Multiple near distances at arm ’ s length
Increasingly , people are spending time indoors and exercising their vision mostly in short and intermediate distances . Gen X is craving for seamless acuity in various everyday tasks , at multiple near distances . They want to send a text while catching up their favorite TV show on a tablet , they are checking breaking news alerts on their mobile while working on their desktop .
From 2D to 3D , Varilux X Series is setting a new reference criteria – vision volume
Historically , progressive lens designers were considering a single target object for one gaze direction , the near vision zone in a progressive lens was set at 40 cm at 36 degrees . Today , Essilor designers have focused their efforts on vision at arm ’ s length , formulating new reference criteria : vision volume . This pioneer approach addresses the main limit of progressive lenses : the necessity to adjust head position to see sharp .
No need to move the head to see sharp at near distances
Essilor research has analysed in-depth the usual zone of vision in one posture . The objective was to meet most visual needs inside this zone . Varilux ® X series is providing impressive 75 % match with wearers ’ visual needs at arm ’ s length in one gaze direction , without head adjusting movement , a significant improvement compared to other premium progressive lens ( vs . 59 % on average for competitors ). Demanding progressive wearers can now seamlessly capture every detail within arm ’ s reach , and beyond . Their sharp vision is extended by 100 % in width and length , in this new defined vision zone at arm ’ s length .
Varilux X series , made possible by new Xtend technology
The new progressive lenses generation is the result of a combination of Xtend , a revolution in lens conception thanks to a new calculator , with 2 latest Varilux technologies that have been improved : Nanoptix and SynchronEyes , breakthrough in the semi-finished and in binocular vision . Varilux S series was breaking the compromise between fields of vision and swim effect . Xtend can now process even more complex algorithms and optimize Nanoptix structure by clusters of 7 in order to combine their power and multiply the effects .
Near Vision Behaviour Personalization
Varilux X series is coming with a new in-store tool to get patient individual measurements . This new first level of personalization is so easy to handle that it does not require any training . In only 7 minutes of meaningful in-store experience , the protocol will provide reliable and robust measurements of Near Vision Behaviour .
Approved and validated by progressive lens wearers
Essilor has implemented a comprehensive consumer validation process to ensure full satisfaction . To assess the real added benefits of Varilux X series lens , in-depth “ real life ” and “ in lab ” experiences have been run . Actually , 2 742 presbyopes around the globe have participated to the development of Varilux X Series : through focus group interviews , video selfies , familiar activities reproduced in controlled lab environment , etc . The new lens generation gets up to stunning 95 % satisfaction during multitasking at arm ’ s length . It is preferred by 86 % vs . Varilux S series in multi-tasking situations at arm ’ s length . It solves a key limit in the usage of progressive lenses : 9 / 10 of wearers no longer feel the need to move the head to see sharp at near and beyond .
For more information , contact your Essilor Sales Consultant .
42 Optical Prism | September 2017