What's available: 

Are you confused with what's available when selecting the right pair of glasses? Your eyecare professional can help you make those right choices. The following are options you should consider:

Transitions®
Lenses
High Index
Lenses
Polarized
Lenses
Anti-Reflective Coating
Progressive
Lenses
Polycarbonate

 

TRANSITIONS® LENSES

Transitions lenses are state of the art lenses that are clear in color while indoors and change to a sunglass shade of either dark gray or brown when exposed to UV light outdoors. These lenses are available in many different styles such as single vision, bifocals, trifocals and progressive (no line) bifocals. Ask your eyecare professional which material and style best fit your needs. 

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Transitions is a registered trademark of Transitions Optical, Inc.

HIGH INDEX (The thinner lenses)

The market has been flooded with new lens products designed to make your eyewear look more attractive and feel more comfortable. High index lenses play a big part in accomplishing this. High index lenses are significantly lighter than glass lenses and even lighter than regular plastic lenses. High index lenses are available for most prescriptions and lens styles.  Your eyecare professional can demonstrate the differences.

POLARIZED LENSES (For the ultimate in outdoor sunwear)

Polarizing material when incorporated into lenses cut glare, and is invaluable for activities such as driving and particularly any hobby done on or near water such as fishing and boating. Skiers also find a great benefit from snow reflection. Single vision and many styles of multifocals are available in polarized versions. Plastic is the preferred material. Your eyecare professional should be able to demonstrate the benefits of polaroid lenses. 

ANTI-REFLECTION LENSES (known as A/R lenses)

IMPROVE YOUR NIGHT VISION
Anti-Reflective lenses virtually eliminate the often dangerous reflective glare from oncoming headlights. By seeing more clearly at night, you can drive with greater comfort and confidence.

REDUCE EYE STRAIN
Spending long hours at a computer screen, whether at work or play, can dramatically contribute to eye fatigue. Anti-Reflective lenses eliminate the glare and discomfort this activity often causes.

DON'T HIDE YOUR EYES ANY LONGER!
Now you can eliminate annoying reflections on your lenses with Anti-Reflective lenses, enhancing your ability to communicate with others. Your lenses will become nearly invisible, making it easier for you to see better, and look better!

THE CLEAR BENEFITS OF A/R LENSES
Distracting reflections and glare can rob your eyes of up to 14% of available light. Anti-Reflective lenses allow virtually all the available light to pass through your lenses for sharper, clearer, more comfortable vision. Recent tests prove that patients are able to see more clearly with Anti-Reflective lenses, especially under low light conditions at night when reduced light transmission can seriously effect vision. And the new generation of most Anti-Reflective lenses now have a special topcoat which makes your lenses easier to clean and care for than ever before, in addition to offering superior scratch resistancy.

PROGRESSIVE LENSES (Those no-line bifocals)

Ordinary bifocals, like your grandparents used to wear with lines, give you only distant and near vision with a jump in between. Progressive lenses make you look younger, with no lens lines, and give you continuous uninterrupted vision at all distances. Toledo Optical is proud to be a distributor for Varilux lenses. Varilux progressive addition lenses are simply the most advanced lens design for people with presbyopia. Varilux lenses allow you to see near, far, and everywear in between - without annoying distracting lines. Varilux progressive addition lenses are made from several different types of materials so you can choose the right lens for your lifestyle. Because there are so many imitators, only Varilux lenses come with a Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing that you've received genuine Varilux lenses. Ask your eyecare professional for a demonstration of the Varilux lens. 

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POLYCARBONATE (The toughest lens made!)

If you or your children are active in sports this lens option is for you. Polycarbonate lenses are the strongest, safest, lightest and most impact resistant lens material available today. These lenses are naturally thinner, lighter and include UV protection. Your eyecare professional will be very willing to demonstrate the benefits of polycarbonate lenses.