We stock an extensive selection of frames for women, men and children in a large variety of sizes, shapes, colors and prices.  We also have a wide variety of sunglasses available with prescription and non-prescription lenses for activities such as driving and sports.  Our optical staff can assist you in selecting flattering frames that work well for your prescription.  We will explain your lens options to provide you with the best vision and great comfort.  The frame lines that we carry include:

• Ray-Ban adult sunglasses
• Michael Kors
• Lacoste
• Bebe
• Gargoyles
• Armani Exchange
• BCBG Maxazria
• Cole Haan
• Liberty Sport--sport & sunwear for kids & adults
• Vera Bradley
• Tommy Bahamas
• Ted Baker
• Ogi
• Humphrey's
• Brendel
• Rudy Project
• Seraphin
• Ellen Tracy
• Takumi, Manhattan, Easy Clip (magnetic sunclips)
• Geoffrey Beene
• Joseph Abboud and JOE by Joseph Abboud
• Kenneth Cole
• Reflections by Traff
• Turaflex & Titanflex (titanium memory metal for men)
• Jill Stuart
• Liz Claiborne
• Cover Girl
• Jessica McClintock
• Lulu Guinness
• Feather Lite (rimless titanium)
• and many more!

We offer custom-made magnetic Chemistrie sunclips--instantly convert your new prescription glasses to prescription polarized sunglasses.  We receive new frames weekly and are happy to special order different colors or sizes for you (shipping charges apply).  You may drop in to try on frames and consult with our optical staff at any time.  Call us at 913-341-3900, if you have any questions.

LENS OPTIONS

GLASS OR PLASTIC?  WHAT TYPE OF PLASTIC?

Spectacle lenses are available in a multitude of materials.  Glass lenses are still available but lighter weight and more shatter-resistant plastics are much more popular and comfortable.  Your choices in plastic lenses are:  regular plastic (CR-39), Trivex, polycarbonate and high-index plastics.

 Regular plastic is much more break resistant than glass but is can chip or crack more easily than other plastics.  Regular plastic absorbs about 90% of harmful ultraviolet light (UV) and with treatment in a UV-blocking dye protection increases to 100% absorption.  Uncoated regular plastic scratches easily so we strongly recommend adding scratch-resistant coating.

 Polycarbonate is very break-resistant, lighter and thinner than regular plastic.  It absorbs 100% of UV light and comes with a standard scratch-resistant coating.

Trivex is a newer material that is similar thickness to polycarbonate but offers even better optical quality and is extremely lightweight.  Like polycarbonate Trivex is very break-resistant, absorbs all UV light and includes standard scratch-resistant coating.  Both Trivex and polycarbonate are good choices for children, athletes and low to moderate prescriptions.

 For higher prescriptions, high index plastics are an excellent choice.  They can be made thinner than other plastics.  They offer 100% UV light protection and include standard scratch-resistant coating.  High-index lenses are available in four levels with the highest numbered index being the thinnest.

ASPHERIC LENSES

Conventional lenses are made with a spherical front curve, like the curve on a basketball.  Aspheric lenses have a more complex front curve that gradually changes from the center of the lens to the edge.  This design allows aspheric lenses to be flatter and thinner with better optics in the periphery.  We recommend aspheric lenses for all farsighted prescriptions and moderate to high near-sighted prescriptions.

ANTI-REFLECTION COATING  

This is a terrific lens option that improves both your vision and the appearance of your glasses.  Anti-reflection (AR) coating is a multi-layered metal oxide coating applied to a new lens surface.  AR coatings are found on camera lenses, microscope lenses and the lenses that we use to test your vision.  The layers of coating block reflections of different colors of light resulting in reduced glare, less annoying reflections and fewer halos around lights.  With AR coating on the front and back surface lenses appear thinner and your eyes are more visible.

Sunglasses with an AR coating on the back surface will eliminate the dazzling reflections of overhead sunlight.  Mirror coatings can be added to the front surface to make lenses darker.  These coatings are variations of AR coatings made to purposely reflect certain wavelengths of lights to produce the desired color.  Quality sports sunglasses have mirror and AR coatings which enable you to see very clearly compared to uncoated lenses.

Newer premium AR coatings are also designed to be hydrophobic (water will bead up on the surface), oleophobic (resist smudging and fingerprints) and scratch-resistant.  The new AR coatings make it easy to keep your lenses clean and unscratched.  We recommend anti-reflection coatings for ALL lens types and prescriptions.  Premium AR coatings have manufacturer warranties on scratch-resistance for 2 years.

SCRATCH-RESISTANT COATING

If you tend to scratch lenses easily, you may choose a two-year warranty scratch-resistant coating for your new lenses.  To decrease the risk of scratches, keep your lenses in a protective case when not in use. Use a clean, microfiber cleaning cloth and cleaning solution that is recommended for spectacle lens use.  We are happy to provide you with lens cleaning supplies when you purchase glasses at Yin Eyecare.

OPTIFOG

Are you annoyed when your lenses fog up in the cold weather?  Or when you are cooking?  Or exercising outdoors?  We know have a great new solution for the fogging problem.  Optifog is a lens coating that is ordered with new spectacle lenses in combination with Crizal No-Glare or TD2 scratch-resistant coating.  The anti-fogging properties are activated with the simple application of a couple of drops of activator solution weekly.   Just rub it in while you clean your lenses.  Unlike previous lens solutions the combination of the lens coating and activator really works!  Ask about Optifog the next time you order glasses at Yin Eyecare.

SUNGLASS OPTIONS

Sunglass lenses are tinted to reduce glare and eyestrain, but they also include an ultraviolet filter to prevent harmful sun rays from damaging your eyes.  Our favorite sunlens is a polarized lens.  These are available in gray, brown or gray-green.  Polarized lenses have a built-in filter that blocks the sun reflecting off horizontal surfaces such as lakes, streets, snow and cars.  Polarized sunglasses are great for driving, boating, skiing and biking.  Polarized lenses are available in nearly any prescription, including progressive multifocals.

Check out the interactive eyeglass guide below.  Bring in the results and we can help you decide which lenses work best for your prescription and lifestyle.