Do you carry all lenses?

Yes, but we would like to keep it as simple to order as possible online. You can e-mail us for other lenses like Progressive, Varilux, Bi-focal, E-Line, tinted sunglasses, Transition/photosun, polarized lenses, even most types of contact lenses are available here, remember we operate optical stores.
 

Prescription Abbreviations and Definitions

a) OD = right eye
b) OS = left eye
c) OU = both eyes
d) PL  = PLANO; number zero
e) Sph = SPHERE power
f)  DS = Diopters sphere
g) Cyl = CYLINDER power; astigmatism correction
h) X = axis; X 70 means AXIS 070
i) ADD = the amount of power that gets added to the distance prescription to get your reading prescription or it's use for the lower portion of your bifocals and progressives
j) NV = near-vision (your prescription is for reading only)
k)PD = pupillary distance (the measurement in millimeters (mm) between your right pupil and your left pupil)
l) -150 = -1.50
m) +125 = +1.25
Sometimes, the numbers in your prescription will not include decimal points or Comma. This means that +1.75 = +175 and -0.50 = -50. Also, an axis of 60 = 060 and 8 (or 08) = 008.
 

Cannot understand my prescription? 

What is an astigmatism? 

If you have no astigmatism
To indicate correctly the + ve sign or -ve sign in your sphere and cylinder Example:Below   
                                  Right OD                                Left OS    

How to read your prescription? 

Prescription are usually written in the Following Format

Prescription

(Right eye) OD: +2.00

(Left eye)   OS: -0.50

(This means only  Sphere )

OD means Right Eye

OS  means Left Eye

From  Left to your Right Sphere, Cylinder, Axis

OD: +2.00 -1.25 x 10

OS: -0.50

(This means there is an Astigmatism  requirement in OD/Right eye)

Or, A Mixture of Both one eye is with astigmatism only

(OD is with Astigmatism and OS is without):

'PL' or 'PLANO', it just means that there is No Power or 0,00DS in that Part of the Prescription. 
If you do not understand ANY part of your prescription, please call us to ensure everything is entered correctly. Don't be shy; we are happy to help, and we want your glasses to be made exactly to your doctor's specifications.
Your doctor may use a blank Rx pad, not a pre-made Rx pad for eyeglasses only. If this is the case, you can draw imaginary grid-lines to separate the numbers. It will separate the different values more easily for you. The top power is always the right eye & the bottom power is always the left.
If you have no astigmatism in one or both eyes, your doctor may just write the sphere power alone, or may use place holders like sph ("sphere") or D.S. ("diopters sphere") instead.
If you have a prescription for bifocals, and you only see one ADD power, it's understood that you have the same ADD for both eyes. If you don't see an ADD power, leave it blank.
If you still do not understand ANY part of your prescription, please contact us to ensure everything is entered correctly. Don't be shy; we are here to help, and we want your glasses to be made exactly to your doctor's specifications.

  Right Eye Left Eye
  Sphere Cylinder Axis Sphere Cylinder Axis
Distance +2.00 -1.25 10 -0.50 +0.75 180
            
Add +1.50
PD 65
Date MM/DD/YYYY

  
  
  · The Sphere shows the spherical power of the lens you need. It can be a plus sign for long sightedness and a minus sign for shortsightedness.                                    Example:   Right  +2.00Ds                                                  Left    - 0.50Ds

  · Cylinder and its axis is only filled if you need astigmatism correction  otherwise, leave it empty or Plano.
Example how it should be written with astigmatism =  cylinder X axis                                  Right:   +2.00 sph          -1.25 cyl  X    10  axis                 Left   :    -0.50sph          +0.75 cyl  X   180 axis · Addition (Add) is the prescription for reading or bi focal glasses. You can order just reading glasses (single vision) if you include your Addition (Add) when filling in your prescription as example below. 

Right: +2,00 sph -1,25 cyl  X  10   Add +1,50                   Left: -0,50 sph  +0,75cyl  X  180 Add +1,50       Add is necessary when ordering reading glasses or glasses for near use. Reading-only eyeglasses: Only some prescriptions are written separately for reading (as "NEAR", or "N.V."). In such a case, the Add (addition) has already been added on for you just for reading glasses only, hence Add will not be found in such a prescription. See example in table below.  Right Eye Left Eye  Sphere Cylinder Axis Sphere Cylinder Axis Distance - - - - - -  Near  +2.50 -1.50 10 +2.25 - -

My prescription doesn't have anything written for CYL or AXIS or ADD. What should I enter?

You can leave those fields blank. Cylinder and Axis are for astigmatism correction. If your doctor didn't write it in, you don't have to either. The Add power is for people (typically over 40) who now have different prescriptions for distance and near vision. Younger people don't have trouble up close with their distance prescription on, so their Add is technically zero; in actuality, it's just not written at all. If you don't have an add on your Rx, or if you want distance-only glasses, leave those fields blank.
 

My prescription is outside the listed available range. Can I still get high-quality eyeglasses at similar savings?

Yes! Special orders, like very high prescriptions are handled on a case-by-case basis. For a price quote for your Rx, or for a lens type not listed on the website, please contact us.
 

Can I get discount prescription sunglasses?

Yes, you can get any of our frames made into discount prescription sunglasses. As a matter of fact our frames can be ordered online as prescription (or non-prescription) sunglasses. Better yet we can make bifocal sunglasses also.
 

What type of lenses do you use in your eye glasses? Are the glasses authentic brand name products?

Absolutely! We sell only authentic brand name glasses. We do not sell imitation or fake glasses.  
 

Can I just order frames/lenses with no prescription in them?

Yes! You'll need to enter PLANO for the sphere (SPH) powers, so we don't think you "just forgot" to enter any prescription at all.
 

What are the index of refractions for your lenses?

CR39 Hard-Resin  = 1.49
Polycarbonate Lenses = 1.59
Super-High Index Lenses = 1.67
 

Tips On Caring for Your Eyeglasses

Keep your lenses clean by washing them twice daily in warm water or with special lens cleaner. Dry them with a soft cotton towel or special eyeglass cleaning cloth. When not wearing your glasses, keep them in their protective case. Never rest them face down on their lenses.

Always put on or take off your glasses with both hands, grabbing the temples midway on each side and sliding them backwards over your ears. This will help them keep their adjustment longer. Don't wipe your lenses while they are dry. Wash or blow off dust or grit instead. Never use paper products to wipe glasses as they can scratch the lens. Never use silicone tissues on plastic lenses.