1.5 index. Perfect for low prescriptions.
INTRO TO PRESCRIPTION LENSES
WHY ARE OUR LENSES SO SPECIAL?
We only use high quality lenses manufactured by a Japanese brand, HOYA. As well as using high quality lenses, our quality checks on your prescription lenses are of the highest standard. Our small team is made up of three optometrists, who will ensure your prescription has been made up accurately before sending your glasses out. We're perfectionists!
So, WHICH LENS TYPE IS BEST FOR YOU?
Choosing the type of lens depends on your prescription and how lightweight you would like your glasses to be.
Stronger prescriptions would benefit from opting for the thinner options as it will improve the overall aesthetic and reduce the weight of the glasses - this is particularly important if you wear them all the time!
If in doubt get in touch with us, our team of optometrists can give you professional advice on which lenses would be most suitable for your prescription.
What are YOUR options?
HOYA Single Vision Standard (£100)
HOYA Single Vision Thin (£150)
1.6 index. Perfect for moderate to high prescriptions. Light weight for added comfort, reduced magnification for improved aesthetic appearance and UV protection.
HOYA Single Vision Thinner (£200)
1.67 index. Perfect for moderate to high prescriptions. Even lighter for added comfort, reduced magnification for improved aesthetic appearance and UV protection.
HOYA Single Vision Thinnest (£250)
1.74 index. Perfect for high prescriptions. The thinnest and lightest lens that we do! Extra light for added comfort, reduced magnification for improved aesthetic appearance and UV protection.
Please note:
To order prescription lenses online you will require:
2. Your PD, if you don't know this we can help!
We accept prescriptions with a SPH value no greater than +/-6.00 and a CYL value no greater than -2.50. Stronger prescriptions require more precise measurements to be taken to ensure optimum vision.
If you are under 16, or have been registered as sight impaired or severely sight impaired, you are unable to order prescription glasses online.
You can always visit us in-store to order prescription glasses under these circumstances!
LET's TALK COATINGS!
As standard all of our lenses include HOYA's best premium coating: HiVision LongLife. This is HOYA's hardest, most durable anti-reflection coating available, it even includes a 1 year warranty against scratches (sorry, this doesn't cover accidental damage!). We wanted to provide the best anti-reflection coating as standard!
HiVision Longlife (Included)
HOYA's most premium and durable anti-reflection coating. Benefits include;
- Anti-reflective
- Water repellent
- Scratch resistant / Durable
- Oil / Grease repellent
- Anti-static
Blue Control Coating (+£55)
Includes all the benefits as Hoya's Hi-Vision LongLife coating as well neutralising the blue light emitted by digital screens, reducing eye strain and sleeplessness. Benefits include the reduction of glare and enhanced contrast, resulting in extra comfort when using digital devices.
Prescription Sunglasses OPTIONS
Prescription sunglasses are a great option, and any of our optical frames can be turned into prescription sunglasses. Once you have them you'll never go back!
If you don't like the idea of having multiple pairs of glasses, opt for photochromic lenses. They darken to sunglasses outdoors and quickly fade back to full clarity indoors.
Tinted UV400 (+£55)
Benefits include:
- 100% UV protection
- Excellent glare reduction
- Available in three stylish colours: Brown, Grey and Green*
*More bespoke tints are available at Chakshu London Opticians.
Polarised UV400 (+£70)
In addition to the benefits above, a specially designed film helps to prevent glare further by limiting the direction of light that can pass through the lens. In particular, glare caused by reflections from water, snow and other light reflecting surfaces (e.g. wet roads) is cut out. Great for the outdoorsy types!
Photochromic Lenses (+£70)
You can upgrade to photochromic lenses, HOYA Sensity 2 lenses adapt to their surroundings so your eyes don’t have to: they darken to sunglasses outdoors and quickly fade back to full clarity indoors.
- Comfortable vision in all light conditions
- Consistent performance in all climates, regions and weather circumstances
- Swift transition from clear to tinted and vice versa
- 100% UV protection
- Excellent glare reduction
- Available in three stylish colours: Bronze Brown, Silver Grey and Emerald Green
Choose from a grey, brown or green tint!
PROGRESSIVE LENSES
A.K.A. Varifocals & Occupational lenses
Varifocals allow you to see clearly at all distances with one pair of glasses without the hassle of switching between multiple pairs of glasses, this is usually advised for presbyopes.
Varifocals work best when the frame is of a suitable depth and fits correctly. Specific measurements need to be taken while you are wearing the frame to ensure the areas of vision for different distances are placed correctly within the lens. Due to this we do not sell progressive lenses online.
Occupational lenses are usually for intermediate and near vision, increasing the range of vision that you get compared to single vision reading glasses - think of them like a 'mini varifocal' without the distance vision part. Speak to our team to see if this would be a good option for you.
We're more than happy to help you with varifocals in-store. Meet our team of qualified optometrists, who are experts in taking accurate measurements.