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What Are Digital Lenses and Are They Right for You?

What Are Digital Lenses and Are They Right for You?

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Mark Olson, Optical Supervisor, CentraCare Optical

Digital lenses, also called high-definition lenses, are a relatively new improvement for eyeglass wearers &#; but what exactly are they and are they right for you?

Traditional eyeglasses are surfaced on one side using a standard &#;mold template.&#; Surfacing is the process of adding a prescription to a lens. For traditional lenses, the best field of vision is set in the center.

On the other hand, digital lenses are surfaced on both sides and are customed to fit your prescription. For that reason, they eliminate more distortion and help you transition from near to far vision much more easily.

The difference is a clearer image quality. It&#;s like comparing the display of an old-fashioned tube television to the modern high-definition picture of today.

People who wear high-definition lenses will experience a noticeably dramatic increase in clarity over traditionally made lenses. For example, objects will appear exponentially sharper, clearer and more vivid.

Are there different types of digital lenses for eyeglasses?

There are three different categories of digital lenses:

  • Single-vision digital lenses for near or distant vision
  • Progressive lenses for multifocal needs including bifocals
  • Blue light filtering lenses to reduce digital eye strain

A common myth is that digital lenses are only for people who work on a computer or with other digital devices. That&#;s just not the case. Digital lenses are for anyone who wants to improve vision.

The great thing about digital lenses is that they can be customized to fit nearly every person who uses glasses.

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Do digital eyeglass lenses cost more?

High-definition glasses are roughly 25 to 30 percent more expensive than traditional eyeglass lenses but the benefits are significantly higher too. People often report having better and stronger peripheral vision, a clearer visual field and overall sharper image quality.

Other special features of the digital lenses include an anti-reflective (AR) coating that eliminates reflection from the front and back surfaces of eyeglass lenses. You can choose from a range of lenses that fit your lifestyle including single vision, progressive, office lenses, computer, sunglasses and transition.

In addition to providing the clearest, crisp vision, they&#;re six times more accurate, provide a wider range of vision and they&#;re hailed as a more cosmetically appealing option for people who have high refractive errors and stronger prescriptions.

Do digital eyeglass lenses require more care?

While digital lenses are a more advanced eyeglass option, the good news is they don&#;t require any extra care compared to your standard lenses. They can be cleaned using the same microfiber cloth and lens cleaning solution as your regular eyeglasses.

Do online eyewear retailers offer digital lenses?

People can buy their digital eyewear online. However, prescription eyewear is a product specifically designed for you. Seeing an optician in person is beneficial in helping you choose eyewear that&#;s not only functional but also a good fit for you. Ask yourself why you&#;d spend the time getting a thorough eye health exam and then find eyewear with the lowest quality standards.

If you&#;re interested in improving the clarity of your vision and learning more about digital lenses, make an appointment to speak with an eye care provider.

Digital Lenses Pros and Cons

What are Digital Lenses?

Digital lenses are digitally enhanced eyeglass lenses that provide a dramatic increase in clarity over traditionally made lenses. The clarity is then increased when the digital lens is paired with an anti-reflective coating.

How do they help my vision better than regular eyeglasses / lenses?

Digital lenses provide sharper image quality, better peripheral vision and improved contrast sensitivity.

Is there a difference between digital lens and free-form lens?

Digital lenses, high definition lenses and free-form lenses are all descriptions of lenses that use the digital process.

What&#;s a brief description of how your Digital Lenses are made?

Traditional lenses are surfaced on 1 side and patient&#;s best vision is in the center of the lens. Digital lenses are surfaced on both sides and often called free-form because the lens is customized to the patient&#;s prescription in a very precise manner. In fact, free-form technology can surface lenses in power increments of 0.01 diopter (D), compared with 0.125 to 0.25 D increments of conventional eyeglass lens tooling.

Do they make digital lenses glasses for anyone? (Bifocal, trifocal, progressive, etc.)

Digital lenses are made for single vision, lined bifocals and progressive lenses. All prescriptions can benefit from digital lenses. Patients with higher prescriptions and all progressive lens wearers will notice the greatest difference.

Interested in upgrading to digital lenses? Schedule an appointment with our optometrist in Modesto to discuss digital lenses pros and cons.

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