Finding the right optical services can greatly enhance your vision and eye health. Whether you need a routine eye exam, new glasses, or specialized contact lenses, we can provide a variety of essential services tailored to your needs. Understanding what to expect when you visit our optical shop can help you make informed decisions about your eye care.
- Eye Exams: One of the primary services provided is a comprehensive eye exam. During this exam, an optometrist will evaluate your vision and eye health, checking for refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The exam can also detect conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts.
- Prescription Glasses: Once your eye exam is complete, you can select from a variety of frames and lenses. We carry numerous brands and styles, catering to different tastes and budgets.
- Contact Lens: If you prefer contact lenses over glasses, our professionals assess your eye shape and size to ensure a proper fit. They’ll work with you to choose the best type of lenses for your lifestyle.
Variety In Lenses
Choices in lenses can include photochromatic lenses that transition in sunlight, anti-reflective coatings to reduce glare, and blue light-blocking lenses to filter harmful light emitted by screens. The right lens can significantly enhance your eye comfort and visual clarity. There are eight common different types of lenses for glasses which are:
- Single vision lenses: Single vision lenses contain one prescription over the entire lens which is used to correct a single vision issue which can include near vision and distance vision.
- Multifocal lenses: Multifocal lenses contain three different prescriptions, near, intermediate and distance to correct a person’s vision. Multifocals have a seamless transition between the three prescriptions. Learn more
- Digital (blue light filter) lenses: Digital lenses, also known as blue light filter lenses, are designed to block potentially harmful artificial blue light rays emitted by digital screens. Learn more
- Photochromic lenses: Photochromic lenses are prescription lenses with a chemical coating that causes the lenses to darken in response to ultraviolet rays emitted from the sun. Learn more
- Tinted lenses: Tinted lenses are most often used in sunglasses to protect the eyes from UV rays. There are also tinted lenses in an array of colours that are used as fashion sunglasses that do not offer eye protection. Learn more
- Polarised lenses: Polarised lenses are a type of glasses lens that reduces glare. Polarisation can either be built into the lens material or applied as a coating over the lens. Learn more
- High index lenses: High index lenses are a type of lens that is lighter and thinner than the standard lens and are ideal for those who have a high prescription. Learn more
- Prism lenses: Prism lenses are a type of glasses lens that refracts light to ensure it enters the eye properly. These types of lenses are prescribed to treat vision conditions including double vision.