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Lens options and coatings

At Glasses Direct, we have a wide range of lens choices to suit all needs. Take a look below at what we offer.

Vision types

Vision typeFeaturesPrice
Single visionCorrects near or far-sightedness.Free
BifocalsSplit into distance and near vision, allowing the wearer to see two distinct distances.£39
VarifocalsOffer a smooth progression from near to far vision, covering everything in between. They start with long-distance at the top, to intermediate in the middle and very close at the bottom.£49+

You can read more about bifocal lenses here and more about varifocals here.

Varifocal types

Varifocal AdvancedModern lens design with a good field of vision at all distances.£49
Varifocal Elite HDA wider field of vision than ‘Advanced’ and less peripheral distortion.£79
Varifocal Supreme HDUses Digital Ray-Path technology and has an improved field of vision for reading and intermediate distances.£109
KODAK Easy2 Max Progressive LensUses patented Vision First Design Technology to prioritise clarity at all distances.£149

Lens categories

Lens category FeaturesPrice
ClearClear and untinted for everyday use.Free
Blue light lensesFilter blue-violet light.£30+
SunglassesTinted lenses that offer 100% UVA/B protection.£15+
Light intelligent lensesAdapt to changing light conditions, going from clear indoors to dark outdoors. £50+

Blue light lens types

BlueReflect™Filters blue-violet light. Scratch-resistant and anti-reflection.£30+
KODAK UVBlue LensFilters blue-violet light. Scratch-resistant, anti-reflection, water, oil and smudge-repellent, anti-UV and anti-static. Greater contrast and increased visual comfort.£79+

Sunglasses tint types

Dark sunglasses tints 75% tint strength and available in grey, green or brown.£15
Graduated sunglasses tintsDarker at the top, turning gradually lighter at the bottom of the lens. Available in grey or brown.£20
Polarised sunglasses Block 99.7% of glare, scratch-resistant, and available in grey and brown. £45
Transitions™ Signature® S™Fastest reacting lenses that turn from dark to clear depending on light conditions. Available in 8 different colours.£80
Transitions™ XTRActive®Goes extra dark outdoors and darkens behind car windscreens. Available in brown, green and grey.£100
Transitions™ Drivewear®Combines light intelligence with polarisation. Tinted light olive by default and turns dark behind car windscreens. Not suitable for night time driving.£120

Lens packages

Note that depending on your entered prescription, not all lens packages will be shown during the lens selection process. Some packages are only available for particularly low or high prescriptions.

Lens packageFeaturesPrice
BasicStandard lensesFree*
BronzeStandard index lenses and scratch-resistant£12
SilverStandard index lenses, scratch-resistant and anti-reflection£14
GoldThin lenses, scratch-resistant, anti-reflection and anti-UV£29
PlatinumExtra-thin lenses, scratch-resistant, anti-reflection and anti-UV£65
DiamondUltra-thin lenses, scratch-resistant, anti-reflection and anti-UV£129
KODAK Lens Silver+Premium standard lenses, water, oil and smudge-repellent, anti-static, scratch-resistant, anti-reflection and extended durability.Free**
KODAK Lens Gold+ Premium thin lenses, water, oil and smudge-repellent, anti-static, anti-UV, scratch-resistant, anti-reflection and extended durability.£59
KODAK Lens Platinum+Premium ultra-thin lenses, water, oil and smudge-repellent, anti-static, anti-UV, scratch-resistant, anti-reflection and extended durability.£99
LensProtect+***Water, oil and smudge repellent, anti-static, scratch-resistant, anti-reflection and extended durability£20
*Only available for single vision prescriptions up to -4.75/+5.75 and multifocal prescriptions up to -5.00/+6.00
**Only available with KODAK Easy2 Max Progressive Lens
***Addon for other lens packages, only available with clear lenses

Discover more about lens packages here.

Please note that some lens options can't be combined with each other or with certain frame types. You can download this PDF for a detailed breakdown of which options are compatible.