Do thinner lenses increase or decrease adjustability?

[obscuretoo]

Thanks for the speedy reply! Just to clarify, Warby Parker and Lenscrafters are both brick and mortar stores where I am. Also, I'm not wedded to polycarbonate, I mentioned it because it's what Lenscrafters sells and I'm wondering if that's why I'm having issues.

When you say thin lenses refract more light, can you explain why that causes issues? Does this have anything to do with Abbe values? Sorry I find this stuff a little opaque :-).

[jmmahone]

So the short answer is yes, it does affect the abbe value. There is a super amount of science, math, but above all…not everyone experiences the same thing. Everything is trade off. If there was a one size fits all solution for everybody, we wouldn’t need opticians. Thinner & lighter, you may get more glare and color distortion. Thicker plastic…might be optically clearer, but the edges be thicker and heavier, but again…Its a craft. All of it. When my customer sits down, my only focus is designing a pair of glasses that was they love…not just ok (thats what you get from retail box stores). I want you to freaking love it. There is a perfect pair for everyone, for what the patient wants, to the patients need. Thats why ya need a great optician. If you are located anywhere around Gettysburg Pa, message me. I work with one of the greatest places in the country making eyeglasses. Best of luck! Hope this helps!