SPECTACLE LENSES
At Paul Whiteman Optometrists, our aim is to help improve your vision clarity regardless of your type of eyesight, whether it be short-sightedness, long-sightedness, or astigmatism. As independent optometry and dispensing opticians we can provide you with the most suitable spectacle lenses from a large range of international manufacturers, including ZEISS, NIKON, SHAMIR, MARMA, RODENSTOCK, E-SCOOP, MAUI JIM and SERENGETI, for all different needs such as computer work, driving, sunglasses or sports.
We supply the world’s best spectacle lenses
At Paul Whiteman Optometrists, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance spectacle lenses from the world’s leading manufacturers, each selected for their optical precision, advanced engineering, and proven wearer benefits.
ZEISS lenses, including new ClearMind, together with SmartLife, DriveSafe, and the fully bespoke Individual 3, use cutting-edge freeform technology, precise wavefront analysis, and ZEISS Digital Inside® designs to deliver crisp, natural vision at all distances. Their premium DuraVision® coatings and full UV protection ensure exceptional clarity, durability, and comfort in every environment.
Nikon lenses, including SeeMax Ultimate, SeeCoat Next, and Presio Power, combine world-renowned Japanese optical engineering with advanced aspheric and double-surface design, resulting in lightweight, distortion-controlled lenses with outstanding contrast and scratch resistance.
Shamir lenses, such as Autograph Intelligence™, *Workspace™, and Relax™, employ Eye-Point Technology™ and AI-enhanced modelling to create smooth transitions across all visual zones, making them ideal for digital lifestyles, office work, and prolonged screen use.
Rodenstock lenses, featuring B.I.G. Vision® and Impression FreeSign® 3, use biometric eye scanning to map each eye’s unique structure, producing highly individualised lenses that maximise clarity, depth perception, and visual ease.
Marma Vision specialises in beautifully crafted, custom-tinted and fashion-driven lenses that offer both aesthetic refinement and excellent optical performance.
Serengeti lenses are tinted sunglasses lenses that integrate photochromic, polarising, and spectral control technologies for superior contrast, colour fidelity, and glare reduction — ideal for driving and outdoor activities.
E-Scoop lenses, engineered for those living with macular degeneration, enhance contrast, reduce glare, and improve overall visual function, supporting greater comfort and independence through innovative lens geometry and strategic filtering.
How clearly can you really see?
Good vision depends on more than just the right prescription
Having the correct lens power is only the starting point for clear, comfortable vision. The quality of your lenses — and how well they suit your daily activities, has a major impact on how well you see. Specialist lens manufacturers, such as ZEISS have Office lenses for computer work or DriveSafe lenses for driving. These can dramatically improve clarity when you need it most. Just as important is how accurately your lenses are fitted. Poorly centred lenses or an ill-fitting frame can cause blur, eye strain and headaches.
Our GOC registered dispensing optician can take precise measurements, offer high-quality lenses with the right design for your lifestyle and as a result, you’ll experience sharper, more relaxed vision every day.
We can supply lenses to satisfy all your visual requirements
We can advise on lenses for work, driving, sport and sun
As independent practitioners we partner with a wide range of leading lens manufacturers, allowing us to recommend the most suitable spectacle lenses for your unique needs. Whether for work, home, driving, sport, or screen use, we offer precisely tailored options—including single vision, multifocal/progressive, ultra‑thin and lightweight materials, anti‑reflection and blue‑light coatings, sun and prescription tints, and sport-specific designs. Our experienced dispensing practitioners will guide you to the ideal solution, no matter how simple or complex your visual requirements.
Do you suffer blurred vision or eye strain?
If the optical centres of your lenses are mis-aligned with your eyes, you can experience blur, eyestrain or double vision. Precise lens centration is essential for clear, comfortable vision.
In some cases, we tailor lenses not only to correct short‑ or long‑sight but also deliberately decentre the optical centres to create a controlled prismatic effect, easing eyestrain during sustained computer use and whilst driving and reading.
