Varilux Comfort 1.60 Progressive Glass progressive (no line) prescription lenses (2024)

FAQs

What is Varilux comfort lenses? ›

Powered by Flex Optim™ Technology, the latest in progressive lens technology, Varilux Comfort Max lenses are a tailor-made solution which stretches a wearer's useful vision zone by up to 46%, granting the wearer the postural flexibility to see a given focal point from many angles.

The average cost of Varilux is between $129 to more than $400 for the lens alone. A prescription may cost you about $60 to $125 without insurance. If you prefer coating to reduce glare and prevent harmful blue light, it may cost you an additional $50 and $100. You may also incur shipping fees if you purchase online.

It's common for users to experience distortion with progressive lenses that give them the feeling of looking through a fishbowl. This is caused by the curvature across the lens surface. Varilux lenses are designed with a patented W.A.V.E technology that identifies and eliminates distortion.

Varilux® Comfort Max lens has a significantly larger useful vision zone in intermediate vision compared to Varilux® Comfort 3.0 lens, without a significant reduction in far and near vision.

Varilux Physio W3+ lenses* feature exclusive Binocular Booster which calculates the lenses as a matched pair, letting the eyes work better together. Varilux Comfort® W2+ lenses are designed with W.A.V.E. Technology 2™, offering your patients sharp vision even in low light.

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.

Costco Optical also offers a wide range of lens designs and coatings, including progressive lenses, which allow for seamless transition between different visual distances, and the Varilux brand of progressive lenses, which are known for their precision and comfort.

The Varilux X series lenses is one of the most advanced and innovative progressive lenses available on the market. That's because they provide the wearer with an extended vision range, allowing them to see more clearly at all distances.

One reason progressive lenses cost more than other kinds is that they're harder to make. Cutting and shaping the gradient on progressive lenses is simply a more delicate and time-consuming process than cutting a lens with the same prescription throughout—or even one with multiple fixed prescriptions.

When it comes to Varilux vs. Crizal lenses, one helps wearers who need glasses to see both near and far, and the other helps people cope with glare, especially at night. Keep in mind that you can order eyeglasses with Varilux lenses and Crizal coating to get all the benefits they each offer.

What is the main drawback of progressive lenses? ›

Progressive lenses can also cause peripheral distortion when moving your eyes from side to side. During the learning period, you may feel off-balance or even nauseated from looking through the wrong section of the lens. Cost is also a factor.

Progressive wearers should avoid aviators and cat-eyes because both can cut off the bottom portion of the prescription, resulting in a loss of reading vision. Instead, they should look for shorter frames with rounded edges such as horn-rimmed, retro wingtip, circular, and oval ones.

How do I know that I have genuine Varilux® lenses? Varilux® lenses come from the manufacturing laboratory with a Varilux® certificate of authenticity card. If you do not receive a certificate of authenticity card with your Varilux® lenses, please consult your eye care professional.

When your eyes are ready for progressive glasses, there's a reason why optometrists clearly see Varilux as your best option. If reading this sentence is causing you to strain your eyes, there's a good chance you're already experiencing the effects of presbyopia.

Most people will enjoy their Varilux lenses right away, while others may take a bit longer to become completely comfortable. Let your eyecare professional know if your adjustment period is longer than two weeks, as a “fine-tuning” frame adjustment may be all that's necessary.

Varilux Comfort® lenses contain features that improve upon the original design in three key ways: 1) the progression is shorter for easier access to the near zone, 2) the distance and near zones have been widened for increased visual comfort during daily activities, and 3) reduced astigmatism in the in- termediate zone ...

Designed with comfort in mind, with special features like silicone nose pads, soft tips and lightweight frames.

Comfort W2

New Varilux Comfort W2+ lenses are crafted with W.A.V.E Technology 2 offering your patients sharper vision even in low light. W.A.V.E Technology 2 identifies and reduces wavefront aberrations in the lens. It also customizes the lens to the patient's dynamic pupil size caused by changing light conditions.

New Varilux Comfort Enhanced lenses are the most premium lens design in the Total Comfort Vision platform because they are customized through the DualOpticsTM digital process.