About us Branches & Opening times Eye care Spectacles Lenses Contact lenses Sports Eyewear Common eye problems Optical Illusion Corporate Schemes Contact us Home           Hi-Index Lenses Polycarbonate Lenses Photochromatic Lenses Tinted Lenses Varifocal Lenses Lens Coatings VDU Lenses             Tinted Lenses     These lenses remain tinted all the time (as oppose to photochromatic lenses) and are available in plastic, high index, polycarbonate and glass materials. Light coloured tints are used for cosmetic effects, as well as indoor glare. Dark coloured tints are used for protection against the sun’s rays, i.e. sunglasses. Lenses can be tinted all over or be graduated i.e. fade from dark to light, usually fading from the top down.