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		Tints Colour Swatches	Accor or NHS Vouchers Applies to UK Only
20 /20 Vision What does it mean?	Standard Lens	EVA (Enhanced Visual Amplification)	Prescription Help
Varifocals and Bifocals	High Index 1.60	VDT (Visual Display Terminal)	PDWhat does it mean ?
Cheap Glasses	High Index 1.67	Sports Tints	How to measure your PD
Anti-Reflection Coats	High Index 1.74	UV400	Vision related links
Complex Prescriptions	Polycarbonate
Hard Coated Scratch Resistent	Trivex	Lens Thickness Chart	Click and Measure
Transitions		Out of Range Prescriptions

Anti-reflection Coats

Incorporate several layers of mineral deposits, which usually are applied to both lens surfaces. The various manufacturers and Anti Reflection coating companies determine the number of layers applied to each surface for their own brands.
Help reduce glare for clearer viewing, which means less eyestrain and fatigue for the wearer.
Also improves eye contact by eliminating reflections from the lens surface
Also reduce the appearance of the concentric ring effect on high-minus lenses.

Link to Zeiss demo of Antireflection Lenses

Hard Coated Scratch Resistent

Cr39 plastic lenses can scratch quite easily if not treated carefully, so a much harder plastic coating is added to the surface to help reduce scratching.
We do not charge for scratch resistent coating on any lens we supply.

Lens Thicknesses

As you can see demonstrated in the above chart, the saving in lens thickness is most dramatic when used in high minus prescriptions.

Standard Lens

Our standard lens is single vision 1.5 index Cr 39 plastic resin and is adequate for most people. They are made exactly to your prescription and are suitable for general wear.

HIGH INDEX 1.60

A thin lightweight lens ideal for the short sighted wearers

Hard coated to resist scratching
Multi anti-reflection coated for enhanced night driving or Hard coat only
UV protection up to 380nm
Good cosmetic appearance ( Smaller frames give thinner appearance with minus prescriptions )
THIS LENS IS NOT SUITABLE FOR TINTING

HIGH INDEX 1.67

A thinner lighter lens for short sighted wearers

As much as 25% thinner than the 1.60 index lens
Aspheric design reduces chromatic aberration and edge distortion giving good all round vision
Hard coated to resist scratching
Multi anti-reflection coated for enhanced night driving
UV protection up to 380nm
Good cosmetic appearance ( Smaller frames give thinner appearance with minus prescriptions )
THIS LENS IS ALSO NOT SUITABLE FOR TINTING

HIGH INDEX 1.74

The thinnest lightest resin lens available today

As much as 35% thinner than the 1.60 index lens
Aspheric design reduces chromatic aberration and edge distortion giving good all round vision
Hard coated to resist scratching
Multi anti-reflection coated for enhanced night driving
UV protection up to 380nm
Good cosmetic appearance ( Smaller frames give thinner appearance with minus prescriptions )
THIS LENS IS ALSO NOT SUITABLE FOR TINTING

POLYCARBONATE

Very strong and light with high impact resistance
Ideal for sports protection
Used widely for rimless spectacles
UV protection up to 380nm
THIS LENS IS ALSO NOT SUITABLE FOR TINTING

TRIVEX

The very latest from the USA also known as TRILOGY and PNX
This lens is truly amazing ( almost indestructible )
Very strong and light with high impact resistance
Ideal for sports protection
Super for rimless spectacles ( Guaranteed against splitting even in a rimless frame for the life of the prescription )
UV protection up to 380nm

Transition Lenses

Transition lenses have a very thin layer of photochromic material bonded onto the front surface of the lens, thus giving an even density when activated.
There do exist some other less attractive photochromic lenses that change colour throughout the entire thickness of the lens, they are cheaper to make but give a darker tint in thicker areas of the activated lens and have a patchy appearance.
We only supply genuine Transitions lenses not cheaper poor performance lenses as supplied by some other less scrupulous companies.

Polarised Lenses

Conventional sunglasses reduce brightness, but polarised lenses completely eliminate glare, which reduces eyestrain and squinting.
Polarised lenses channel light in just one direction, eliminating reflections and letting you see the whole picture.

Complex Prescriptions

Applies if your sph and cyl added together is greater -/+ 6.00 or your cyl is greater than -/+ 2.00 or a prism is prescribed

High Prescription Lenses

We can supply and glaze virtually any prescription but to keep our site as accurate and uncomplicated as possible we have restricted our ranges.

