Wearing eyeglasses has become a fashion staple nowadays, and Gen Z can't stop raving about it. With a wide range of prescription and non-prescription lenses available in the market, it's no wonder they've become a crowd's favorite fashion accessory. That said, with such a huge variety of lenses available in the market today, it can be quite overwhelming to find the ones that best suit your vision, aesthetic, and budget requirements.

 Single Vision

Bifocal Lenses

Trifocal Lenses

Progressive Lenses

These are the most common types of lenses used for vision correction. They correct refractive errors only up to a certain distance and can be used to treat nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness. 

These types of lenses are used to treat dual vision defects. They have two refractive powers and are usually prescribed by an optometrist if you suffer from multiple vision issues. 

These lenses have three refractive powers with a distinct line between each of them. They are used to treat high, intermediate, and low-power refractive errors at the same time. 

These lenses work just like trifocal lenses with a gradual gradation of refractive powers. The only difference is that they don't have a distinct vision line and hence offer a more gradual transition. 

Full Readers

 Safety Glasses

Fit Overs

Have you been trying to read any text on the computer screen or in a book at an arm-stretch limit but cannot do so? If yes, then you need reading glasses. Reading glasses are the easiest and most common solution to minor vision defects. They are a type of non-prescription glasses that reduce your eye strain and help you read comfortably both indoors and outdoors.

If you perform eye-straining activities like sewing, reading, drawing, etc., then you must have a pair of Full Readers with you. These glasses can not help you prevent your vision from worsening due to continuous eye strain but can also help protect your eyes from the harmful UV rays. They come with UV-coating and a photochromic coating to give you a 2-in-1 look.

You'd Be surprised to hear that 90% of the eye injuries caused during sports or any other work-related activity can be prevented by wearing safety glasses. You can buy two types of safety glasses - prescription and non-prescription. These glasses differ from regular glasses in having high impact resistance. The kind of safety glasses you need depends on the level of protection you require.

If you work in areas like carpentry, plumbing, handling machines, etc., then you need high-impact resistance safety glasses. Whereas if you perform any household work that does not require superior safety, then you can choose low-impact resistance safety glasses. These glasses are usually made from a polycarbonate material and are lightweight for maximum comfort. The best part is that they come in stylish frames too!

As their name suggests, fit overs are a kind of sunglasses that fit like a glove above your regular prescription glasses. These budget-friendly sunglasses are specially designed to fit over your prescription glasses perfectly and are an affordable option as compared to prescription sunglasses.

Furthermore, these glasses protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. Whether you should opt for fit overs or prescription sunglasses depends on four factors - fit, price, UV protection, safety, comfort, and aesthetics. Considering all these options, fit overs are a better option because they are budget-friendly and offer superior UV protection.

Bifocal Sunglasses

 Night Vision Glasses

Sunglasses

Bifocal Sunglasses are a blend of non-prescription sunglasses and reading glasses. It is divided into two halves. The upper half provides UV protection, while the lower half magnifies the image for reading. They are a great option for people who need to quickly transition from viewing nearby objects to ones that are far away.

A lot of people need visual correction at night due to difficulty with bright lights during driving, their increasing age or suffering from night blindness due to vitamin deficiency. Night vision glasses are a kind of non-prescription glasses that feature yellow-tinted lenses.

They are also known as shooter's glasses because they were traditionally used by hunters to hunt animals by enhancing their color contrast against the dark sky. These glasses temporarily block out any intense light that might hinder your driving at night. To get the best night vision glasses for yourself, you must consult an optician and get a complete eye examination done.

Sunglasses are not just another popular fashion staple. They also help improve your eye health and protect your eyes from developing any future problems. You don't just need to wear sunglasses when you are out in the sun.

You also need to wear sunglasses when it's cloudy outside because UV rays can reach your eyes both during sunny mornings and chilly winter days. There are four factors to consider while purchasing the perfect pair of sunglasses for your eyes - tint, wraparound style, UV protection, and polarization.