Distance Choose the Distance option if you are going to be using your glasses for Driving or any other general use including watching TV. If you required glasses specifically for computer use you should select Intermediate.
If you are unsure we would recommend attaching a copy of your prescription to this order at the next stage, alternatively you can email, fax or post this to us so that we can verify this before proceeding.
Reading Choose the Reading option if you are going to be using your glasses for Reading or any activity that is within your arms reach.
Usually a reading ADD power should be present on your prescription which we will require in addition to the general distance SPH, CYL and AXIS part of your prescription. Alternatively your reading prescription may have been written out in full separately from the distance prescription, if so, you should enter this for reading glasses.
If you are unsure we would recommend attaching a copy of your prescription to this order at the next stage, alternatively you can email, fax or post this to us so that we can verify this before proceeding.
Intermediate Choose the Intermediate option if you are going to be using your glasses for Computer work. An Intermediate ADD or a specific intermediate prescription will be required.
If your prescription does not show an intermediate ADD or a specific intermediate prescription you should contact your optician to confirm this, as a normal reading ADD will only be applicable for reading glasses.
If you are unsure we would recommend attaching a copy of your prescription to this order at the next stage, alternatively you can email, fax or post this to us so that we can verify this before proceeding.
Standard Varifocal Ideal for new and familiar progressive lens wearers, this traditional design offers a wide distance zone for natural eye movement, coupled with a smooth progression to near vision. This lens design has medium peripheral distortion yet it relatively easy to adapt to.
Freeform Varifocal This optimum design provides tremendous clarity from distance through to near with minimal soft focus and incredible fast adaptation. Freeform, or direct, surfacing makes it possible to grind the front, back, or both sides of a lens as needed to produce sophisticated tailored lens designs.
R28 Round Segment Bifocal The shape of the reading segment of the lens is in the shape of a circle which is 28mm in diameter. Ideal for prescriptions with positive figures.
D28 Flat Top Bifocal These lenses are in the shape of the letter D with its flat side uppermost. The reading segment has a flat top and a curved bottom. These are the most common type of bifocal, they are extremely successful as the reading area is very stable.
D35 Flat Top Bifocal These lenses are in the shape of the letter D with its flat side uppermost. The reading segment has a flat top and a curved bottom. These lenses have a larger reading segment compared with the D28 bifocals, they are extremely successful as the reading area is very stable.
Frame Only Your glasses will come with the manufacturers plastic demo lenses. This item will be shipped without prescription or Plano lenses.
Plano/Fashion Lenses We will fit this frame with blank Plano lenses which will be suitable for fashion use for those without a prescription.