However if you follow our simple guides we can advise and prepare a qoute for virtually any prescription.

1. We will need a scan or copy of your prescription

2. We will need to accurately measure your Pupillary Distance ( PD ) to do this you will need to register a fake ( ZERO ) prescription with us ( there is help below ) you can then use our

Click and Measure patent pending software to accurately measure your PD and view your chosen frame scaled 1:1 and superimposed over your own image.

Out of Range Prescriptions

Marked in the red rectangle is the register / login area

Register or login here.

	Enter the date of your eyetest in the box marked with a red rectangle

Leave the boxes

Marked with a red rectangle unchanged and press check prescription.

	Press OK to accept PLANO

Select

Neither ... I've finished here ringed in red.

	Ignore the details below, the pd will be updated when the Click and Measure. software has been accessed.

Press the help button to see extensive help on using the

Click and Measure. system.

4 Easy steps …………


To *Click and Measure* your PUPILLARY DISTANCE and see a VIRTUAL DISPLAY of your chosen frame on-line.

You will need the use of a digital camera with the ability to transfer the images to your computer.
If you already wear glasses you will have to remove them for the photograph.

1.	Using a white envelope at least 12cm wide mark 2 dots across the
	top edge exactly 10cm apart.

2.	Hold the envelope horizontally against your chin as shown

3.	Take your photograph and transfer it to your computer

4.	Using our browse button to locate the image on your computer and
	upload the image to our secure server.
	( once loaded correctly a thumbnail will appear )
	It may take a few minutes to load depending on your connection speed and image size.

Below is a copy of the click and measure helpfile.

Below is a comparison featuring a model wearing UM 223 blue and a Click and Measure Overlay wearing the same model frame

Comparison with actual model and Click and Measure Scaled Overlay

All instructions for use are displayed on screen.

As you can see using this feature lets you see how the frame looks and fits your face.

The Click and Measure system also allows you to accurately measure your pupillary distance

( the exact distance between your pupils PD ) offering you absolutely optimum vision, and if that isn' t enough you can also measure yourself within your chosen frame for bifocal and varifocals.

You are now ready to browse our frame catalogue.

Choose a frame from our online catalogue and you can now try it on online and accurately measure your Pupillary Distance in the process.The spectacle frame will be scaled exactly to your photograph, so if it looks the right size on your face it will be the right size.Apart from a slight loss of colour depth in the two dimensional spectacle frame image it really is a case of what you see is what you get.

You will now be able to order bifocals or varifocals without the need or cost of being measured by a dispensing optician, as long as you choose one of the frames from our extensive collection.

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Tints

Standard Tints All colours are approximate

PINK / RED



5% ABS	10% ABS	20% ABS	50% ABS	70% ABS	85% ABS

YELLOW



5% ABS	10% ABS	20% ABS	50% ABS	70% ABS	85% ABS

BLUE



5% ABS	10% ABS	20% ABS	50% ABS	70% ABS	85% ABS

GREEN



5% ABS	10% ABS	20% ABS	50% ABS	70% ABS	85% ABS

GREY



5% ABS	10% ABS	20% ABS	50% ABS	70% ABS	85% ABS

BROWN



5% ABS	10% ABS	20% ABS	50% ABS	70% ABS	85% ABS

VDT™ Tints

VDT FILTERS



VDT BLUE 25% ABS	VDT AMBER 25% ABS	VDT GREEN 25% ABS

Even if you wear contact lenses, you may benefit from glasses specially tinted for computer work?

VDT glasses must provide a wide field of view so that you can clearly see the screen and on screen text at varying distances while still being aware of your surroundings. Your ordinary glasses may not be suitable for extended work at a VDT?
VDT™ Tints supplied by Budgetspex are available in three colours Blue Amber and Green to match the spectral content of the common VDT,s
VDT tints increase contrast and user comfort while viewing video screens.

