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A GUIDE TO FIND THE PERFECT LENSES FOR YOU
Recommended frames & lenses for your prescription:
Mild Prescriptions: +/- 0.00 to +/- 2.00 SPH, 0.00 to +/- 1.00 CYL
Recommended Index: 1.50 or 1.56
Reason: These prescriptions are relatively low, and standard lenses will suffice without significant thickness.
Frames:
Plastic: Provides good durability and can handle slightly thicker lenses.
Fully Rimmed Frame: Offers good lens protection and aesthetics.
Semi-Rimless: Acceptable since the lens thickness is not significant.
Complete Rimless: Suitable due to the low thickness of the lenses.
Moderate Prescriptions: +/- 2.00 to +/- 4.00 SPH, +/- 1.00 to +/- 2.00 CYL
Recommended Index: 1.56 or 1.59
Reason: Slightly higher prescriptions benefit from mid-index lenses to reduce thickness and weight.
Frames:
Plastic: Still suitable, providing support and durability.
Fully Rimmed Frame: Ideal to ensure lens stability.
Semi-Rimless: Suitable, but with a preference for thinner lenses.
Complete Rimless: Can be used, but the lens thickness might start to become noticeable.
High Prescriptions: +/- 4.00 to +/- 6.00 SPH, +/- 2.00 to +/- 3.00 CYL
Recommended Index: 1.59 or 1.60
Reason: High index lenses help to significantly reduce lens thickness and improve comfort.
Frames:
Plastic: Still a good choice, offering support for heavier lenses.
Fully Rimmed Frame: Recommended to help conceal lens thickness.
Semi-Rimless: Can be used, but lens edges might become visible.
Complete Rimless: Less ideal due to increased lens thickness
Very High Prescriptions: +/- 6.00 to +/- 8.00 SPH, +/- 3.00 to +/- 4.00 CYL
Recommended Index: 1.60 or 1.67
Reason: These prescriptions require thinner, lighter lenses for better aesthetics and comfort.
Frames:
Plastic: Effective in hiding lens thickness and providing strength.
Fully Rimmed Frame: Highly recommended to hide the lens edges.
Semi-Rimless: Possible, but lens thickness may be more noticeable.
Complete Rimless: Not recommended due to significant lens thickness.
Extremely High Prescriptions: +/- 8.00 to +/- 10.00 SPH, +/- 4.00 to +/- 5.00 CYL
Recommended Index: 1.67 or 1.74
Reason: Very high prescriptions necessitate ultra-thin lenses to minimize thickness and weight.
Frames:
Plastic: Essential for supporting thicker lenses and maintaining durability.
Fully Rimmed Frame: Best for concealing the significant lens thickness.
Semi-Rimless: Not ideal, as lens edges will be quite noticeable.
Complete Rimless: Strongly not recommended due to very thick lenses.
Severe Prescriptions: +/- 10.00 to +/- 20.00 SPH, +/- 5.00 to +/- 10.00 CYL
Recommended Index: 1.74
Reason: The highest index lenses are essential for extreme prescriptions to achieve the thinnest and lightest possible lenses.
Frames:
Plastic: Crucial for the heaviest prescriptions to provide necessary support and durability.
Fully Rimmed Frame: Essential to conceal and support the very thick lenses.
Semi-Rimless: Not recommended due to extreme lens thickness.
Complete Rimless: Not recommended at all due to the significant lens thickness and potential for lens damage.
Summary of recommended indexes:
•1.50: Suitable for low prescriptions up to +/- 2.00 SPH.
•1.56: Good for mild to moderate prescriptions up to +/- 4.00 SPH.
•1.59: Ideal for moderate prescriptions up to +/- 4.00 SPH and +/- 2.00 CYL.
•1.60: Best for high prescriptions up to +/- 6.00 SPH and +/- 3.00 CYL.
•1.67: Necessary for very high prescriptions up to +/- 8.00 SPH and +/- 4.00 CYL.
•1.74: Essential for severe prescriptions up to +/- 20.00 SPH and +/- 10.00 CYL.
Recommended Index: 1.74Frames:
By selecting the appropriate index based on the prescription range, you can achieve the best balance of lens thickness, weight, and optical clarity.