Understanding Lens Options in the Visit Overview (Web)

You can make recommendations for various lens types, materials, and coatings to your patients to help them choose the best options based on their prescriptions and lifestyles. Refer to the table below for definitions of the various options available to you in Encompass.

Lens Option	Purpose
UV 400	Clear lenses with sunglass-level UV protection up to 400 nm
Anti-Reflective Coating	Shields eyes from glares and other harsh reflections
Single Vision	Corrects for one field of vision
Bifocal	Divided into two clear zones with a visible line on the lens - one for distance vision, the other for near vision
Progressives	Correct for multiple viewing distances in one lens with no visible segments
Photochromic	Lenses that darken in the sunlight
Polarized	Used with some sunglasses to further reduce glare and make colors and contrasts pop
Sunglasses	Protect eyes from UV rays and glare
Slab Off	Used when there is a significant difference in powers for each eye in a patient's prescription
High Index	Plastic lenses with a high refractive index to correct stronger prescriptions without being too bulky
Safety Glasses	Protective eyewear featuring polycarbonate lenses and strong frames to shield eyes from flying debris, chemicals, and hazardous rays
Polycarbonate	Thinner, lightweight, sturdy, and impact-resistant lenses