How to Choose the Best High Impact Lenses for You

October 25, 2016October 25, 2016 Claudia Hartley Leave a comment

Whether you’re buying glasses for the kids that will need to withstand some knocks on the playground, glasses for playing sports where they might take a bump, or glasses that just need to stand up to tougher than normal treatment, high impact lenses might be a good idea.

This article will explain the benefits and drawbacks of different lens types to bear in mind when making your next purchase.

CR39 Plastic Lenses

Currently CR39 is the plastic most commonly used in lenses, its name is an abbreviation of Columbia Resin 39. This particular plastic was the 39th formulation of a thermal-cured material developed... read more

How Lenses Work: Transitions, Polarised, UV Protection

September 29, 2016October 7, 2016 Claudia Hartley Leave a comment

Most of us don a pair of sunglasses over the summer months and don’t think much of it. Yet with the increasing array of lens choices claiming to prevent this or improve that, it can be confusing choosing the best pair for your eye health. Here we break down the science jargon and make it a little easier to understand exactly what each lens will do to protect your eyes.

Standard Lenses

A lot of us still wear sunglasses with standard lenses which work at their most basic, as a coloured filter. They only let through light the same colour as the lens, showing us a tinted and darkened image. Generally speaking... read more

A Guide to Reglazing Your Glasses

August 23, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

Reglazing your glasses is great if you’re trying to save money on your eyewear. Whilst glasses are an important part of everyday life and you should always choose a pair that looks and feels good for you, we also appreciate that specs can be a big cost, especially if you change prescriptions every two years.

But if you’re already happy with the frames that you have, you can save money by using a reglazing service. Not only will reglazing your prescription glasses help you save money on a new pair of specs, but it also comes in pretty handy if you’re a clumsy spectacle wearer... read more

guide to buying right sunglasses UVA UVB

Ultimate Guide to Sunglasses: Buying the Right UV Lenses and More

June 28, 2016June 15, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

Summer’s here and everyone’s shopping for sunglasses. And when a shiny new pair of shades arrive in the post, you know that it marks the start of the hotter season. But whether you’re shopping for fashion or shopping for sun protection, understanding the difference between UVA and UVB and the difference between polarised and photochromatic is very important.

Here’s the complete guide to shopping for sunglasses and finding the right lenses for you.

UVA, UVB and UV 400

Both UVA and UVB rays have the ability to damage our eyes and both are beyond the visible spectrum so we can’t see them... read more

5 Life Hacks You Have to Know for Fixing Scratched Lenses!

June 2, 2016May 26, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) 1 Comment

We’ve all been there. From one glasses wearer to another, I know your trouble. There are fewer things in life more annoying than the pesky distraction of a scratched lens. It may only be small, it may only be minor but one little scratch can cause big problems.

Especially when it’s right in your eye line or when it detracts you from concentrating on the task at hand. Even worse, is when it obstructs your vision at a crucial moment in time, like when you’re trying to parallel park under pressure or when you’re trying to make out whether it’s your ex who has just... read more

The Science Behind the Lens

May 8, 2015February 2, 2017 Ivica (SelectSpecs) 1 Comment

There’s a lot of us wearing glasses, but did any of us take the time to really think about the amazing science that goes on our unappreciative faces? No. I didn’t think so. Did you know that not all lenses are made of glass? That came as a big shock to me, seriously.

There’s all types of plastic that are used instead. Not only is that impressive, but there are several types of lenses for different purposes. Cool right? Okay, you don’t sound too enthused, but you will be when it comes in handy.

Types of Lenses available

The Polycarbonate Lens

The polycarbonate lens is made to be impact-resistant. It’s the best choice for... read more

Polarised Sunglasses

November 7, 2014 Nancy (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

You’ve probably heard of polarised sunglasses by now, with a wide range of designer brands now offering many of their popular styles in the extra protective lens. But what exactly are polarised lenses and what do they do? We’re sure you have a number of questions about these unique sunglasses and their benefits, so check out all the information below.

Benefits

Polarised lenses are treated with a special chemical film that acts to neutralise the glare from reflective surfaces. Thanks to this chemical film objects are much clearer and the harmful effects of glare (and light in general) on the eyes... read more