High-Index 174 Lens Cost
At a glance
- Typical range
- $100–250
- 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 1.74 is the thinnest and lightest lens material commonly available, designed for wearers with strong prescriptions (typically +/- 4.00 diopters or higher). The material offers excellent optical clarity and superior impact resistance, making it suitable for safety-critical applications. Its high refractive index means light bends more efficiently through the lens, allowing prescriptions to be corrected within a much slimmer profile than standard materials.
As an indicative guide as of 12 June 2026, high-index 1.74 lenses typically carry an add-on cost ranging from approximately $100 to $250 per pair, depending on lens design, coatings, and retailer pricing structures. This positions it as a premium material option. The exact cost varies based on whether additional features such as anti-reflective or scratch-resistant coatings are selected. Those with stronger prescriptions seeking thinner, lighter eyewear often find the investment justified by improved comfort and aesthetics.
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.