EVA ® Tints



EVA 1 15% ABS	EVA 2 15% ABS	EVA 3 25% ABS	EVA 4 25% ABS

EVA® filter tints are ideal for... • Computers • Office Work • Reading • Fluorescent Lights

EVA ® Filter Lens technology was invented by Dr. Wertheim , a Visual Research Scientist and Optometrist who has studied for more than thirty years reading and visual enhancement
A Study by the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety shows that almost ninety per cent of employees who work on computers for more than three hours a day suffer from some form of eye trouble .
Laboratory and office environment tests have proved that the EVA® filter system increases comprehension , reading speed and reduces eye strain and reading errors.
Now you can have the most comfortable filter to wear for all of your office and indoor tasks.
The EVA® (Enhanced Visual Amplification) lens is UV safe. It reduces glare, eye strain and visual haze by attenuating those light frequencies most annoying to the eye.
The four tints are cosmetically attractive, light shades that increase an individual's functionality and visual comfort.

UV 400

UV 400 VERY PALE STRAW COLOUR BARELY VISIBLE

UV 400 filter tint is almost clear and will help prevent cataracts, macular and corneal edema and senile macular degeneration due to ultraviolet light .There is mounting documented evidence that UV-B is the most harmful UV wavelength to the eye. UV-A at 315-380nm is the lowest energy level, although it still carries potential harm to the eye.
Cr39 lenses tinted with UV 400 filter tints block both UV-A and UV-b up to this level

Sport Filters

		SPORT FILTERS

GOLF 25% ABS	TENNIS 25% ABS	SKI 25% ABS	SKEET 25% ABS	SPORT 25% ABS

Due to their specific light frequency absorption and areas of transmittance, these specialized tints increase visual acuity for the sports participant and spectator.

Ski Tint™ absorbs light in the ultraviolet region as well as the blue and violet from the snow and sky.
The light frequency absorption of the Golf Tint™ was specially designed to increase contrast against the sky .
Sport Tint™ was designed for heightened contrast ability.
Tennis Tint™ absorbs blue, highlighting the ball and increasing contrast and visibility against background colours.
Skeet Tint™ is for the expert who wants to increase his skill when shooting.

UK Only

If you do not have a NHS spectacle voucher and think that you should be entitled to one this is what to do

If you think that you are entitled to an NHS Spectacle voucher, you can obtain a form HC1 from your local opticians, or your local DSS office. This form explains the process of applying for financial help towards spectacles and sight examinations.

To use your Accor or NHS Spectacle voucher you must select pay by post at the payment page, from there you will be able to exchange your voucher as full or part payment for your spectacles, Just follow the on screen instructions.

ACCOR VOUCHERS
We can only accept Accor vouchers of £55.00 to supply one pair of spectacles for VDU use.

NHS VOUCHERS
In the case of NHS vouchers please take time to fill in all applicable patients information, this will ensure a speedy delivery of your spectacles.
Please make sure that the testing optician has signed and entered thier registration number and stated the PCT area that your GOS1 form is to be submitted.

NHS Voucher values

A: £34.60 B: £52.60 C: £76.90 D: £173.70 E: £59.80 F: £76.00 G: £98.50 H: £190.90

A+A: Two pairs at £34.60 each

Please note that accessories cannot be purchased with or with the help of vouchers.

If you want to know if you qualify for a NHS spectacle voucher follow this link

A Typical Distance prescription

To calculate your middle RX from a distance RX when the optician records your RX using an add.

Examples

Combine the middle add with the distance sphere, in this case R Sph +0.25 combined with +1.25 middle add = +1.50 the cylinder power and axis is unchanged.

To calculate your near RX from a distance RX when the optician records your RX using an add.

Combine the near add with the distance sphere , in this case R Sph +0.25 combined with +1.75 near add = +2.00 the cylinder power and axis is unchanged.

When you take an eye test your optician will ask you what type of conditions you want to improve your vision for , for example your work or hobby may involve the use of computers , or maybe your hobby is painting , where the distance you need to focus at is slightly further away than your normal reading distance , In this case your optician might prescribe a lens between your distance and your reading prescription . This is called a middle distance or intermediate prescription.

Usually your optician will first test your distance vision and when satisfied will decide on how much magnification to add to this to enable you to read clearly , this is the reading add as described pictorially above . The add is only extra magnification which is added to the Sph or spherical ( magnifying ) part of your prescription.

If you are still unsure of the true content of your prescription just send a scanned image of it to rxhelp@budgetspex.com , and I will endeavor to decipher or translate it.

Your Prescription

To order from Budgetspex, you will need to have a valid prescription . If you have a copy of a valid eye test, providing it is less than two years old and you are over the age of eighteen and not registered blind or partially blind, you may use it to make your order.
If you need to go to your local optician's store and have your eyes tested don't worry because following the eye test, your optician ( if you request ) is obliged to give you a copy of your prescription.

