My design is glasses in which lenses would be suitable for several sight powers, so you won't need to change lenses for a while, even if you sight power changes. One pair of glasses can be suitable only for 30 different sight powers. Otherwise the lens would be too thick.
Here are two examples of how can glasses look.
So, glasses can be any shape, color and material. The price will depend on design the glasses.
I've also completed a research on different types of lenses.
· Polycarbonate lenses. These eyeglass lenses are impact-resistant and are a good
choice for people who regularly participate in sports, work in an environment
in which their eyeglasses may be easily scratched or broken, and for children
who may easily drop and scratch their eyeglasses. Polycarbonate lenses also
provide ultraviolet protection.
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Trivex lenses. These lenses are made from a newer plastic with similar
characteristics of polycarbonate lenses. They are lightweight, thin, and
impact-resistant and may result in bettervision correction
than the polycarbonate lenses for some people.
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High index plastic lenses. Designed for people who require strongprescriptions, these
eyeglass lenses are lighter and thinner than the standard, thick "coke
bottle" lenses that may otherwise be needed.
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Aspheric lenses. These eyeglass lenses are unlike typical lenses, which are
spherical in shape. Aspheric lenses are made up of differing degrees of
curvature over its surface, which allows the lens to be thinner and flatter
than other lenses. This also creates an eyeglass lens with a much larger usable
portion than the standard lens.
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Photochromic lenses. Made from either glass or plastic, these eyeglasses change
from clear to tinted when exposed to sunlight. This eliminates the need for
prescription sunglasses.
These eyeglass lenses may not darken in a car because the windshield could
block the ultraviolet rays from the sun.
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Polarized sunglasses. Light reflected from water or a flat surface can cause
unwanted glare. Polarized lenses reduce glare and are useful for sports and
driving. These lenses may cause the liquid crystal displays on the dashboard of
cars to appear invisible.
References:
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