The Best Glasses Depend on How You Use Your Vision
Reading, Driving, Working Your Glasses Should Keep Up
Prescription Glasses Correct Common Vision Problems
Prescription lenses are designed to compensate for refractive errors that prevent light from focusing properly on the retina.
Glasses may be prescribed to correct:
- Nearsightedness (myopia)
- Farsightedness (hyperopia)
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
Because vision can change over time, regular eye exams help ensure your prescription remains accurate and your glasses continue performing as intended.
Different Lenses Support Different Visual Needs
The best lenses for you depend on how you spend your day.
Single-vision lenses correct one field of vision, such as distance or near vision. They are commonly prescribed for patients with myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism.
Progressive lenses provide seamless vision correction at multiple distances without the visible lines found in traditional bifocals. Many patients appreciate the ability to read, work on a computer, and see clearly across a room with one pair of glasses.
Computer Glasses Are Designed for Screen-Heavy Days
Working on a computer places different demands on your eyes than driving, reading, or watching television.
Computer glasses help support intermediate vision and may improve comfort during extended screen use. For patients who spend several hours a day in front of screens, the right lenses can make a noticeable difference.
Prescription Sunglasses Combine Vision Correction and UV Protection
Prescription sunglasses allow you to see clearly outdoors while helping protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.
Many patients find prescription sunglasses especially useful for driving, outdoor recreation, travel, and everyday activities in bright conditions.
Thin Lenses for Strong Prescriptions
High-index lens materials are the solution for patients who want thin lenses for strong prescriptions. These materials allow us to make your lenses thinner and lighter than traditional options, creating a more comfortable and streamlined pair of glasses.
The glasses that work well for someone who spends all day at a computer may be different from the glasses needed by someone who drives frequently, enjoys outdoor activities, or switches between multiple visual tasks throughout the day. When helping patients choose eyewear, we consider prescription requirements, work environment, daily activities, hobbies and interests, and visual comfort goals. The goal is simple: help you find glasses that support your everyday life.
Our Lens Partners
We work with Shamir as our primary lens partner, offering Shamir Progressive Lenses for seamless multi-distance vision and Shamir Celeste Lenses for patients seeking a premium optical experience. We also carry lenses from ZEISS and Varilux to match every prescription, lifestyle, and visual need. Our team will help you choose the right lens material, design, and coatings based on how you use your eyes every day.
Many Prescriptions Qualify for Same-Day Single Vision Lenses
Our on-site finishing lab allows us to complete many single-vision prescriptions right here in our office. If you need same-day single-vision lenses in Austin, we can often have your glasses ready the same day you visit.
For qualifying prescriptions, that means getting your new glasses without waiting for lenses to be sent to and returned from an outside lab. Ask our team whether your prescription qualifies when you come in.