Single Vision Lenses
What is Single Vision?
Single vision lenses are used in glasses and sunglasses, they are usually for people who suffer from short-sightedness or long-sightedness. Typically once you reach 40 years of age, you may start noticing issues with your vision when trying to focus on objects close by, or far away. If you experience just one of these eye conditions, or even both, then single-vision lenses could be an ideal solution for you. However, if you do experience both of these conditions then
multi-focal lenses may also be a consideration.
What are Single Vision Lenses used for?
Single Vision lenses use just one prescription. They correct vision for people who suffer from short-sightedness, farsightedness and age-related farsightedness. Because single vision lenses are used to correct various eye conditions, they are the most commonly used lens. They can be used for everyday use, such as reading, driving and computer use.
Are single-vision glasses right for me?
If you only need glasses for one type of vision, your optician may prescribe single-vision glasses to you. People under 40 usually have this type of lens as they’re more likely to have just one type of visual requirement.
If you’re presbyopic, you may need to have separate glasses for separate things, such as one pair for seeing far away, like when you’re driving, and one pair for close-up tasks, like reading.
Your optician will be able to recommend the best lens option to suit your needs.
Types of single vision lenses:
Our standard single-vision lenses come free with all NHS optical frames.
There are also various lens add-ons available for single-vision glasses, including:
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Thinner lenses - we offer a standard 1.5 lens, however, if your prescription allows we offer lenses in 1.6, 1.67 and 1.74.
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Coatings - we offer a HMAR anti-reflection coating and blue light filter lenses.
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Transitions - we offer two kinds: standard transitions and Xtra-active transitions.