To ensure accurate centration, we use the ZEISS Visufit 1000. Its nine cameras capture the measurements needed to fit bespoke lenses, including varifocal/progressive, office/occupational, bifocal, and single vision designs.
Additional lens options to help reduce eyestrain include ZEISS’ latest ClearMind lens designs, anti‑reflective coatings and where appropriate, tints such as blue‑light filtering ZEISS BlueGuard for VDU work.
LENSES FOR SPORT
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Bolle
At Paul Whiteman Optometrists, we supply Bollé prescription sports sunglasses and frames engineered for performance and protection. Our range includes advanced Phantom photochromic lenses, Volt+ high-contrast technology, polarised options for glare control, and durable impact-resistant designs. Available in single vision or progressive prescriptions, with sport-specific tints such as brown, amber and neutral grey. Ideal for cycling, running, golf, clay pigeon shooting and watersports, Bollé lenses deliver clarity, stability and UV protection in demanding conditions. Expert fitting ensures precision vision tailored to your sport.
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Nikon
Nikon sports prescription sun lenses focus on optical precision and colour fidelity, rather than overt contrast boosting. Popular options include Nikon Polarised Sun lenses for glare control, Nikon DriveWear® lenses that dynamically adapt to outdoor light, and SeeCoat Sport for durability and clarity. Available in refined grey, green and copper tints, Nikon lenses suit driving, cycling, running and general outdoor sport, delivering stable vision, excellent sharpness and reliable UV protection in single vision or progressive designs.
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Shamir
Shamir sports prescription sun lenses are designed around digital lens personalisation and eye-movement optimisation. Key options include Shamir Glacier Sun for durability and clarity, Shamir Polarised Sun lenses for effective glare reduction, and performance tints such as grey, brown and green. Using Shamir’s advanced freeform technology, lenses deliver consistent vision across wrap and sport frames. Suitable for cycling, running, golf and outdoor leisure, Shamir lenses are available in single vision and progressive designs, offering precise optics with a balanced, natural visual experience.
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Zeiss
ZEISS prescription sports sunglass lenses deliver world‑class optical precision for active lifestyles. Choose from functional tints like Skylet® Sport for intense glare, Skylet® Fun for medium light, ProGolf for enhanced course contrast, as well as Sunset Violet and Sweet Violet for vivid colour enhancement. Polarised and DuraVision coatings provide UV protection and glare reduction. Lenses are available in single vision or progressive prescriptions, optimised for sports including cycling, running, golf, clay shooting and water sports, offering refined clarity and natural colour balance.
For the past 40 years, Paul Whiteman Optometrists have worked closely with ZEISS - the world leader in precision optics. Their lenses are unmatched in quality, they feature innovative designs, and cater for all ages and visual needs. What follows is a curated selection of ZEISS’ lenses which, we hope, will demonstrate why we are proud to recommend them to our patients.
ZEISS on your spectacle lens
The engraving – your guarantee of quality
The inconspicuous laser engraving on your spectacle lenses is your guarantee that you have ZEISS quality & precision in front of your eyes.
ZEISS LENS TYPES
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SmartLife lenses
ZEISS SmartLife lenses are a portfolio of spectacle lens designs optimised for today’s connected, on‑the‑move lifestyles. They account for frequent device use, shifting gaze, and age‑related visual needs to deliver wide, clear fields of view and smooth transitions from near to far. Benefits include reduced eye strain, fast adaptation, and all‑day visual comfort, with options for customised fitting.
Life today is fast-paced, and your customers are constantly connected to people, information and things, both on- and offline. They tend to have their eyes glued to digital devices even when they are on the move. And yet, life is about more than just screens. Constantly switching between multiple digital devices and physical surroundings can be challenging for the eyes and may lead to uncomfortable vision or eye strain. This can make even ordinary tasks feel harder, or worse – let life’s details go unnoticed. Good, comfortable vision is crucial to take on every day, confident and aware. All your customers – from young kids and teens through to seniors – don’t only need clear central vision but also smooth peripheral vision. This helps them to easily switch between different distances and directions as they navigate through life.
