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| Thick or thin lenses | ||
| Spectacle lenses can be made in many different materials and forms. Obviously the power of your spectacle lenses is determined by your prescription and in order to see clearly this can not be altered. The stronger the lens power the thicker your glasses are, however by altering the materials the lens is made from and reducing the size of the lens we can make your glasses appear more aesthetically pleasing. Spectacle lenses are made in glass or plastic and both have advantages and disadvantages.
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Over recent years great improvements have been made to plastic lenses making them nearly as thin as glass. Which is why 90% of people choose plastic lenses despite a tendency for the lenses to scratch. The same principle applies to glass. If the refractive index of the material increases then the lens becomes thinner, this procedure allows us to offer you thinner glasses. At Specsdirect2u we will surprise you with the savings that can be made compared to High Street Opticians prices. Call us today on 08700 62 36 36 if you are interested in Thin Lenses and we will give you an instant quote. You can have your lenses made thinner from £40 - see below. Ordinary - 1.5 = Free Mid Index - 1.6 = £40 (10% thinner than ordinary lens) High Inderx - 1.67 = £70 (20% thinner than ordinary lens) Super High Index - 1.74 = £110 (30% thinner than ordinary lens) |
