Your Neighborhood
Lens Lab
Our state-of-the-art optical lab provides the highest level of quality lenses at the most affordable price.
Meet Our Local
Optical Lens Experts
At Dr. Tavel, we’ve seamlessly merged cutting-edge lens technology with the seasoned expertise of our highly trained optical technicians. We have over a dozen expert craftspeople in our Indianapolis lab determined to deliver premium lenses that will correct, protect and enhance your vision.
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See Your Best with
Lenses Customized
to You
After your eye exam, your eye doctor will make personalized lens recommendations that are only the best for your eyes. Your eye doctor will then collaborate with our optical experts to create the best eyewear lens option to help you see your best.
Types of Lenses
for Glasses
There are several types of lenses for glasses, each designed to address different vision needs and preferences. Each type of lens serves a specific purpose and can be combined with various coatings to suit individual vision needs and lifestyle. If you’re unsure which type is best for you, it’s a good idea schedule and exam and one of our eyecare experts will recommend the most suitable option based on your prescription and daily activities.
Single Vision Lenses
Single vision lenses correct for one field of vision including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. This option is what most people choose, and it’s included in the price of our frames, starting at $99.98.
Multifocal Lenses
Multifocal lenses correct both near and far vision. The different lens prescriptions are separated by a visible line in the lens.
- Bifocal lenses – Bifocal lenses are divided into two zones by a visible line. Bifocals enable you to see at near and far distances with the same lens.
- Trifocal lenses – Trifocal lenses are divided into three zones with two visible lines, and enable you to see at near, intermediate, and far distances with the same lens.
Progressive Lenses
If you’re looking for superior quality with a multifocal lens, then these premium progressive lenses are a great option for you! They offer a smooth transition between prescription strengths with no visible line on the lens.
Transitions® Lenses
Transitions lenses seamlessly adapt to changing light situations, changing from clear to dark when outdoors, and back to clear when you’re inside in seconds. These lenses help with light sensitivity and also give you endless ability to customize to your preference and style through eight lens tint options.
Types of Lens Materials
for Glasses
The material your glasses lens is made of plays a big part in your visual clarity. Lenses are made from a wide variety of materials and the glasses lens you choose comes down to your unique vision needs. Our highly-skilled doctors will work with our knowledgeable opticians to help you consider all factors, like your glasses frame choice, your prescription, and lifestyle to help pick out the right lens for your glasses.
CR-39 Lenses
Cr-39 lenses are the most basic glasses lens material available. It has no added features and is our most inexpensive option. This lens is thicker and heavier than the other lens materials we offer, which makes it less compatible with rimless or semi-rimless frames and cannot be used with any drill mount frames. Additionally, some pros for this lens is that it does provide better visual clarity over our polycarbonate lenses.
Thinner, Lighter, Polycarbonate Lenses
These lenses are made out of a durable, impact-resistant polycarbonate material. They are easily the most versatile lenses for glasses when it comes to adding additional features such as anti-glare, Transitions®, polarization, etc. Polycarbonate lenses are also a great option for safety glasses. These lenses also come with 100% UV protection.
Trivex Polycarbonate Lenses
Trivex is one of the most lightweight, impact-resistant eyeglass lens materials available. This lens also offers better visual clarity over our basic polycarbonate lenses. These lenses also have a 100% UV filter.
1.67 AND 1.74 HI-Index Lenses
These are the thinnest and lightest lenses we carry at Dr. Tavel. These also offer 100% UV protection, and have a higher visual clarity than other polycarbonate lenses. These are best for higher prescriptions to minimize the thickness of the lens in your eyeglasses.
Eyewear Repairs and
Adjustments
With Our Eyewear Warranty
We know that accidents happen. When your prescription eyewear is damaged, broken, or lost, Dr. Tavel is here to help you get back to seeing clearly.
Scratch Resistant
Lenses Included
with Every Pair at
No Additional Cost
Our polycarbonate lenses are thin, lightweight and come with an anti-reflective coating and a durable hard coat to prevent scratching. These glasses lenses are included in the price of the frame, giving you the best visual clarity and value.