Prescription Glasses Lens Guide: Lens Types and Materials
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Purchasing prescription glasses can be a challenge and often confusing when you do not know all the lens options. In this video, I walk you through different eyeglasses lens types (such as bifocals vs trifocals vs progressive lenses), as well as showing different glasses lens materials and the pros and cons of each.
If possible, it is always best to consult your local optician or glasses shop for more information and details about what is best for you and your glasses prescription.
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0:00 - Prescription glasses guide
1:19 - Glasses lens types
1:45 - Single Vision Lenses
2:01 - Bifocal vs Trifocal Lenses
2:54 - Progressive lenses
4:01 - Lens Material for glasses
4:40 - CR-39
5:14 - Lens material types
5:23 - Polycarbonate lenses
6:51 - Trivex lenses
7:36 - High Index Lenses
7:55 - High Glasses Prescription
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Thinking of buying new prescription glasses? In this video, Dr. Allen from Doctor Eye Health shares his knowledge about eyeglasses lens types and different lens materials for glasses.
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Dr I have floaters since 2018 but .from last year I see floaters in Dark too ..its like flashes...?
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Plus I came first tho..
High index would be the best for me, I have a high prescription .
Where I live there are hundreds of optical stores, I have used eyeglasses for a long time and although I visited almost all of them, none of them honestly clarified the difference between the materials. They just told me that polycarbonate was the best material against scratches (which is why I always chose it) when in reality it is not, in addition to putting more emphasis on trying to sell treatments that are not so important. I always trusted their opinion as professionals but the 80% of them (or they employees) only have the mentality of merchants ... it was not until now that I began to learn more thanks to content like this and decide for myself which product is suitable.
Thank you very much !
My polycarbonate lenses took just like 3 months to see scratches... it freaks the f out of me wonder if I got scammed.
yes for 30 years was told polycarbonate was the best,,so guess was lied to sell more always went for scratch resist and whatever is called so people looking at you can see your eyes not reflections
Yup I canât believe I kept listening to them. I got glasses with polycarbonate lenses that were recommended for me, and it made my eyes look small and distorted, even got headaches. That was until I did more researched and ordered high index glasses from Ray-Ban to accommodate my higher prescription and it made such a huge difference. My eyes look less distorted, and I donât get fatigue anymore. I used to hate wearing glasses for this particular reason, now I actually wear them everyday lol
I've been wearing glasses since I was a year old. Since I was a kid, I could see that distortion you talked about on the edges of my strong polycarbonate lenses, but the eye doctor just told me that I must be imagining it, because apparently gaslighting children is acceptable. It's there, and it's why I wear contacts as much as possible.
What's it with opticians being not forthcoming with info? FGS its the patient's eye/health not yours!!! This makes me very mad!
It's not just kids who get gaslighted regarding lenses. After spending lots of money on lenses and specialists, I finally began my journey to find what was best for me. I know what I'm seeing. I don't allow doctors to tell me that I'm not seeing what I see.
My last pair of glasses had this. The edges were blurry and it seemed like I had a really narrow field of view. I was told that's just normal, but no other pair of glasses I've ever had bothered me that much.
@@astrosquirrel5038 I tried High Index lenses one time and could not wear them. It was as if I had tunnel vision. I could only see clearly out of the very middle of the lens. Couldn't drive with them. After convincing them that I WAS NOT looking through the progressive part, they then told me that some people could not wear them.
I can't wear polycarbonate either because I see colors feathering off the edges of objects. I stick with CR 39. Best for me.
I wear the polycarbonate lenses and I didn't know what those color distortions were until I watched this video. Thanks Doctor Allen!
Your page is amazing. You broke this down in such a simple way. Easy to understand. Now I know exactly what I need. I appreciate this. Thank you.
Thank you Doctor, for your valuable information!
Sometimes what makes the difference is the price range.
Great information for the customer here!
I love Dr. Al! He explains everything so well in laymens language!! Thanks, Dr Al!!ðĨļ
Once again, Thank you so much! You are my guide through the sea of options while buying glasses online.
Your videos are so helpful and informative! Thank you.
