52 Marlowes Shopping Centre,
Hemel Hempstead HP1 1DX

Specialist Spectacle Lenses

We partner primarily with Essilor, global leaders in lens innovation, to provide a complete range of options for every visual need – always custom-tailored to your prescription and lifestyle.

Varilux XR – The Next Generation Of Progressive Lenses

For wearers of varifocals who demand the very best, we are delighted to offer the Varilux XR series – the latest premium progressive lens from Essilor® designed for modern lifestyles of movement, screen usage and constant visual shifts.

Why choose Varilux XR?

  • It is the first “eye-responsive” progressive lens, powered by behavioural artificial intelligence.
  • Designed using more than 1 million data points of real metric and postural/behavioural measurements to predict how your eyes move and focus.
  • Features XR-motion™ technology that optimises both lenses (left & right) in tandem for sharper focus across near, intermediate and distance – even while you’re in motion.
  • Offers significant improvement in “volume of broadband vision” compared to the previous Varilux X series – meaning a greater area of clear vision in real-life tasks.
  • High adaptation rates: studies report up to 95 % of wearers adapted on the first day.

What This Means For You

If you use varifocals and find yourself switching between devices, moving your head a lot, or struggling with comfort in motion (walking, driving, interacting), the Varilux XR series offers a markedly enhanced visual experience. It’s particularly suited to busy, connected lives where your eyes do more than static reading – they scan, shift, pivot and adapt.

Light Adaptive & Transitions® Technology

For those who move effortlessly between indoor and outdoor environments, Transitions® lenses offer intelligent light control. They darken outdoors and return to clear indoors, ensuring comfort, convenience, and UV protection without needing to switch glasses.

We offer the latest Transitions® XTRActive®, Transitions® XTRActive® Polarized, and Transitions® Gen S lenses—each designed for enhanced visual comfort and performance. Transitions Gen S lenses darken in seconds and clear almost completely in two to three minutes. Transitions XTRActive® lenses change colour in the car and go even darker in the sun.

Sunglasses & Polarized Options

For those seeking optimal sun protection, we offer a wide selection of polarized prescription sunglasses – including Ray-Ban and Oakley lenses. These polarized options cut glare, enhance color contrast, and improve clarity, making them ideal for driving, outdoor activities, and sports.


Both Ray-Ban and Oakley Rx lenses combine high-performance polarization with iconic frame designs, offering stylish, practical protection in every lighting condition.

Lens Coatings

All our lenses include high-quality anti-reflective and scratch – resistant coatings as standard. For those seeking enhanced performance and protection, we also offer a range of premium Crizal coatings by Essilor®.

  • Crizal Sapphire™ HR – delivers outstanding clarity by minimising reflections from all angles, while providing superior scratch resistance for long-lasting transparency.
  • Crizal Prevencia™ – helps protect your eyes from harmful blue-violet light and UV exposure, reducing potential eye strain from screens and artificial lighting.
  • Crizal Drive™ – designed specifically for driving, this coating significantly reduces glare from oncoming headlights and streetlights, improving night-time comfort and safety.
  • Crizal Sun XProtect™ – combines advanced UV protection with enhanced scratch resistance and easy-clean technology, ideal for prescription sunglasses and outdoor wear.

Each Crizal coating is engineered to keep your lenses clearer for longer, ensuring sharper vision and easier maintenance day after day.

Our Lenses

Single-vision lenses:

Ideal for everyday distance or reading use, offering crisp, consistent vision.

Bifocal lenses:

A traditional and practical choice for those who prefer a clear separation between near and far vision zones.

Occupational lenses (Computer 3V):

Designed for extended screen or office work, easing eye strain and sharpening focus at intermediate and near distances.

High-index lenses:

Thinner, lighter, and more flattering – particularly suited to stronger prescriptions or rimless frames.

Progressive lenses (varifocals):

We recommend Varilux XR, Essilor’s most advanced design, possibly the finest varifocal available in the world. The latest innovation engineered for dynamic vision in fast-paced environments. Varilux XR lenses deliver instant focus transitions and superior clarity across all distances – perfect for modern, on-the-move lifestyles.

Book Your Appointment Today

Whether you’re seeking cutting-edge varifocals, Transitions® adaptive lenses, or polarized prescription sunglasses, our experienced team will guide you through every option.

Call us today to book your appointment or schedule an eye exam to discover which lenses and coatings best suit your vision, lifestyle, and style preferences.