SPECTACLE LENSES

At Crompton Opticians we use only the best quality lens products from manufacturers such as Essilor, Kodak and Signet  Armorlite.

Lens technology advances at a rapid pace and our aim is to combine aesthetic appearance and superb visual performance to match the individual requirements of your prescription.

For further information on the lens types we offer please select from below

• Single Vision Lenses
• Bifocal Lenses
• Varifocal Lenses
• Thinner and Lighter Lenses
• Lens Coatings
• Photochromic and Polarized Lenses

Single Vision Lenses

Single Vision lenses are the most common lens type. They are used to correct one type of vision, long sight, short sight, reading vision or astigmatism.

Bifocal Lenses

Bifocal Lenses are the traditional way of correcting distance and readingvision in one pair of spectacles. Their main disadvantage is not providing intermediate vision, essential for the increasing number of computer users.

Varifocal Lenses

Varifocal Lenses are also known as progressive lenses. They give complete vision at all distances, without the telltale dividing line of bifocals. Varifocal lenses look just like a single vision lens, but there is a gradual power difference within the lens, from distance at the top, down to reading. The area in the middle of the lens is your intermediate area for focusing on things at mid range eg, a computer. Varifocal lenses will give you great vision far,near and in between.

Crompton Opticians are proud to have achieved Essilor's Varilux Gold Specialist Optician accreditation. Essilor is world famous for the Varilux lens, the worlds first varifocal lens invented in 1959. Today there are over 300,000,000 wearers of varilux lenses world wide. Click here for more details.

Thinner & Lighter Lenses

Advanced technology means we can offer you a range of "high index" lenses thar are significantly thinner and lighter than standard plastic lenses. By increasing the lens density we change the way light passes through them. This allows us to use less material than ordinary lenses thereby making them thinner, lighter and more comfortable to wear. Thinner lenses are also more appealing because they don't distort the eyes. Lens indices range from 1.498 to 1.900 the higher the index the thinner and lighter the lens.

Polycarbonate lenses are impact resistant and 10 times stronger than standard plastic lenses making them ideal for sport and children. Up to 43% thinner, 24% lighter than standard plastic lenses with an index of 1.59 they are still cosmetically appealing. Their strength means they are first choice lenses for the fashionable rimless frames.

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Lens Coatings

Lenses with an anti-reflection coating dramatically reduce glare from computer screens and night driving. They also virtually eliminate reflections and so make your spectacles more attractive to look at, and your lenses more comfortable to see through.

Hard scratch resistant coatings are also available which protect the surfaces of your lenses.

For the ultimate in lens protection choose Essilor Crizal Forte lenses with Scotchguard.

They stay much cleaner for much longer. Dust won't stick during cleaning. Rain and grease slide off.With no glare, smudges, dust, dirt, oil, water or grease you will see as clearly as you did the first day you bought your lenses.

Plus they are guaranteed for two years !!!

Photochromic & Polarized Lenses

Photochromic

Transitions lenses are the most advanced photochromic lenses available. When you're outdoors and in sunshine they rapidly darken to become as effective as conventional sunglasses. When you go back indoors they lighten to become as clear as ordinary lenses. The density of tint varies according to UV levels and is one of the fastest acting in the world.

Polarized

Glare Reduction

Enhanced Colour Perception

Improved Contrast

Greater Visual Comfort

100% UVA UVB Protection

Polarized sun lenses are a real step forwrad in quality of outdoor vision for all spectacle wearers. In addition to providing protection against the effects of UV light, polarizing lenses give effective protection against the glare caused by reflected sunlight on water, snow, glass and metal. As a result they add a new dimension to an enjoyable outdoor lifestyle.