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serving the heimish community

With over 40 years of experience in the optical industry, we are dedicated to providing exceptional eye care and eyewear. As licensed opticians, we combine our expertise with state-of-the-art equipment to ensure precision and comfort in every pair of glasses we craft. We are committed to quality, using only the highest-grade lenses to deliver clarity, durability, and style. At the heart of our practice is a passion for helping our customers see and look their best.

Designed to Be Seen.
Understanding the process

The Basics

Your prescription includes:

- OD: Right eye

- OS: Left eye

Key Numbers

- Sphere (SPH): Nearsightedness (-) or farsightedness (+)

- Cylinder (CYL): Astigmatism correction (if needed)

- Axis: Position of astigmatism (0-180°)

- ADD: Reading correction for presbyopia (if needed)

Understanding the process

Lenses - single vision

Single vision lenses correct one viewing distance - near, distance, or intermediate. The prescription is consistent across the entire lens, making them lightweight and easy to adapt to.They are commonly used for:   

•     Nearsightedness     

•     Farsightedness      

•     Reading or computer use

Understanding the process

Bifocal Lenses

Bifocal LensesBifocal lenses contain two distinct vision zones in one lens—typically distance on top and near vision at the bottom. The separation between the two areas is visible.Bifocals are often chosen by people who:      

•     Need distance and reading correction      

•     Prefer clearly defined viewing zones

Understanding the process

Progressive Lenses

Progressive LensesProgressive lenses provide multiple vision corrections in one lens—distance, intermediate, and near—without visible lines. The transition between zones is smooth and natural.They are ideal for:      

•     All-day wear      

•     A modern, line-free appearance 

•     Seamless vision at all distances

Understanding the process

Lens Material Options

1. Standard Plastic (CR-39)

2. Polycarbonate

3. Trivex

4. High-Index Lenses - 1.67

5. High-Index Lenses - 1.74

Understanding the process

lens coating & treatment

You can chose different types of coating:

1. Anti-Reflective (AR) Coating

2. Scratch-Resistant Coating

3. UV Protection

4. Blue Light Filtering

5. Water & Smudge-Resistant Coatings

Understanding the process

making the right choice

Not all lenses work equally well with every frame style. Rimless and drill-mounted frames require stronger, more flexible materials to ensure durability and long-term performance.

Selecting the right lens material ensures better comfort, clarity, and longevity-especially for specialized frame designs.

Lens material plays a major role in how your glasses look and feel. Thickness, weight, durability, and comfort all vary depending on the material you choose.

Thinner lenses can improve appearance and comfort, but the thinnest option is not always the best choice for every prescription or frame. Strength, weight, and how the lenses are mounted all matter just as much as thickness.

Selecting the right lens material helps ensure your glasses look great, feel comfortable, and hold up well over time

If you’re unsure which lenses are best for your prescription or frame style, our team is always happy to help guide you to the right choice.

Understanding the process

The Right Fit

Make sure to measure the PD - Pupillary Distance

It’s the measurement (in millimeters) of the distance between the centers of your pupils. This tells the lab exactly where to place the optical center of each lens so you see clearly and comfortably.

You can do this with our app or with a ruler at home. This will ensure the best fit for you!

Understanding the process

The Basics

Your prescription includes:

- OD: Right eye

- OS: Left eye

Key Numbers

- Sphere (SPH): Nearsightedness (-) or farsightedness (+)

- Cylinder (CYL): Astigmatism correction (if needed)

- Axis: Position of astigmatism (0-180°)

- ADD: Reading correction for presbyopia (if needed)

Lenses - single vision

Single vision lenses correct one viewing distance - near, distance, or intermediate. The prescription is consistent across the entire lens, making them lightweight and easy to adapt to.They are commonly used for:   

•     Nearsightedness     

•     Farsightedness      

•     Reading or computer use

Bifocal Lenses

Bifocal LensesBifocal lenses contain two distinct vision zones in one lens—typically distance on top and near vision at the bottom. The separation between the two areas is visible.Bifocals are often chosen by people who:      

•     Need distance and reading correction      

•     Prefer clearly defined viewing zones

Progressive Lenses

Progressive LensesProgressive lenses provide multiple vision corrections in one lens—distance, intermediate, and near—without visible lines. The transition between zones is smooth and natural.They are ideal for:      

•     All-day wear      

•     A modern, line-free appearance 

•     Seamless vision at all distances

Lens Material Options

1. Standard Plastic (CR-39)

2. Polycarbonate

3. Trivex

4. High-Index Lenses - 1.67

5. High-Index Lenses - 1.74

lens coating & treatment

You can chose different types of coating:

1. Anti-Reflective (AR) Coating

2. Scratch-Resistant Coating

3. UV Protection

4. Blue Light Filtering

5. Water & Smudge-Resistant Coatings

making the right choice

Not all lenses work equally well with every frame style. Rimless and drill-mounted frames require stronger, more flexible materials to ensure durability and long-term performance.

Selecting the right lens material ensures better comfort, clarity, and longevity-especially for specialized frame designs.

Lens material plays a major role in how your glasses look and feel. Thickness, weight, durability, and comfort all vary depending on the material you choose.

Thinner lenses can improve appearance and comfort, but the thinnest option is not always the best choice for every prescription or frame. Strength, weight, and how the lenses are mounted all matter just as much as thickness.

Selecting the right lens material helps ensure your glasses look great, feel comfortable, and hold up well over time

If you’re unsure which lenses are best for your prescription or frame style, our team is always happy to help guide you to the right choice.

The Right Fit

Make sure to measure the PD - Pupillary Distance

It’s the measurement (in millimeters) of the distance between the centers of your pupils. This tells the lab exactly where to place the optical center of each lens so you see clearly and comfortably.

You can do this with our app or with a ruler at home. This will ensure the best fit for you!