Our
mission is to make you eyewear that helps you see the world
around you as best as possible. The first choice you make with
your Gilbert Eyecare professional is the type of lens that will
satisfy your visual needs. We carry the finest lenses from the
leading optical manufacturers around the world to satisfy your
individual needs.
We
will help you find the lightest weight most optically correct
lenses for your prescription. While most optical chain stores
carry a handful of lenses to choose from, Gilbert Eyecare
carries over 50 different types of lenses, so you are sure to
find exactly what you want.
Lens Materials
Glass
The original lens
material. Rigid. Scratch resistant
Plastic
Approximately 50%
lighter in weight than glass in same power prescriptions. Lenses
may be coated to improve scratch resistance. Can be tinted to
any color with uniform density. and coated to filter ultraviolet
light
Trivex/Polycarbonate
The lightest
material available. The most impact resistant, strongest and
safest material. Coated to improve scratch resistance. Absorbs
99% of ultraviolet light. Up to 25% thinner and 35% lighter than
plastic. Recommended for children, when safety is the major
concern.
Hi-Index 1.57, 1.60, 1.66
Thinnest lens
material available. Designed to minimize thickness and improve
the cosmetic effect of the glasses
Scratch resistant coated. UV protection inherent in this lens
material
ASL Spectralite™ 1.54
Light and thinner
than plastic. Aspheric design for better optics. Eye
magnification reduced on farsighted corrections. Eye
miniaturization reduced on nearsighted corrections. Scratch
resistant coated. Tints easily. UV protection inherent in this
lens material
