{"id":7158,"date":"2018-02-15T04:06:26","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T09:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/?p=7158"},"modified":"2022-01-25T23:04:15","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T04:04:15","slug":"thick-glasses-lenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www-ebdupgradeblog260316-qa.ebdoptical.com\/blog\/thick-glasses-lenses\/","title":{"rendered":"Say Goodbye to Thick Glasses Lenses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Back in the day, people used to lovingly refer to strong eyeglasses prescriptions as \u201cCoke-bottle glasses.\u201d Translated, this means \u201cthick lens glasses.\u201d But with the advent of technological advances in eyewear, even those who need a strong prescription can have sleeker and slimmer lenses. The secret is high-index lenses.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Why are thick glasses lenses so thick?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a hard truth to swallow, but the stronger your prescription, the thicker your glasses will be. The way in which eyeglasses correct sight is by using curved lenses. Those who are nearsighted have lenses that are thicker at the edge and thinner in the middles. It\u2019s the opposite for farsighted folks: the lenses are thick in the middle and thin around the edge.<\/p>\n<p>Refractive errors in your sight are measured in diopters. As that scale gets higher and higher, your lenses will require more curve to correct your sight. That means more lens material. The higher your diopter rating is, the thicker your lenses become. Some prescriptions are so high that lenses appear clunky and heavy and distort your looks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/frames\/aura-clear-jade-m-18857\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7283 aligncenter\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blog-Article-Images-1-1000-x-630-pixels-Recovered.jpg\" alt=\"thick glasses lenses - box\" width=\"1000\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-ebdupgradeblog260316-qa.ebdoptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blog-Article-Images-1-1000-x-630-pixels-Recovered.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www-ebdupgradeblog260316-qa.ebdoptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blog-Article-Images-1-1000-x-630-pixels-Recovered-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-ebdupgradeblog260316-qa.ebdoptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blog-Article-Images-1-1000-x-630-pixels-Recovered-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-ebdupgradeblog260316-qa.ebdoptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blog-Article-Images-1-1000-x-630-pixels-Recovered-825x520.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www-ebdupgradeblog260316-qa.ebdoptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blog-Article-Images-1-1000-x-630-pixels-Recovered-397x250.jpg 397w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/frames\/aura-clear-jade-m-18857\">Aura<\/a>, in Clear Jade<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">High-Index Lenses to the Rescue <\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the invention of high-index lenses, eye care professionals can provide you with the same sight correction without the \u201cCoke-bottle\u201d look. The plastic material used in high-index lenses bends light more efficiently. They\u2019re formulated and compressed to produce thinner lenses. The higher the index, the thinner your lenses will appear.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a strong prescription, we recommend a higher index so you can have thinner, lighter lenses. We offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/prescription-lens\/lens-index\">six different indexes at EyeBuyDirect<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1.5 index lens<\/strong>: Standard<\/li>\n<li><strong>1.57 index<\/strong>: Thin and light<\/li>\n<li><strong>1.59 index<\/strong>: Polycarbonate lens<\/li>\n<li><strong>1.6 index<\/strong>: Super-thin<\/li>\n<li><strong>1.67 index<\/strong>: Ultra-thin<\/li>\n<li><strong>1.74 index<\/strong>: The thinnest possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you make the switch from standard lens material to high-index, you enjoy better-looking eyeglasses produced according to the highest industry standards.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Forget Thick Lens Glasses <\/span>\u2014\u00a0Shop at<span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u00a0EyeBuyDirect<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At EyeBuyDirect, we combine fashion with function. We have stylish frames that fit with any aesthetic and we walk you through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/guides\/how-to-read-a-prescription\">how to read your eyeglasses prescription<\/a> so you can input it correctly.<\/p>\n<p>When you choose your frames, most prescriptions are compatible with our high-index lens selections. Get the stylish glasses you\u2019ve always wanted with sleek, light lenses that compliment your look. We also offer a 14-day Fit &amp; Style Guarantee and a 12-month Product Guarantee with every purchase. Find eyeglasses you love by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\">browsing our catalog today<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"btn-article-scope\"><a class=\"btn-article-bottom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\">Browse Stylish High-Index Glasses <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back in the day, people used to lovingly refer to strong eyeglasses prescriptions as \u201cCoke-bottle glasses.\u201d Translated, this means \u201cthick lens glasses.\u201d But with the advent of technological advances in eyewear, even those who need a strong prescription can have sleeker and slimmer lenses. The secret is high-index lenses. 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