I enjoyed the way you explained the lens, I sell glasses everyday and know a lot of about theses lens already except trivex lens, we donât sell those in my store but now I can explain the difference between those and polycarbonate lens better. I also never knew polycarbonate lens have color distortion on the sides I have glasses with poly and hi index lens and the main difference far as seeing is hi index gives a immediate clearer view.
Thank you Dr. Eye Health, that was very Informational. I didn't know about the different Lens Types that are available.
Clear, informative, to the point. âĪ
Great video Doc. I have a -3.25 and -3.5 with -1 of astigmatism in each eye and I just recently received my new glasses with the 1.69 index. Way lighter and thinnner than the polycarbonate ones I used to have! Feels great on the face. Also ordered a slightly lower perscription ( lower by 0.25 in each eye) for computer with Blue Light blocking. I find that computer usage requires less lens power to see clearly than other activities. I then have to switch back when looking for. But at least I donât mind!
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A very informative video. Incidentally, I just received my very first Trivex lenses and had a little surprise on its "yellowish" color nature, not too sure if this is typical.
Great video. You explained everything perfectly.
Thanks for such an informative video Dr. Allen! I had wondered what Trivex lenses were. Didn't get glasses until age 42, so went straight to Progressives. What could be better than a lens that has every different section allow you to have perfect vision depending on where you're looking? I understand for people who don't start out with them it takes some getting used to. But since they were the first lenses I wore they were a natural for me. Love photochromatic Transitions lenses, as well! The new XtraActive versions are great for people with light sensitivity. They always have the slightest tint and then change tint readily with the strength of the light they're exposed to. Although I have regular transitions as well. I do have non photochromatic lenses for indoors or night time, especially for night driving. ð
I'm so glad you've found lenses that work well! Thanks for sharing!
@@DoctorEyeHealth are Photochromic lenses good while driving car? Do they pose any risk or inconvenience during driving?
@@cf116 Most won't darken in the car as the car windows block the UV light that causes them to darken. I have a set of clip-on sunglasses that I use in the car instead. Some are designed to work inside of a car but they don't get fully clear.
I just glasses for the first time last month and I have to admit that I love them so far. I ended up getting polycarbonate lens and I see great with them. It took about two weeks for me to get used to them. I just bought some CR-39 glasses so letâs see how they compare to this one.
how'd they compare?
I watched a video on lense coatings that left me with a profound respect for the ultra high lense coating technology. I must admit, I've been careless in handling eyewear and have swore to make changes.
Your information are very helpful ( I did watch all the three videos) since I'm getting new pair of glasses ! Thanks ð
Fantastic!! Let us know how everything goes!
I am so thankful for your videos. I wish you were my eye dr! I am having to educate myself because I am tired of settling for whatever the eye dr has on hand atm. Also, I would like to save money. So, in order to do that I am trying to order online. I have a lot of questions. Thankfully, you have a lot of videos. I feel that you are very honest, knowledgeable, & trustworthy. So glad I found you!
Thank you for those kind words. I'm so glad you've found these helpful! A glasses series has been a long time in the making. I'm glad to be getting this information out there for people.
So happy I found this channel, very helpful!
Hey thanks! Glad you are finding it so useful!
Hands Down... One of the most genuine and engaging eye doctors on the planet!! I learn something every single video. Thank You, teaching us whenever you can. Truly appreciate you.
Your videos are so helpful. Im looking to buy prescription glasses online and have been a bit overwhelmed with all the minute (though major) things to understand...I lowkey wish Id studied to be an optometrist now lol...Thank you
Thank you. Multiple sclerosis/MS here. Anyone can benefit from your advice
Education time!
Thank u doctor.....For guiding about the lenses....
amazing video!
Thank you a lot
Really very informative for me cause glasses are my passion ð
Thank âĪyou. I went with Silloette 5540. PC lens. Transition, progressive Crizal. Rimless. Love them. 18gm.
Thank you so much for your channel it's a big help to us.
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Can you please do a video entirely about progressive lenses (how to best use them, opinions about them etc.)? That would be fantastic!
I've needed this for a long time, I have failed to get new working glasses since 2oo4
i learned a lot from you, Thanks.
