Bupa Optical Lens and Frames Guide

Bupa Optical’s guide to selecting your frames and lenses.

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Frames

We offer a wide range of frames designed to fit your face, routine and personal style. Choose frames that balance comfort, durability and a look that feels right for you.


A fit that feels right
The perfect frames should feel as good as they look. We use a range of materials and careful design so your glasses sit comfortably throughout the day. Some frame styles, like rimless or very narrow shapes, may not suit higher prescriptions, since thicker lenses are harder to fit cleanly.


Made for every day
Good frames are the ones you forget you're wearing. We make ours with quality materials for comfortable everyday wear, from work to weekends.


Find your style
Your glasses should feel like you. We make ours in a range of colours, shapes and finishes you can find a look that suits you. If you have a higher prescription, some shapes show lens thickness more than others, so it's worth trying a few styles to find one that works well for your eyes.

Frames

We offer a wide range of frames designed to fit your face, routine and personal style. Choose frames that balance comfort, durability and a look that feels right for you.


A fit that feels right
The perfect frames should feel as good as they look. We use a range of materials and careful design so your glasses sit comfortably throughout the day. Some frame styles, like rimless or very narrow shapes, may not suit higher prescriptions, since thicker lenses are harder to fit cleanly.


Made for every day
Good frames are the ones you forget you're wearing. We make ours with quality materials for comfortable everyday wear, from work to weekends.


Find your style
Your glasses should feel like you. We make ours in a range of colours, shapes and finishes you can find a look that suits you. If you have a higher prescription, some shapes show lens thickness more than others, so it's worth trying a few styles to find one that works well for your eyes.

Lens types

From everyday wear to more specialised needs, we offer a wide range of lenses to support your vision, your routine and your lifestyle. Whatever you need them for, we have a lens to match.


Clear vision at every distance
Whether you need help seeing up close, far away or somewhere in between, we have a lens to match. Single vision lenses focus on one distance, while multifocal options give you clear sight across multiple ranges.


Lenses tailored to how you live
For your day-to-day activities, we offer lenses made for specific tasks. Reading lenses are designed to make print easier to focus on, driving lenses to help with contrast on the road, and screen-friendly lenses to help reduce strain during long hours on digital devices.


With or without a prescription
We offer prescription lenses to correct your vision, alongside non-prescription options for anyone who simply wants the look, comfort or protection. No prescription required, just choose the frame only option or add a zero/plano prescription.

Lens types

From everyday wear to more specialised needs, we offer a wide range of lenses to support your vision, your routine and your lifestyle. Whatever you need them for, we have a lens to match.


Clear vision at every distance
Whether you need help seeing up close, far away or somewhere in between, we have a lens to match. Single vision lenses focus on one distance, while multifocal options give you clear sight across multiple ranges.


Lenses tailored to how you live
For your day-to-day activities, we offer lenses made for specific tasks. Reading lenses are designed to make print easier to focus on, driving lenses to help with contrast on the road, and screen-friendly lenses to help reduce strain during long hours on digital devices.


With or without a prescription
We offer prescription lenses to correct your vision, alongside non-prescription options for anyone who simply wants the look, comfort or protection. No prescription required, just choose the frame only option or add a zero/plano prescription.

Lens thickness

Standard lenses - Affordable options that still perform
Standard thickness lenses are a reliable, cost-effective choice for normal to low prescriptions, giving you the vision correction you need without added expense. Higher prescriptions can make these lenses noticeably thicker, which may not suit all frame styles. If your prescription is stronger, it's worth considering a thinner option.


Extra thin lenses - Lighter lenses for lasting comfort
Thinner lenses are more lightweight, making them easier to wear for long periods without pressure on the nose or the ears, and without slipping. Especially useful for stronger prescriptions.


Super thin lenses - Slim profiles for a sleek look
Higher index lenses reduce the bulky appearance and weight often seen in higher prescriptions, keeping your glasses looking more refined and natural, even in prescriptions that standard or extra thin lenses can't slim down as effectively.


