Your frames showcase your style, but the lenses truly elevate your vision. Quality lenses, paired with innovative coatings like UV protection, scratch resistance, anti-glare, or blue light blocking can help enhance your daily comfort and protect your eyes.
At Old South Optometry, we use lens technology, like CrizalⓇ, to minimize reflections and improve clarity from every angle. We are also a proud distributor of Essilor Lenses—so your eyes get the care they deserve. Their constant innovation in lens design allow us to offer you the best vision in every aspect of your life.
Your glasses deserve the right lenses to match. Visit us today to find the right lenses for your needs.
The Essilor Stellest spectacle lenses have been studied in children aged 8–13 years at the start of treatment, with evidence from five-year clinical trials. These lenses can be presumed safe and effective in kids aged 8 to 16 years and have been shown to slow down myopia progression by about half (50%).
Come see our team to discuss solutions for myopia control.
Aside from your lenses, which come with a prescription that dictates the level of magnification that you need, your lenses will also come with a certain style and lens technology. Knowing the difference can help you understand which is best for you, contributing to your overall visual comfort.
We most commonly prescribe single-vision, Eyezen, progressive, and office lenses. Here’s a quick look at the differences.
Single vision lenses provide one level of magnification across the entire lens. They’re prescribed for a single condition, correcting and focusing on only one distance.
Single vision lenses may be customized to be the right fit for you for any specific tasks, whether you have been diagnosed with myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism.
Progressive lenses, also known as multifocal lenses, have a gradual change in magnification across the surface, to alleviate symptoms associated with prebyopia. The top provides clarity for far-away objects, the middle for intermediate distance, and the bottom for viewing things up close.
Don’t be fooled—there are many designs of progressive lenses on the market, and they are far from comparable. At Old South Optometry, we offer proven lens technology in VariluxⓇ progressive lens designs, often leading to a high-quality multipurpose corrective lens that can be seen clearly in multiple gaze positions.
It is easy to adapt to progressive lenses, helping you see clearly and live vibrantly.
A step above blue-light blocking lenses, office lenses, or computer glasses, use your prescription to determine the appropriate magnification for your specific needs when working at your desk. These highly customizable prescription lenses are made specifically for working at a computer, which requires a focus a little farther than a book or other reading material.
When you discuss office lenses with your optometrist, be sure to tell them your personal preferences, including the lighting in your office and the distance between you and your computer screen.
Eyezen lenses are designed to help reduce eye strain and enhance visual comfort in today’s screen reliant world. Whether you’re working on a computer, scrolling on your phone, or gaming, these advanced lenses provide sharper vision, improved contrast, and protection against harmful blue light.
With Eyezen, you can enjoy a more comfortable and relaxed viewing experience—no matter how much screen time your day involves.
At Old South Optometry, we’re here to provide the perfect lenses for your lifestyle, whether you need innovative lens technology, protective coatings, or specialized lenses for comfort and clarity.
Our team is dedicated to selecting the ideal lens design and physical characteristics to fit your prescription, frame selection, and vision needs, helping you look and feel your best daily.
Visit us today to explore our lenses for yourself and find the right fit.
Crizal unique coatings give you protection against harmful UV rays and act as a shield against scratches, glare, smudges, dust and water. When it comes to the future of your eyes, with Crizal, the choice is clear. Designed in France.
The world leader in corrective lenses, Essilor, is present in more than 100 countries with a wide range of lenses to suit various lifestyle needs. Protect your eyesight with innovative lenses tailored to your prescription.
Quickly adapt from indoor to outdoor lighting in seconds. Living in the moment means not having the time to switch frames when going from different locations. Designed in USA, Transitions® lenses continuously change based on lighting, so you’ll never have swap glasses or suffer from strain headaches again.
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