What are polarized sunglasses?

Polarized sunglasses filter the sun's glare that can reflect from horizontal surfaces. Great for outdoor sports such as fishing, boating and skiing. Polarized lenses are also good for driving, for example, when you're driving on a sunny day, you may notice some glare coming off the road â€” polarized sunglasses help filter this harsh light to make the road easier to see. In addition, if youâ€™re driving after a rainy day, Polarized helps glare from headlights and light reflecting off of wet surfaces on the road.

Are polarized lenses worth it?

Polarized lenses might be worth it if you are purchasing sunglasses since they can significantly reduce the amount of glare reflected in your eyes.

What are photochromic sunglasses?

Photochromic sunglasses have lenses that automatically transition between clear and 70% opacity, depending on the amount of sunlight available. This might be a useful option if you transition between outdoors and indoors frequently.

What is a single vision lens?

Single vision lenses only correct vision for one focal point. This focal point can either be classified as far, for objects farther than 20 feet away, mid, which is best for viewing near a computer and near, which is best for reading. Single-vision lenses also include adjustment for astigmatisms.

Does JINS offer high-index lenses?

Yes, JINS offers high-index lenses in the range of 1.60 â€“ 1.74, depending on the lens type and prescription.

What are bifocal lenses for glasses?

Bifocal lenses are another name for progressive lenses, which have two lens powers to help you see objects both close by and far away. Bifocal lenses also correct both distance and reading, but unlike progressive lenses, there's a visible line for reading windows. It has a bigger reading prescription portion, so it will be easier to use for reading purposes.

Can gradient lenses be polarized?

While it is possible for gradient lenses, in general, to be polarized, at JINS, you have to choose one or the other. Polarized lenses available come in gray or brown with 70% tint.

Are gradient lenses good?

Sunglasses with a gradient tint on the lenses can help shield your eyes from overhead sunlight, so if that is your intention, they may be good for that purpose.

Can photochromic lenses be polarized?

It's not common but polarized photochromic lenses do exist. At JINS, though, our photochromic lenses are not polarized.

What are photochromic lenses used for?

Photochromic lenses are used to make sunglasses that will appear dark in bright conditions, such as outside on a sunny day, but look clear in low-light conditions.

Can you fill prescriptions with prisms?

Yes, JINS can fill prescriptions for those who require Prism correction up to 4.

Do I need prism correction?

Your optometrist will determine if you need prism correction and will be indicated on your prescription.

What are Polarized Lenses?

Polarized lenses are lenses used in sunglasses that have a special coating applied to them, which helps them filter UV light. Polarized lenses help reduce the sun's glare that sometimes appears on the road when driving on a sunny day or during outdoor sports such as fishing, boating, skiing, etc.

LENS GUIDE

Q: What are progressive lenses for glasses?

Progressive lenses are also called multifocal glasses. They have a smooth transition with a gradual change in power from the top half of the lens to the bottom half of the lens. These are useful for people who need vision correction for both distance and reading.

THE JINS CORE LENS

JINS only use high quality lenses at NO CHARGE

High-index lenses
1.60 - 1.74*

*Availability varies
Aspheric lenses - less distortion
UV cut coating - 99.9%+
Anti-glare coating less reflection

	Thick Polycarbonate 1.59	Thin High-Index Lenses 1.60/1.67/1.74	Anti-Reflection, Anti-UV, & Hard Coatings	Aspheric Lenses
JINS LENSES	$0	$0	$0	$0
Other Brands	$0-$20	$30-$130	$0-$39	$30 or unavailable
Optometry Offices	$65+	$85+	$100+	$30-$80

Determine Your Usage

SINGLE VISION LENSES

No Additional Charge

	Sphere SPH	Cylinder CYL	Axis AX	Prism	Add
OD	-3.50	-0.25	132	-	blank
OS	-2.50	DS	-	-	blank

Single vision lens only corrects for one focal point: Far (objects farther than 20 feet), Mid (best for viewing a computer) or Near (best for reading). Include astigmatism

MULTIFOCAL LENSES

+$120

	Sphere SPH	Cylinder CYL	Axis AX	Prism	Add
OD	-3.50	-0.25	132	-	+1.50
OS	-2.50	DS	-	-	+1.50

Progressives have a smooth transition with a gradual change in power from the top half of the lens to the bottom half. These lenses don’t have a line

PRISM LENSES

No Additional Charge

	Sphere SPH	Cylinder CYL	Axis AX	Prism	Add
OD	+0.25	-1.25	148	1Δ	-
OS	+1.50	-1.00	130	2Δ	-

Prism on a prescription is used to correct double vision (Diplopia). The prism in these types of glasses help align two images and correct the issue. We offer necessary prism correction up to 4.

Check to see if your prescription includes Prism Values (Prism Horizontal and Prism Vertical). Need more help? Feel free to chat with us.

Minus Lens

Plus Lens

20+ LENS OPTIONS

JINS offers wide range of lenses, including prescription sunglasses such as polarized and photochromic.

JINS SCREEN LENSES

+$0* $60

JINS SCREEN filters out 25% of eye strain-causing blue light without an unsightly yellow tint.

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PERFORMANCE LENSES

+$100

Performance lenses make you feel better on driving, playing golf, running, cycling, and trailing.

See Details of Performance Lenses

SOLID COLOR LENSES

+$100

We have three colors of lenses in three shades each. That means you can choose from nine different color options. Additionally, you have the option of adding a mirrored coating in blue or gold for 70% tint density.

Color: Green / Grey / Brown
Tint density: 25% / 50% / 70%