What progressive lenses does Essilor make?
Essilor launches new progressive lens — Varilux® X series™
The Varilux® X series™ in particular has been designed to meet the ever-changing expectations of Generation X, consumers born between 1965 and 1980, who are highly active, digitally connected and don’t want to be limited by their vision.
What is Essilor technology?
The Essilor Ultimate Lens Package is our best combination of our newest lens technologies, from Varilux ®, Crizal ®, Eyezen™+, and Transitions ® Light Intelligent Lenses™ together in a single lens for our best in vision, clarity, and protection.
What is so special about Varilux lenses?
But only Varilux progressive lenses feature W.A.V.E. Technology, which virtually removes those distortions. The result eliminates blurriness, providing superior sharp vision, even in dimly lit conditions.
What is Wave technology in progressive lenses?
All progressive lenses have distortions caused by changes in curvature across the lens surface. These distortions reduce the perception of contrast and sharpness. W.A.V.E. Technology 2 enables Varilux® lens designers to analyze an entire beam of light as it passes through the lens.
Is Varilux and Essilor the same?
Varilux is a brand name belonging to Essilor International, a producer of corrective lenses. The first version of the lens was invented by Bernard Maitenaz and released in 1959, and was the first modern progressive lens to correct presbyopia.
Which is better Zeiss or Essilor?
Differences of the 2 blue light glasses
ZEISS BlueGuard is able to block up to 40% of harmful blue light while Essilor Blue UV Capture is able to block at least 20%. ZEISS BlueGuard is able to block more harmful blue light as compared to Essilor Blue UV Capture.
How do Essilor lenses work?
Their principle: a power that varies smoothly and seamlessly over the surface of the lens. At the top, it adapts to far vision; in the middle, intermediate vision; at the bottom, near vision. These lenses are compatible with all visual corrections and all surface treatments.
What makes Varilux lenses different?
Varilux S Series lenses also eliminate distortion and provide greater edge-to-edge clarity than any other progressive lens. Thanks to the patented lens shape and cutting-edge technology, Varilux S Series lenses can help give you more natural vision, helping you see the way you did before you needed progressive lenses.
Why are Varilux lenses better than others?
Why are Varilux lenses better than other progressive lenses? Varilux lenses are backed by extensive, groundbreaking research, technology, and wearer testing. They offer natural, comfortable vision to anyone challenged by presbyopia.
What are the three levels of progressive lenses?
Ground-view progressive lenses. Standard progressive lenses. Short corridor progressive lenses. Transition progressive lenses.
Are Varilux and Essilor the same?
Which lens is best for progressive?
Right now Varilux X 4D are considered the best, we will talk about them later. Glasses with progressive lenses are the best option for patients with presbyopia or eyestrain in short distances.
How do Essilor Varilux lenses work?
Varilux lenses work by providing clear vision at every distance. They do so by transitioning seamlessly from one prescription strength to the next. This accommodates the way the eye moves and focuses.
How does Varilux lenses work?
Varilux lenses are designed with a patented W.A.V.E technology that identifies and eliminates distortion. This technology analyzes the individual prescription of each lens. It also examines the changes in pupil size as the eye focuses at different distances.
What is the difference between Varilux and progressive lenses?
What type of progressive lens is best?