Glasses Lenses and Coatings
Choosing the right lenses is just as important as choosing the right frame. Different prescription types, lens indexes, lens features, and coatings can affect how your glasses look, feel, and perform in everyday use.
This guide introduces the most common lens options available at Rimcoo and can help you better understand which options may suit your needs.
Start with your prescription needs first, then consider lens thickness, daily use, light conditions, and additional lens features.
Prescription Type
Single Vision
Single vision lenses provide one prescription across the entire lens and are commonly used for distance vision, near vision, or reading.
They are one of the most common choices for everyday prescription glasses.
Progressive Lenses
Progressive lenses provide multiple vision zones within one lens, allowing you to see at different distances without switching between different pairs of glasses.
They are commonly chosen by people who need both distance and near vision correction.
Unlike traditional bifocals, progressive lenses do not have a visible horizontal line across the lens.
Reading Lenses
Reading lenses are designed for near-vision tasks such as reading, writing, and other close-up activities.
They are commonly used by people who need additional support for near vision.
Lens Index
Lens index describes how efficiently a lens material bends light.
In general, a higher lens index allows the same prescription to be made with a thinner lens. This can be especially useful for stronger prescriptions.
Common Rimcoo lens index options include 1.56, 1.61, 1.67, and 1.74.
The most suitable lens index depends on your prescription, frame size, lens type, and personal preference.
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Lens Types and Features
Standard Clear Lenses
Standard clear lenses are designed for everyday vision correction and provide a simple, clear appearance.
For stronger prescriptions, a higher lens index may help reduce the thickness of the finished lenses.
Blue Light Filtering Lenses
Blue light filtering lenses are designed to reduce some blue-violet light passing through the lenses.
They are often chosen by people who spend long periods using computers, mobile phones, tablets, and other digital screens.
Photochromic Lenses
Photochromic lenses automatically darken when exposed to activating outdoor light and gradually return to a clearer state when the activating light is reduced.
They are a convenient option for people who regularly move between indoor and outdoor environments.
Polarized Sunglass Lenses
Polarized lenses are designed to reduce glare from reflected light, especially from surfaces such as roads, water, and snow.
They are commonly chosen for driving and outdoor activities where glare reduction is helpful.
Lens Coatings
Lens coatings can improve the appearance, cleanliness, and everyday performance of your lenses.
Anti-Reflection Coating
Anti-reflection coating, also known as AR coating or anti-glare coating, helps reduce reflections from the surfaces of the lenses.
This can make lenses appear clearer and can be especially useful under artificial lighting, while using digital devices, or when driving at night.
Hydrophobic Coating
Hydrophobic coating helps water form droplets and move off the lens surface more easily.
It can make lenses easier to clean and can be useful in rainy or humid conditions.
Oleophobic Coating
Oleophobic coating helps resist fingerprints, skin oils, and greasy smudges.
This makes the lens surface easier to wipe clean during everyday use.
How to Choose the Right Lenses
There is no single lens option that is best for everyone.
Your choice may depend on your prescription, frame, daily activities, preferred lens thickness, and whether you need features such as photochromic or polarized lenses.
Send us your prescription and the frame you're interested in, and we'll help you understand the available lens options.
Need Help?
For prescription lenses, a valid prescription is required before lens production can begin.
If you have questions about lens types, lens index, coatings, or prescription information, please contact us.
Email: service@rimcoo.com
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