High-index plastics (1.60, 1.67, 1.74) bend light more strongly so lenses for strong prescriptions can be thinner and lighter. Most high-index monomer comes from Mitsui Chemicals' MR series; lens casting is concentrated in Japan, Korea, Thailand and China.
High-Index Lenses (1.60–1.74) from United States — varieties
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High-Index Lenses (1.60–1.74) (Thin lenses for strong prescriptions)1.60 index lenses1.67 index lenses1.74 index lensesHigh-index aspheric lensesHigh-index progressive lensesHigh-index lenses for rimless framesMR-8 and MR-7 monomer lenses1.90 index glass lenses
Trade routes for high-index lenses (1.60–1.74) in United States
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Named high-index lenses (1.60–1.74) producers in United States
| Company | City | Speciality | Live search |
|---|---|---|---|
| EssilorLuxottica North America | Dallas / Mason, Ohio | Lenses, frames and retail (LensCrafters, Pearle, Target Optical) | AboutExplore |
| Shamir Insight | San Diego, California | Progressive lenses and laboratories | AboutExplore |