PCC News Monthly October 2017 | Page 10

WHAT ARE HIGH-INDEX LENSES? If your eyecare professional advises high-index lens materials for your eyeglass prescription it is usually due to the strength of your prescription. High-index lenses bend the light as it passes through at a different speed than standard index lenses. This enables the lenses to be made thinner than traditional lens material. There are several different levels of high-index materials. Which one is best for your pre- scription depends on the power of your lenses and the size of the frame the lens is to be inserted into. Polycarbonate is a very common mid-index lens which is used for children for safety concerns (it is extremely impact resistant) and for low to mid-level prescriptions for durability and light-weight features and for lenses being put into large frames. High-index lenses are commonly used for higher powered prescriptions to keep the thickness of the lenses down to a minimum. They are also usually used in rim free or partially rimmed frames due to the tensile strength of the material, which is less likely to chip or crack under stress. If you have a high-powered Rx, you probably have Vision Information from Antone Optical experienced some unduly thick and heavy lenses in the past. Your eyecare professional can steer you to the best material for minimum thickness and weight in your prescription. Generally speaking, the higher the lens index, the higher the cost. However it is an expense that is well worth it both cosmetically and for the comfort of wear. HALLOWEEN... WATCH FOR KIDS $25 Off Any Shoes & Custom Arch Support WE HAVE EXTRA WIDE SHOES Walk-n-Comfort Shoes 928.772.3554 8332 E State Route 69 Suite B Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Mon-Sat 10am - 5 pm Purchased at the same time Thank you Prescott Valley for voting us your $10 Off Thatʼs 10 years in a row!! Teri Antone With this coupon. Not valid with any other discount. Limit 1. Expires 10/31/17 When You Purchase Shoes or Custom Arch Support With this coupon. Not valid with any other discount. Limit 1. Expires 10/31/17 “BEST EYE CARE CENTER” AGAIN FOR 2017 (Independent Survey by Market Surveys of America) Comprehensive Eye Exams Available Dr. Renita Frost, O.D. Ind. Doctor of Optometry Terri Antone A.B.O.C. AZ Licensed Optician Terri Antone A.B.O.C. Dr. Renita Frost, O.D. Skilled Professionals • Personalized Service Prescriptions Filled • Prescriptions Duplicated Complete Contact Lens Services Precise Lenses - Rx & Non-Rx Sunglasses Best Eyecare Center - 2008 though 2016!!! “The best in eyewar – affordable prices” 775-9393 We are located in the Safeway Shopping Center 7840 E. Hwy 69, (Suite A-5a) Prescott Valley 10 October 2017 pccnews