New ZEISS ClearMind lenses
Clearer Vision for a Demanding Modern World in 2026
ZEISS ClearMind lenses are a brand new range of lenses designed for today’s visually demanding world, where our eyes constantly shift between screens, reading, driving and everyday tasks. Using ZEISS NeurOptix technology, ClearMind lenses provide exceptionally clear vision while helping to reduce the visual effort your brain needs to process what you see. Available across single vision, digital and progressive lens designs, they are crafted to be thin, light and comfortable, giving you sharp, relaxed vision throughout the day — so you can see clearly and feel more at ease.
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ClearView lenses
Better quality lenses give clearer vision
Spectacle lenses vary hugely in quality and price.
There are an overwhelming number of lens types and designs available, all intended for different user needs.
We believe if you want to see as clearly as possible it is essential to choose the right quality and design for your needs.
ZEISS ClearView lenses are an example of high quality lenses available at a realistic price. That’s why many of our patients select them as their single vision lens of choice.
Our practitioners have the appropriate knowledge and experience to advise you about the lenses that would give you the best possible vision.
All of the lenses we supply have one thing in common. They are all of the highest quality and are fitted precisely, by us, for you.
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Office lenses
Office lenses by ZEISS offer clear and relaxed vision from near reading distances to an intermediate range. It’s an excellent choice for those who spend many hours in front of screens.
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DriveSafe lenses
ZEISS DriveSafe Lenses are everyday lenses specifically designed to meet the visual needs of drivers. Design features and technologies enhance the wearer’s vision experience during the day or night while driving. Thanks to the DuraVision DriveSafe Coating, the lenses help to reduce perceived reflections and glare, especially while driving at night.
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Progressive lenses
Progressive lenses can be customised to suit individual visual activities and needs. Including, SmartLife, DriveSafe and the top-of-the-range progressive Individual 3 variants, at Paul Whiteman Optometrists we can use ZEISS Frame Fit technology to customise and fine tune the vision zones for the widest possible field of view and allowing quick and easy adaptation.
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MyoCare lenses
One of the most effective spectacle lens designs aimed at slowing the development of myopia is the MyoCare lens, backed by ZEISS innovation and more than a decade of experience in developing lenses to manage myopia progression.
With i.Scription® technology for sharper vision day & night.
Precise fit measurement. 3D virtual frame ‘Try-on’ & comparison.
Light-adaptive lenses that adjust to varying light conditions.
Full UV protection on every lens.
For increased visibility & contrast.
TINTED LENSES FOR SUN
Tinted & sunglass lenses
Fashion and luxury
Being in step with trends, colours and mirrors is essential to fashion brands. ZEISS Sunlens is not only open to new developments but also looks to inspire brands with vibrant mood boards and storytelling.
Customized tints or special coatings: Our experts can make your vision a reality when it comes to special coatings or customised tints.
Sport
ZEISS Sunlens' expertise in colour management gives fine-tuned vision for any sports activity, in all environments and light conditions. Whether you need lenses to wear at dusk on a golf course, or in the full sun during a fishing trip, our R&D team is constantly working on developing the perfect lenses.
Snow
Vision is especially critical when snowboarding or skiing. For this reason, ZEISS Sunlens relentlessly works on solutions for a safer ride and better visibility in the challenging altitude conditions.
Light reactive photochromic lenses
Lenses that darken in the sun
Light reactive or photochromic lenses are a great idea for anyone who doesn’t want to change their glasses in the sun as these lenses incorporate a special technology which adapts to the sun – e.g. PhotoFusionX by ZEISS.
