High-Index & Ultra-Thin Prescription Eyeglass Lenses

Would you like thinner lenses and a neater-looking pair of glasses? High-index lenses help reduce lens thickness while providing the correction your prescription requires.

Also known as ultra-thin lenses or thin and light lenses, they are especially useful when stronger prescriptions make lens edges more noticeable.

At Eye 2 Eye Optical in Sweifieh, Amman, we help you compare options from ZEISS, Essilor, Rodenstock and ASAHI-LITE and choose lenses and a frame that suit your vision, style and budget.

The refractive index tells you how a lens material bends light. A higher index allows the same prescription to be made with flatter curves, helping create a thinner lens.

The main options are 1.50, 1.60, 1.67 and 1.74. Index 1.50 is standard plastic; the higher-index options offer additional thinning.

In Jordan, these are often called “compressed lenses”. Their thinner profile comes from the material and design, rather than physically pressing an ordinary lens. Learn about lens materials from Mitsui Chemicals.

Use this simple guide to explore the options for your prescription:

*Thickness reductions are based on the ZEISS comparison with standard Index 1.50 plastic lenses and may reach the percentages shown, depending on the prescription, lens design and chosen frame.

During your visit, we review your full prescription and help you choose lenses and a frame together for a slimmer, stylish result that suits you. The prescription ranges above refer to either minus or plus powers and serve as a starting guide for your selection.

Standard 1.50 plastic lenses may suit many lower prescriptions when the resulting thickness is acceptable in your chosen frame.

For a prescription such as −2.00 or +2.00, we may start with this option and assess whether a higher index would offer a worthwhile benefit.

For a prescription such as −3.50 or +3.50, 1.60 may be a suitable option for reducing thickness compared with standard plastic lenses.

It can provide a practical balance of appearance, optical quality and cost, depending on your complete prescription and chosen frame.

Alongside refractive index, we consider optical design, lens coatings and accurate fitting.

An aspheric design may help produce a flatter lens profile and improve optical performance, with benefits that depend on the prescription. High-index describes the material; aspheric describes the design. Both can be combined in the same lens. ZEISS explains aspheric lens design.

Anti-reflective coatings help reduce surface reflections and improve lens transparency and appearance. Depending on the product, coatings may also make cleaning easier and improve scratch resistance.

Explore high-index and ultra-thin lens options from:

ZEISS · Essilor · Rodenstock · ASAHI-LITE

We explain the differences in materials, designs, coatings and prices so you can choose with confidence. Depending on the product and prescription, options may include single-vision or progressive lenses, light-adaptive lenses and sun tints.

Bring your prescription and current glasses, and tell us what you would like to improve. We will help you select suitable lenses and a comfortable frame.

We use ZEISS i.Terminal for digital fitting measurements according to your chosen lens requirements. Once your glasses are ready, we adjust the frame and explain how to care for your lenses.

Clear, comfortable vision depends on an accurate prescription, a suitable lens design and precise fitting. A higher index helps reduce thickness; we consider all these factors together when recommending your lenses.

Not always. The final weight also depends on the lens material, size and design. We help you balance a slim appearance with comfortable everyday wear. HOYA lens material comparison.