Everyday Essentials
A practical starting point for common prescriptions and everyday use.
- Common optical designs
- Clear, blue-filter or photochromic options
- Standard coatings and indices
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UNDERSTAND YOUR LENSES
Not all lenses are made the same.
The same prescription can feel different depending on the lens design, function, coating, index and level of personalisation.
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Thinner and lighter
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Less distracting reflections
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Clearer peripheral vision
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Better suited to your frame
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More comfortable for daily tasks
START WITH YOUR NEEDS
What would you like to improve?
Choose the closest concern. These are starting points, not a final recommendation.
LEVEL OF OPTIMISATION
How much optimisation do you need?
A higher level is not always necessary. The right choice depends on your prescription, frame and daily use.
Need-Based Optimisation
Additional optimisation for stronger prescriptions, astigmatism, specific tasks or special frames.
- Double aspheric or semi-freeform options
- Prescription or peripheral optimisation
- Screen, driving or anti-fatigue designs
Advanced Personalised Optics
Designed using additional measurements and personal wearing information.
- Full freeform calculation
- Binocular optimisation
- Frame and wearing-position measurements
- Visual preference or pupil-related optimisation
Availability depends on prescription, lens type and brand.
BUILD YOUR LENS
Six parts of a lens choice.
Optical Design
How vision is controlled across the lens.
Lens Function
Clear, blue-filter, photochromic, polarised or tinted.
Material & Safety
Weight, impact resistance and practical suitability.
Coating
Surface reflection control, scratch resistance and easier cleaning.
Refractive Index
Thickness and weight for your prescription and frame.
Lens Technology
Additional calculation, measurement and personalisation.
OPTICAL DESIGN
How much of the lens is optimised?
Spherical
A basic curved lens design.
Aspheric
A flatter design that can improve appearance and peripheral performance.
Double Aspheric
Both lens surfaces help manage the optics.
Semi-Freeform
Selected areas are digitally optimised.
Full Freeform
More of the usable lens area can be digitally optimised.
This diagram explains the general level of surface optimisation. Actual performance depends on prescription, measurements, lens type and manufacturer.
EXPLORE THE DETAILS
What does each part do?
Lens Function
- Clear
- Blue-light filtering
- Photochromic
- Polarised
- Tinted
Material & Safety
- Everyday lens materials
- Higher impact-resistance options
- Suitability depends on intended use and applicable standards
Coating
- Anti-reflective
- Scratch resistance
- Water and smudge resistance
- Easier cleaning
Refractive Index
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A higher index can help reduce thickness for some prescriptions, but it is not automatically the best choice. Prescription, frame size, weight, optical performance and budget should be considered together.
ADVANCED LENS TECHNOLOGY
What can personalisation consider?
Digital Freeform Calculation
Calculates more areas of the lens digitally.
Prescription & Curve Optimisation
Adjusts the design around prescription and lens curvature.
Binocular Vision Optimisation
Considers how both eyes work together.
Wearing Position Personalisation
Uses how the frame actually sits on your face.
Pupil & Light Optimisation
May consider pupil behaviour or changing light conditions.
Frame & Visual Preference Optimisation
May adapt selected designs to frame shape or visual preference.
Technology examples
Available technologies may include concepts such as Rodenstock EyeLT, Pupil Optimisation and Individual Lens Technology, or TOKAI Binocular Link, i Location Remix, My Feel Select and 0.01D options.
Different brands may use similar concepts under different names. Their calculations, measurements, personalisation levels and availability may differ.
NEED HELP CHOOSING?
Not sure which level you need?
Send us your prescription, current glasses and how you use them. We’ll help you narrow down the suitable options.