Frames > Lenses

We offer all the latest types of coatings and our range reflects the current trend towards ever thinner and lighter lenses.

Anti-reflective coatings

which most people opt for as they cut down glare and make it easier for other people to see your eyes.

Photochromatic lenses – which go dark in sunlight

These days, they are completely clear when you’re indoors. These lenses are very handy if you don’t always want to carry a pair of prescription sunglasses with you.

Varifocals – the next generation of bifocals

These lenses correct both distance and close vision but without the dividing line of the old bifocals. There are lots of different types on the market and we will advise which are the most suitable for your needs. Some people can find varifocals take a little getting used to. If after a few weeks you decide you really cannot get on with them, we’ll replace them with traditional bifocals for no extra cost.

Essilor • Nikon • Pentax • Rodenstock• Zeiss … and more

Plastic or glass?

It depends. Plastic is lighter and harder to break and therefore safer. And plastic lenses are generally more widely available. But glass has two things going for it. It’s thinner which may give you a better look if you need thick lenses (although plastic lenses are getting thinner all the time). And glass may also give you better vision if you need a very strong prescription. Because we are an independent, we can always get the very latest lenses as they come on to the market, and we’ll always give you impartial advice about what will work best for you.