Frame & Lens Materials
Plastic
Plastic is one of the most widely used lens materials. It is much lighter than glass and safer. Our plastic lenses include scratch resistant and UV protection.
Polycarbonate
This lens is a revolutionary lens that delivers lightweight, impact and scratch-resistant thin lens for superior comfort and UV protection. This lens is the most impact resistant lens material on the market today. Patients that only have vision in one eye or children under the age of eighteen should be wearing this lens.
High Index
High Index is the up and coming lens material of choice. The lens is thinner and lighter and produces a more attractive lens for patients with high prescriptions.
Glass
Glass is the original lens material that was used to make eyeglass lenses. All lens prescriptions are available today in plastic, polycarbonate or high index to accommodate all patients.
Metal
Some metal frames are made with a nickel alloy base. Metal frames are lightweight and available in a variety of fashionable colors and shapes.
Plastic
Acetate plastic frame material is used quite commonly today. There are unique laminating processes available to make the frames very colorful. The frames saddle your bridge to make a very comfortable pair of glasses.
Titanium
Titanium is a silver-gray metal that’s lightweight, durable, strong and corrosion resistant. Titanium has been used for everything from the space capsule to medical implants such as heart valves. Titanium can be produced in a variety of colors.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is an alternative to titanium. Many frames are nickel-free and thus hypoallergenic. Most stainless steel frames contain an alloy of chromium which has an excellent resistance to corrosion, abrasion and heat.
Safety
Safety frames can be made of any of the materials above. They must meet OSHA standards for both the frames and the lenses.
Sports
Active patients need more protective eyewear. The frames are made from high impact resistant plastic material that meets FDA standards for safety. The lenses are made from polycarbonate materials as well.
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