The latest advancements in digital progressive lenses. The Ultimate Series represents the sophistication of Camber Technology and the Lifestyle Analysis Engine. Each lens design provides the ultimate optical performance with personalized power distribution based on the wearer's lifestyle needs.

LIGHTER, STRONGER, AND MORE DURABLE Essilor's polycarbonate lenses are 20% thinner, 30% lighter, and 12x more impact resistant than standard plastic lenses. Anti-Glare coating - such as Crizal Sapphire® 360° UV - can be added to Essilor's polycarbonate lenses.

THE BEST OVERALL PROGRESSIVE LENS Varilux® XR series™ is the first eye-responsive progressive lens² powered by behavioral artificial intelligence. Beyond prescription and eye physiology the design now considers visual behavior, a preriquisite for fast and precise eye movements.

Premium lens coating unique to Essilor Essilor also has premium lens coatings such as Crizal Sapphire UV Coating which is 'An invisible shield that combines transparency and durability' – Essilor. With this coating, you benefit from anti-reflective, anti-scratch, easy clean and UV protective properties.

What are the different types of eyeglass lenses?

• Concave lenses. These are thinnest in the center.
• Convex lenses. These lenses are thickest in the center, like a magnifying glass.
• Cylindrical lenses. These curve more in one direction than in the other.

There are a few different types of progressive lenses available, offering various features depending on your lifestyle and visual requirements. We offer three types of progressive lenses: Standard, Premium and Elite. Your optometrist will talk you through all the options to see which one suits you best.

Essilor invented the very first progressive lenses in 1959? Since then, they've been constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation to bring you sharp, more natural vision with smooth transitions from near to far. We all know that staring at screens throughout the day is pretty much unavoidable.

High Index 1.74 Lenses These lenses are nearly 50% thinner than plastic, and 5% thinner than 1.67 high index lenses, offering the ultimate in technology and cosmetics. The thinner lens is much more flattering, reducing the distortion that results from a strong prescription made in a lower-quality lens.

• Here are some of the best optical lens brands for prescription glasses:
• Zeiss - Made by Carl Zeiss AG, a German company known for high-quality optics.
• Essilor - Produced by Essilor, the world's largest lens manufacturer.
• Nikon - Manufactured by Japanese company Nikon.

Essilor has 5 major brands that embody cutting edge lens technology. Varilux, Crizal, Xperio, Optifog and Transitions.

Focal length size guide

The two most common types of lenses are concave and convex lenses, which are illustrated below in Figure 1. A common bi-convex lens is considered a positive lens because it causes light rays to converge, or concentrate, to form a real image.