Ultra thin lenses - Lighter, thinner and more modern
Ultra thin lenses reduce thickness and weight even further, minimising edge bulk usually associated with stronger prescriptions. This level of lens feels lighter and looks more balanced in a wider range of frames.

Lens thickness

Standard lenses - Affordable options that still perform
Standard thickness lenses are a reliable, cost-effective choice for normal to low prescriptions, giving you the vision correction you need without added expense. Higher prescriptions can make these lenses noticeably thicker, which may not suit all frame styles. If your prescription is stronger, it's worth considering a thinner option.


Extra thin lenses - Lighter lenses for lasting comfort
Thinner lenses are more lightweight, making them easier to wear for long periods without pressure on the nose or the ears, and without slipping. Especially useful for stronger prescriptions.


Super thin lenses - Slim profiles for a sleek look
Higher index lenses reduce the bulky appearance and weight often seen in higher prescriptions, keeping your glasses looking more refined and natural, even in prescriptions that standard or extra thin lenses can't slim down as effectively.


Ultra thin lenses - Lighter, thinner and more modern
Ultra thin lenses reduce thickness and weight even further, minimising edge bulk usually associated with stronger prescriptions. This level of lens feels lighter and looks more balanced in a wider range of frames.

Lens coatings

We offer a variety of different lens coating options designed to improve your visual comfort and clarity. Choose premium coatings that combine visual clarity with a subtle, stylish finish.


Clearer vision with reduced glare from our anti-reflection coating
Anti-reflection coatings minimise distracting reflections from screens, headlights and overhead lighting, making your vision sharper and more comfortable.


Scratch-resistant, smudge-resistant lenses for everyday life
These coatings keep lenses clearer, cleaner and easier to maintain. Ideal for busy, on-the-go lifestyles.


Blue light filter tailored to your environment
Add blue light filter to reduce blue light emitted from digital devices entering your eyes, or if you use digital devices at night before sleep.

Lens coatings

We offer a variety of different lens coating options designed to improve your visual comfort and clarity. Choose premium coatings that combine visual clarity with a subtle, stylish finish.


Clearer vision with reduced glare from our anti-reflection coating
Anti-reflection coatings minimise distracting reflections from screens, headlights and overhead lighting, making your vision sharper and more comfortable.


Scratch-resistant, smudge-resistant lenses for everyday life
These coatings keep lenses clearer, cleaner and easier to maintain. Ideal for busy, on-the-go lifestyles.


Blue light filter tailored to your environment
Add blue light filter to reduce blue light emitted from digital devices entering your eyes, or if you use digital devices at night before sleep.

Sun protection

Our lens coatings go beyond improved vision, they can also help shield your eyes from sunlight and reflections, so your lenses work even harder to improve your well-being.


Transitions® light-responsive comfort all day
Transitions® lenses adapt to changing light, darkening outdoors and returning to clear indoors. This provides constant comfort without needing to switch between glasses and sunglasses.


Built-in UV protection
These lenses block 100% of UVA and UVB rays, helping to protect your eyes from long-term sun damage while maintaining visual clarity.


Transitions® discreet and versatile style
With no need to carry an extra pair of sunglasses, Transitions offer a sleek, convenient solution that fits seamlessly into your lifestyle and look.

Sun protection

Our lens coatings go beyond improved vision, they can also help shield your eyes from sunlight and reflections, so your lenses work even harder to improve your well-being.


Transitions® light-responsive comfort all day
Transitions® lenses adapt to changing light, darkening outdoors and returning to clear indoors. This provides constant comfort without needing to switch between glasses and sunglasses.


Built-in UV protection
These lenses block 100% of UVA and UVB rays, helping to protect your eyes from long-term sun damage while maintaining visual clarity.


Transitions® discreet and versatile style
With no need to carry an extra pair of sunglasses, Transitions offer a sleek, convenient solution that fits seamlessly into your lifestyle and look.

Need help choosing?

We’ll help you find the right frames and lenses for you prescription and lifestyle.

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