Optical Services

If you are not ready to have a vision correction procedure at this time, there are extensive optical services available to meet your needs. Purchasing a quality pair of glasses is not always an easy decision. Options for selecting eyewear include:

Thinner/Lighter Lenses
Two options for crafting thinner and lighter lenses are:
• Polycarbonate -- aside from its thinner and lighter qualities, polycarbonate is also the most impact-resistant lens material.
• Hi-index material – may be thinner than polycarbonate material and may also offer better optics for you.

Multifocal Lenses
Individuals requiring bifocal or trifocal lenses must decide whether to have a line or no line visible on the lens. A no-line bifocal gradually increases magnification as one looks down the lens. A lined bifocal provides a clearly marked section of the lower portion of the lens with no gradual increase.

Transitions® Lenses
Transitions® lenses darken in sunlight and lighten indoors. They are available in polycarbonate or hi-index material, with gray or brown tint. Transitions lenses are a great alternative for patients interested in having prescription sunglasses.

Anti-Reflective Coatings
Glass, plastic, polycarbonate and hi-index lenses all benefit from anti-reflective coating. This is a hard coating applied to both sides of a lens to help eliminate reflections, such as those caused by computer monitors or oncoming car headlights.

To learn more about your optical choices, please contact eye surgeon Dr. Carter today for a free personal consultation. Our office is in Dallas, Texas.