What are the different types of eyeglass lenses?

What are the Different Types of Eyeglass Lenses?

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By ZEELOOL|Jul 02, 2024
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Standard Lenses: Provide everyday clarity with basic anti-reflective coating.
Blue Light Blocking Lenses: Reduce digital eye strain from screens by filtering harmful blue light.
Photochromic Lenses: Automatically darken outdoors (UV exposure) and clear indoors for light-adaptive vision.
Driving Lenses: Enhance road safety by reducing glare and improving contrast/night vision.
Color Tinted Lenses: Offer UV protection and style customization for sunglasses.
Polarized Lenses: Eliminate horizontal glare during outdoor activities like driving or water sports.

With the passage of time and the development of technology, the variety of eyeglass lenses on the market have become more and more abundant, which bring more choices to consumers. Different types of lenses have their own characteristics, which are suitable for different needs and occasions. So what are the main types of lenses available in the market today? How to choose the right lens according to your needs? ZEELOOL will provide you with detailed answers.

1. Standard Eyeglass Lenses

Traditional clear lenses are perfect for everyday use with standard anti-reflective lenses.

Standard Eyeglass Lenses

2. Blue Light Blocking Lenses

Anti-blue light lenses block more blue light from digital screens and the sun, which protect your eyes from the negative effects.

These lenses can reduce the impact of blue light which emitted by electronic products on the eyes, as well as reduce eye fatigue and visual discomfort. These lenses are especially suitable for people who spend a lot of time in front of electronic screens. For example, computer workers or people who often use smartphones.

Blue Light Blocking Lenses

3. Photochromic Lenses

Photochromic lenses, also known as light-adaptive or “transition” lenses, are eyeglass lenses that darken or lighten in response to changes in UV exposure. They darken (gray/amber) when exposed to sunlight outdoors and return to their original clarity when UV exposure decreases, such as indoors.

Photochromic lenses help reduce eye fatigue that can occur when transitioning between bright and dark environments. They also eliminate the need to carry separate glasses or sunglasses, providing a single, versatile solution for both indoor and outdoor use.

Photochromic Lenses

Malcom glasses with gray photochromic lenses -Outdoor


Photochromic Lenses in door

Malcom glasses with gray photochromic lenses -Indoor

4. Driving Lenses

Driving lenses are specially designed for drivers, incorporating special coatings and materials to create a type of eyeglass lens that enhances visual clarity and safety for both day and night driving. These lenses make the field of vision brighter and high-definition, effectively reducing glare and reflections from vehicle headlights, road lights, and other light sources. This improves visual comfort when driving.

In addition to reducing glare, driving lenses enhance contrast, making road signs and other driving-related objects more distinct. This improves the ability to recognize objects in dark or poorly lit environments and effectively reduces eye fatigue.

5. Color Tinted lenses

Tinted lenses are lenses that are tinted or coated to turn ordinary lenses into sunglasses. These lenses have special color filters that change the color of light in the environment, providing specific visual effects and comfort. For example, tinted lenses in sunglasses filter out bright light and UV rays, protecting the eyes during outdoor activities.

Malcom glasses with dark brown color tinted lenses

Malcom glasses with dark brown color tinted lenses


Malcom glasses with pink color tinted lenses

Malcom glasses with pink color tinted lenses


6. Polarized Sunglass Lenses

Polarized sunglasses lenses are anti-glare tinted lenses perfect for driving, as well as water and snow activities. These lenses use polarization technology to block glare and reduce reflections, providing a clearer and more comfortable visual experience. Polarized lenses are mainly used for outdoor activities such as driving, fishing, skiing, and alpine hiking.

Malcom glasses with green polarized sunglass lenses

Malcom glasses with green polarized sunglass lenses

What are the Different Types of Eyeglass Lenses?
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