The good news? You don’t have to settle. With the right lenses – and the right glazing experts – even high prescriptions can look and feel lightweight, comfortable, and stylish. Here’s everything you need to know about high prescription glasses and how Lensology can help.
The Challenge With High Prescription Glasses
The higher your prescription, the stronger your lenses need to be. Unfortunately, this usually means:
- Thicker lenses that stick out at the edges
- Heavier glasses that leave marks on your nose
- Limited frame options, since some brands cap at around +/- 6 (Ray-Ban prescription sunglasses, for example)
For anyone with a stronger prescription, it can feel like you’re stuck with bulky glasses that don’t reflect your style – but it doesn’t have to be that way.
How to Make High Prescription Glasses Thinner and More Comfortable
Having a strong prescription doesn’t mean you need to put up with heavy, unattractive lenses. Advances in lens technology mean that even high prescriptions can be made thinner, lighter, and far more comfortable to wear. Here’s how Lensology makes it possible:
High Index Lenses – Thinner and Lighter Options
This is where lens index comes in. Lens index refers to how efficiently a lens bends light – the higher the index, the thinner and lighter the lens can be made.
- 1.50 (standard) – basic, thicker lenses
- 1.60 (thin) – slimmer than standard, good for mid-range prescriptions
- 1.67 (thinner) – excellent for stronger prescriptions
- 1.74 (thinnest) – the thinnest, lightest option available, perfect for high prescriptions
At Lensology, we offer all lens indexes, including 1.74, so even strong prescriptions can be made discreet, lightweight, and comfortable. You can find out more about indexes in our High Index Guide.
Why ULTIMA Is the Perfect Coating for High Prescriptions
When your prescription is high, thickness is often the biggest frustration. That’s why Lensology’s ULTIMA coating is a game-changer.
With ULTIMA, you get all the premium features in one:
- Scratch resistance – keeps your lenses clearer for longer
- Anti-glare – reduces reflections from screens, headlights and sunlight
- Easy-clean – dirt wipes away effortlessly
- Anti-smudge – resists marks for clearer vision with fewer wipes
- Full UV protection – essential for both clear and tinted lenses
- Priority production – your lenses are prioritised in our lab
- 12-month warranty – if your lenses get scratched, we’ll replace them free of charge.
But here’s the best part: ULTIMA includes a free upgrade to the next thinnest lens index. That means if your prescription would normally require a 1.67 index lens, with ULTIMA you’ll be upgraded to a 1.74 lens at no extra cost.
So not only do you get the best protection, but you also get slimmer, lighter lenses included in the price. Find out more about our ULTIMA lens coating.
Why Customers With High Prescriptions Choose Lensology
We’re specialists in reglazing – and that includes the most complex prescriptions. Here’s why so many customers with high prescriptions trust us with their glasses:
- We can reglaze almost any prescription – far beyond what many high street retailers or designer brands offer
- Expert care – our glazing team handle delicate, high-prescription lenses with precision
- Free consultancy – our experts are here to help you choose the best index and coatings for your prescription and lifestyle
- Affordable pricing – reglaze your own frames without paying designer brand mark-ups
- Sunglasses too – we can reglaze prescription sunglasses with high indexes, even if your brand doesn’t offer it
Style Without Compromise
High prescriptions shouldn’t mean boring frames. With thinner, lighter lenses, you’ll have far more choice – from bold designer sunglasses to lightweight everyday glasses.
Better still, you don’t have to stick to clear lenses. With Lensology, you can add:
- Tints – for style and comfort.
- Polarised lenses – perfect for driving or outdoor glare.
- Transitions® lenses – adapting automatically from indoors to outdoors.
So whatever your look, we’ll help you achieve it – without compromising on comfort.
At Lensology, we believe everyone deserves glasses that look great and feel comfortable – no matter their prescription. With our range of high-index lenses, premium ULTIMA coating, and expert reglazing service, you’ll never feel restricted by your prescription again.
