A lens is the part of your glasses you actually see through. At Torga, every lens is made for your prescription and your frame, in our own lens laboratory in Cape Town.
Made in our own lab
Our laboratory has been running since 1998 on German precision technology. The surface of each lens is calculated for your prescription and cut by computer-controlled machines (this is called digital freeform). That gives wider clear zones, smoother multifocals and thinner lenses than older moulded lenses. A simple way to picture it: it is like going from a 3-megapixel photo to a 12-megapixel one.
Because we make the lenses we sell, there is no middleman between your prescription and your glasses. And if your prescription is out of the ordinary, our lab can usually make a plan.
What this means for you
- Lenses made for you. Each lens is calculated for your prescription and your frame, so it is comfortable to see through.
- Wide zones in multifocals. If you wear multifocals, you get wide zones for distance, the screen and reading, so you can see clearly all day.
- The right thickness for your prescription. There are thinner, lighter and stronger lens materials to choose from, and we recommend the one that suits your prescription and your frame.
- A second pair within reach. Many people need one pair for everyday, one for work and one for driving. Making our own lenses helps us keep a second pair affordable.
Protection on every lens
Every lens we make has an extra-hard, scratch-resistant coat on both the front and the back surface, at no extra cost. Scratch-resistant is not scratch-proof, so clean your lenses with a microfibre cloth rather than your clothes.
Choosing the right lens
The right lens depends on how you spend your day as well as on your prescription. At your eye test, your optometrist will ask about your work, your screens, your driving and your hobbies, and will talk you through the lens options. Our eyewear consultants will then show you what the lenses do and help you choose a frame that suits your face, your lifestyle and your style.
You can read more about the options on our lens technology page, or book an eye test.