What are Digital Lenses?? | AKA Anti-Fatigue, EyeZen, Booster Lenses | Zeiss Digital

[@ikarugaxx3749]

Speaking of Zeiss... they have an eye-vision check-up questionnaire on their site. ANd what's striking is, if you answer the questions reasonably, they'll tell you what pair or pairs of glasses you are most in need of. And they do that, without advicing you to get optionals, and more expensive types of lenses, that you don't need (You'll get advice to get basic lenses, if your vision has next to no problems).

[@darrenelkins5923]

Where in the country are you? How much is the stay over? Thanks

[@thespectaclefactory]

Hi Darren, the minimum spend is £600 and we cover the cost of the hotel. We're in Preston, near to Manchester, just off the M6, M65, M56 and M61 motorways

[@MartinNeep]

I’m a low presbyope (Add 1.50) and I’ve tried various designs of varifocal. Essilor, Kodak etc, but I just keep coming back to my Zeiss SL digital lenses - they really are a work of art! I know the maximum add is 1.25, but due to the ultra low distortion they’re sharper than any of the others. I don’t understand why they aren’t considered suitable for 40+? In my opinion, they’re unmatched!

[@thespectaclefactory]

Thanks for sharing! They are suitable for 40+, just not for those with an add higher than 1.25.

[@andybrady2964]

​@thespectaclefactory I'm 48 and also low presbyope. I've also just ordered digitals yesterday with full blessing from your amazing colleagues having previous felt I was being pushed down the progressive route which clearly wasn't right for me at this time. Looking forward to collecting them in a couple of weeks!

[@shewearsfunnyhat]

My eye doctor suggested them because my prescription is probably not quite the one I wear but not the stronger one either. Digital lenses have helped provide clarity without having the stronger prescription.

[@Muzicboy3]

Do you live in the states ? And do you mind telling you prescription? Like do you have spherical and cylinder?

[@mariiafit]

Hello Thank you for video I would like to ask what is mechanism of action of digital lenses to eye’s muscles which helps to avoid CVS I mean how these lenses are helping?

[@thespectaclefactory]

When we focus up close, the cilliary muscles have to work. Constant switching to our phones can stress the cilliary muscles, and a digital lens provides accommodative magnification so the cilliary muscles don't have to work so hard.

[@ranmasaotome9631]

For me, the Eyezen is a game changer, I had severe headaches probably because I work on a computer all day. I went from BBGR Asphor 1.67 Nevamax UV to Eyezen Start Stylis Alize Prevencia 1.67 (Right Eye -2.50 ( -0.75) 180° ; Left Eye -3.75 ( -0.25) 160°) From what I understand, Eyezen Start are just single aspheric lenses with boost at the bottom of the lense to reduce eye strain) I don't get why people say, Eyezen are just a gimmick. On the other hand, Eyezen Boost are more like progressive lenses, they're the same as Start but they add boost to the lenses like +0.4/+0.8. Maybe, if you really need progressive lenses, just get Varilux Digitime

[@sukhwinderdhaliwal7465]

2:16 but app are you using to simulate lens

[@danielogbu6939]

What’s the difference between digital glasses and varifocal glasses?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Good question. Varifocals have 3 zones (distance/intermediate/close), for people whose eyes need more help focussing on near objects. Digital lenses have 2 zones (distance/close) for people who just need a little help focussing at near. Hence why digital lenses tend to be suitable for 20-40 year olds and varifocals tend to work better for those over 40. Did you see my varifocal video for comparison? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYe4kqGNepenetk&

[@hugobite]

Hey.. will this affect our eyes to become early presbyopic? I almost spend a lot of time everyday using desktop & smartphone screen, and really feel fatigue before sleep. But I doubt this will lead to early presbyopic.

[@thespectaclefactory]

I don't think so

[@susanwangcfa3685]

Hi, Rob. I am in my mid-40s, near-sighted (-1.50 in both eyes), and have gotten to the point where I sometimes need to take off my glasses to read small text. I also use computers most of the day. Looking at your reply down below, it seems like I might benefit more from Digital, but based on your comments in the video, it sounds like you tend to lean people more toward Varifocal if they meet the criteria I am describing here? Thank you.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Hi Susan, it would depend on your add and whether you're struggling on the computer or just your smartphone/reading? Generally if your add is less than 1.00 you should be fine with Digital, but it depends on a few factors which are hard to predict.

[@dariusjohn66]

great info thank you👍 love yr glasses frame may i know what is the brand?

[@thespectaclefactory]

It's JF Rey, and you can order from us - just email me via [e-mail]

[@F4NCY_]

Been using this for 2 days already. Its kinda good but my side viewing kinda a bit blurryy

[@thespectaclefactory]

Did you get regular digital lenses, Individual Digital, SmartLife Digital or Smartlife Individual Digital? All the options I listed have progressively less bluriness at the side.

