Lens Choices

Are your glassses too thick, too heavy and not providing the all round visual comfort you require? You’ll hardly be surprised to know that there are technology led solutions to some well known and not so well known spectacle wearing problems. Whilst this is great news some of the terms and phrases used can be quite confusing. At John Biddle Opticians we are committed to helping you find the best solution for your particular needs in plain English! 

SINGLE VISION LENSES 

Standard

  • Light & comfortable to wear
  • Performs well in low powerssinglevision_image_01.jpg
  • Recommended for standard frame types

Standard Custom Made

  • The standard lens individually tailored to suit:
    • Rimless and semi-rimless frame styles for durability and good looks
    • Unusual or stronger powers for best cosmetic effect

PROGRESSIVE LENSES

Basic Design

  • The most budget friendly progressive lens option
  • Line free for cosmetic appeal … no one knows but you!
  • Full range of vision from far through arms length to near.  No annoying jumps or blanks in your vision

Modern Design (as per basic plus)

  • Enhanced peripheral performance for less head movement
  • Larger reading area, comparable to standard bifocals.

Advanced Design (as per modern plus)

  • Enhanced computer aided design for reduced swim and sway.  Easier to get used to and excellent for active lifestyles.
  • Larger area of arms length vision.  Makes screen work more comfortable than previous progressives.

Premium Design (as per advanced design plus)

  • State of the art in progressive lens design.  The best lenses available.
  • Large stable intermediate and near areas for instant adaptation and continual comfort for all kinds of users.
  • Barely noticeable levels of peripheral distortion.  No swim and sway!
  • Each lens is individually designed and manufactured to your personal specification.  Couture tailoring for your eyes!

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

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  • Up to 25% thinner and 35% lighter
  • Up to 4 times stronger
  • Scratch Resistant
  • Reflection Free

Slim Aspheric Design

  • Up to 30% thinner and 40% lighter
  • Up to 4 times stronger
  • Scratch Resistant
  • Reflection Free

Super-Slim Aspheric Design

  • Up to 40% thinner and 50% lighter
  • Up to 5 times stronger
  • Scratch Resistant
  • Reflection Free

Ultra-Slim Aspheric Design

  • Up to 45% thinner and 50% lighter
  • Stronger than standard
  • Scratch resistant
  • Reflection free

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  • Contrast enhancers, ultra-violet and infra-red filters, polarising filters
  • Enhanced function, hidden protection & improved performance
  • Fashion - a huge palette of colours are available to suit your frames, colouring or personality!

Scratch Resistant

  • Lenses look and work better for longer
  • Easier to keep clean

Reflective Free Coating

  • Lenses are more see through … all the time!  Especially helpful for night driving, office and screen work, working in low and poor illumination.
  • Observers see you not the reflections from your glasses!

ColorMatic

  • The tint that “thinks”!  Adjusts to suit the surrounding light levels providing protection and comfort at all times
  • Clear indoors and dark outdoors.  One pair of lenses for a multitude of conditions