What Types of Lens Upgrades are Available for Purchase?Updated 29 minutes ago
Choosing the right lenses for your child's prescription is essential to ensure comfort, clarity, and style. Here’s a brief guide to our lens options, each designed to fit a range of prescriptions and lifestyle needs.
**For more detailed information on the lens options listed below, please visit our website, where you'll find an in-depth article outlining all of our lens upgrade choices.
1. Basic Polycarbonate Single Vision (Free)
Our complimentary lens option, perfect for lower prescriptions. These are crafted from impact-resistant material and come with essential coatings for everyday protection.
Features:
- Blocks 100% UV light
- Scratch-resistant coating
- Anti-reflective coating
- Spherical lens design (ideal for basic prescriptions with a uniform curve)
Best for:
Prescriptions where both SPH is lower than +/- 3 and CYL is lower than +/- 2.
If the prescription is outside this range, upgrading to our Premium or Deluxe Polycarbonate lenses is recommended.
2. Premium Polycarbonate Single Vision ($49)
A step up from Basic, these lenses are thin, lightweight, and provide all the essential coatings for clarity and durability.
Features:
- Blocks 100% UV light
- Scratch-resistant coating
- Anti-reflective coating
- Aspheric lens design (for reduced thickness and improved image clarity across the lens)
Best for:
Prescriptions where both SPH is lower than +/- 6 and CYL is lower than +/- 4.
If the prescription is outside this range, upgrading to our Deluxe Polycarbonate lenses is recommended.
3. Deluxe Polycarbonate Single Vision ($99)
Our top-tier polycarbonate option for higher prescriptions. These are digitally surfaced, offering a customized experience with superior clarity and minimal distortion.
Features:
- Blocks 100% UV light
- Scratch-resistant coating
- Anti-reflective coating
- Aspheric lens design
- Digitally surfaced for custom precision: Our Deluxe lenses are crafted with cutting-edge technology that customizes each lens for the individual wearer. By using precise measurements, these lenses reduce distortion and optimize vision.
Required if:
SPH is higher than +/- 6 or CYL is higher than +/- 4.
4. Blue Light Lenses
Protect young eyes from screen exposure with lenses designed to filter out blue light.
Premium Blue Light ($59): Our polycarbonate premium blue light lenses reduce blue light without the typical yellow tint.
Deluxe Blue Light ($119): Our deluxe polycarbonate blue light lenses are perfect for higher prescriptions with digital surfacing for a custom fit.
5. Premium Trivex ($99)
If your child has a lower prescription and you’re seeking top-of-the-line clarity and durability, Premium Trivex is an excellent choice.
Features:
- Blocks 100% UV light
- Scratch-resistant coating
- Anti-reflective coating
- Aspheric lens design (optimized for thinner, lighter lenses)
Best for:
Prescriptions where both SPH is lower than +/- 3 and CYL is lower than +/- 2.
If the prescription is outside this range, upgrading to Deluxe Trivex lenses is recommended.
6. Deluxe Trivex Single Vision ($139)
For higher prescriptions, Deluxe Trivex lenses provide top visual clarity and a feather-light experience. These lenses are digitally surfaced for a fully customized fit.
Features:
- Blocks 100% UV light
- Scratch-resistant coating
- Anti-reflective coating
- Aspheric lens design
- Digitally surfaced: Our Deluxe lenses are crafted with cutting-edge technology that customizes each lens for the individual wearer. By using precise measurements, these lenses reduce distortion and optimize vision.
Required if:
SPH is higher than +/- 3 or CYL is higher than +/- 2.
7. High-Index Lenses Single Vision
For kids with high prescriptions, our High-Index lenses offer a super-thin profile and unparalleled clarity.
Premium 1.67 High-Index ($199): Great for prescriptions needing a thin profile and precise clarity.
Deluxe 1.67 High-Index ($229): Ideal for higher prescriptions with digital surfacing for maximum customization.
Deluxe 1.74 High-Index ($279): The thinnest option available, designed for the highest prescriptions with customized digital surfacing.
*Note: High-index lenses are exceptional lenses, but may not always be as suitable for kids as our Polycarbonate lenses due to a different level of impact resistance. Please check with your child's eye doctor for their opinion, as they will know your child's eyes best.
8. Sun Lenses Single Vision
For those looking to enjoy the outdoors, we offer lenses with built-in UV protection and glare reduction.
Premium Transition ($149): These transition from clear to tinted in sunlight. Ideal for kids who need a full time pair of glasses that can handle both indoor and outdoor play!
Deluxe Transition ($199): Optimized for higher prescriptions with digital surfacing.
Polarized Sunglasses ($129): For added protection from reflective glare, like snow or water.
Premium Non-Polarized Sunglasses ($29): For everyday sun protection
Deluxe Non-Polarized Sunglasses ($49): Recommended for higher prescriptions and customized digitally surfaced lenses.
9. Progressive Lenses – Formtech Compensated (starting at $179)
A seamless, no-line multifocal lens that supports clear vision at every distance—far away, at arm’s length, and up close. These digitally surfaced lenses are crafted using advanced compensated lens technology for enhanced clarity, especially with higher prescriptions.
Features:
Blocks 100% UV light
Scratch-resistant coating
Anti-reflective coating
Digitally surfaced: Designed to account for frame positioning and your child’s facial structure for more accurate, customized vision
Seamless transitions between distance, intermediate, and near vision
Available in Polycarbonate and 1.67 High Index
Also availible in Polycarbonate Blue Light and Sun options
Best for:
People who need clear vision across multiple distances without the visible line of a bifocal. Great for all-day wear and active lifestyles.
10. Bifocal Lenses – FT 28 Flat-Top (starting at $109)
Bifocal lenses offer two distinct vision zones—distance on the top and reading on the bottom—separated by a visible line. These lenses use a Flat-Top 28 design, meaning the reading segment is 28mm wide for a defined near-vision area.
Features:
Blocks 100% UV light
Scratch-resistant coating
Anti-reflective coating
Visible bifocal line (Flat-Top 28 style)
Traditional and reliable multifocal solution
Available in Polycarbonate and 1.67 High Index
Also availible in Polycarbonate Blue Light and Sun options
Best for:
Kids and adults who have worn bifocals before or need a clear distinction between distance and near vision. Often recommended by eye doctors for younger wearers who benefit from a defined reading zone.
11. Antifatigue Lenses – Eyezen®+ or AppLife (starting at $119)
These single-vision lenses include a subtle boost in the lower portion to ease near-vision strain from reading or screen use. Perfect for kids and adults experiencing early eye fatigue or visual discomfort.
Features:
Blocks 100% UV light
Scratch-resistant coating
Anti-reflective coating
Subtle lower-zone boost for near work
Built in Blue Light filter
Available in two options:
Eyezen®+: Multiple boost power levels
AppLife: Two boost power levels
Best for:
Students, avid readers, or anyone experiencing eye strain from close-up tasks. An excellent option for comfort without the full multifocal design.
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