Frames & Lenses
FRAMES
At Mark Darling Eyecare & Opticians we have an excellent range of frames both traditional and more contemporary cutting edge styles.
- Carefully Chosen
- Clear Vision
- Expert Care
We carefully choose our frames to ensure they have the quality and style to exceed your expectations in their ability to cope with everyday wear and tear, most importantly they must make you look good!
We have excellent long-term relationships with a range of established companies that supply both traditional and more contemporary cutting edge styles, and will happily get frames in on approval for you to try.
SPECTACLE LENSES
Varilux Lenses
Quick Adaptation for New Wearers
Personalised Just for You
Eyezen Lenses
While lens design has remained largely unchanged for decades, our daily habits have evolved. From smartphones to laptops, we now spend hours focusing on screens. Standard lenses aren’t built for this demand—but Eyezen lenses are.
Eyezen lenses are specially designed to support digitally-driven lifestyles, helping to reduce eye strain and visual fatigue so your eyes feel more relaxed throughout the day.
With DualOptim™ technology, Eyezen lenses enhance both distance and near vision, allowing you to see clearly and comfortably without adjusting your posture or straining your eyes.
Essilor Lens Enhancements
With decades of expertise, Essilor continues to enhance both vision and lens durability. Their Crizal® coatings reduce glare while protecting against scratches and smudges, with many options backed by a two-year guarantee for added peace of mind.
Every day, our eyes are exposed to harmful light. Blue-violet light—from the sun and digital screens—has been linked to long-term eye damage, while UV light is a known contributor to cataracts.
Just as we protect our skin, it’s important to protect our eyes. Essilor’s Prevencia® coating helps filter harmful light while improving visual comfort, so you can see clearly every day.
Transitions
Designed to seamlessly adapt to the changing light conditions, Transitions feature fade back and block UV light.
Transitions originally required UV light to activate the lens. As our lifestyles continued to change and we spend more time out and about in our cars, it was discovered that car windshields block 97% of UV, meaning the lenses didn’t activate. Transitions XTRActive was released, activated from visible light and UV. This was particularly innovative for those who suffer from light sensitivity, as well as those who are outside or driving a lot!
Children’s and Teenager Eyecare
While most young children receive basic vision screening, these checks aren’t as thorough as a full eye exam. We recommend a comprehensive eye test from around age 3, or earlier if you have any concerns.
As children grow into teenagers, clear vision becomes even more important. Many eye conditions develop without obvious symptoms, and young people may not realise their vision isn’t normal. This can affect school performance, confidence, and overall wellbeing.
With increased screen use, eye strain and headaches are also becoming more common. Regular eye tests and the right lenses can help support healthy vision and reduce discomfort.
Essilor’s Eyezen® lenses are designed for modern, screen-focused lifestyles; helping to keep young eyes comfortable and protected every day.
All of our children’s glasses come with the following, at no additional cost!
- Hardened Lenses, for the playground
- Anti-Scratch coatings, to withstand drops
- UV Protection for delicate eyes