Now they come in a large number of different colour tints and can be made in all variations of lens types from single vision to progressive lenses
Polarised spectacle lenses
Reflected glare from surfaces such as roads, water, snow and glass can reduce visual clarity and comfort. ZEISS polarised spectacle lenses are designed to cut this glare, providing clearer, more relaxed vision in bright conditions.
By filtering intense reflected light, these lenses improve contrast and colour perception, making details easier to see. This is especially beneficial for driving and outdoor activities, where glare can be distracting or unsafe.
ZEISS polarised lenses also reduce eye strain caused by squinting in strong sunlight. Combined with full UV protection and ZEISS lens optics, they deliver reliable visual performance and comfort throughout the day.
Ideal for anyone who spends time outdoors or drives regularly, ZEISS polarised lenses help improve clarity, comfort and safety.
SPECIAL LENS COATINGS FOR OPTIMUM VISION
Anti-reflective & hard coatings
Lens coatings act as a protective coating for your lenses, transforming modern plastic lenses into strong everyday objects. Unfortunately, lens coatings are often not given the importance they deserve when people purchase a pair of glasses, with wearers pretty much leaving this decision up to the optician. At Paul Whiteman Optometrists we’ll help you find your way around the maze of coatings. After all, the choice is yours!
Benefits of an anti-reflective coating
It enables transparent, clear and unimpaired vision, makes glasses more attractive and permits uninterrupted and reflection-free vision for the wearer.
Hard coating: particularly important for plastic lenses
For plastic lenses (organic lenses) you definitely need a hard lacquer coating. While plastic lenses are easy to wear, the material used is softer and more prone to scratches than glass lenses – at least if untreated.
Premium coating designed for drivers: DriveSafe
Exceptional comfort and more safety on the road
We’ve all been there: Unpleasant glare from oncoming traffic or street lights impairing our vision. This is tiring for drivers and can even become dangerous.
A premium lens coating can help, one that’s integrated into the ZEISS DriveSafe lenses. This reduces the subjective sensation of glare1 – e.g. from oncoming vehicles with LED or Xenon headlights – and effectively protects your lenses from both scratches and the adhesion of dirt particles.
How can you recognise the ZEISS DriveSafe coating?
The ZEISS DriveSafe coating is evident from a slightly violet residual reflection on the lens, which is barely visible and therefore not distracting.
Lens coating to protect against ‘blue light’: DuraVision® BlueProtect
Coating offers more relaxed vision in a digital world
Our visual habits have changed significantly with the daily use of smartphones, tablets, computers and modern LED lighting. As a result, many people are exposed to higher levels of blue light than ever before. High-energy blue light is widely associated with reduced visual comfort and potential long-term effects on eye health.
Light also plays an important role in regulating our body clock and sleep patterns. Strong light exposure in the evening can keep the brain alert for longer. Extended screen use may expose the eyes to increased blue light, contribute to digital eye strain and increase visual fatigue from prolonged close-up focusing.
Specially coated lenses can help filter blue light and improve comfort during digital tasks. ZEISS DuraVision® BlueProtect combines a premium lens coating with an integrated blue light filter. It is ideal for people who spend long periods indoors and experience eye fatigue under LED lighting, computer screens or TV displays. This coating is well suited for everyday wear at work and leisure.
The ultimate UV protection
All ZEISS lenses, tinted or not, offer total UV protection
Zeiss' UVProtect Technology integrates full sunglass-level UV protection (blocking harmful UV rays up to 400 nanometers) directly into their clear eyeglass lenses, providing everyday protection for eyes and eyelids against long-term damage like cataracts and macular degeneration, making clear glasses as protective as premium sunglasses.
SPECIAL LENS TECHNOLOGIES
MyoCare lenses
ZEISS myopia management lenses
Of the multiple options for treating myopia in young people spectacle lenses are seen as the most comfortable treatment method.
