Choosing the right lenses for your glasses is essential for clear vision and comfort. Your vision is important to us, so at Joseph Hayes, we offer a wide range of lenses tailored exactly to your prescription needs, lifestyle, and personal preferences. Our expert team of opticians are here to offer you help and advice when selecting the perfect lenses to suit your needs.

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Types of lenses we offer

Single Vision Lenses

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Single vision lenses are designed to improve your vision in one single distance, whether this be near or far. Providing precise visual clarity, single vision lenses are often most useful for everyday tasks that have become more difficult, such as driving or reading.

Bifocal Lenses

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Bifocal lenses are designed to improve vision at two distances, near and far. Bifocal lenses are an ideal solution for people with presbyopia, reducing the need for multiple glasses for various activities.

Progressive Lenses

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Progressive lenses, or sometimes known as no-line multifocal lenses, offer a seamless transition between different vision zones, such as near or far.

Photochromic Lenses

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Photochromic lenses adapt to varying light levels by darkening outdoors but remaining clear indoors. They also provide UV protection and can be useful for those with active lifestyles.

Glasses and lenses FAQs

How do I choose the right lenses for my glasses?

Our expert team of opticians will provide you with a comprehensive visual assessment to accurately diagnose your prescription. Factors such as your lifestyle and preferences will also be considered when recommending the most suitable lenses for your needs.

Can I combine multiple features in one pair of glasses?

Yes, if you would like to combine multiple features such as blue light filtering and anti-reflective coatings, we can provide you with glasses that do just that. Our team can offer you a tailored approach to your glasses prescription.

How often should I replace my glasses lenses?

Depending on your prescription and lens condition, we recommend replacing your lenses every 1-2 years. This can be sooner, however, if your prescription changes or your lens becomes damaged.

Friendly, professional, affordable hearing and vision care

Your vision and hearing health are too important to wait. Our team of experts are here to deliver a tailored experience to match your needs and lifestyle. You deserve a life of better sight and sound.
Vision

Starting to notice things don’t quite look as they used to? Can you remember the last time you had an eye test? If you’re not sure, now is the time to act. We are here to help you toward better vision. Book your eye test with us today and prioritise the gift that is great sight. Book an appointment.

Hearing

Find yourself turning the TV up more than you used to? Perhaps you’ve noticed some extra earwax in your ears. Don’t worry, we are here to help you. From earwax removal to hearing aid fittings, our wide range of experience in auditory care is sure to help you towards clearer hearing. Book your hearing test today to speak with one of our expert audiologists. Book an appointment.

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Fabulous! Popped in with a broken pair of elderly mothers' glasses. Repaired there and then with a smile. Fantastic service, thank you! P.S. on telling mum, she thinks she remembers Mr Hayes from With... Read more

Nick Monether

Lovely service for a glasses adjustment…. And I didn’t even buy them here. Nice people, friendly service. Thanks very much.

Paul Richards

On the off chance i popped into Joseph Hayes earlier today to ask if anyone would be able to straighten my posh bent sunglasses i had sat on!! Being a bit too expensive to just throw out thought it wa... Read more

Joanne Bourne

Nipped in on the off chance they could assist with a quick repair to my specs. Although they were quite busy, one of the ladies quickly attended to me, understood the problem and within 10mins, my gla... Read more

Paul Dyer

I called here recently hoping to get a repair to a broken arm on a years old pair of Flexon frames It was quickly sorted by a charming and efficient young man called Adam and best of all he refused a... Read more

Trevor Williams

Excellent service.

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I have been using Joseph Hayes opticians for over 20 years. I have always found them to be professional, helpful and very friendly. They have recently changed the lenses in my glasses and I am very ha... Read more

K C

Brilliant experience, highly recommend! Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful service from Adam (K) will definitely be back!

James Richards

Had a small issue with my Lindberg frames, which I had not bought from them. Attended to them while I waited and with no charge. Very impressive and courteous service

Nicholas Butt

So helpful when my frame broke and got me sorted within the hour - highly recommend

Sarah Hayward

Arrived at Joseph Hayes Shrewsbury, my glasses were steamed up and Adam offered to clean them! I also had a pair of my husband’s glasses that the arm had fallen off. Adam offered fix if he was able to... Read more

Christine Coleman

Excellent service. Thorough, detailed and with clear explanation

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