Our eyeglass dispensary contains the most progressive types of frames available from over 30 different manufacturers. The distinctive frames we feature are produced in various countries: Germany, Japan, Italy and France.

University Vision Clinic also carries a fine assortment of traditional frames, sports eyewear and sunglasses. The prices of the exclusive eyewear as well as most advanced types of imported frames available have always been very reasonable.

Eyeglass Lenses

The staff of University Vision Clinic will help you choose the lens that is right for your needs. We carry all types of lenses. A few examples are:

High Index Lenses: These lenses are made of materials which are compressed, so the same amount of visual correction can be made using less material than regular plastic or glass lenses.

“High index” means that the lenses have a higher index of refraction which refers to the speed of light travel as it passes through the material. Which in turn produces a thinner lens.

The higher the index of refraction, the denser the material: a 1.66 index of refraction will result in a thinner and lighter weight lens than a 1.54 index of refraction material. Generally the higher the index of refraction, the softer the material is.

Trivex/Polycarbonate: Trivex/Polycarbonate lenses are thinner and lighter weight than traditional plastic lenses. They also offer ultraviolet protection and scratch resistance, in addition they are 12 times more impact resistant than plastic lenses. This makes them the lenses of choice for children, sports and safety. eyewear.

Trivex/Polycarbonate lenses are constructed out of a material that is identical to what is called “bulletproof glass”; it has also been used for space shuttle windshields.

Progressive Lenses: If you are over 40 years old, and have trouble reading fine print, you have more options than just the lined bifocals. Progressive lenses, also known as “no-line bifocals” are the closest to natural vision. Progressives provide a smooth transition from distance to intermediate to near distances.

The opticians at University Vision Clinic are well experienced in dispensing progressive lenses and only use the finest manufacturers from Germany, Japan and Israel.

Until recently a disadvantage of the progressive lens was that the eyeglasses frame had to be rather large in order to accommodate all the areas of focus in the lens. Currently, lens manufacturers have overcome that difficulty by making progressive lenses that are more compact to fit into smaller frames.

Progressive lenses also come in many different materials, glass, plastic, high-index, as well as photochromic lenses.

Most manufacturers are aware that not everyone will be comfortable wearing progressives, so they offer a trial period of a few weeks. After that time if you can not adapt to them we will exchange them for a lined bifocal or single vision reading glasses.

Computer ~ Occupational Lenses: Dr. Hovander has experience in prescribing lenses and exclusively for computer use, or for specific tasks which your occupation or hobby require.

There are lenses available which will reduce fatigue and stress while not having to look near the bottom of eyeglass lenses as experienced in most bifocals.

There are new progressive lenses specifically designed with computer/ occupational tasks in mind, our staff has many years experience dispensing these specialty lenses.

LENS COATINGS:

Scratch Resistant Coatings - No lens material (even glass) is scratch proof. but a lens that is treated with a clear hard coating does become more resistant to scratching. The staff at the University Vision Clinic can provide you with the lens solutions, cleaning cloths and instructions to help your lenses keep looking great.

Ultra Violet Treatment - A lens with ultra-violet treatment helps protect your eyes from harmful U.V. radiation (a leading cause of cataracts). This is a simple and quickly applied to most plastic lenses, and it does not change the appearance of the lenses.

Anti Reflective Lenses Anti-reflective (A/R)lenses are similar to the coatings found on microscopes and camera lenses. With an A/R lens  you will notice a reduction in glare, reflections and halos around lights, this is a great safety benefit when you’re driving at night. Also, the A/R lenses enhance the amount of light thus increasing visual acuity as well as creating a nicer cosmetic appearance.