Varilux progressive lenses have continuously been improved since first introduced in 1959. Seven generations followed including
Varilux 2 (1973) to Varilux Comfort (1993), Varilux Panamic (2000),
Varilux Physio (2006) and the Varilux S series (2012).
The 8th generation X series 2018 is a breakthrough as it has an expanded field of near vision that includes “arm’s-length” vision, and the ability to customize the lens progression based on the wearer’s actual real life near-vision behaviour. In this as worn position the fitting parameters are linked so the optimised lens design can minimise some of lens aberrations that may impact on the wearer.
Why would you want to? Lightweight tailor made options exist.
The Varilux progressive lens was first introduced by Bernard Maitenaz in 1959,enabling clear distance vision on upgaze versus reading vision and in between on downgaze.
