Spectacle Lenses
Lens Types
Children should be able to go to school with a modern trendy frame, one they will not be embarrassed to wear. It is vital children are happy with their frames and will wear them. For this reason we have a large range of plastic and metal frames supplied FREE with the voucher. All frames are of modern designs, regularly changed to keep up with current trends; so important to young people.
Single Vision
Single vision lenses are the most common type of lenses in spectacles as they only include one prescription. These can be produced simply and sometimes within 1 hour, depending on prescription. As these only correct one distance at a time, some people have different pairs of spectacles for different tasks such as reading and watching the TV.
Varifocal
Varifocals combine three different prescriptions in one lens (distance, intermediate and near). They are considered a lot more convenient than single vision lenses as only one pair or spectacles are required. There are hundreds of different varifocal types available and selecting the correct one for you is where the skill of a qualified dispenser is needed to discuss each individuals needs.
Bifocals
Bifocals are often recognised by the line across the lens caused by having a reading section in the bottom part of the lens and distance at the top. Bifocals are both convenient and easy to use.
Occupational multifocals
Varifocals are a great solution for day-to-day life, but for specific tasks such as desk work, they may be slightly inconvenient as you may require more of an intermediate distance for computers. Degressionals work in a similar way to varifocals but have larger reading and intermediate distance sections.
Lens Extras
Anti-Reflective and Blue Light Coatings
Thinning
Photochromic
Polarised
Tints & Mirror Coatings
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What they say about us
Called your jarrow store today to make an appointment was offered a appointment today which I had very good eye test and glasses were ready in 39 minutes very impressed with the service will definitely recommend to family and friends.
I have recently visited your Forest Hall branch and the staff were very friendly and professional. The optician was very informative and explained everything to me. The staff in the shop put me at ease and were very welcoming and helped with my frame choice. All round pleasant experience and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to family and friends.
Just needed to share the excellent service I received from your Optician today. I had arranged a home visit and had an outstanding eye test. Very professional service from all concerned. I will definitely be recommending your company to my family and friends.
Have recently had my eyes tested at Doxford park and the Optician put me at ease they are very friendly and professional. The test was the best I've ever had. When I was choosing glasses I was given excellent service. Would recommend to all my friends and family.
Today I had an eyetest at the doxford shop, the Optician was lovely and so kind. I was nervous as this was my first eye test ever. The staff are so helpful and friendly when I was in need of some advice for which frame to pick, I would recommend this company to all of my friends and family outstanding service!
Would like to thank the staff at the Jarrow branch, I went in for contact lenses, and they were so patient with me.
