For hyperopes and their convex lenses
When you are hyperopic, the thickness of your lenses is located at the center of them. The greater the correction, the more you may experience a "bottle bottom" effect with a convex lens, creating an unattractive effect. To reduce this, it is possible to select a thinner lens that will make your equipment aesthetic. The optical quality of the lens will also be improved: the thinner the lens, the more light that hits your lens will be transmitted to your eye. Its resistance will also be greater.
For myopes and their concave lenses
For myopes, the thickness of the lenses is located on the edges of them. The greater the correction, the more the lens may protrude from the frame, potentially creating an unattractive effect. To reduce this, it is possible to select a thinner lens that will make your equipment aesthetic. The optical quality of the lens will also be improved: the thinner the lens, the less you will see small reflections on the edges.
Strong astigmatism
If you have a strong cylinder (see the article on how to decode your prescription), a thinner lens can improve optical quality by reducing the thickness difference between the two powers present in the lens.
Nylor frames
If you fancy a nylor frame (rimming done with a wire under the lens), be aware that thinning is highly recommended. You significantly increase the resistance of the lens. However, this does not mean that thinning makes it immune to chips or unbreakable, but just that the lens will already be more solid, thanks to a more resistant material.
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