See Better, Your Way: Lens Options Explained

Anti-reflective coating is a special treatment applied to your lenses that reduces glare from lights, screens, and reflections. It helps more light pass through your lenses so you can see more clearly, especially when driving at night, using digital devices, or spending time under bright lighting. AR coating also makes your lenses look clearer and more transparent, so people can see your eyes—not distracting reflections.

Benefits of anti-reflective coating:

• Clearer, sharper vision
   
• Less glare from screens and headlights
   
• Reduced eye strain
   
• Lenses that look cleaner and more invisible

Choosing the right lens material helps ensure your glasses are comfortable, durable, and suited to your lifestyle and prescription. Below are the most common lens materials we offer, along with who they’re best for.

Polycarbonate lenses are lightweight, impact-resistant, and a popular choice for everyday wear.

Benefits:

• Very durable and shatter-resistant
   
• Lightweight and comfortable
   
• Built-in UV protection
   
• Great for kids, active adults, and safety glasses
   

Best for: Children, active lifestyles, and anyone wanting a strong, affordable lens option.

Trivex lenses offer similar durability to polycarbonate with improved optical clarity.

Benefits:

• Lightweight and impact-resistant
   
• Sharper visual clarity than polycarbonate
   
• Built-in UV protection
   
• Excellent for rimless or drill-mounted frames
   

Best for: Patients who want durability and clearer vision, especially in rimless or lightweight frames.

1.67 high-index lenses are designed for stronger prescriptions and help reduce lens thickness.

Benefits:

• Thinner and lighter than standard lenses
   
• Improved comfort for higher prescriptions
   
• More cosmetic appeal (less bulk in frames)
   

Best for: Moderate to high prescriptions where thinner lenses are desired.

1.74 lenses are the thinnest lens option available and ideal for very strong prescriptions.

Benefits:

• Ultra-thin and lightweight
   
• Most cosmetically appealing option for high prescriptions
   
• Fits better in a wider range of frames
   

Best for: Very strong prescriptions where minimizing thickness and weight is a top priority.

Our team at Crane Optical will help you choose the lens material that best fits your vision needs, lifestyle, and frame selection—so you can see clearly and feel confident in your glasses.

Blue light filters are designed to reduce exposure to blue light emitted from digital screens like phones, computers, and tablets. Blue light can contribute to eye strain, headaches, and visual fatigue—especially during long periods of screen use.

By filtering a portion of this light, blue light lenses help make screen time more comfortable while maintaining clear, natural vision. These lenses can also reduce glare and improve overall visual clarity, making them a popular choice for both work and everyday wear.

• Helps reduce digital eye strain and fatigue
   
• Improves comfort during extended screen use
   
• Reduces glare from screens and overhead lighting
   
• Can support better visual comfort throughout the day
   

Blue light filtering can be added to most prescription lenses and works well alongside anti-reflective coating for enhanced clarity and comfort.

An aspheric lens is designed with a flatter, more streamlined curve compared to traditional lenses. This advanced design helps lenses stay thinner, lighter, and more natural-looking—especially for people with higher prescriptions.

Traditional lenses tend to become thicker and more curved as prescriptions increase. Aspheric lenses reduce this bulk while maintaining clear, accurate vision across the lens.

Thinner, lighter lenses
Aspheric lenses help reduce thickness, making glasses more comfortable to wear and more visually appealing.

Clearer vision
The design minimizes visual distortion, providing sharper vision across the entire lens—not just the center.

More natural appearance
Aspheric lenses reduce the “bug-eye” or magnification effect that can occur with stronger prescriptions, allowing your eyes to look more natural behind the lenses.

Better frame options
Because they’re thinner and flatter, aspheric lenses work well with a wider variety of frames, including smaller or more stylish designs.

Aspheric lenses are an excellent option for patients with moderate to high prescriptions who want clearer vision, improved comfort, and a sleeker look. At Crane Optical, our team will help you choose the lens design that best fits your prescription, lifestyle, and frame selection.