Prescription lenses
At 1001 Optical you will find the latest technology in prescription lenses available in the market for great prices.
Come to one of our stores and a friendly staff will be able to assess what type of prescription lenses will better suit your needs and lifestyle.
What types of prescription lenses are available?
Single Vision Lenses:
These prescription lenses are used to correct many visual problems for example: Long-sightedness, Short-sightedness and Astigmatism.
Vocational Lenses:
These prescription lenses are perfect for computer use and can be used to correct Presbyopia. They will correct the focus of near and intermediate objects but distance vision may be blurred.
Progressive:
The most advanced design of prescription lenses, giving you natural vision for all distances and corrections. They are a continuous gradient (inclined) lens which focuses progressively closer as one looks down through the lens.
Bifocals:
The prescription lens is split into two sections; the upper part is for distance vision and the lower part for near vision. They are usually prescribed for people over the age of 40 whose focusing ability has declined due to presbyopia.
Latest Lens Technology:
Advanced Coating
- Easy to clean - The lens becomes clean with just a simple wipe of a cloth.
- Smudge free - Water and grease resistant, fingerprints are easy to remove.
- Enhances cosmetic appearance
- Super hard - Scratch resistant - Almost as scratch resistant as glass
- 99% Light Transition - Reduces light reflections when driving at night
- Increases clarity of vision for computer users
Advanced Lens Material
- Hoya Phoenix® - 10 Times stronger than standard plastic lenses, making it the perfect lens for a variety of activities and reduce the risk of eye injury. Hoya Phoenix® is an excellent material for children and prescription sporting requirements.
- Hi-Index - range of technologically advanced lens materials with numerous properties to create the thinnest, flattest and lightest lenses. Your 1001 optical optometrist will help you choose the best material to suit your prescription requirements and lifestyle needs.
Prescriptable Sunglasses Lenses / Sun Protection
- Transitions® lenses – Latest Generation of photochromatic technology means the lens tint darkens to protect your eyes in changing light.
- Polarised Lenses – One of the best glare-reducing lenses. It is ideal for all activities such as fishing, driving, & skiing.
- DriveWear® Lenses – “A unique combination of NuPolar® polarization and Transitions® photochromatic technology. They adjust to light and block glare while driving in overcast and bright conditions and outdoors in sunlight.” www.drivewearlens.com
- Mirror / Flash Mirror – Mirrored lenses reflect light away therefore it reducing distracting glare. They can also make sunglasses or spectacles more fashionable.
- Sunglass Tints – 1001 Optical offers a wide colour range of sunglass tint to assist in reducing distracting glare, balance light transmission and improve depth perception and colour perception for all outdoor activities.
- Cosmetic Tints – 1001 Optical have a wide range of colours that matches the colour of your makeup and outfit whilst maintaining a good colour balance.
