Lens Materials

At Tec Labs, we provide a variety of high-quality lens materials to ensure that every pair of glasses meets the specific needs of your clients. Understanding the different types of lens materials can help you make the best choice for your optical requirements.

Types of Lens Materials

  1. Plastic (CR-39):
    • Overview: CR-39 plastic lenses are lightweight and offer excellent optical clarity, making them a popular choice for everyday eyewear.
    • Advantages: These lenses are affordable, impact-resistant, and easy to tint.
    • Ideal For: General use, including single vision, bifocal, and varifocal lenses.
  2. Polycarbonate:
    • Overview: Polycarbonate lenses are known for their high impact resistance and lightweight nature.
    • Advantages: They provide superior UV protection and are ideal for sports or safety glasses.
    • Ideal For: Active individuals, children’s eyewear, and safety glasses.
  3. Trivex:
    • Overview: Similar to polycarbonate but with better optical clarity and lighter weight.
    • Advantages: Exceptional impact resistance and comfort, along with high clarity and UV protection.
    • Ideal For: Sports eyewear and high-performance lenses.
  4. High-Index Plastic:
    • Overview: High-index lenses are thinner and lighter than standard plastic lenses, making them suitable for strong prescriptions.
    • Advantages: Reduced lens thickness improves aesthetic appeal, particularly in stylish frames.
    • Ideal For: Fashion-conscious clients with higher prescription needs.
  5. Glass:
    • Overview: Glass lenses offer the best optical clarity but are heavier and more prone to breaking compared to plastic lenses.
    • Advantages: Scratch-resistant with excellent visual performance.
    • Ideal For: Clients who prioritize optical clarity and scratch resistance over weight.

Lens Index Options

Tec Labs offers a range of high-index lenses to accommodate different prescription strengths and aesthetic preferences. Our high-index lenses include:

  • 1.59 Index: Standard plastic lenses suitable for lower prescriptions. They provide good optical clarity and are lightweight.
  • 1.6 Index: Thinner and lighter than standard plastic lenses, offering better aesthetics for moderate prescriptions.
  • 1.67 Index: Even thinner and lighter, these lenses are ideal for higher prescriptions, reducing edge thickness and improving comfort.
  • 1.74 Index: One of the thinnest and lightest plastic options available, perfect for high prescriptions, offering the best aesthetic appeal without compromising on visual clarity.
  • TOKAI 1.76 Index: ‘the worlds thinnest organic lens material’ fully tint able up to 85% absorption. Available in single vision and progressive lenses
  • TOKAI 1.8 and 1.9 index: ‘the worlds thinnest mineral lens material’ available in both single vision and progressive lenses

Choosing the Right Material

Selecting the appropriate lens material depends on your clients’ lifestyle, prescription strength, and personal preferences. Tec Labs provides expert guidance to help you choose the best lens material for every need, ensuring comfort, durability, and optimal vision correction.

Why Choose Tec Labs?

Welcome to Tec Labs

  • Competitive Pricing: Benefit from some of the best pricing structures throughout the UK.
  • Impeccable Aftercare: Enjoy our exceptional aftercare services, ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Rapid Service: Our efficient processes mean services are delivered within days.
  • Quality Assurance: We use only the highest quality materials for all our lenses.

Enhance your practice with Tec Labs’ comprehensive lens glazing services, designed to meet the highest standards of optical care and client satisfaction