If a child doesn't enjoy optimum vision this impedes their quality of life and sometimes their development suffers as a consequence. This can lead to learning difficulties and causes the child to fall short of their full potential
That's why ZEISS MyoCare - myopia management spectacle lenses are designed especially to manage the development of myopia in young spectacle wearers between the ages of 6 and 12 years
These lenses provide optimum vision and and can help with managing the progression of myopia as compared to standard single vision lenses.
Children should be able to have fun without any restrictions. A lens that is effective in managing myopia progression should also be comfortable, provide clear vision, and look good. This is a challenging task for lens designers, but one that ZEISS experts take to heart.
When wearing ZEISS Myopia management lenses, your child will still be able to read, play outdoors, do sports and more. Despite its intricate designs, they look like regular glasses and they provide full UV protection up to 400 nm.
MyoCare® lenses with ZEISS C.A.R.E technology
ZEISS MyoCare is our latest myopia management innovation, incorporating scientific concepts from proven research, evidence-based learnings and effective treatments.
ZEISS MyoCare and MyoCare S lenses feature patented microstructures, called Cylindrical Annular Refractive Elements (C.A.R.E.) to slow the elongation of the eyeball while delivering good, comfortable vision. MyoCare lens designs consider children’s varying ability to adapt to spectacle lenses, especially at different ages.
ZEISS Lenses with i.Scription® Technology
ZEISS i.Profiler plus - allowing i.Scription
The i.Profiler plus autorefractor utilises ZEISS i.Scription Technology that allows us to create your personal ‘vision fingerprint’ or ‘map’. This helps us to identify subtle vision issues that traditional eye tests may miss. Your ‘vision fingerprint’ then allows ZEISS to uniquely optimise your spectacle lenses during manufacture thereby enabling them to reduce the effects of glare from things like car headlights and street lighting, it also adds more brilliance, contrast and sharpness to your vision.
Personalised Vision Assessment
The ZEISS i.Profiler plus is an advanced eye measurement device that goes beyond a standard sight test. In just a few seconds, it creates a detailed ‘map’ of your eyes, measuring thousands of points to detect even the smallest irregularities that can affect your vision. This allows us to tailor your prescription more precisely, helping you achieve sharper, clearer vision—especially in low light or at night.
How does i.Scription technology work?
Offers improved vision, day and night.
i.Scription® Technology allows us to create a personal vision ‘fingerprint’ for you using the ZEISS i.Profiler plus during your eye examination. The resulting ‘map’ provides a template for a unique spectacle lens solution for you which results in improved vision day and night.
See the animation below for more details of how i.Scription® Technology can provide:-
Better visual contrast
Better colour vision
Better vision at night and in low light
FAQs - Spectacle lenses
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The most important cleaning tip for optimal vision
Although often used as a last resort, cloths or sleeves are certainly not the best solution. Clothing and fabrics often leave dust or dirt particles on the lenses, causing micro-scratches. This gradually degrades the quality of the lenses, and as a result, your vision will be affected. Scratches cannot be removed from plastic or glass lenses. Even if the defect is only cosmetic, light is scattered by the micro-scratches and irritates the eye. This often means you have to buy new lenses.
Cleaning your glasses properly – things to do
The following rule applies to both thorough cleaning of your glasses at home and quick but effective cleaning when you are outdoors: you should start by gently rubbing the surface of the lenses using a microfibre cloth or a folded lens cleaning wipe to first remove stubborn dirt particles.
Quick cleaning – also outdoors
If you need to clean your glasses quickly, don't be tempted to use your sleeve, scarf, etc. For cleaning your lenses while you're outdoors, ZEISS lens cleaning wipes are the best solution – they're not bulky and come ready to use. Plus, they don't contain any additives.
If necessary, a simple microfiber cloth can also do the trick, but dry cloths are not always suitable, especially when it comes to removing grease. It is better to first wet the cloth with cleaning spray and then wipe the glass.
