Essilor Eyezen Start®: A Guide to Relieving Digital Eye Strain

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In our modern world, screens are everywhere. From smartphones and tablets to laptops and TVs, our eyes are constantly working. This constant near-distance focus can lead to a common issue known as digital eye strain, causing symptoms like headaches, blurred vision, and eye fatigue. Traditional single vision lenses, while correcting for vision, are not designed to alleviate this modern problem. This is where lenses like Essilor Eyezen Start® come in—they represent a new generation of eyewear designed to actively protect and relax your eyes in a digital world.

What Are Essilor Eyezen Start® Lenses?

Essilor Eyezen Start® lenses are not progressive lenses. Instead, they are classified as an "enhanced single vision lens." They are specifically engineered for a modern lifestyle and are the ideal choice for individuals between the ages of 12 and 40 who spend significant time using digital devices. They provide clear vision for your primary prescription while integrating a subtle technology to reduce eye strain, making them an excellent upgrade from standard single vision lenses.

Core Technology: Eyezen DualOptim®

The secret behind the comfort and clarity of these lenses lies in Eyezen DualOptim® technology. Unlike traditional single vision lenses that are designed with a single optical center, Eyezen® lenses are optimized for both far and near vision.

  • Reduced Aberration: Eyezen DualOptim® technology uses a sophisticated design to minimize peripheral aberrations, or distortions, around the edges of the lens. This results in a wider, clearer field of vision, so you can see with exceptional clarity no matter where you look through the lens.
  • Enhanced Visual Quality: By optimizing the lens on both the front and back surfaces, this technology works to give you high-definition vision that is sharp and comfortable, reducing the effort your eyes have to put in throughout the day.

Key Product Parameters: Refractive Index and Coatings

The performance of your Eyezen Start® lenses is also determined by their refractive index and the specific coating applied to them. Essilor® offers a range of options to suit various needs and preferences:

  • 1.550 Refractive Index (Aspheric): Available with the Crizal® EasyPro coating.
  • 1.552 Refractive Index (Aspheric): Available with Crizal® Sapphire HR or Crizal® Prevencia coating.
  • 1.597 Refractive Index (Aspheric): Choose from Crizal® EasyPro, Crizal® Sapphire HR or Crizal® Prevencia coatings.
  • Custom Lenses: High-index options such as 1.665, 1.736, and all Transitions® Gen S lenses are custom-made. Please note that these personalized lenses have a longer delivery time.

A Look at Competing Technologies

The market for enhanced single vision lenses is highly competitive. While Essilor Eyezen Start® uses its proprietary DualOptim® technology, other major players like Zeiss® offer their own innovative solutions to combat digital eye strain.

  • Zeiss® ClearView®: This single vision lens uses an advanced freeform design with 700 free parameters to optimize the lens surface. Its goal is to provide a much larger zone of clear vision from the center to the periphery, resulting in a lens that is both thinner and flatter.
  • Zeiss® SmartLife®: Designed for modern, fast-paced lifestyles, this lens utilizes SmartView Technology and a 3D object space model to provide clear, dynamic vision at all distances. Its design adapts to the wearer's visual behavior, making it easier to shift focus between near and far objects.

Who Should Wear Essilor Eyezen Start®?

These lenses are ideal for anyone who lives a connected life and wants to protect their eyes from the rigors of digital screens. This includes:

  • Students: Who frequently switch their focus between a whiteboard and a textbook, putting constant strain on their eyes.
  • Office Workers: Who spend their day in front of computer screens, spreadsheets, and documents.
  • Gamers and Digital Enthusiasts: Who spend extended periods of time focusing on screens for entertainment or work.

Conclusion: Investing in Your Visual Future

Your eyes are your most important tool in a digital world. Choosing Essilor Eyezen Start® is not just about correcting your vision; it's about making a conscious choice to protect your eye health. By seamlessly blending vision correction with advanced strain-relief technology, these lenses act as an invisible shield for your eyes. They are an investment in your comfort, productivity, and long-term visual well-being.

*For more features, please visit the essilor® Eyezen Start® website

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