Ultrafocus Guide
Choose the right lenses: Non‑Prescription, Single Vision, or Varifocal
Here’s a simple, no‑jargon guide to help you decide which lens type suits your vision and lifestyle. When you’re ready, start an order online and we’ll take care of the rest in our store.
Non‑Prescription (Plano)
For style or eye comfort without vision correction.
- Perfect if you don’t wear glasses for vision
- Great for blue‑light coatings or sun tints
- Also available as polarised or photochromic
Single Vision
One prescription power across the whole lens.
- Distance (driving, everyday) or Reading (near work)
- Sharp, lightweight, and available in thin indices
- Add tints, polarised, or Transitions® as you like
Varifocal (Progressive)
Seamless vision from near to far in one pair.
- Ideal if you need distance + near in one lens
- Modern designs with wide, natural viewing zones
- Personalised fitting measurements included
Quick comparison
| Feature | Non‑Prescription | Single Vision | Varifocal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vision Correction | None | One zone (near or far) | Multiple zones (near–far) |
| Best For | Fashion/comfort | Everyday or reading | All‑round use |
| Add‑ons | Tints, AR, Blue‑light | Tints, Polarised, AR | Tints, Polarised, AR |
| Measurements Needed | Frame fit only | Prescription + PD | Prescription + PD + fitting heights |
What you’ll need
- Recent prescription (within 2 years) for SV/VF
- PD (pupillary distance) — we can help you measure
- Your frame model or the frame you’ll send us
No prescription? Book a local eye test and we’ll be ready when you are.
Measurement guide
Step‑by‑step help for PD and fit measurements.
We’ll email a secure link after checkout to submit your prescription and measurements, or you can reply with a photo/PDF.
Turnaround & delivery
- Standard lenses: 3–7 working days
- Special finishes: 5–10 working days
- Tracked UK return shipping
How ordering works
1
Choose your favourite Frame
Select our designed frames or pick a new style you love.
Select our designed frames or pick a new style you love.
2
Choose your Lens Types
Decide between Non-Prescription, Single Vision, or Varifocal lenses.
Decide between Non-Prescription, Single Vision, or Varifocal lenses.
3
Give us your Prescription
Upload your details securely or email us your latest prescription and PD.
Upload your details securely or email us your latest prescription and PD.
4
We Design and Fit your lens types
Our professionals will craft, cut, and glaze your lenses with precision.
Our professionals will craft, cut, and glaze your lenses with precision.
5
We delivered on Time
Your finished glasses are shipped promptly, ready to wear.
Your finished glasses are shipped promptly, ready to wear.
Popular add‑ons
- Anti‑Reflective & Hydrophobic coatings
- Blue‑light protection (screen comfort)
- Sunglass options: Tinted • Polarised • Transitions®
- Thin & light indices (1.60 / 1.67)
You can choose these during the order flow.
Still unsure? We’re happy to help.
Email Support@ultrafocus.co.uk or call 020 8638 6038 — we’ll recommend the best option for you.