How very helpful! Thank you.
Super helpful. Thank you!
So much great information in this video. ð 7:53 Something to be aware of with high index lenses is that, the higher the index the lower the Abbe value, which means you're going to see more chromatic aberration (colour fringing) around the edges of the lenses. Some high index lenses have an Abbe value as low as 31, which isn't great for the clarity of the lens.
Thanks for the info!
I thought something was wrong with my prescription, just turns out they are so high that I get these strong color shifts even in the middle of my vision if the lights are bright enough. Extremely noticeable on my color cycling RGB RAM sticks in my pc, the reds shift physically shift position and make it look like its moving.
@@Nccp9 Unless you have very strong prescriptions and want as thin lenses as possible, go with CR-39 next time. CR-39 has an Abbe number of 59, higher than the eye, so no colour fringing and also a lot cheaper than high index lenses.
@@spajdude I have -6.5 in both eyes, so I'm stuck getting polycarbonate :(
@@Nccp9 no you arent! you can get trivex which is a direct competitor of polycarbonate but offers higher abbe numbers and the most clarity while also having the impact resistance of poly! I have astig. and -6, -7 on my eyes so I also have a strong perscription but you are not limited on your options!
Hello, in October I started being through laser sessions due to retinal tears. Soon after I began seeing these bright spots (which later I found out to fit perfectly with the blue field entoptic phenomenon); not to mention an increase in floaters. Any thoughts on what could have caused it? Thanks for the informative content :)
Hey Danilo. Thanks for sharing that. Tough to say why you are seeing the blue field entoptic phenomenon after all that. But very interesting because I see it too. (really want to do a video on that). Floaters are more common after any eye surgery, particularly a retinal surgery. But changes to the vitreous gel and growth of floaters do often cause retinal tears as well.
Your explanation is so good as always. I like your videos, also i just wanna say hi, i'm optometrist too
Thanks for that! Great to connect!
Thanks for talking about the Abby value, always something I noticed but never knew the name of.
It is written Abbe though ;)
I don't need glasses in the slightest, I don't know why I'm here but I like the videos ! Keep up the great work
Dr. Allen, I am really hoping you will make a video about "progressive lens options", especially those that are digitally designed. My recent discussions with a number of opticians were about new digital progressive lenses, supposedly superior (and more costly) than earlier ones. They were described as being "top tier" or "premiere" because they are individually designed for a patient's specific prescription, and have a better range of vision levels than older lenses. What are your thoughts about this new technology? Really hoping to hear your perspective before I purchase :-). Thank you.
Very educational and helpful, thank you.
You're very welcome!
Hello Dr.
Much appreciated your technical and professional advice. Could you pl provide some tips on varilux x series for progressive lenses.
Clear, informative, to the point. For a glass layman like me- enlightening. Thank you.
Many thanks for an extremely interesting video Dr Allen
Great to have you here, Sue!
I've been a polycarb lens wearer for years, and I really like them. I am a big fan of the photochromic lenses, too, since my glasses are always on my face. I've never misplaced my sunnies. :)
Thanks for all this information - I've been wearing glasses for almost 40 years and I am always learning from you. I appreciate it!
Thanks so much Shannon! Glad to hear you have done such a good job protecting your eyes!
Docter superb. Glasses for better field vision for glaucoma patients .Thanks
Great informative video, thanks
Iâm getting my glasses this week and I was just curious how they were made
Acetate plastic frame to cover edge of high myopia, 1.67 MC with Transitions but hereâs my twist, single vision freeform lens to increase my field of view in the lens to stop the extra astigmatism in the corners of the lenses hehe
Sounds like some great ideas!
thank u for the tips, i really like ur videos its very educational
You're very welcome, Ivy! Thanks for the kind words!
Varilux X 1.74 index and Sapphire coating in my new specs is amazing in Tom ford frames.
Your videos are always well edited and educational. thanks
Wow, thank you so much for that! You're welcome.
@@DoctorEyeHealth my eye power is -12 in right eye and -14 in left eye so which lens should i use u tell me
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Ohhh so that's why I've noticed those colors blue and orange. Thanks Doc.
