Help & Advice

Lens &
Coatings Guide

Choosing the right lenses can improve the comfort, appearance, and performance of your glasses. Below is a guide to the lens options available at Spexnation to help you understand the differences.

Lens Thickness

Lens thickness depends on your prescription strength. Thinner lenses can improve the appearance and weight of your glasses, particularly for stronger prescriptions.

Standard Lenses

Up to ±3.50

Standard lenses provide a durable and affordable option for everyday wear. For stronger prescriptions, lenses can appear thicker at the edges, so many customers choose thinner lenses for improved appearance and comfort.

Popular

1.6 Index

Above ±3.50

Up to 25% thinner and lighter than standard lenses, helping reduce lens edge thickness and improve the overall appearance of your glasses.

1.67 Index

Above ±5.00

Up to 40% thinner and lighter than standard lenses, making them ideal for stronger prescriptions where reducing lens thickness improves comfort and appearance.

Relative Thickness

Standard
Standard
1.6 Index
~25% thinner
1.67 Index
~40% thinner

Protective Coatings

Protective coatings improve lens performance by reducing glare and making lenses easier to keep clean.

Anti-Glare

Reduces reflections and glare from lights and screens, providing clearer and more comfortable vision.

Hydrophobic Anti-Glare

A premium anti-glare coating that includes a water- and oil-repellent layer, helping lenses stay cleaner and reducing smudges.

Hydrophobic Anti-Glare with Blue Light Filter

Includes anti-glare and hydrophobic coatings while also helping reduce blue light from digital screens, improving comfort during extended computer or device use.

No Coating

Basic lenses with no additional protective treatment.

Sun & Light-Reactive Lenses

These options change how your lenses perform in sunlight.

Clear

Standard clear lenses with no tint or light-reactive technology.

Photochromic Lenses

Light-reactive lenses that darken in sunlight and return clear indoors, providing convenient everyday sun protection.

Premium

Transitions® GEN S

Premium photochromic lenses that react quickly to changing light conditions, darkening outdoors and returning clear indoors.

Extra Dark

Transitions® XTRActive®

Extra-dark photochromic lenses designed for stronger sunlight protection, with activation even behind car windscreens.

Sunglasses

Fixed-colour tinted lenses designed to provide a stylish sun-ready look and comfortable vision outdoors.

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