Glasses & Contacts

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Progressive Lenses

Progressive lenses—often referred to as “no-line bifocals”—are advanced eyeglass lenses designed to provide seamless vision correction at multiple distances, including near, intermediate, and far. These lenses are ideal for individuals with presbyopia, offering the convenience of multifocal vision without the visible lines found in traditional bifocals.

In a typical progressive lens:

• Distance correction is positioned toward the top of the lens
   
• Intermediate correction is in the middle
   
• Near (reading) correction is located at the bottom
   

Unlike bifocals or trifocals, progressive lenses have a smooth, gradual transition between prescription zones. This allows for more natural visual adjustment, without the abrupt visual “jumps” associated with lined lenses. Many wearers find progressive lenses to be more aesthetically pleasing and more comfortable to adapt to over time.

Types of Lenses

To enhance vision, comfort, and durability, a variety of lens materials and coatings are available:

• Polycarbonate: Impact-resistant and lightweight, ideal for children and active individuals
   
• High-Index: Thinner and lighter lenses with excellent UV protection, ideal for stronger prescriptions
   
• Aspheric: Flatter design that reduces lens thickness while maintaining strong corrective power
   
• Anti-Reflective (AR) Coating: Minimizes reflections and glare, improves clarity and cosmetic appearance
   
• Polarized Lenses: Reduces glare from surfaces like water and roads—ideal for driving or outdoor use
   
• UV Coated: Blocks harmful ultraviolet rays to protect the eyes from sun damage
   
• Photochromic (Variable Tinted): Also known as transition lenses, these darken in sunlight and lighten indoors for added convenience and protection

Frames

At Canyon Optical, we offer a wide selection of high-quality frames designed to suit every lifestyle, face shape, and personal style. Our collection includes a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, ensuring that each patient finds the perfect fit—whether for fashion, function, or both.

Our frame options include:

• Prescription Designer Eyewear – Stylish, high-quality frames from trusted designer brands
   
• Sunglasses – Both prescription and non-prescription options offering UV protection and style
   
• Sports Eyewear – Durable, impact-resistant frames designed for active lifestyles and athletic performance
   

Whether you’re looking for something bold and modern or classic and understated, our experienced optical team is here to help you find frames that match your vision needs and personal taste.

Contact Lenses

Contact lenses offer a convenient and discreet alternative to eyeglasses for correcting refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. A contact lens is a thin, clear disc that rests directly on the surface of the eye (the cornea) to provide crisp, natural vision.

There are a variety of contact lens types available to suit individual needs, including:

• Daily, biweekly, and monthly disposables
   
• Toric lenses for astigmatism
   
• Multifocal lenses for presbyopia
   
• Rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses
   
• Colored lenses for cosmetic enhancement
   
• Scleral lenses for complex or irregular corneas
   

Our optometrists provide personalized fittings and evaluations to ensure comfort, clarity, and ocular health. Whether you’re new to contact lenses or looking to update your prescription, our team is here to help you find the best option for your lifestyle and vision needs.

Tinted Contact Lenses

There are different types of tinted contact lenses designed for various purposes, from handling ease to cosmetic enhancement:

Visibility Tints

Visibility tints are light, translucent colorings—typically pale blue or green—added to contact lenses to make them easier to see during insertion, removal, and handling. These tints are extremely subtle and do not alter the color of your iris or affect your vision in any way. Their sole purpose is to enhance visibility of the lens, particularly in cases where the lenses are clear and difficult to detect.

Enhancement Tints

Enhancement tints are slightly darker than visibility tints and are designed to subtly intensify or define your natural eye color, rather than completely change it. These tinted contact lenses add depth and vibrancy, making them especially effective for individuals with light-colored eyes, such as blue or gray.

Unlike opaque color tints, enhancement tints are translucent, allowing your natural iris color to show through while enriching its tone. They’re ideal for those who want a noticeable yet natural-looking boost to their eye color. 

Color Tints 

Color tints are opaque lenses designed to change the appearance of your eye color. The colored portion covers the iris, while the center remains clear to maintain normal vision. These lenses are available in a wide range of shades and styles, from natural-looking enhancements for both light and dark eyes to bold, theatrical designs such as cat eyes, white-out lenses, or fantasy-inspired patterns.

Color tints can be worn for cosmetic purposes, special events, or theatrical use, and must still be properly fitted by an eye care professional to ensure safety and comfort. 

Light-Filtering Tints

Light-filtering contact lenses are specially designed to reduce or selectively filter certain wavelengths of light, enhancing contrast and improving the visibility of specific colors. These lenses are commonly used in sports and outdoor activities, where quick object recognition and visual precision are essential.

For example, light-filtering lenses can help make the yellow of a tennis ball or the white of a golf ball or baseball stand out more clearly by dimming surrounding colors in the visual spectrum. This targeted enhancement improves clarity, focus, and reaction time—giving athletes a visual edge during performance.

These lenses are a valuable option for individuals looking to enhance their vision in specific environments without compromising overall comfort or eye health.

Multifocal Contact Lenses

Multifocal contact lenses are designed to provide clear vision at multiple distances, much like multifocal eyeglass lenses. They incorporate more than one prescription strength in a single lens, offering improved near, intermediate, and distance vision—making them a great option for individuals with presbyopia.

There are two common designs used in multifocal contact lenses:

• Segmented (or Translating) Design: Similar to bifocal eyeglasses, this design features distinct zones, typically with near-vision correction at the bottom and distance correction at the top. The lens stays in place while the eye moves to the appropriate section depending on where the wearer is focusing.
   
• Concentric (or Simultaneous Vision) Design: This design places different prescriptions in concentric rings, beginning from the center of the lens and moving outward. For example, the center may correct for near vision, while alternating outer rings handle distance vision. The lens delivers multiple visual signals simultaneously, and over time, the brain adapts by selecting the clearest image based on the viewing distance.
   

Regardless of the design, the principle remains the same: the brain learns to interpret and prioritize the appropriate visual information, resulting in seamless transitions between near and far tasks—such as reading and driving—without the need for separate lenses.

Caring for Your Contact Lenses

Proper care of your contact lenses is essential to maintaining healthy eyes, clear vision, and preventing infection. Following the correct hygiene and handling steps helps extend the life of your lenses and ensures a comfortable wearing experience.

Here are key guidelines to follow:

• Always wash your hands with soap and water before handling your contact lenses. Dry your hands with a lint-free towel.
   
• Clean your lenses with fresh, recommended contact lens solution before inserting them. Never use tap water or saliva.
   
• Insert your contact lenses before applying any cosmetics or facial products to avoid contamination.
   
• After inserting your lenses, empty the contact lens case, rinse it with warm water or lens solution, and allow it to air dry completely.
   
• Never wear your contact lenses overnight, unless they are specifically approved for extended wear by your eye care provider. Sleeping in lenses can increase your risk of serious corneal infections.
   

Following these simple yet important steps will help preserve both your eye health and the clarity of your vision.