When you decide to reglaze your glasses, you’ve already made a smart choice — saving money and reducing waste by keeping your favourite frames. But before sending them off, you’ll want to make sure you choose the right lens options for your lifestyle and vision needs.
From anti-glare coatings to blue light filters and ultra-thin lenses, there are plenty of choices that can improve comfort, clarity, and even the look of your glasses. Here’s our complete guide to help you decide which lens features are worth it.
Step 1: Choose Your Lens Type
Your first decision is what type of lenses you need, based on your prescription and how you use your glasses:
Single Vision Lenses – Perfect for one consistent prescription throughout the lens. Ideal for distance, reading, or everyday use.
Bifocal Lenses – Contain two prescriptions in one lens — one for distance and one for near vision — separated by a visible line.
Varifocal (Progressive) Lenses – Offer a smooth transition between distance, intermediate, and near vision, with no visible lines. Excellent for all-day wear.
Reading Lenses – Designed specifically for close-up work such as reading, crafting, or using a phone.
If you’re not sure which option suits you best, our team at My Glasses Reglaze can check your prescription and help you choose.
Step 2: Pick the Right Lens Material
The material you choose affects the thickness, durability, and comfort of your lenses. Here’s a quick comparison:
| Lens Material | Best For | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Plastic (CR39) | Everyday wear | Affordable and lightweight |
| Polycarbonate | Active lifestyles, rimless frames | Impact-resistant, thinner, and durable |
| High-Index (1.67 / 1.74) | Strong prescriptions | Thinner and lighter lenses for a sleek look |
💡 Tip: If you have a stronger prescription (over ±3.00), choosing a high-index lens will help reduce thickness and weight while keeping your glasses stylish.
Step 3: Add Protective Coatings
Coatings can make a big difference in how comfortable your lenses are and how long they last. Here are the most popular options:
🔹 Anti-Glare (Anti-Reflective) Coating
Reduces reflections and glare from screens, headlights, and bright lights — improving visual comfort and lens clarity. It also makes your lenses look clearer in photos and under indoor lighting.
🔹 Scratch-Resistant Coating
Adds an extra layer of protection to keep your lenses looking new for longer — a must-have for daily wear.
🔹 UV Protection
Blocks harmful ultraviolet rays that can cause eye strain and long-term eye damage.
🔹 Blue Light Filter
Ideal if you spend a lot of time on computers, phones, or tablets. Blue light lenses help reduce digital eye strain and can even improve sleep quality by minimising blue light exposure in the evening.
🔹 Anti-Fog Coating
Prevents your lenses from misting up when moving between warm and cold environments — particularly helpful if you wear face masks or work outdoors.
Step 4: Decide on Special Lens Options
Depending on your lifestyle, you might want to consider one of these functional upgrades:
Photochromic (Transitions) Lenses
Automatically adjust to light — darkening outdoors and clearing indoors — giving you built-in UV protection and convenience without switching between glasses and sunglasses.
Prescription Sunglasses
Add a tint or polarised finish to your lenses for glare-free outdoor vision. Ideal for driving or holidays.
Blue Light & Anti-Glare Combo
Perfect for office workers, students, and gamers — combining glare reduction with blue light filtering for all-day digital comfort.
Step 5: Think About Your Budget
Not every lens option is essential, so think about what matters most to you:
Want durability? → Scratch-resistant and anti-glare.
Spend hours on screens? → Blue light filter and anti-glare combo.
Strong prescription? → High-index lenses.
Outdoor lifestyle? → Photochromic or prescription sunglasses.
At My Glasses Reglaze, you can mix and match lens features to suit your budget and daily needs.
Why Choose My Glasses Reglaze?
We make reglazing your glasses quick, simple, and affordable — with lens options to match any lifestyle. Whether you need basic single-vision lenses or top-tier varifocals with advanced coatings, our technicians ensure every pair is fitted to the highest standard.
📞 Contact us today or start your online reglaze order.
FAQs About Lens Options
Can I combine multiple coatings?
Yes! For example, you can have anti-glare, scratch-resistant, and blue light coatings on the same lens.
What’s the difference between polycarbonate and high-index lenses?
Polycarbonate lenses are impact-resistant and great for active wearers, while high-index lenses are thinner and lighter — ideal for strong prescriptions.
Are blue light lenses worth it?
If you use screens for several hours a day, they can reduce eye strain and help prevent tired, dry eyes.
Do photochromic lenses work indoors?
They stay clear indoors and automatically darken in sunlight, so they’re great if you move between environments often.
Can I add these options to my existing designer frames?
Absolutely — we can reglaze designer and non-designer frames with any combination of coatings and materials.
