Technical Information

Technical Information

Professional optical specifications and fitting guides to support accurate lens selection and ordering.

Compare Special Base Options

For steeper curved frame selections, a suggested base curve is recommended to optimize the finished prescription result.

Compare special base options chart

Lens Material Thickness Comparison

Compare the edge thickness of different GT Optical Lab lens materials under identical conditions.

Lens material thickness comparison chart

Diameter Control Sliding Scale

Use the diameter control sliding scale to determine the smallest lens blank that safely accommodates the selected frame.

Diameter control sliding scale

Diameter Reduction

Diameter reduction is recommended for hyperopic prescriptions whenever frame measurements allow.

Diameter reduction chart

Progressive Sliding Scale

Use these fitting charts to support accurate progressive lens positioning, corridor selection, and frame compatibility.

Progressive fitting chart
Oval fitting chart
Oval fitting chart
Nucleo 4D fitting chart

Tint Color Scale

The tint color scale provides reference tones for standard index lenses.

Tint color scale chart

Explanation of Progressive Engravings

Progressive engravings help identify lens design, corridor height, fitting height, index, addition, and brand markings.

Explanation of progressive engravings chart

Technical Information Chart

Review key lens material specifications including index, density, Abbe value, and UV cut information.

Technical information chart