Eye Glasses
Eyeglass Frames
At University Vision Clinic we practice the art of opticianry. Which means that our approach is personnalized to each individual. We listen to your requirements and make recommendations that address your specific needs; tailoring a pair of eyewear for you. Each frame line is meticulously scrutinized for design, materials, quality and construction prior to bringing in to our clinic. We carry some of the most distinctive eyewear in the industry. The frames we feature are produced in various countries: Germany, Japan, Italy and France.
University Vision Clinic also carries a fine assortment of sunglasses.
Eyeglass Lenses
University Vision Clinic believes in providing our patients with the best possible service. This philosophy also translates to the products we dispense. We take great care in choosing the lenses that we provide to our patients.
High Index Lenses: High index lenses (which include 1.60,1.67, and 1.74) are made of materials which are compressed, so the same amount of visual correction can be made using less material than regular plastic lenses. “High index” means that the lenses have a higher index of refraction which refers to the speed of light 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 1.45 index of refraction with the same prescription and frame.
Trivex: Trivex lenses are thinner and lighter weight than conventional 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 lenses are safer than most lens materials because they are not brittle, so they will not usually break if they come into contact with fast moving objects such as balls or racquets. Trivex is a great choice as it offers superior optics to the more traditional sports lens material; polycarbonate.
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 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 freeform and digitally produced progressive lenses from the finest manufacturers.
Progressive Readers: These lenses are designed for reading and extensive computer use; including multiple screens and lengthy computer sessions.
Digitally Surfaced Lenses: The technology used to produce digitally surfaced lenses is relatively new. It does not matter if you wear progressive lenses or single vision lenses, how you see through your eyewear could be dramatically improved. The conventional way of producing prescription lenses is accurate to a tolerance of one-quarter or one eighth of a diopter. Digital surfacing is accurate to one one-hundredth of a diopter. Our optician, Paul, is well-versed in the ever-changing landscape of lens technology.
Occupational/Hobby Lenses: These lenses are available in a variety of options: single vision, anti-fatigue, segmented, and progressive. We are here to design the lens best suited for your specific needs.
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.