Spectacle frames
We stock a comprehensive range of frames at all prices from budget designs to fashion eyewear such as

• Porsche
• Silhouette
• Elle
• Oliver Goldsmith
• Gant
• Rodenstock 
• Nike
  

The advent of the minimalist look has resulted in a rise in the popularity of rimless and semi rimless designs, which render the frame almost invisible. This look is extremely popular and has the added advantage of being exceptionally light. We carry many rimless ranges, for example Silhouette Titan 

We are also stockists of The Wimbledon Sunglass Collection which are a superb quality range of prescription sunglasses at very affordable prices.

Frame design
Modern frame design places the emphasis on comfort and style. Companies such as Rodenstock and Charmant, for instance, use lightweight alloys for maximum comfort, with titanium being an increasingly popular choice.

Titanium
This is a premium frame material. Titanium is a metal which is extremely light, flexible and strong with the added benefit of being allergy-free and non-corrosive.

Memory titanium
'Flexon' is the most common trade name for this frame material, which is a mix of titanium and nickel. This metal is extremely flexible and offers excellent durability. It is most commonly used in parts of the frames such as the bridge and the sides, where such qualities are needed most. (These are the frames you may see advertised twisted around a finger without breaking!)

Stainless steel
Stainless steel is made from a very strong metal alloy. These frames can be made very thin and still maintain their strength and flexibility. Like Titanium, it contains no nickel, therefore it is virtually hypo-allergenic and resistant to corrosion.

Spring hinges
Spring hinges are available on many modern frames, helping to make them more durable. The spring mechanisms, located in the side hinges, help the frame maintain adjustment through normal use and give some added durability if they should get heavy wear.

Single vision lens
In 99% of cases this is what first-time wearers will require. As the phrase suggests, single vision lenses offer a single focal power and correct close-up or distance vision. Typically, single vision lenses are worn for reading if you are long sighted or presbyopic and for distance if you are short sighted.

Bifocal lenses
There will come a time in your life when you may need glasses to improve both close-up and distance vision. One option is to carry two pairs of spectacles around but this can be both inconvenient and frustrating. Bifocals are two lenses in one, enabling the wearer to see clearly at close-up and

distance, but not inbetween.

Varifocal lenses
Sometimes known as "bifocals without the line", varifocals are, in fact, much more as they offer complete vision at all distances including the intermediate range between close-up and distance. As they have no visible dividing lines, they are cosmetically better than bifocals. We have been awarded Varilux Specialist status due to our experience in dispensing these premium brand leading lenses.

Light sensitive
There are now light-sensitive lenses that react so quickly and efficiently to changing light conditions you can wear them anywhere from a sunny beach, working in the office or reading a book. In short, they are light when they need to be, at night or indoors, but darken when they need to be in the sun. They also provide 100% protection against the sun's harmful UVA/UVB rays.

Thinner and lighter lenses
You may have noticed some people's lenses look thick or bulbous. There are many lenses which are now available in denser materials than ordinary plastic or glass. This enables us to greatly improve the appearance of higher powered lenses. In addition, aspheric surfaces are used which result in a thinner, flatter lens offering excellent visual acuity, even in peripheral vision. Such lenses result in lighter, more comfortable spectacles and a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. Companies such as Rodenstock and Essilor specialise in this area.


Lens coatings
Anti-reflection coatings allow more light to pass through the lens enabling it to appear clearer. They all but eliminate reflections with 99% of light entering the eye. The lack of annoying reflections makes everyday tasks far easier, such as helping to eliminate headlight glare when driving at night. They are particularly effective on high-powered lenses. Hard coats protect the lens from minor abrasions, keeping the lens clearer for longer.

The ultimate in lens protection! Crizal lenses with Scotchgard Protector stay much cleaner for much longer. The outstanding clarity of Crizal anti-reflection and anti scratch lenses has been improved. It is now protected by Scotchgard Protector, the worlds leading protective brand.

Dust won't stick during cleaning. Rain and grease slide off. With no glare, smudges, dust, dirt, oil, water or grease you will see as clearly as you did the first day you bought your new lenses. People will notice your eyes through your lenses rather than unsightly reflections on the lens surface.

 Varilux Computer Lenses

It is all computer generated
The computer is still a relatively modern invention and it has changed all our lives...in many ways for the better. But, in one way, this change is not entirely comfortable because computers can put strain on our eyes.
When working on a computer we can make as many as 3600 eye movements each hour. Maintaining focus may require constant effort, causing our eyes to blink less which means they may become dry and irritated. However, computer vision need no longer be a struggle with the introduction of a completely new occupation lens from Varilux®. It is a lens called Varilux Computer™. This new development comes from the people who invented varifocal lenses. Varilux® lenses are prescribed to over 300 million people worldwide.