Glasses lenses

Posted 4th Jul 2022

Hello,

Are there glasses lenses (plastic) available anywhere on the market that are thinner than 1.67?

I'm as blind as a bat (distance) and my lenses are mega thick! Hence the reason for asking.

Thank you.

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5th Jul
I have 1.9, they are expensive, quite heavy and been told easier to break . Just bought a new pair from Boots opticians, I get half price as I'm on their contact lenses scheme but cost nearly £300 for a decent frame and lenses.
4th Jul
Suggest you ask a qualified Dispensing Optician (as opposed to the sales staff in most opticians). Rodenstock do a very thin lens. Im wearing them now. Cant say I like them because the tint is like a coating of nicotine but they are thin
4th Jul
Drop glasses direct an email/tweet.
4th Jul
Check lensology they have other options
4th Jul
Thinnest for plastic is 1.74 and as far as I remember 1.9 for glass.
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4th Jul
Am now aware of the 1.74 for plastic. How much heavier is the 1.9 for glass? And cost wise...any idea?
4th Jul
Some opticians offer what they call "thin and light" lenses. Thinner with greater magnification. No idea if they would suit you or not. You would need to speak to your opticians.
6th Jul
I've used these quite often and they have 1.74: spex4less.com/