Unveiling the Varilux XR Series: Innovative Progressive Lenses

Varilux XR series progressive lenses

Essilor has phased out its Varilux X series lenses and officially announced that the newly introduced Varilux XR varifocal lens will take its place. Alan Pitcher, the commercial director for wholesale lenses at Essilor, expressed, "The Varilux XR series is our most innovative product in the brand’s portfolio, and the transition plan enables our eye care professional business partners to consistently provide patients with the utmost solution to enhance visual acuity."

Essilor highlighted that the Varilux XR series stands as its most advanced lens, utilizing behavioral artificial intelligence to offer an eye-responsive progressive lens. By anticipating the visual behavior of each patient, the XR-motion technology effectively minimizes optical disparities between the lenses, guaranteeing the precise placement of focus zones tailored to individual wearers.

A Revolutionary Advancement in Varilux XR Series Lens Technology

EssilorLuxottica has made significant strides with the Varilux XR Series, conducting an extensive study involving more than 6,500 consumers. This research provided profound insights into the lifestyles and visual challenges experienced by presbyopes, individuals with age-related vision issues. With over one million data points collected, this study laid the groundwork for the creation of a groundbreaking behavioral modeling system.

Essilor presents Varilux XR series

Presentation of Varilux XR series lenses

EssilorLuxottica's revolutionary approach, powered by AI, goes beyond predicting how presbyopic individuals view objects. This exclusive, cutting-edge method utilizes vast data from customer orders, wearer tests, in-store measurements, and physiological models. The result is a unique lens that respects the natural behavior of the eye, marking a remarkable leap forward in eyewear technology. Experience an exceptional leap in vision with the Varilux XR series, boasting an impressive 49% more vision volume than its forerunner, the Varilux X series. Enjoy instant sharpness, ensuring a clear and crisp view of the world, even in motion. Elevate your visual experience to new heights.

Varilux XR Progressive Lenses Earn Praise from Eyeglass Enthusiasts

In rigorous independent third-party evaluations, an impressive 87% of participants, many of whom were accustomed to premium progressive lenses, expressed a preference for the Varilux XR series without any alteration to their prescription. This strong endorsement underscores the outstanding quality and performance of these progressive lenses. Additionally, a remarkable 95% of wearers seamlessly adapted to their new Varilux XR lenses on the very first day of use. This swift adaptation underscores the user-friendly design and effortless integration of the lenses into everyday life

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Varilux XR series at Slimo 2023
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Varilux XR series won Silmo d’Or award in the ‘Vision’ category at SILMO 2023

Norbert Gorny, co-chief operating officer at EssilorLuxottica, underscores the importance of the lens's eye-responsive technology. The innovative digital twinning approach facilitates the development of a distinctive visual behavior profile tailored to each individual's prescription, enabling the crafting of personalized lenses in an unprecedented manner.

Varilux XR Series: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence

Presbyopia, an age-related eye condition causing a gradual loss of near focusing ability, is a natural part of the aging process, typically manifesting between 40-45 years. With over 60 years of dedicated research and development, backed by more than 70 patents, Varilux is at the forefront of innovation. The groundbreaking Varilux XR series lens seamlessly integrates Artificial Intelligence with an unparalleled comprehension of consumer lifestyles, resulting in the most advanced Varilux progressive lens to date.

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Varilux XR series lenses: pictures from Essilor website

Analyzing over 1 million exclusive real-life data points allows us to create a digital twin of the patient, predicting their unique visual behavior profile. For each prescription, this profile is meticulously crafted to design a progressive lens that harmonizes with the natural behavior of the eye, marking the Varilux XR series as a new era in eye-responsive progressive lenses.

Improve Your Vision With Varilux XR Series

The Varilux brand is dedicated to enhancing vision for individuals aged 40 and above with a strong commitment to environmental consciousness. The Varilux XR series lens exemplifies this commitment by minimizing plastic consumption throughout its design and delivery process. An external third party conducted a life cycle analysis to evaluate the environmental impact of this innovation. The lens achieves a 19% reduction in plastic consumption compared to the previous Varilux X series, resulting in a 6% decrease in CO2 emissions.

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