Really helpful. I have massive chromatic aberration with poly lenses (I have transition and progressives). Lenscrafter gave me poly lenses and I didn't know better until I tried them, and I returned them. My old glasses have Zeiss CR-39 and I had zero issues. I may go back to LC and ask for CR-39 since they have a nice frame I like.
@@windsurfer_LA Thank you. I went back to LC and asked for CR-39 lenses, so now I'm waiting to get them, hopefully they will work, this will be my 6th trip to them (luckily they are very close).
I told them about the chromatic aberrations and they kept trying different poly lenses .. obviously didn't work, and I didn't know any better at the time. You'd think *they* would know ð
Anyway, the information in your videos has been very interesting and helpful - thanks again.
@@levon9 it worked?
@@whoisalisson Yes, perfectly - I'm sort of shocked no one at LC or their optician had any clues about this - even after I explained this to them.
No doubt you were super helpful! Thanks!!!
You're welcome!
This channel helps alot on people with glasses should gives tips or new thing to know about glasses that is not just a ordinary material
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Thanks Eyplays! Hopefully some day I will make it over to visit the Philippines!
@@DoctorEyeHealth when was your power stable????
I would love you to do a video on Neurolens vs. standard prism lenses. TIA~
me too!!! I need to try out the Neurolens!
I was hoping you would cover aspheric lenses as well.
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As an optician I've used all of them and my go too material's are 1.67 or CR39.
Same here!
Hi Dr, can you please also elaborate on blue filter coating ? Also digital lens that comes with low addition that claimed can give some sort of ârelaxâ to the eyes ? Thanks for the great info anyway âšïļ
Blue light filters improve contrast since the human eye doesn't do too well with blue light.
The low addition lens he mentioned is useful for using you smartphone or reading, since you eyes don't need to adjust to the close distance (think of the lens on a camera)
Thanks brother your video helped me much.
Glad to hear that!
Good information.. thanks
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Thank you Dr Allen
Great education on lenses. I perhaps be OK with Progressive. Trivex n high index sound very appealing, don't know cost differential with progressive. Good day sir
Great video thanks
I have always used glass lenses; they are readily available at either vision center in my town. Comes at a premium cost, but they last forever. I have relatively stable vision, and the pair that I just moved off from was ten years old. The lenses and titanium frame are still in perfect condition. Now in a bifocal with photochromic glass.
Completely agree. But I've had a hard time finding anyone who still works with glass. Where have you found glass, photochromic replacement lenses?
Would like to see a video on the pros and cons on selecting eye glass lenses from EnChroma, Spectraspecs or Axonoptics versus buying from an Optical store and employing all your suggestions made in your videos. This is for patients who have Glaucoma. Thank You.
I wish you were my eye doctor ð I get better informed with you than in person.
Your glasses look really good on you!
Wow! This video was extremely informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for making this video, it was amazing,got to learn so much, it's a request can you make a similar video about contact lenses,I have a left lazy eye, wearing glasses from childhood now I want to try contact lenses, it would be great help, if you could give some guidance, I have +4.50 power in left lazy eye and +2.50 in right eye, would you advise me try contact lenses?
Again thank you so much ððŪðģ
Is round glasses good for someone with high myopia? And also I have bad chromatic aberration so I will try the trivex lens next time, thank you
Doc, have a nice day. I would like to ask what is myopia lenses is? Where it is recommended on when to use this kind of eye glasses? Thank you
I specialise in glasses from the UK and being in optics for the past 12 years this is what I speak to my patient's on a day to day basis. Very useful video for those new to glasses. My favourite lenses are zeiss or rodenstock. Not a presbyopic just yet!
Can u pls tell me about Zeiss lenses? I hear they are the best lenses on the market?
@@raeesakarim3046 very good lenses but like most good quality lenses like essilor, rodenstock and zeiss they come at a price
great man
Excellent vid
You mentioned that poly carbonate is soft and easy to scratch, but you did not speak of the hardness or scratch-ability of high index or Trivex. at this point scratch resistance is my biggest concern. If the lens is too soft, I believe that compromises any scratch resistant coating as well.