Meticulous cleaning at home
In addition to ZEISS wet lens wipes, ZEISS lens cleaning spray combined with a microfiber cloth is an excellent solution for cleaning your lenses at home. It's as effective as thorough cleaning under running tap water, but much faster. Spray the spray onto the microfiber cloth, not onto the lenses. Rimless frames have drilled lenses, while standard frames have screw holes. Liquids entering these holes could have negative long-term effects. Therefore, it's best to apply the cleaning agent to the cleaning cloth. This ensures that your glasses won't be damaged, but that there's enough moisture to effectively remove dirt, makeup, or grease.
Cleaning your frames
Improper care can also damage your frames. The following tips will ensure your frames stay looking like new:
Warm tap water and a drop of pH-neutral cleaning fluid provide good cleaning results. Always hold your glasses on the side of the frame you are cleaning. This will prevent the frame from warping or even breaking.
For hygiene reasons, it is also recommended to clean the sides of the frames and the nose pads from time to time. This also improves the fit of your glasses, as removing grease helps prevent slippage.
Ultrasonic cleaner
Using ultrasonic cleaners (available online and in specialty stores) at home or at your optician is the best way to ensure a thorough and convenient cleaning. It's the gentlest and most effective way to remove dirt. It only takes two minutes to restore your lenses and frames to their previous best condition. Important: Remember to change the water in the cleaner regularly.
And if you don't want to buy your own device, your optician will be happy to clean your glasses in their ultrasonic cleaner, ideally every six months. These days, this device is standard equipment for opticians.
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Even an improved prescription can feel unusual at first. Your eyes and brain need time to adapt, particularly if there has been a change in lens power, astigmatism correction, or lens type.
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This is where an ANTIFOG cleaner can really help. After cleaning, the spray is applied to your cleaning cloth which is then rubbed across both sides of the lenses. This prevents irritating fogging of your lenses – for up to 72 hours. There are also lens wipes which come in individual sachets that reduce fogging and can be bought from us or any good optician.
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No. Spectacle lenses vary widely in clarity, durability, comfort and performance. Lens design, materials, coatings and how accurately they are made all affect vision. Higher-quality lenses provide sharper vision, better glare reduction, improved durability and are tailored to your prescription and lifestyle needs.
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Yes. Thin (high-index) lenses reduce thickness and weight, making spectacles more comfortable and attractive. They also minimise edge thickness or magnification, improve cosmetic appearance and often provide better optical performance for stronger prescriptions. There are several different types of high index lenses which vary in thickness and cost.
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Yes. Many practices offer custom or bespoke frames tailored to your measurements and preferences. These provide a personalised fit, improved comfort and can accommodate specific style, material and functional requirements. Why not come and us about options and lead times.
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Yes. Reduced clarity can be caused by eye health issues, dry eyes, fatigue, or lighting conditions rather than the prescription itself.
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Certainly. Lens materials, coatings, and designs vary in quality. Higher-quality lenses often provide sharper vision, better contrast, and reduced distortion.
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Low light, glare, and prolonged screen use can highlight uncorrected visual strain, dry eyes, or the need for specialised lenses or coatings.
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Yes. These lens types require a longer adaptation period as your eyes have to learn to use the different lens zones for distance, intermediate, and near vision.
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Yes, we are happy for you to re-use your frame providing the frame is in good enough condition to put up with the heating, tightening and adjusting that might be required to fit your new lenses.
If you re-use your frame it is probable that there will be a ‘reglazing fee’ payable. This is the cost of cutting your lenses to shape and fitting them to your frame charged by the lens manufacturer.
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Yes. However, if you wear tinted lenses, such as photochromic lenses (light dependent lenses) which are more than 6 months old, it is likely the new lens will not match exactly in colour & density as older lenses loose some of their changeable properties as they age.
Antireflection coatings on spectacle lenses are likely to have a mis-match of hue unless the new and old lens manufacturer is the same. There are more than 100 lens manufacturer’s available in the UK so colour matching is sometimes impossible.
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