High-Index 167 Lens Cost
At a glance
- Typical range
- $60–160
- As of
- 2026-06-12
- Range confidence
- Medium
- Category
- Lens material
Indicative ranges, not quotes. Every dollar figure here is a typical range as of 2026-06-12, observed from public retailer and industry references and cited on the page — not a guaranteed price. Real cost depends on your prescription, retailer, frame and region. This is informational cost guidance, not medical, prescription or optometric advice — see an eye-care professional for a prescription and exact fit.
High-index 1.67 is a premium lens material designed to reduce thickness and weight compared to standard plastic lenses. With a refractive index of 1.67, these lenses bend light more efficiently, making them approximately 20–30% thinner and noticeably lighter. They also typically offer good impact resistance, making them a practical choice for everyday wear. This material is particularly well-suited for people with stronger prescriptions, generally those of +/-4.00 diopters and above, where thickness becomes more noticeable in standard materials.
The indicative add-on cost for high-index 1.67 lenses typically ranges from $60 to $160 per pair, though this figure varies based on lens design, coatings, and retailer pricing as of June 2026. Stronger prescriptions and astigmatism may fall toward the higher end of this range. This cost represents an additional charge beyond the base lens price and should be considered a general guideline rather than a fixed quote. Individual pricing will depend on your specific prescription and chosen lens options.
Why these are ranges, not a single price
Retail optical pricing has no authoritative single number: it moves with your prescription strength, the retailer, the frame and your region. So every figure here is an honest typical window observed from public retailer and industry references on the date shown, with the source cited — never a fabricated point price. Add-ons marked low-confidence (polycarbonate, blue-light, scratch, UV, tint) are frequently bundled free, so their floor can be $0.
| Item | Typical range | Range confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cr39 | $0–60 | Medium |
| Polycarbonate | $0–90 | Low |
| Trivex | $30–100 | Low |
| High Index 167 | $60–160 | Medium |
| High Index 174 | $100–250 | Medium |
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Range observed from the cited public reference, 2026-06-12. How we compile this.