Progressive Lens Comparison Chart 061411 - US Safety

Progressive Lens Comparison Chart -6/14/11
Design Material Availabilty Min Seg Power Range Add Range Distinguishing Features
Sola One Plastic, NG Trans Gray & Brown -12.00 to +8.00 +1.00 to +3.50 All-purpose, very soft design with
Level 5
Poly, Poly Trans V Gray
Finalite 1.60, 18
extreme versatility.
28% larger near than Panamic
1.67 HD, 1.67 HD Trans V Generous distance zone and
Sola Compact ULTRA Plastic, NG Trans Gray Next Generation progressive lens for
Poly, Poly Trans V Gray & Brown -9.00 to +6.00 .75 to +3.50 small frames that offers one of the shortest
1.67 Hi Index, 1.67 Trans Gray 13 corridor lengths & highest reading zone
1.67 HD, 1.67 HD Trans V available
CHOICE FOR SMALL FRAMES
VARILUX PHYSIO CR39, 1.50 NG Trans Gray/Brown 17 -12.00 to +9.00 (+0.75 to +4.00)
Poly, Poly Trans V Gray/Brown advanced progressive lens, Varilux
Poly Polarized Gray/Brown Panamic is perfectly balanced for
Thin & Lite 1.60, Trans V Gray/Brown Varilux Physio is the new gereration
Thin & Lite 1.67, Trans V Gray/Brown of progressive lens from Essilor.
Thin & Lite 1.74 It is the first to deliver the
corrective power of W.A.V.E.
AO EASY Plastic, NG Trans Gray & Brown -9.00 to +5.00 .75 to +3.50 General purpose, soft design with
Poly, Poly Trans V Gray easy adaptability.
Level 4 1.60, 1.67 HD, 1.67 HD Trans V 18 19 % larger distance than Comfort
16.5 % lower astigmatism than Comfort
Over 98% Adaptation Rate
Percepta Plastic, NG Trans Gray & Brown General purpose, multi design, Wide
Poly, Spectralite, Finalite 1.60 range of material availability.
Spectralite Velocity Transitions
Polarized Gray, 1.6 Glass
1.6 Photogray Glass
18 -9.00 to +8.00 .75 to +3.50 Great choice for Glass or PGX wearers.
VARILUX COMFORT CR39, 1.50 NG Trans Gray/Brown 18 -12.00 to +8.00 (+0.75 to +3.50) Varilux Comfort is the most
CR39 Polarized Gray prescribed progressive lens in the
Poly, Poly Trans V Gray market. Varilux is a time-tested
Thin & Lite 1.60, Trans V Gray/Brown solution that permits smooth visual
Thin & Lite 1.67, Trans V Gray transition from one field of focus
1.60 High Index Glass, PGX to the next.
VARILUX ELLIPSE CR39, 1.50 NG Trans Gray 14-16 -12.00 to +8.00 (+0.75 to +3.50) Varilux ellipse makes it easy to
CR39 Polarized Gray deliver true progressive lens
Poly, Poly Trans V Gray/Brown performance in small frames.
Thin & Lite 1.67, Trans V Gray The shortest fitting height and
widest distance available today
enable wearers to enjoy the best
fashion, combined with
uncompromising vision.
ACCOLADE CR39, 1.50 NG Trans Gray/Brown 17 -12.00 to +8.00 (+0.75 to +3.50) Harmonix Technology customizes
Poly, Poly Trans V Gray/Brown the lens design to the eye shape.
Thin & Lite 1.60, Trans V Gray/Brown This provides better visual performance.
Thin & Lite 1.67, Trans V Gray/Brown Patients see better, faster.

Progressive Lens Comparison Chart -6/14/11
Design Material Availabilty Min Seg Power Range Add Range Distinguishing Features
OVATION CR39, 1.50 NG Trans Gray/Brown 17 -12.00 to +8.00 (+0.75 to +3.50) Ovation is designed for the eye, not the
Poly, Poly Trans V Gray/Brown frame, and offers customized
Poly Polarized Gray/ Brown progression lengths to meet the
Thin & Lite 1.67, Trans V Gray wearer's needs.
NATURAL CR39, 1.50 NG Trans Gray 18 (-10.00 to +6.00) (+0.75 to +3.50) One of Essilor's first multi-design
Poly, Poly Trans V Gray progressive lens with superior
Thin & Lite 1.60 performance at every add power.
1.60 High Index Glass, PGX
Sola MAX Plastic, Spectralite Excellent for previous bifocal wearers.
Level 3 Spectralite Velocity Transitions 17 -8.00 to +4.00 +1.00 to +3.00 20% larger near than Panamic
Poly, Poly Trans V Gray 30% larger near than Comfort
Wide intermediate = Great for computer
OMNI Plastic, Clear Glass Value progressive choice for
Photogray and Photobrown Glass 22 -5.00 to +5.00 +1.00 to +3.00 photogray or photobrown progressive
lens wearers
ADAPTAR CR39, 1.50 NG Trans Gray 20 -12.00 to +8.00 (+0.75 to +3.50) Adaptar is the best value in a proven,
Poly, Thin & Lite 1.60 multi-design progressive lens, giving
Clear Glass, PGX your patients optimal vision and
COMPACT Plastic, NG Trans Gray First Choice for small seg measurments
Level 2 1.55 Mid Index, 1.55 Velocity Trans 15 -9.00 to +5.00 +.75 to +3.00 Engineered specifically for small frames
Polycarbonate, 1.60 High Index 28% more reading area than Ellipse
97% more reading area than Concise
SOLA VIP Plastic, NG Trans Gray & Brown General purpose, multi design, Wide
Spectralite (VIP GOLD) 18 -12.00 to +6.00 +.75 to +3.00 range of power and material availability.
Spectralite Velocity Transitions Large smooth intermediate and reading
Poly, Poly Trans Gray with easy adaptation.
Access Plastic & Polycarbonate Computer lens providing extra-wide near
16 -6.00 to +4.00 +.75 & +1.25 and extra-wide intermediate allowing
uninterrupted work space viewing.
OUTLOOK Plastic, NG Trans Gray & Brown Best Choice for Value lens in a wide
Level 1 Polycarbonate, 1.60 High Index 18 -9.00 to +5.00 +.75 to +3.50 variety of materials and power ranges
Clear Glass, Photogray Glass with a small fitting height.
Photobrown Glass
EZ 2 Vue Plastic Only Blended 28 mm segment offers an
Blended Seg 12 -8.00 to +6.00 +.75 to +3.00 option to patients who don't want a line
but can not wear progressives.