Rouhani Opticals: Prescription Lenses

Getting new prescription glasses can feel overwhelming. From having an eye exam to choosing the right lenses, there are many factors to think about. We want to make this process easier. Below, we cover what you need to know about prescription lenses so you can feel confident while shopping for a pair of glasses.

When you are ready to come in we can do everything from conducting the eye exam to making your glasses. If you already have a prescription, we will help you find the perfect lenses and frames.

Prescription Glasses at Rouhani Opticals

Your prescription glasses should be just as unique as you are. Luckily, our EyeCare Center has a wide selection of the latest styles to help you find the perfect fit.

What Are Prescription Lenses?

Prescription lenses are corrective and help compensate for vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Prescription glasses will alter how light enters your eye, helping you see clearly by changing how your retina focuses.

Our optometrists can give you a prescription for lenses after a comprehensive eye exam.

Types of Prescription Lenses

There are four main types of lenses for glasses. Depending on the results of your eye exam, you could need any of the following options.

Single Vision: Single vision lenses help correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. These lenses are one power edge to edge and help with a single visual need. They also defend against digital eye strain, so your eyes stay relaxed, comfortable, and healthy.

Progressive lenses: Progressive lenses provide a smooth transition from distance through mid to near vision. Progressive lenses give you the most natural vision correction at all distances. With progressive lenses, you can look up to see clearly across a room and far in the distance.

Multifocal: Multifocal lenses correct two or more fields of vision and are divided by lines that sit horizontally across the lens. They can include bifocal or trifocal lenses, which have powers for near vision, distant vision, and/or intermediate vision. Multifocal lenses are rarely prescribed as progressive lenses have largely replaced them.

Different Types of Lenses for Glasses

You have many options when it comes to glasses lenses. Below, we'll discuss the different types so you can choose the lenses that best fit your vision needs and comfort preferences.

Polycarbonate Lenses

Polycarbonate lenses are preferred as a lightweight yet reliable lens choice. Some of their key features include:

Increased comfort and safety (compared to plastic lenses).
100% ultraviolet (UV) protection.
Improved impact-resistance (up to 10x more than plastic or glass lenses).

You can get polycarbonate lenses for regular prescription eyeglasses or prescription sunglasses.

Polycarbonate lenses are ideal for children, as well as people who spend a lot of time outdoors due to their UV protection and durability.

If you play sports, drive a lot, are at a high risk of eye injury, or do a lot of physical activity, this may be the ideal lens type for you.

High Index Lenses

High index lenses are thin yet advanced. Made from high index material, these lenses are thinner and lighter than more traditional lenses. Plus, they're compatible with a many types of glasses frames.

People with high prescriptions may opt for high index lenses, as their slimmer appearance reduces the magnified effect that strong prescriptions can cause.

But even those without strong prescriptions may prefer high index lenses because they are so lightweight and comfortable.

Anti-Reflective Lenses

Anti-reflective lenses can help reduce eye strain by minimizing light reflection. In fact, Pearle Vision anti-reflective prescription lenses reduce surface reflections by 78%. Other benefits of anti-reflective lenses include:

Optimized visual acuity (vision sharpness) in bright lighting.
Reduced sunlight glare.
Increased comfort for extended computer or screen use.

Those who drive or work in the dark or simply have a sensitivity to light will find anti-reflective lenses helpful. Additionally, anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors in the sunlight, in front of flash cameras, or at their computers will find these lenses reduce eye strain from bright or prolonged lights.

Polarized Sun Lenses

Polarized sun lenses block horizontally polarized light, which often comes from light reflected off flat surfaces like glass, water, or snow. Polarized lenses improve vision and reduce glare in certain conditions.

As you can imagine, polarized sun lenses offer many benefits for people who spend a lot of time outside, especially in sunny weather. If you live in a climate with a lot of sunshine, have a sensitivity to glare, or frequently drive during the day, polarized glasses may be the best types of lenses for you.

Photochromic Lenses

Photochromic lenses adapt to changes in sunlight. They become darker in bright areas and lighter indoors or at night. The molecules within these glasses lenses change shape based on how much UV light they are exposed to.

Anyone who spends a lot of time indoors and outdoors throughout the day will appreciate the convenience of wearing Transitions® lenses. These virtually eliminate the need for an extra pair of prescription sunglasses. Plus, if you deal with eye strain or fatigue due to sunlight, these are a great lens option for you, as they block 100% of UV rays.

Anti-Fatigue Lenses

Anti-fatigue lenses have a slight magnification in the bottom part of the lens, which makes it easier to look at items up close. The strategically placed magnification can help you quickly and easily focus on things that are in your immediate field of vision, like a computer screen or book.

Anti-fatigue lenses are great for anyone who uses digital devices consistently throughout the day. Coupled with a blue-light filter, this type of glasses lens can significantly reduce eye strain and other issues caused by looking at a screen for a long time.

Types of Lens Tints

Tinted lenses relieve the burden that changing light conditions can have on your eyes. Tints provide natural vision and color perception, even in bright or low light.

