Specialty Lenses
While designer frames define your aesthetic, the lenses within them determine the quality of your daily experience. At Southport Eye Care, we offer a diverse range of high-performance lens enhancements designed to optimize both your vision and your appearance. From ultra-lightweight materials that reduce frame weight to advanced digital designs that eliminate the visible lines of traditional bifocals, our goal is to provide the crispest optics available. We also specialize in "task-specific" solutions, such as computer-use designs that reduce digital strain and Transitions lenses that adapt instantly to provide UV protection when you step outdoors.
The Advantage of Precision Manufacturing
Our clinical philosophy is centered on educating patients about the significant differences in lens quality and design. Superior optics are achieved through sophisticated digital surfacing and multi-layer coatings that require specialized equipment found only in premier optical labs. While some commercial retailers offer "one-hour" services, these speed-focused processes often sacrifice the precision and durability found in custom-manufactured lenses. We utilize high-capacity labs to ensure that your eyewear meets the highest medical standards, because we believe the short wait is well worth the resulting clarity.
Customization for Every Lifestyle
We prioritize a tailored approach to lens selection, matching your specific prescription to the material that offers the best refractive index and impact resistance. For those who frequently transition between different visual tasks, we offer latest-generation progressive lenses that provide a seamless flow from distance to near vision. These high-definition lenses offer a wider field of view than standard options, making them an ideal companion for patients who also use contact lenses and want a consistent visual experience when they switch back to their glasses.
Computer lenses: These new technology lenses are designed for your eyes to relax at the computer. They are designed to give you comfort and vision for close and intermediate distances. While these lenses are primarily designed for computer use, they work great for anyone requiring clear intermediate and near vision, such as musicians, architects, accountants, surgeons, and many others. They are available in plastic, glass and polycarbonate, single vision as well as progressive lenses too.
Anti-reflective coating (also know as anti-glare): Crizal anti-reflection lenses help you see and look your best. In simple terms ,the coating is actually layers of filters on the front and back surface of lenses that allow all of the light to pass through the lens instead of bouncing back as reflection. They are durable, easy to clean, and resist surface static. The most important feature is that the filter increases the amount of light that passes through the lens so you see better, clearer and sharper than before. Anti-reflective coatings make your lenses look almost invisible from your wardrobe.
No-line progressive lenses: Distance, intermediate and reading prescriptions in one pair of glasses for all your vision needs. The technology behind these lenses has evolved to precision so virtually anyone can now comfortably wear their progressives all day with absolute natural ease.
At Southport Eye Care, we are dedicated to providing the best eye care services in Southport, NC. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to ensuring your vision is clear and healthy. We offer a wide range of services, including comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and the latest in eyewear fashion. With Crizal® Sapphire™ HR No-Glare lenses, we’re able to offer you the most advanced anti-reflective coating available. These lenses provide long-lasting transparency, durability, and protection against reflections, scratching, smudging, and harmful UV light. Experience the difference with Southport Eye Care.
Discover the eyewear revolution with Transitions Signature GEN 8. At Southport Eye Care we understand the importance of seamless transitions in your everyday life. Whether you’re indoors or outdoors, these advanced lenses effortlessly adapt to changing light conditions, providing optimal vision and unparalleled comfort. Experience the next level of eyewear technology and enhance your visual experience with Transitions Signature GEN 8.
Polarized lenses eliminate glare and provide 100% UV protection. They are ideal for driving, fishing, skiing, golfing, and all outdoor activities. At Southport Eye Care, we proudly offer Xperio UV™, the ultimate in UV protection, to our patients. Trust our experienced professionals to keep your eyes safe and stylish. Visit our website to learn more and schedule your appointment today. Polarized prescription sunglasses enhance clarity of vision while protecting your eyes with superior quality lenses.
No-line bifocals: No-line progressive bifiocals by Varilux allow you to see better because they provide clear, comfortable vision at all distances. There are no age-telling lines on the Varilux lenses so no one needs to know you are wearing bifocals. High-performance digital lenses by Varilux give you the best clarity and fit possible.A for sports and safety and work best with most rimless frame styles. Think about your lifestyle needs and ask if these are missing from your wardrobe.
Polycarbonate: They are the strongest of all the optical lenses, these are recommended by the FDA for sports and safety and work best with most rimless frame styles. Think about your lifestyle needs and ask if these are missing from your wardrobe.
Customized progressive lenses: These progressive lenses are the first lenses to be designed specifically and uniquely for each individual wearer. We will measure your head and eye measurements and Rx parameters and design completely customized progressive lenses just for you.
Hi-Index Lenses: These thin lenses come in wide range of choices, especially for strong prescriptions, but all are basically flatter front curves, resulting in thinner lighter lenses. They offer superior optics and can be easily used when rimless and thinner metal frames are being worn.
Selecting professionally engineered lenses at Southport Eye Care ensures that your vision is protected by more than just a simple prescription. Substandard or "budget" lenses often lack the precise digital surfacing and integrated filters required to properly manage light; for instance, dark lenses without verified UV protection can actually cause your pupils to dilate and absorb more harmful radiation than if you wore no glasses at all. Whether you are choosing clear daily-wear lenses or specialized sun protection, our high-performance optics are manufactured in premier labs to provide 100% UV filtration and superior clarity. This medical-grade approach ensures that your eyes remain shielded from strain and cumulative damage, providing a level of safety and visual sharpess that "one-hour" alternatives cannot match, even for patients who primarily wear contact lenses.