Full-Rim Distance Glasses

This happens when the focused image of a distant object is not positioned on the retina at the back of the eye. The blurred image formed is due to increasingly divergent light once it has passed through the incorrectly positioned focal point in front of the retina. A defect like this is because the eyeball shape has become slightly distorted as we have grown. Or the refractive power of the eye is too great, making the light rays converge to a focal point before the retina.

The table below shows sample values of the lenses needed to overcome myopia. The Sphere values shift the focal point back onto the retina. The Cylinder and Axis values correct for astigmatism at an angle corresponding to the slanting defect line in the cornea-lens shape.

We provide a range of distance glasses that are made by our optics technician who has around 50 years of experienmce in the optics field. Because single vision distance lenses are more likely to be worn for longer periods, we can offer a range of thinner lenses to reduce the weight of the glasses. These increased index lenses are available on request. If you are struggling to read road signs whilst driving, then you probably need distance glasses urgently.