Lens Options and Treatments

These are available with either a set copay or no additional cost.

Lens OptionsDescriptionAverage Retail CostIf you have the High Option,
you pay
High Option Member SavingsIf you have the Standard Option,
you pay
Standard Option Member Savings
Anti-Reflective Coating – StandardARC is a Lens coating applied to the lens to reduce reflection. We offer 4 tiers. The better the coating the higher the cost$100$20$80$35$65
Anti-Reflective Coating – PremiumARC is a Lens coating applied to the lens to reduce reflection. We offer 4 tiers. The better the coating the higher the cost$125$33$92$48$77
Anti-Reflective Coating – UltraARC is a Lens coating applied to the lens to reduce reflection. We offer 4 tiers. The better the coating the higher the cost$150$45$105$60$90
Anti-Reflective Coating – UltimateARC is a Lens coating applied to the lens to reduce reflection. We offer 4 tiers. The better the coating the higher the cost$175$70$105$85$90
Blended Segment LensesA lens containing both a distance and near focal powers separated by an invisible line$25$20$5$20$5
Blue Light Filtering lensesLens coating that block or filter out the blue light from digital screens$25$15$10$15$10
Digital Single VisionDigitally enhanced single lenses that provide a dramatic increase in clarity over traditionally made lenses$60$30$30$30$30
Edge PolishA cosmetic service to make the sides of a cut lens look clear rather than a milky white$28$22$6$22$6
High Index – 1.67Thinner and lighter lenses are used for high prescriptions. The higher the index the thinner the lens and higher the cost$120$55$65$55$65
High Index – 1.74Thinner and lighter lenses are used for high prescriptions. The higher the index the thinner the lens and higher the cost$160$120$40$120$40
High Luster Edge PolishEdge of lens is polished from a cloudy appearance to a clear transparent edge$88$70$18$70$18
Intermediate Vision LensesLens designed to correct vision at intermediate to distant ranges$75$30$45$30$45
Mirror CoatingA thin deposit of appropriate material to the front surface of a lens, causing a portion of the light striking the lens to reflect directly from the front surface$120$86$34$86$34
Photochromic Glass LensesGlass lens that darken in the sunlight$140$20$120$20$120
Plastic Photosensitive Lenses (Transitions®)Plastic lenses that darken in the sunlight$120$0$120$65$55
Polarized LensesBuilt-in filter that blocks bright glare$95$75$20$75$20
Polycarbonate LensesType of plastic that is more impact-resistant and thinner and lighter in weight$50$0$50$0$50
Progressive Lenses – StandardA progressive lens is a multifocal lens that provides focal power between near and far distances. Depending on the type selected, digital lens may be an option. The better the technology. We offer 4 tiers, the higher the copay$230$0$230$50$180
Progressive Lenses – PremiumA progressive lens is a multifocal lens that provides focal power between near and far distances. Depending on the type selected, digital lens may be an option. The better the technology. We offer 4 tiers, the higher the copay$295$40$255$90$205
Progressive Lenses -UltraA progressive lens is a multifocal lens that provides focal power between near and far distances. Depending on the type selected, digital lens may be an option. The better the technology. We offer 4 tiers, the higher the copay$345$90$255$140$205
Progressive Lenses – UltimateA progressive lens is a multifocal lens that provides focal power between near and far distances. Depending on the type selected, digital lens may be an option. The better the technology. We offer 4 tiers, the higher the copay$440$125$315$175$265
Rimless DrillWhere the lenses are drilled to allow for mounting screws with rimeless frames$83$66$17$66$17
Roll & PolishA rolled edge is created when the edge of a lens is beveled down to reduce edge thickness and then polished cosmetic purposes$20$16$4$16$4
Roll EdgeA rolled edge is created when the edge of a lens is beveled down to reduce edge thickness$30$24$6$24$6
Scratch Protection PlanReplacement Option for scratch lenses$20$0$20$0$20
Scratch Resistant CoatingLens coating that prevents minor scratches that can occur with daily wear$30$0$30$0$30
Scratch Resistant PremiumExtra-hard scratch resistant coating$43$30$13$30$13
Slab OffPerformed when there is a significant difference in powers for each eye on a patient’s prescription that experiences a prismatic effect or image displacement due to anisometropia$233$186$47$186$47
Specialty Lens (myodisc/ double sided grind) and Lenticular)– Myodisc/Double Sided Grind: A lens that will correct high myopia. Grinded on both sides to reduce thickness.
– Lenticular: A lens that will correct high hyperopia. Essentially a lens within a carrier lens to reduce thickness
$276$206$70$206$70
Tinted LensesColor coating that can block between 5% and 88% of light$20$0$20$0$20
Trivex Lensesmaterial that is stronger, and more resistant than standard polycarbonate$75$50$25$50$25
Ultraviolet Protective CoatingCoating that blocks ultraviolet light $20$0$20$0$20

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