FAQ’s

How do I clean my coated eyewear without damaging the lens?

Wash with mild detergent and warm water. Rinse clean and remove excess water with a soft
tissue or cloth. Do not use alcohol, ammonia, alkaline cleaners, solvents or abrasive cleaning compounds.
DO NOT AUTOCLAVE.

You can also use a cleaning product specially formulated for use on eyeglass lenses.
Our “Fog-Free Lens Cleaner” is such a product.

How do I enter my  Prescription Information?

From your doctor’s prescription, enter the Sphere, Cylinder, Axis, Pupil Distance and ADD (optional) values on the product page. These values must be entered correctly. For example, a Sphere value of -.075 is not the same as +.075. The Pupil Distance (PD) measurement may not be shown on your prescription, but it is necessary to make your glasses. Call your eye doctor for this value. They will have it in their records. 

If you have any questions about entering this information, fill-out as much as you can, place the order, then email your prescription to us along with your order number. We will fill-out the rest of the information. 

Is the Anti-Fog  Permanent Coating effective?

  •  Anti-fog permanent coating works by chemically affecting the adhesion of water molecules, preventing them grouping into larger clusters that can impair vision. If your glasses are frequently exposed to temperature changes or humid conditions, you’ll likely want an anti-fog coating to help combat condensation. The same goes for anyone who engages in strenuous activities such as physical labor, participation in sports, or exercise. Any activity that causes your body temperature to fluctuate will likely lead to lens fogging.

What is Anti-Reflective Coating?

  • Anti-reflective coatings eliminate the distracting glare that can be produced by light when it reflects through your lenses. Anyone subjected to direct or indirect reflections – especially those who spend a lot of time around computers and electronic monitors of any type, suffer from eye strain, or who drive at night – will likely enjoy the benefits of glare reduction. Due to the high reflective properties of high index lenses, an anti-reflective coating is recommended, and is practically mandatory for high index lenses made of glass. (Note: AR coating is not good for outside glasses, dusty dirty environments and or constant cleaning.) The lenses must be wet before they are cleaned.

What is a polycarbonate lens?

Polycarbonate is a plastic first developed for the aerospace industry for windows and helmet
face-plates. As a result of much research and development, this modern space-age material
has been highly refined and is now used for making eyeglasses. Polycarbonate lenses ar
e more impact resistant than any other lens material. In addition to the safety advantages,
these lenses are lightweight, have a built-in UV inhibitor and are scratch resistant.

Care and Cleaning of Glass lenses (Radiation and Laser)

Wash with mild detergent and warm water. Rinse clean and remove excess water with a soft tissue or cloth. Do not use alcohol, ammonia, alkaline cleaners, solvents or abrasive cleaning compounds. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE.

Disinfecting: Do not autoclave. Clean with an anti-bacterial soap, follow by rinsing thoroughly with clear water.

Maintenance: Examine eyewear frequently. If lenses become pitted, chipped or in other ways damaged, cease use immediately and contact us for instructions.

What is ANSI Z87.1?

ANSI is the acronym for the American Standards Institute, a non-profit organization that
serves as administrator of the US private sector voluntary standardization system.
The ANSI Z87.1 standard sets forth requirements for the design, construction, testing and
use of eye protection devices, including standards for impact and penetration resistance.
All safety glasses, goggles, and face shields used by employees under OSHA jurisdiction must meet the ANSI Z87.1 standard. Only eyewear that meets the ANSI standard will be noted as such in the product’s description.

Do you have protective eyewear for eyeglass wearers?

We have eyewear styles that you can wear over your prescription glasses like the Fit-Over frame