Lens Designs

1. Wavefront Technology

After years of research, Varilux has developed an innovative design and -which literally corrects progressive manufacturing process-W.A.V.E. Technology vision to deliver the sharpest progressive vision.

Sharp vision has two key components: Visual acuity and contrast sensitivity. By dramatically reducing or eliminating higher order aberrations, Varilux Physio delivers an improvement in contrast sensitivity-the ability to see visual details and colors--by up to 30%. Varilux Physio is the only lens proven to increase contrast sensitivity in all fields of vision.

Varilux Physio improves contrast sensitivity by helping patients in day to day situations as:

• Driving at night
• Reading the newspaper
• Experiencing the vivid colors in a bouquet of flowers

The result is an advanced general-purpose lens that delivers unsurpassed progressive performance to all presbyopes. Bring patients even closer to "real world" vision with optimal clarity, depth and dimension with Varilux Physio.

2. Trivex

What is TRIVEX lens material?

TRIVEX is the world's first tri-performance lens material; meaning it offers a triple combination of features never before found in a single material. Superior Optics. Impact Resistance. Ultra light Weight. This breakthrough in technology is specifically designed to deliver the most comprehensive performance of any lens material, anywhere.

It meets and exceeds ANSI and FDA standards, including high impact requirements of ANSI Z87.1. It also features excellent optics with its 43 Abbe Value. Having tremendous impact resistance with excellent optics Trivex is a perfect lens material for children. This lens material has excellent scratch resistance and chemical resistance (unaffected by common chemicals). With new styles of glasses, trivex is recommended for high fashioned drill mount frames. Trivex can have an edge finish called “Roll and Polish” that will give a jewel like appearance. This jewel like appearance provides a clean sophisticated look to any pair of glasses! Trivex can be tinted to fashion and sun wear colors.

3. Transitions Lenses

Transitions Lenses change from clear to dark in the presence of ultraviolet light, and block 100% of harmful UV rays. Our innovative photochromic technologies have produced unparalleled lens performance in nearly every lens design and material, including shatter-resistant lenses, bifocals, trifocals, progressives, and standard and high index materials.

When you choose Transitions Lenses, you choose visual quality, visual comfort and convenient protection with these performance features:

• Virtually as clear as regular clear lenses indoors
• Even clearer with an anti-reflective coating
• As dark as most sunglasses outside in bright light
• Fast to activate
• Fast to fade back
• Block 100% of harmful UV rays
• Reduce the effects of glare
• Reduce eye fatigue
• Improve contrast
• Offer the right tint at the right time in changing light

It’s never too early or too late to begin caring for your eyes.

Who Can Wear Transitions® Lenses?

Everyone who needs protection from glare and UV rays can benefit from Transitions Lenses. They are appropriate for children, adults and patients with special eyecare needs. The tint level of Transitions Lenses adjusts quickly as light conditions change to provide convenient protection from glare and 100% blockage of harmful UV rays. During recent testing among eyecare professionals, 80% say they will recommend Transitions Lenses to patients of all ages.*

Children & Transitions Lenses

It’s never too early to start caring for your children’s eyes. Children are excellent candidates for Transitions Lenses. It is estimated that 80% of total lifetime exposure to UV rays occurs before age 18. Children are more susceptible to UV radiation because their eyes continue to develop into the teen years. Children also require safe, shatter-resistant lens materials. Transitions Lenses are the perfect solution – available in sturdy, lightweight, shatter-proof materials. Transitions Lenses provide the convenience of automatic protection by blocking 100% of harmful UV rays. They also offer increased comfort by reducing eye strain and fatigue. Transitions Lenses help you instill a lifetime of Healthy Sight habits by promoting good eye health in children.

Patients with Special Needs

Certain people develop a heightened sensitivity to light, known as photosensitivity, and are more susceptible to visible light. Photosensitivity can develop with conditions, such as diabetes or recent eye surgery. The condition can also be caused by taking certain prescription medications. Some medications, even those used to treat conditions not related to vision, can cause the eyes to be more susceptible to damage from UV rays. During product testing, eyecare professionals were asked if Transitions Lenses seemed a good choice for people with specific visual needs. After wearing the lenses for two weeks, the number of professionals who answered “yes” increased by more than 10 times.* Patients with special needs are excellent candidates for Transitions Lenses.

Active Adults

Protection from glare and UV rays is important for the comfort and quality of your vision today. It’s also important for long-term care of your eyes. It’s never too late to help protect against the cumulative effects of UV rays, which can lead to eye conditions that compromise the quality of your vision.
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*Guideline Research, Inc., NY, NY, product testing among eyecare professionals, June 2004.