I have an Rx of -9.50 / -11.50 and usually have to get 1.74 hight index lenses. Is there any other lens that is thinner than that? Also to make it more complicated due to age (54) I also have presbyopia (+2.50) for reading. Any recommendations? I was told that I have to have progressive lenses and can not use a bifocal lenses. Is that still the case? Thank you for your great videos. Very instructional and helpful. Thanks again.
can you make a video explaining digital and compensated lenses?
Interesting, but as far as materials you left one out. You can tell me about plastic, but with 50 years of trying all the different lenses, I still like glass. With my high Rx, I do end up with thick and heavy lenses. I also like large lenses that help with my side vison, so the edges have got real thick. I still like the quality and durability of real glass. Takes longer, but it is worth it.
Hi so I just got contacts, and the solution it came with burns my eyes it's the Bosch and Lomb biotrue solution, do you have any recommendations that won't burn when putting them in.
I have a question just changed from rectangular lenses to oval and with first time blue light and already have had them for almost two weeks and on the side of the lenses I see blurry and in the front I see perfectly fine. What do you think it might be?
It could be a âbase curveâ issue. Sometimes going from rectangular frame into that oval can add more curvature to the material. This is something that can be fixed, if your optical shop has control over their lenses (most do). A blue light filter (or most other coatings) have very little effect on your overall quality of vision. Finally if the base material of your lens has changed it could also be that you arenât adapting.
Iâve worked in optical for 2 1/2 years in a specialists office. The only real answer to your question is to talk to your DOCTOR or OPTICIAN.
They will be able to give you an actual answer. The things I suggested above are only the cases I typically see.
@@slipknot19968 I have -8 plus 1.5 astigmatism. What do you recommend for lenses? My issue is the high distortion anytime I am moving my eyes. The sides of the lenses are the worst.
@@MiteshDamania your issue could also be material based, or even rx based. Your rx is a little on the high side. Sometimes high myopes donât like Cyl changes. Youâll definitely have to talk to your doctor and optician, theyâll be able to show you what changes you had since your last visit/purchase.
I like CR-39, great quality, high Abbe value! I bought a plastic frame and they were sliding off my nose, lucky for me Amazon sells silicone nose pads and they worked, but next time I'll just get the metal frames.
lmao just go to an optician and get your frame adjusted
@@Dorfmatratze the optician will be really happy to adjust your glasses from Amazon by the way ;)
Please provide a table of thickness/weight vs prescription and material type. Hard to know, for a given prescription if getting high end material makes sense or not.
At my Dioptors...-3.75/-4.50.......i always go for 1.74 index lenses as the look amazing in eyeglass frames. Currently sporting Tom Ford specs with Essilor Varilux X lenses 1.74, and Essilor Sapphire coating. I like a streamlined profile so thick specs are a no go!
That's some good stuff, might get away with 1,67 Index but at that point doesn't make the biggest difference in price.
Good video. As an old lab techie, I must correct you about stinky Trivex. It is 1.60, 1.67, and 1.76 indexes that stink when you cut them :-)
Hi. Is pupil height needed for a single vision lens? If not, is it helpful to provide it when buying online?
Hi please advise me which will be best type of lens/frames for high myopia my prescription is -10 sph, -1 cyl and 170 axis.
For people who could benefit from them what is your opinion/thoughts on Shaw lenses?
Thank you
Hello Dr. Can u make a video on how to take better care of glasses. Like how to wash them, wipe them, and all? Please?ðð
I just saw retina doctor and wondered why they always seem to be borrowing the eye pressure pen thingy between exam rooms. As it turns out that small thing costs like $3,000 for some reason.
Thanks
You're welcome!
Firstly, thank you! Great video. :)
I have a concern/question. I just ordered eyeglasses from the local shop and I thought I was getting varilux x series. I'm looking at my receipt and I'm worried bc I see that I have the physio w3+. Are these still going to be good? I don't have a very high prescription, but I'm just sad that the quality of these won't be very good.
I have a question. I have astigmatism and require glasses all day long. Since I'm a student I would be spending a lot of time on my phone and computer and I have notes I have began to squint when I try to read. Is it possible to combine both astigmatism and computer lenses. Is it practical?