Not All Lenses Are Created Equal: What Every Patient Should Know

At Respectacle Company, we have long and in-depth conversations about lenses and the various types available to our customers, their functions, and the different qualities that can be found within the optical marketplace. It’s a vast and complex subject. One that requires a great deal of knowledge and awareness about the different lens types and the quality available.

In our independent optical practice here in Market Harborough, we have demonstrators to visualise different designs of lenses, helping to explain to patients how design and manufacture can affect the capabilities of ophthalmic lenses. As lenses are made specifically for the individual wearer, it can be difficult for people to visualise the differences available to them – and how choosing the right lenses for their lifestyle and daily tasks can have a big impact on their day-to-day life.

Take shopping for a new television as an example. When you visit a shop to buy a new TV, you can view each one on display and compare the picture and sound quality. Before making your choice, you can familiarise yourself with the features installed on each model. But that’s not something you can do when you come to select lenses for your new glasses. When buying a pair of lenses, you’re putting your trust in the dispenser’s knowledge and advice. It’s a big commitment, but as the old saying goes, ‘you get what you pay for’.

Lens manufacturers continually develop new technologies to enhance both the optics and appearance of lenses. This research and development takes time and significant investment, which is reflected in the price of premium, high-quality lenses. Here at Respectacle in Market Harborough, we believe it’s a worthwhile investment in your vision, helping you perform daily tasks and enjoy your hobbies to the fullest.

Ophthalmic lenses come in many different designs and materials, all designed to enhance our daily lives. Whether you need glasses for the office, to work on a computer, complete a detailed piece of needlework, or just for general use throughout the day, we have a solution. One that will not only assist your vision but also look cosmetically pleasing. After all, glasses are just as much a style statement as they are a visual aid.

Of course, we understand some customers might be a little apprehensive about spending money on a new pair of glasses. That initial outlay can be expensive. However, if you compare the cost of new specs with premium lenses to the cost of a car, computer, television, set of golf clubs – or even a season ticket to see your favourite team play – it’s a small percentage to pay. You can read more about the true cost of spectacles, here.

When we dispense our eyewear, we discuss our client’s optical prescription, lifestyle needs, and choice of frame. All these factors need to be considered to ensure you are happy with your new spectacles. We place a great deal of importance on customer satisfaction, and we want you to be excited about both the high-quality optics and the beautiful eyewear piece you’ve chosen.

Pop into Respectacle Company, your friendly local opticians on Manor Walk. We’d love to introduce you to our frame collections and the different lens options available to suit your needs. Let’s get excited about eyewear together!

You don’t have to miss out, if you’re not local to Market Harborough – we have an online store! Here you can browse a small selection of our eyewear collections in the comfort of your own home. Please reach out if you have any questions about lens options or the eyewear brands we stock. You can contact us on 01858 433577 or fill out the form on our website.

 

Further reading:

From Order to Fitting: The Journey to New Spectacles

The True Cost of Spectacles

Top Frame Styles Trending Now at Respectacle in Market Harborough

Varifocal Lenses: Why You Get What You Pay for When Buying Progressive Lenses