly used lens material today. From a historical perspective, this material came about over 60 years ago and quickly replaced glass as the material of choice for those wearing eye glasses. Plastic can be made in just about every prescription and is able to be tinted in just about any color.

Polycarbonate Lenses

Polycarbonate lenses are much lighter and thinner than plastic lenses. With 100 percent UV protection and high impact resistance, these lenses are a great upgrade over plastic lenses, especially for children’s eyewear and safety glasses. These lenses are made out of similar material to “bulletproof glass” so it is obvious to see why this is a great material for young children and the ultimate safety of their eyes.

Trivex Lenses

Trivex Lenses are another lightweight material that is designed slightly different than polycarbonate and adds a slightly better visual acuity than polycarbonate. With the strength and impact resistance of Trivex Lenses, these are great choice for those patients who want a semi-rimless or drill mount frame. Like polycarbonate, Trivex lenses block 100% of the sun’s UV rays.

High-Index Lenses

High-Index Lenses have thinner edges than regular plastic and are ideal for patients with a high nearsighted prescription. Since the edges are thinner, these lenses are not only going to look better, but they will also be lighter and thus more comfortable for the patient.

Aspheric Design Lenses

Unlike conventional lenses, where the front surface has the same curve all the way across, aspheric lenses have a front surface that gradually changes as it moves from the center to the edges. This is ideal for patients that are farsighted, as it slims out the lens, reducing the center thickness for a better look and a more comfortable wear. Combine this design with a high-index lens to create the ideal lens for you.

Sunglass Lens Material

Dr. Tavel Purifier Lenses

The only lenses on the planet to eliminate glare!

Purifier Polarized Lenses are the best outdoor lenses for virtually any task.  All other types of lenses address brightness by simply changing its color!  Purifiers eliminate the problem providing images that are sharper and clearer and colors that are more vibrant and alive while also protecting your eyes from harmful UV radiation.

This makes them the ideal choice for all outdoor sports and activities especially those around water, snow, driving, or any outdoors activity where bright light or broad flat expanses are present.

Simply the best sunglasses for all outdoor activities!

Photochromic Lenses

Photochromic lenses adjust from light to dark based on the amount of UV light coming through the lens. Photochromic lenses are great as they offer you the ability to wear the same lens both inside and outside. There have been great strides made in the effectiveness of photochromics over the years and these lenses have vastly improved in the time it takes to change from light to dark and back again. For patients with any amount of light sensitivity, these lenses are a must.

There are a variety of options for those wanting a photochromic lens (see sunglass lens tab).

Drivewear

Most photochromics won’t darken behind the windshield since the windshield itself blocks out the UV light required to make the lens change color. Transitions came up with a unique product that solves this problem in the form of Drivewear. Drivewear lenses will remain dark behind the windshield making them the ultimate option in driving lens material.