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A higher lens index lets a lens bend light with less curvature, so the same prescription can often be made thinner. But index is not a quality grade, and the highest number is not automatically the right choice. Your full prescription, frame size and shape, lens...

Yes. Glass spectacle lenses are naturally more resistant to surface scratches than uncoated plastic lenses, because the glass surface is harder. But “more scratch resistant” does not mean scratch-proof, and it does not make glass automatically better for everyday...

Glass Vs Plastic Lenses: The Short Answer For most everyday glasses, modern plastic is the practical choice: it is lighter than glass and some plastics, notably polycarbonate and Trivex, offer stronger impact resistance. Glass still appeals to people who prioritise...

If you are comparing Varilux Physio with Varilux Comfort, the more useful question is not “Which is best?” but “Which design priority matters most to me?” For the current products, Comfort Max is positioned around comfortable, flexible everyday progression and an...

When you start comparing premium varifocal lenses, three names regularly appear: HOYA, ZEISS and Varilux. All three offer sophisticated progressive lens technology designed to provide clear vision at distance, intermediate and near ranges, but they approach lens...

Varifocal lenses allow you to see across multiple distances without constantly changing glasses. However, not every varifocal uses the same lens design or technology. The difference becomes particularly noticeable when comparing established everyday designs with newer...

From checking emails first thing in the morning to working on a laptop, replying to messages and watching television in the evening, screens are now part of everyday life. That means our eyes regularly switch between different viewing distances, often while our heads...

Choosing varifocal lenses is not simply a matter of finding a lens that lets you see at different distances. The design of the lens can influence how easily you move between distance, intermediate and near vision, how much peripheral distortion you notice and how...