Most people will put a lot of care into choosing frames that look good. It is only recently that they have come to see that the lens is every bit as important in creating the look and style.

Technological advances and the development of new materials, mean that the lens itself is an increasingly important cosmetic feature. Some of our lenses are made of specific high index plastic materials that bend light more than standard lenses. This means they can be much thinner, flatter and lighter whilst correcting your vision perfectly.

The right choice of lens material can hugely improve the cosmetic appeal of your spectacles.

Lineis 1.74 Lineis 1.74 is an innovative ultra-high index lens that is ideal for patients with strong prescriptions. It's much thinner, flatter and lighter than standard high index lenses and reduces eye magnification considerably. So no matter what your prescription Lineis 1.74 will help you look and feel far more natural. Stylis® 1.67 Stylis® 1.67 is a lens with real style, made from the latest lightweight optical grade plastic. These are remarkably thinner and flatter than conventional lenses and are even suitable for higher prescriptions. All Stylis® 1.67 lenses come with an anti-reflective coating as standard. See coatings section for more information.

Airwear 1.59® Airwear 1.59® is a premium polycarbonate lens material combining all the elements you need for your Varilux® lenses to withstand an active lifestyle. Not only are Airwear 1.59® lenses very thin, light and scratch resistant and UVA and UVB absorbent they are also highly impact resistant, virtually unbreakable and are perfect for an active lifestyle. Ormix 1.6® Ormix 1.6® is a plastic material that can make Varilux® lenses thinner and lighter than a standard material. Orma 1.5® Orma 1.5® is the most common material for Varilux® lenses.