Are There Thinner Eyeglasses for People who are Nearsighted?

A patient of mine recently asked me: I am very nearsighted, so the lenses in my eyeglasses are pretty thick. The eyeglasses I have purchased in the past just don't look nice due to the thickness/distortion of the lenses. I have done everything the optician suggested to minimize the thick appearance of the lenses (rounding the edges, etc.), but I am still not pleased with the look of my eyeglasses. I really want to move away from wearing my contacts so much and want to find a flattering set of eyeglasses. I have an oval-shaped face. 

What's style of eyeglasses should I look for? Any other suggestions that I should take into account when looking for a new pair of glasses?

 

There is good news for those who must wear thick lenses. Depending on the strength of the prescription will depend on how thin your lenses can be thinned down. If you have a strong complex prescription they can accommodate for them also. If your concerned about the thickness of your glasses, then you need to speak to your optician before they make the glasses and ask them for your lenses to be thinned down. These lenses do cost slightly more than normal lenses but in the long run are well worth it. You can go for aspheric or high-index lenses if you don't want regular (thicker) lenses.

 High-index lenses are an alternative choice to standard, plastic eyeglass lenses. Although high-index lenses are more expensive than plastic lenses, they can reduce the thickness and weight of an eyeglass lens, particularly for individuals with a strong prescription. For most prescriptions, high-index lenses offer the same optical clarity as plastic lenses in a significantly smaller package. An eye care professional or optical laboratory is the best source for determining what lens index should be used for a given prescription and eyeglass frame.

 If you would like to know more about reducing the thickness of your eyeglasses, feel free to call my office: SB Eyecare Associates, the premier San Bernardino Optometry office, for an appointment. (909) 963-1420. Or stop by:

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