You don't need to feel pressured to buy spectacles from that particular outlet.

Order from Budgetspex and save ££££££’s

Your prescription in hand, your online order can commence.

At Budgetspex.com we have many different frame designs and lenses available including a good selection of genuine designer frames all at unbelievably low prices.

We now take Accor and NHS Spectacle Vouchers.

Online ordering

Register your prescription with us by entering your E-mail address and selecting a password you can then enter your prescription details in the online form provided this will be kept in our database allowing you to order spectacles easily simply by logging on and choosing your frame and lens options.
Choose your frame from our large selection of high quality stock,
Select your lens options,
Type in your personal details and continue on to our secure payment page .
Our website accepts securely most types of credit cards. We use 128 bit security which is equal to that of High Street Banks.

Choosing lenses

Our standard lens is single vision 1.5 index Cr39 plastic resin and is adequate for most people. They are made exactly to your prescription and are suitable for general wear.

Your NHS prescription should look like this :

If you need help understanding your prescription follow this link
It is important that you enter ALL details written on the prescription.	Above is a sample of a NHS prescription , All numbers including plus and minus signs must be entered .

There may also be a value for your ' PD ' or pupillary distance ( The measured distance between your pupils ). Anything written on your prescription, should be typed into our online order form.

Private Prescriptions

Here is a private prescription as supplied by a Shopping Centre Multiple.

The area RINGED IN RED is the information you will need to order spectacles.

The red outlined portion magnified.

Measuring your own pupil distance ( PD ) is relatively simple.

Ask a friend to place a ruler that is marked in millimeters across the bridge of the nose as in our picture, then measure firstly from the nasal edge of the right pupil to the temporal edge of the left pupil. Take a note of this measurement then repeat this action but from the nasal edge of the left pupil to the temporal edge of the right pupil.

If the two measurements differ slightly don’t worry this is probably due to eye or hand movement , just use the average of the two measurements. If the measurements differ greatly repeat the measuring process.

Our No Quibble Guarantee

We are so sure that you'll be delighted with your new glasses.	If the glasses you chose are unsuitable because :
That if you are not delighted, we'll give you a full refund for the basic		You don’t like the design
cost. **		You don’t like the colour
** This is the cost of the frame glazed with basic 1.5index Cr39 plastic		They are too big or too small
lenses.		You can’t see as well as you expected
I'm sorry but the cost of any upgrade options can not be covered by our		You can buy them cheaper elsewhere
guarantee.	Just return them to us here:
We suggest you try the glasses without upgrade first and If you are		Budgetspex Ltd,
happy with the frame and prescription return them for upgrading.		Palladium House,
		139-141 Worcester Rd, Hagley,
		West Midlands, DY9 0NW
We will only charge you the difference.	Within twenty one days of the post mark and we will give you a
	full refund or if you wish, exchange them for another model **

You can even exchange your		glasses for a higher priced pair.
We will only charge you for the difference in cost.

Should the frame you ordered be out of stock or otherwise unavailable the nearest frame design or colour available will be offered, if this is deemed not suitable a full refund will be issued.

You may think we are joking Absolutely not, this is an unconditional

We are sure that you'll be delighted with your glasses and that's 100% guaranteed!

Breakages

If your glasses frame breaks within twelve months of purchase we will replace them with the same model and colour if still available.
If the frame becomes discontinued within this period and cannot be replaced like for like a mutually acceptable alternative will be supplied.

I'm sorry but we accept no liability for lenses breaking due to accident or incorrect handling.

Bifocals and Varifocals

To successfully supply varifocals or bifocals it has always been necessary to measure the patient’s pupil positions within the spectacle frame chosen, thus making face to face contact with the patient vital.

But with our new Click and MeasurePATENT PENDING this is a thing of the past.

We feel that anyone supplying these lenses without our Click and MeasurePATENT PENDING software or adequate face to face contact with the patient is not serving the best interest of the patient and will almost certainly result in less than optimum vision.

Comparison with actual model and Click and Measure Scaled Overlay

Multifocal = Bifocals or Varifocals " any lens that has more than one focal distance" ie. Dist and Read

Scratch Resistant = A very durable coating is applied to both surfaces of the lens to increase resistance to scratching, this will not make the lenses scratch proof, there does not exist a completely scratch proof lens.

Pupillary Distance = The exact distance between your pupils.