How to Choose Lenses

The right lenses make a bigger difference than the frame. Clarity, comfort, and daily eye health all depend on choosing the lens that matches how you live. This guide breaks everything down so you can pick your lenses with confidence.

1. Start With Your Vision Needs

Your prescription determines the foundation of your lenses.

Single Vision

Best for everyday distance or reading. Clear, simple, and ideal for most prescriptions.

Readers

Non-prescription magnification for close work, reading, or hobbies.

Progressive Lenses

A seamless blend of near, intermediate, and distance vision. No lines, no switching glasses throughout the day.

If you’re unsure which category you fall into, check your prescription or contact us for help.

2. Select the Lens Material

Different materials offer different levels of thinness, durability, and comfort.

CR-39 (Standard Plastic)

Affordable, clear, and lightweight. Best for lower prescriptions.

Polycarbonate

Impact-resistant and thin. Great for active lifestyles, students, and anyone who wants durable everyday wear.

Trivex

Crisp optics like CR-39 but stronger and lighter like polycarbonate. A premium balance of clarity and protection.

High-Index (1.67 or 1.74)

Thinner and lighter for stronger prescriptions. Designed for comfort without lens “bulge.”

If your prescription is above ±3.00, high-index lenses can make a noticeable difference.

3. Add the Features That Support Your Lifestyle

Anti-Reflective Coating

Reduces glare from screens, headlights, and indoor lighting. Makes lenses look clearer and improves nighttime comfort.

Blue Light Filtering

Helps reduce digital eye fatigue if you spend long hours on a phone, laptop, or monitor.

UV Protection

Blocks harmful UV rays and protects long-term eye health. Included by default in most premium lenses.

Scratch Resistance

Adds extra durability for everyday wear.

Choosing one or two key enhancements can significantly improve visual comfort.

4. Consider Your Daily Routine

Your habits influence your ideal lens choice.

If you…

  • Work on screens → blue light + anti-reflective

  • Drive often → anti-reflective for nighttime clarity

  • Have an active lifestyle → polycarbonate or Trivex

  • Prefer the thinnest look → high-index

  • Wear glasses all day → lightweight materials + AR coating

Your lens should work for your life, not the other way around.

5. Unsure What to Pick?

You don’t have to guess.
Send us your prescription at support@eyeessentials.com and tell us how you use your glasses, and we’ll recommend the best combination for your individual needs.