The lens material you choose impacts thickness, weight, durability, and overall satisfaction. Here’s a quick reference guide to help you choose the best match for each patient.
👓 CR-39 (Standard Plastic)
- ✅ Great for: Low prescriptions, cost-conscious patients
- 🧠 Why choose it: Excellent optics, affordable, easy to tint
- 🚫 Watch out: Thicker & heavier for high prescriptions
🛡 Polycarbonate
- ✅ Great for: Kids, safety glasses, active lifestyles
- 🧠 Why choose it: Impact-resistant, lightweight, UV protection included
- 🚫 Watch out: Slightly less optical clarity vs. CR-39 or high index
📐 Mid Index (1.56)
- ✅ Great for: Moderate prescriptions, budget-conscious patients wanting thinner lenses
- 🧠 Why choose it: Thinner than CR-39, lighter weight, good value
- 🚫 Watch out: Not as thin as High Index
🔍 High Index (1.67)
- ✅ Great for: High prescriptions or fashion-forward frames
- 🧠 Why choose it: Ultra-thin, lightweight, sleek look
- 🚫 Watch out: Higher cost, can reflect more light without AR coating
👁️ Bonus Tip from ItFit:
Pair your chosen material with AR coating and patients will notice the clarity, not the lenses.