Whether you're indoors or outdoors, tints can reduce glare, improve contrast, and enhance depth perception. Use the information below to choose the ideal lens tint based on your lifestyle.

Yellow or Orange

Yellow and orange tints heighten contrast in low-light or overcast conditions. They also filter blue light from screens, like your smartphone or computer, to increase focus and reduce eye strain.

Yellow and orange lens tints are ideal for people who want improved depth perception (especially night drivers), outdoor athletes, winter sports athletes, and those who spend a lot of time in front of the computer.

Amber, Copper, or Brown

These tints block blue light and increase visual clarity and contrast. They're particularly useful to improve the contrast on grass, water, or blue skies.

Amber, copper, and brown tints are ideal for outdoor athletes, those who fish (especially in water with grassy bottoms), and anyone wanting sharper vision outdoors.

Rose or Red

Red-based tints are like brown-based tints in that they increase contrast in cloudy or sunny conditions, but they do so in a warmer tone. These lens tints are ideal for people who want improved depth perception in sunny weather, those looking for sharper vision outdoors, or winter sports athletes.

Green

Green tint will preserve color balance and slightly heighten contrast. This type of lens tint is ideal for anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors, in low-light or sunny environments.

Gray

Gray-based tints reduce brightness and preserve 100% color recognition. This tint is ideal for people with consistent eye strain or fatigue, especially if you spend a lot of time outside.

Blue

Blue lenses can help block UV rays while reducing glare in bright outdoor conditions. Blue tinted lenses are also ideal for those who spend time outdoors in snowy, misty, or foggy conditions.

More Customizations for Glasses Lenses

Anti-scratch: No lenses are 100% scratch-proof, but you can get your lenses treated with a scratch-resistant coating. This customization makes your lenses more resistant to damage and can help them last longer. At Pearle Vision, all lenses come with an anti-scratch coating at no cost to you.

Clear Blue (blue light filter): Blue light glasses have filters that protect your eyes from the harmful blue light many digital devices emit. A blue light filter on computer glasses can reduce eye strain and increase melatonin production—making it ideal for those who spend hours looking at a screen. Plus, at Pearle Vision, you can get Clear Blue on your glasses at no additional cost.

UV protection: UV lens coating shields your eyes from the sun's radiation, which can protect your vision in the long run. All Pearle Vision glasses lenses come standard with UV protection.

Anti-fog coating: While you can never completely eliminate the possibility of condensation or fog buildup on your eyeglasses, an anti-fog or hydrophilic coating helps reduce the amount of moisture that stays on the lens.

How to Get Prescription Glasses with Rouhani Opticals

If you are ready to make prescription glasses, simply follow the steps below. Whether you need an eye exam, upgraded lenses, or designer eyeglasses, our eyecare experts are here to help.

Choose Your Lenses

With your prescription in hand, you can start shopping for lenses. Our experts are there for you if you need help narrowing down the selection.

Some of the most important factors to consider as you begin your search include:

Your lens prescription type (single vision, progressive, etc.).
Your preferred lens brands.
Additional upgrade options.
The frame selection for specific lenses.

Customize and Upgrade

One of the best things about getting new prescription glasses is that you can customize and upgrade your lenses for maximum comfort and performance.

A few of the common upgrades or customizations you can get at Pearle Vision include:

Transitions® lenses: Your lenses automatically become darker when exposed to sunlight.
Clear blue lenses: Reduce eye strain and protect your eyes from blue light emitted by digital devices.
Premium anti-reflective lenses: Reduce surface reflection by 75% with added scratch resistance and UV protection.
Polarized lenses: See more comfortably in the sun by reducing up to 99% of the sun's glare.
HD lenses: Get a sharper and wider field of vision, no matter the lighting.
Anti-scratch lenses: Try lenses treated with a scratch-resistant coating for increased durability.

You may also want to add a tint to your prescription lenses (or prescription sunglasses). Different tints provide different benefits, especially as lighting changes throughout the day.

In general, tints help heighten contrast and improve visibility. The right color tint for you depends on your needs and preferences, but your optometrist can help you make the right choice.

Get Your Perfect Prescription Eyeglasses

Better vision starts with the right prescription glasses.

Whether you need a new prescription or already have an existing prescription, Rouhani Opticals is the place to go. We have an array of prescription lenses and frames for you to check out and a team of eye care experts to help you along the way.

What are the best lenses for prescription glasses?

The best lenses for prescription glasses depend on your needs and preferences. Some lenses are better for durability and longevity, while others are better for comfort. Further, you can upgrade and customize many lenses to enhance their qualities. Talking to your optometrist will help you determine the best lenses for your vision and lifestyle.

What brand of lenses does Pearle Vision carry?

Rouhani Opticals carries a variety of lens brands. Depending on your prescription type, you can get Essilor - Crizal, Eyezen, Varilux, Transitions, Xperio, and Blue UV, Zeiss, Seiko, Hoya, Tokai and other brand lenses. Talk to our optometrists about your options to choose the perfect fit for your needs and preferences.