Spectacle lens prices - how much do eyeglass lenses cost?

Dlaczego szkła okularowe mają różne ceny?

Eyeglass lenses can have various properties. They differ in terms of mechanical strength, scratch resistance, light transmission (the amount of light passing through the eyeglass lens), sun tints, special filters such as a polarizing filter or photochromic properties (light-sensitive lenses that change their tint depending on exposure to sunlight), and can have different constructions.

Economy or premium lenses?

Eyeglass lenses can also be divided according to price categories associated with the brand of the eyeglass lenses. This is related to the generally understood quality of the product. For example, many manufacturers offer various enhancements, such as additional hardening of the lens surface to protect it from scratches. However, the hardest hardening coating for branded eyeglass lenses, such as HOYA Meiryo or Hi-Vision Longlife, will usually have much better properties than lenses with the best hardening from the economy segment. The same applies to coatings that facilitate cleaning and repel dirt, dust, and water. In the economy segment, eyeglass lenses with such enhancements are available, but in independent tests, premium class lenses perform much better in this regard.

HOYA Eyeglass Lenses

HOYA spectacle lenses are a guarantee of excellent quality and the latest technological achievements in the field of optics. Thanks to a precise production process and the use of the highest quality materials, we offer our clients lenses that ensure not only perfect visual acuity but also exceptional wearing comfort. HOYA Hi-Vision Longlife and HOYA Meiyro coatings are covered by a 3-year manufacturer's warranty. Longlife and Meiyro coatings ensure the greatest user comfort thanks to dirt- and dust-repellent layers. The lenses are much easier to keep clean, and thanks to their high durability, they retain their properties for a longer time. Additionally, our progressive lenses ensure a smooth transition between different vision zones, which significantly improves visual comfort.

Clearance of Spectacle Lenses

An important element affecting vision quality is light transmittance, which depends on the quality of the anti-reflective coating and the clarity of the glass material itself. The quality of the image is also influenced by technological processes related to the production of blanks (semi-finished products) from which optical lenses for corrective glasses are later made. The eyeglass lenses in our offer – both economic and premium class – meet the highest standards. If you want to familiarize yourself with the exact costs of different types of lenses, we invite you to check our eyeglass lens price list, which will help you choose the most suitable lenses for your needs. This will make it easier to decide which lenses offer the best visual comfort and are tailored to your budget.

Eyeglass lens material (index)

The materials from which spectacle lenses are made are currently optical plastics in 99% of cases. Glass "lenses" are rarely used. The material of the spectacle lens has a fundamental impact on the thickness of the lens, but it is not the only factor (the design of the lens, e.g., spherical or aspherical, also affects the lens thickness). For small power values, standard materials with an index of 1.50 are usually sufficient, especially since lenses designated with an index such as 1.50 and 1.53 have the best optical properties. Therefore, it is not worth using high indexes for small spectacle correction values. For higher correction values, we recommend so-called high-index materials, e.g., 1.60, 1.67, or 1.74.

Thinner spectacle lenses

For higher values above 2.00 D, due to aesthetic and wearing comfort considerations, we recommend higher index (thinner) spectacle lenses, e.g., 1.60. Medium index 1.60 materials are characterized by very good optical and mechanical properties. They can be used in rimless frames (so-called "rimless mounts"), where holes are made in the lens for mounting the frame bridge and temples. Thanks to their greater mechanical strength, such glasses can be used safely. Thinner spectacle lenses improve our appearance in glasses, but also translate to the weight of corrective glasses. This is crucial for the comfort of wearing corrective glasses. Choosing a lighter lens material will make the glasses more comfortable for everyday use. For values above 4.00D, we recommend the thinnest materials designated with indices 1.67 and 1.74. For "plus" lenses, it is also worth choosing an aspheric design of the spectacle lens. Such a lens will be flatter, more aesthetically pleasing, and simultaneously lighter. Therefore, for high spectacle correction values, high-index aspheric lenses are the best solution.

Spherical or aspherical?

Classic - spherical spectacle lens constructions. They provide excellent visual quality and are simple to manufacture, which is why they are available at the most affordable prices. They are recommended for low correction values or when price is the most important criterion for choosing spectacle lenses. Of course, they can also be equipped with the best enhancements, such as improved anti-reflective coatings or protective filters. An aspheric spectacle lens construction is a more advanced lens surface shape. Aspheric lenses were created to maintain image quality outside the center of the lens when using flatter lenses. If we were to use a flatter surface curvature on a classic spherical lens, we would get thinner lenses, but the image quality would deteriorate with increasing distance from the optical center of the lens. In aspheric lenses, we achieve a reduced lens thickness without losing peripheral vision quality. Furthermore, lenses with atoric, double-aspheric, or completely personalized surfaces (taking into account individual physiognomic parameters and frame parameters) are also available, which ensure the best image quality in spectacles (the latter are optimized for image quality, sometimes at the expense of a minimally larger lens thickness).

Ceny szkieł okularowych