Eyeglass Cheat Sheet

When placing an order, please provide

• Correct information
• Valid prescription via fax, e-mail, or mail
• Pupillary distance (PD)

Pupillary distance (PD)

• Distance between the pupils, measured from one center of the pupil or edge to the other
• Can be obtained free of charge from an optometrist or optician
• If you cannot get your PD, you may mail in existing eyeglasses, or download a PD ruler

Polycarbonate lenses 1.59

• Light weight
• Most impact-resistant
• UV and scratch coatings built-in
• Ideal for
  • Children
  • Anyone else

High-index lenses 1.67

• UV and scratch coating built-in
• Offer superior optics
• Thinner and lighter than polycarbonate
• Great choice for higher prescriptions
• More options in frame selection

Anti-reflective coating (A/R)

• Increases light transmission
• Reduces reflected glare
• Improves night vision
• Reduces eye discomfort
• Makes the wearer's eyes more visible
• Ideal for
  • Computer users
  • Drivers at night

Polarized lenses – “true” sunglasses

• Eliminate reflective glare
• Great for drivers, skiers, anyone spending time on the water, or outdoors
• Built-in UV and scratch coating
• Available in polycarbonate material (only in-store at this time)

Transitions® – comfort lenses – not “true” sunglasses

• Respond to UV light by changing from clear indoor to sunglasses outdoor
• Build-in UV and scratch coating
• Available in polycarbonate material (only in-store at this time)
• Ideal for
  • Professionals
  • Golfers
  • Anyone else

Lens type

• Single Vision lenses
  • Offer one field of vision correction throughout the lenses
  • Can be for distance, reading or computer
• Progressive lenses
  • Offer continuous and smooth correction from distance to arm-length to close-up vision
  • Progressive lenses only available in-store at this time because exact measurement required

Eyeglasses care

• Do
  • Keep eyeglasses in their cases when not being worn
  • Use lens cloth, or wash lenses and frames with lukewarm water and mild soap, gently dry them with a soft cloth or tissue
• Don’t
  • Clean the lenses when they're dry (scratches will form)
  • Leave glasses in a car during hot summer month (heat can ruin the frame and warp the lenses)
  • Try fix or straighten frame yourself (adjustments are free at any optical store)

Frame selection tips for your face

• Round - Select angular style frame
• Oval - Any style works
• Square - Look for round or aviator shape
• Oblong - Round or square recommended