Eyeglasses
At Belleville Optometrists, Ltd., we have more than 700 eyeglass frames on display to fit your style and budget, whether you are looking a frame that is subtle and sophisticated, one that is rugged and sturdy, or something with a little "bling." We have the look for you! Some of the frame lines we carry include:
There are lots of options to consider when looking at prescription lenses. The best way to select lenses is to determine your needs based on your lifestyle, and then discuss the lens "solutions" with one of our Doctors or Certified Opticians. An interactive lens design tool is available at www.eyeglassguide.com
Lens Designs
Single Vision: This all-purpose lens is available in all materials and provides vision correction for one viewing area. The corrected are can be for far distance or near distance.
Multifocals: This lens design is recommended when you require correction for both distance and near viewing areas in one single pair of glasses. Multifocals are available as no-line progressives, bifocals, and trifocals.
No-Line Progressives are designed to allow you to see at distance (driving a vehicle), intermediate (looking at the dash board), and near (reading a map) with no lines or sections. The absence of bifocal lines makes this lens the most desirable cosmetically. You will also enjoy continuous vision from far to near with this lens design.
Bifocals provide both far and near correction in one lens. A visible line divides the two areas providing a visible segment for near viewing.
Trifocals are a variation of the bifocals. This double-line lens provides you with correction in three areas - distance, intermediate, and near.
Aspheric Lenses: Aspheric optics reduce the effect of your eyes looking larger or smaller behind your glasses. Plus, the image remains more clear when you look through the sides of the lenses. These lenses are also thinner and lighter.
Specialty Lenses - for work and play
Industrial/occupational lenses: Special occupational designs help us to customize lenses for almost any occupation, hobby, visual or safety requirement. Your lifestyle information will help us understand how you use your eyes and identify visual needs.
Computer lenses: If you work on the computer for hours at a time, you may benefit from computer lenses. These lenses are custom designed to provide the best vision for you while working at the computer.
Sports Lenses: Improve safety and performance and enhance your enjoyment. Sports lenses come in a variety of colors, designs and treatments. Impact resistance and light weight are key considerations.
Lens Treatments - features you should consider
UV Protection: The sun's ultraviolet rays pose potential harm to your eyes. We recommend UV protection on all our lenses. UV filters for your lenses accomplish the same thing as sunscreen does for your skin - shield your eyes from harmful UV rays. UV protection is a "must-have" for adults and children to promote long-term eye health.
Scratch resistant coating: This treatment is highly recommended to protect your lenses from every day wear-and-tear. Protecting your lens surface prolongs the usefulness of your lenses and protects your investment in good vision.
Anti-glare: This is a special treatment that reduces distracting reflections. The results are: more transmitted light, better quality of vision, improved night vision, and reduced eye fatigue. Great for working on the computer and driving at night, these lenses also offer a cosmetically appealing "invisible lens look" that makes the lenses "disappear" and shows your eyes more clearly.
Adjustable Tint Lenses: These lenses darken in the sunlight, and lighten indoors. Improved technology provides you with lenses that are virtually clear indoors and as dark as sunglasses outside, and protects you from harmful UV.
Lens Materials - what's best for your prescription and lifestyle
Plastic: Plastic lenses are lighter than glass lenses and can be tinted to almost any color and shade.
High-Index: Advancements in technology continue to give us thinner and lighter lenses for your stronger prescriptions. These lenses offer comfort and cosmetics without compromise.
Polycarbonate: Polycarbonate lenses are good for two reasons: comfort, because of their incredible light weight; and safety, due to their high impact resistance. We recommend these for children, teens, active adults, occupational safety, and anyone who needs superior protection.
Glass: Glass offers superior optics and is the most scratch-resistant material available. However, glass can shatter, is heavy, and may not be an option for many frame styles.
Sun Lenses
Polarized Lenses: These are the best option for eliminating glare. Hunters, boaters, fishermen, golfers, and drivers are just a few who can benefit from polarized lens' glare-blocking properties. Any surface can create glare in sunlight, especially water, snow, sand, windows, vehicles, and buildings. Polarization eases eye strain and fatigue in bright sunlight.
Tinted Lenses: Tints for sun lenses are usually medium to dark shades. They can be solid or gradient, and are available in almost any color.
Mirrored Lenses: Mirrored coatings provide a reflective surface that makes the eye almost invisible to others, while keeping your eyes protected from glare.
VISION SAFETY NOTICE
When selecting eyewear, keep these safety factors in mind and be sure to discuss any safety needs with our staff.
The type and style of the eyeglass frame is an important factor in determining how much protection your eyeglasses will provide. Many frames are designed for appearance, not protection.
Federal law requires all lenses to meet a standard of impact resistance. Lenses used for dress eyewear are not required to meet as rigorous an impact resistance standard as lenses used in industrial or sports spectacles. Discuss with our professionals the lens impact resistance requirements of your lifestyle.
No lenses are unbreakable or shatterproof. They can break into sharp pieces that can cause serious injury to the eye, or blindness. Even if the lenses do not break, the frame can break or distort and result in serious eye injury.
The continued impact resistance of your lenses depends on how well you protect them from physical shocks and abuse. For your own protection and visual comfort, scratched and pitted lenses should be replaced immediately.
If your occupation or recreational activities expose you to severe risk of flying objects or physical imparts, eye safety may require special safety spectacles with safety lenses, side shields, goggles, and/or a full face shield.
Ask about our special discounts!
We are happy to offer special discounts for senior citizens, military families, and for multiple-pair purchases!