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What are thin lenses?

As the name suggests, thin lenses are high-index lenses which allow a higher prescription to be packaged in comparatively thinner lenses. The index of a lens refers to how much light it refracts.

Thin lenses are not only lighter, more comfortable and stylish, they are also stronger. That's why they are recommended for rimless glasses, where strength is of particular importance.

Super Ultra Thin lens

Ultra-thin lenses have an index of 1.74 and are around 45% thinner than basic lenses.

Suitable for the powers +/- 10

Specscart 1.74 high-index 'Super Ultra Thin' lens compared to a basic lens, illustrating its 45% thinner profile for high prescriptions.

Basic Lens

Standard or basic lenses have an index of 1.5 or 1.56.

Suitable for the powers +/- 3

Specscart index 1.5 standard lens, representing the baseline thickness of a basic lens for lower eyewear prescriptions.

Thin Lens

Thin lenses have an index of 1.6 or 1.63 and are around 20% thinner than basic lenses.

Suitable for the powers +/- 6

Specscart 1.6 high-index 'Thin' lens compared to a basic lens, highlighting a 20% reduction in thickness for moderate prescriptions

Ultra Thin Lens

Ultra-thin lenses have an index of 1.67 and are around 30% thinner than basic lenses.

Suitable for the powers +/- 8

Specscart 1.67 high-index 'Ultra Thin' lens compared to a basic lens, showing a 30% reduction in thickness for stronger prescriptions.
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