Single vision lenses are the most popular type of prescription lens – they correct vision at one distance, either for distance or near vision. As reading glasses they are suitable for presbyopia (age-related long-sightedness); as distance glasses they correct myopia. They also correct hyperopia and astigmatism.
At proOptyk in Szczecin we select single vision lenses from top manufacturers – Hoya, Szajna, JaiKudo and others. We offer the full range of coatings: anti-reflective, hardening, UV, hydrophobic and blue light filters. Every pair is precisely matched to your prescription and frame.
Good quality single vision lenses provide sharp vision across the entire lens area – without distortion at the edges. This is especially important with high prescriptions and astigmatism.
An anti-reflective coating eliminates glare and eye fatigue. A UV filter protects the eye's lens from radiation. A hydrophobic coating repels water and dust. We tailor the coating package to your lifestyle.
A high refractive index (1.6, 1.67, 1.74) means a thinner and lighter lens for the same prescription. We will advise on the right index so your glasses are as light and slim as possible.
They are essentially the same thing – reading glasses are single vision lenses with near correction. The colloquial term "reading glasses" indicates the intended use (close work, approximately 30–40 cm), but optically they are a classic monofocal lens correcting near vision. Unlike progressive glasses, they do not correct distance vision.
The price of single vision lenses depends on the manufacturer, refractive index and coating package. Basic lenses start from approximately 100–150 PLN per pair; models with advanced coatings and a high index can cost several hundred zloty. The frame cost is additional.
Yes – a blue light filter can be ordered in practically any lens type, including single vision. It is particularly recommended for people who spend a lot of time at a computer or looking at screens. It can be provided as a coating or as a property of the lens material itself.
We recommend a follow-up eye test every 1–2 years. If the prescription has changed, the glasses should be replaced. Regardless of the prescription, lenses gradually scratch and lose their coating properties – after 2–3 years of intensive use it is worth considering replacement even with the same prescription.
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