Progressive glass lenses for Wayfarer?

Hi Liz,

I am thinking about getting a pair of Wayfarer RX5184 #2012 52mm with progressive transitions lenses in GLASS. I realise that these will be heavier than plastic or polycarbonate. (I don't play sports, so unbreakability isn't really a requirement for me). I recently wore an old pair of glasses with glass lenses and was amazed how clear they are compared to plastic/polycarbonate (also, not a scratch on them).

What is the index of the glass lenses your lab uses for these? I have had glass lenses in the past and I was wondering if higher index glass is normal these days compared to 20 years ago. Will they be thicker than Polycarbonate?

My prescription is :
Right -4.50 -1.00 163 ADD +1.25
Left -3.00 -1.00 70 ADD +1.50

Also, do the gray transitions get darker than the brown?

Thanks!

Malcolm.

Also (while I have you) is the 5184 model the largest RX wayfarer at 52mm?

Are the larger sunglasses versions RX-able in my prescription?

Tia

Hi,

1) Our lab only offers the high index glass in the progressive lenses. The index is 1.60.

2) The Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Prescription Sunglasses RB2140 is the largest of the Wayfarer family. It offers a 54mm eye size. They can be made to order with clear lenses like all of our prescription eyewear.

Let me know if you ahve any other questions

Thanks for the info, also:

What glass do they use in single vision lenses - high index?

Thanks again.

larumd wrote:Hi,

1) Our lab only offers the high index glass in the progressive lenses. The index is 1.60.

2) The Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Prescription Sunglasses RB2140 is the largest of the Wayfarer family. It offers a 54mm eye size. They can be made to order with clear lenses like all of our prescription eyewear.

Let me know if you ahve any other questions

Single vision will open your material options tremendously. I would recommend polycarbonate or high index polycarbonate with your prescription. Glass will be thicker and considerably heavier.