How did we get from getting around in a bumpy ride, to travelling in self-flying drone cars? The answer is quite simple, technological advancement.

We went from Tapes to Bluetooth enabled Audio systems. We had manual window levers, and now we control the rush of air with a single button. Our cabins are filled with airbags to protect us from horrific accidents. And there are many, many more examples to use concerning the technological advancements we had in the motor vehicle industry.

But what does this have to do with optical lenses?

The optical lens industry also had some remarkable technological breakthroughs. We steered away from using glass lenses for us to benefit from the much lighter, plastic lenses we have today. We got spoiled with the photochromic lens that adapts its colour to the surrounding environment. We got used to higher quality protective coatings on the lenses to protect us against glare and prevents scratches better.

What do cars and optical lenses have to do with each other?

That very first model produced in 1886 is not in production anymore, but we still have the very first photochromic lens technology on the market. We don’t get any new vehicles without airbags, but we get lenses without protective coatings. We don’t get music tapes anymore to put music on, but some lenses are heavier and thicker than what they could be.

The point I am making is that there are thousands of products out there, and the lens will make you see but is it the best product out there for you and your specific need. The same with that first car models, it can still drive, but how efficient and how safe is the experience.

At Dry Optometrist, we make sure we stay informed about the latest advancements in our industry to provide our patients with the best possible solution. Currently, we are using a lens manufacturer in Japan that specialises in manufacturing Optical Lenses with the utmost precision, offering you a lens as thin as possible and as light as possible.

Visit us in-store to find out more about the revolutionary advancements in the optical lens industry.