Prescription Eyeglass Lenses
Sonoran Desert Eye Center provides prescription eyeglass lenses made from high-quality materials. We carefully examine our patients’ eyes and vision to determine the proper lenses for their needs. Visit our Chandler, AZ, optometry center for an eye exam and the lenses you need to achieve optimal vision.
Call
(480) 812-2211 today to schedule an eye exam!
About the Eyeglass Lens Materials
Eyeglass lenses consist of varying materials, depending on the lens type and what the lens is meant to correct. Learn more about some of these materials below.
CR-39:
These low-cost lenses are typically for prescriptions between +1.50 and -1.50.
Polycarbonate:
This type of lens material is lightweight and thin. It is shatterproof, but it can crack under some conditions. Lenses of this type should not be used in drill-mounted frames, but they are great for safety glasses and glasses for children.
Trivex:
Trivex is a superior form of polycarbonate lens material that does not crack stress. Trivex is perfect for rimless and drill-mounted frames.
1.67 High Index:
This material has high optical quality but is thinner than CR-39, trivex, and polycarbonate. This type is ideal for prescriptions in the -3.25 to -5.50 and +1.75 to +3.00 ranges.
1.74 High Index:
1.74 High Index is the thinnest eyeglass lense material, useful for prescriptions of +3.00 or -5.00.
Lens Coatings
Scratch Protection
We offer a one or two-year guarantee on scratch-protection coatings, depending on the quality of the coating. There are many coatings of varying quality.
Anti-Reflection
Anti-reflective coatings allow others to see your eyes instead of reflections in your glasses. They also promote crisper, clear vision.
Transition
Transition lenses darken when exposed to sunlight and get lighter indoors.
Polarized
Polarized sunglasses minimize the glare from decks, windows, sidewalks, and other reflected light sources.
UV Protection
UV protection coating is available in any lens.
Mirror Coating
Mirror coating gives sunglasses a fun, trendy color and minimizes the light passing through the lenses.
Lens Styles
Single Vision:
Single vision lenses are ideal for young people regardless of distance and great for older people near or far distances.
Bifocal:
Bifocal lenses provide clear vision near and far.
Trifocal:
Trifocal lenses are similar to bifocals but feature an additional section for enhanced vision in the mid-range.
Progressives:
These no-line bifocal lenses offer vision correction near, at a distance, and mid-range. Some progressive lenses have wider reading zones than others. The lenses with wider reading zones are typically more expensive.