Anyone know anything about high index eyeglass lenses?

[Riprorin]

What are supposed to be good high index lenses?

I ended up getting Nikon 5s based on the Nikon name and the recommendation of the salesperson.

Not really an educated decision but I wasn't able to find much info.

 

[Semidevil]

high index lenses are good if you have a strong prescription.........I think they have a 1.67 refraction level, so they can come out really thin if you have a strong thick prescription........

also, if you have strong astigmatism, (+/- 3.00 and over), the high index will give less distortion.

I have heard Nikon are great..........they are a great brand name, and also cost a lot........am I correct?

 

[Riprorin]

I got two pairs one with clear lenses and the other with tinted lenses for outdoors. Both had Nikon 5 lens.

I think the total cost of lenses and frames was about $350 US (I bought then in Canada).

Seemed like a pretty good deal to me.

 

[SuperTool]

Hi-Index is worthwhile, definitely.
I have -7 prescription, and without hi-index, it's really big on the side.
I usually also get the edges rolled and polished so it's not sharp on the side.
Also recommended is anti-scratch and anti-reflective coating.
Getting new glasses next week with all the goodies.
Insurance of course only covers the basic stuff, so all that nice stuff is going to be extra.

 

[kyutip]

My wife has high index (1.67) lenses also.
Her prescription is pretty bad , so she need the lightest lenses.
According to her it is worth it, compare to her old regular thick lenses.
We get hers from Sam's Club for $199.00.
That is for Rodenstock Frame and Lenses (special order from Germany).
Another good thing about the high index is, it makes your eyes look less buggy 🙂