ESSILOR

Essilor’s Varilux X Series is the company’s most advanced lens design, equipped with proprietary Nanoptix and Xtend technologies to address two common issues progressive lens wearers experience: feeling off-balance and searching to find the right spot through the lens to see sharply.

Powered by Flex Optim technology, the Varilux Comfort Max is a progressive addition lens designed to stretch a wearer’s useful vision zone by up to 46%, according to Essilor.

For new and young presbyopic patients, the Varilux Liberty 3.0 lens is an introductory progressive lens design that, according to the company, offers all-in-one balanced vision and enhanced first-time progressive lens experience.

MORE: To help with dispensing to newly presbyopic patients, Essilor has put together a suite of free resources, including a how-to guide, an ABO-certified course, and a video of tips and insights from fellow ECPs—all available on the EssilorPRO website (essilorpro.com/welcome-to-presbyopia).

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HOYA

Hoya’s iD MyStyle 2 incorporates patient lifestyle parameters into the lens prescription, which is then verified with Hoya’s patented Binocular Eye Model and 3D visual acuity simulation. iD MyStyle 2 utilizes the company’s patented Integrated Double Surface Design technology and Binocular Harmonization Technology, which ensures that both eyes receive equal support, shares Hoya.

Additionally, Hoya shares that the iD LifeStyle 3 design features these technologies and is available in three wearer profile variations: indoor, which places emphasis on near-vision focus; urban, which delivers equal focus on all main vision areas; and outdoor, which primarily focuses on distance.

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SHAMIR

After conducting further research and data studies, Shamir updated its leading flagship progressive lens design, Autograph Intelligence, which initially launched in 2018. The update was informed by three years of new data that, according to Shamir, considered the dynamic changes in how we interact with everyday digital environments. According to the company, Autograph Intelligence promises optimal personalization, as it continuously evolves with its wearer’s own visual age and health needs by utilizing Shamir’s Continuous Design, Intellicorridor, and Visual AI Engine technologies.

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SIGNET ARMORLITE

To address the increased use of digital devices, Signet Armorlite developed Dynamic Reading Optimization technology to enhance its Kodak Unique Lens designs, producing Kodak Unique DRO and Kodak Unique DRO HD. According to the company, the addition of Dynamic Reading Optimization technology offers wearers wider near and intermediate viewing fields, designed to facilitate easy, smooth transitions between digital devices while providing comfortable vision at any distance.

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VSP OPTICS

VSP Optics built upon its Unity Via lens designs to launch Unity Via II Progressive Lenses. According to the company, the more advanced Unity Via II suite maintains simple dispensing for eyecare professionals while delivering a high-quality visual experience to progressive lens wearers. The new suite of everyday progressives includes larger reading and intermediate fields, which are designed to enhance visual comfort when using digital devices. VSP Optics shares that these wider, sharper fields enhance acuity and comfort, allowing wearers to easily adapt to the lenses and see clearly at all distances.

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ZEISS

The Zeiss Vision Care U.S. SmartLife lens portfolio is designed to address the evolving visual needs and challenges resulting from our increasingly digital lifestyles. According to the company, the lens portfolio combats symptoms such as eye strain, tired eyes, and head and neck aches while delivering all-day comfort. On its website, Zeiss provides information on the typical visual needs of a range of age groups to help potential wearers determine the best fit, as the lenses can be adjusted and fine-tuned according to the wearer’s age and visual requirements.

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