The Rawbare Journal

Lens Index Explained: 1.50, 1.61, 1.67 and 1.74

Lens Index Explained: 1.50, 1.61, 1.67 and 1.74


A reference guide to refractive index in prescription lenses: what the number means, how it changes thickness, and how to match index to power.
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buying guide
Do Colour Blindness Glasses Work? What the Evidence Shows

Do Colour Blindness Glasses Work? What the Evidence Shows


An evidence-led explanation of colour vision deficiency, what filter-based lenses do, and the realistic limits of what they achieve.
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colour blindness
Progressive vs Bifocal vs Single Vision Lenses

Progressive vs Bifocal vs Single Vision Lenses


A comparison of the three main prescription lens designs, the trade-offs of each, and practical guidance on choosing and adapting.
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buying guide
Why Lenses Fog and How to Stop It

Why Lenses Fog and How to Stop It


An explanation of why lenses fog and a practical ranking of the methods that work, including which household remedies damage coatings.
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care
What Are Sunglasses Lenses Made Of? Polycarbonate, CR-39, Nylon and Glass

What Are Sunglasses Lenses Made Of? Polycarbonate, CR-39, Nylon and...


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Buying Guide
Photochromic vs Polarized: Which Lens Do You Need?

Photochromic vs Polarized: Which Lens Do You Need?


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