[@F4NCY_]

@@thespectaclefactory Mine is digital lens smartlife individual 1.5 blueguarf duravision antivirus platinum uv

[@F4NCY_]

Thats a mouthful

[@alexandriamorgan7037]

Did this get any better fr you? I just got digital 2 days ago myself and my depth perception is better but side view is very blurry, which effects my work with dual curved monitors I have to crane my neck…

[@F4NCY_]

@@alexandriamorgan7037 no it didnt, after a few days, i when back and change it to single vision. its better cuz its like normal lens

[@stevenwingate8988]

Good video. Thanks for taking the your time to provide this great information

[@thespectaclefactory]

Thank you Steven

[@pb4012]

Hi, thanks for directing me to this video following my previous comment. I'm still interested to know how this "digital focus" is achieved compared to the ADD at the bottom of a varifocal lens. It seems very similar. I'm definitely inclined to think these are the lenses for me though with such a small ADD and the difference in price. Thanks

[@thespectaclefactory]

Basically, with progressive or varifocal lenses, there is a constant change in power from the distance zone as you go lower in the lens. That's why they are great for people who need help at multiple distances - usually those with a 1.50 add or greater (but this is not always true!) With digital lenses most of the lens is set for distance vision with a small portion at the bottom to help with close focussing. So, Varifocals: 40% Distance, 30% Intermediate, 30% Near Digital: 80% Distance, 20% Near Hope that makes sense

[@pb4012]

@@thespectaclefactory yes it makes perfect sense, thank you. I think digital lenses are the ones for me! Really appreciate your replies 👍

[@mechtechmechanical1571]

Is it a lot of money for the lenses that you are taking about digital lenses because I would like to buy some from an optician

[@thespectaclefactory]

Why don't you email us at [e-mail]

[@amitosbombibi1]

Hi there, for the reading zone on the digital lenses, are you able to to view all of your phone clearly (top to bottom)? Or only half of the phone? I'm trying to determine what is the ideal height for the reading portion for digital lenses. Thank you.

[@thespectaclefactory]

I am able to, although there are a lot of variables at play

[@amitosbombibi1]

@@thespectaclefactory Darn. My reading corridor is pretty narrow so i can only view half the phone clearly if i've reading an news article. But i've been told that if i were to move it higher, then i would sacrifice the far distance portion. I still feel that my glasses has lots of real estate as the frames has a good height.

[@MTAHMED44]

Very informative video i am going to have digital lenses soon.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Great 👍

[@amitosbombibi1]

Great video. I just got my smartlife digital lens a few days back though I'm thinking of requesting for a change. Is it possible for the lens to be adjusted so that a greater allocation/area is given to the far distance portion of the lens? While decreasing the reading area? I find that I have to tilt my head forward to have a clear view of far distance objects which is a little cumbersome. Otherwise, both the top and bottom are sharp like crazy.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Sounds like they aligned them wrong. What measurement technique was used?

[@amitosbombibi1]

@@thespectaclefactoryHmm. The optometrist asked me just look straight and he used a pen marker to mark a point on the lens. Separate question - will a single vision Individual lens allow me to view far and near objects. I understand it won’t be like reading glasses but generally putting a near object in focus just like how my eyes without glasses would see?

[@PlayJewel]

Then whats the difference between zeiss smartlife and zeiss smartlife digital?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Drop us an email at [e-mail] and one of our team will be in touch

[@markeldridge8924]

Are Zeiss now using Photofusion X as standard when ordering Zeiss smart life digital + transition lenses or are they still using older version Photofusion please.

[@thespectaclefactory]

If you order transitions, then they will be transitions. But if you order PhotoFusion then you should automatically get Photo X

[@ernestocalderonb6619]

Hi, I'm considering digital lenses. Are Zeiss Smart Life appropriate ? Or they're not these types of lenses ? I've read that their quality is exceptional towards screens

[@thespectaclefactory]

I would expect so, but it depends if you need your add for intermediate distance. If not, Digital SL would be perfect

[@htto0om]

Hi Robert, what’s the difference between digital lenses & SmartLife lenses from Zeiss?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Good question. SmartLife technology is a way of modifying lenses to be more suited to a modern lifestyle, eg more digital device usage, especially whilst on the move and more multitasking. So you can have single focus, digital or varifocal lenses with SmartLife technology incorporated.

[@htto0om]

@@thespectaclefactory thank you so much it’s really appreciated 🌹🌹🌹

[@Matchsix]

I just recently got a pair of zeiss digital lenses but I'm confused as to how I'm supposed to be using the while on the computer. Am I using the lower half or upper half when looking at the computer screen? They both look similar to me but I to see some sort of change when I go back and forth from top and bottom but I can't tell what's happening. My optometrist said the anti fatigue lenses would be good for my eye strain when looking at the computer but my optician said they're for looking at my smart phone. My perscription is -0.50 and add +0.75 if that helps...

[@thespectaclefactory]

This is a very common question. With such a low add, you should find viewing the screen at arms' length or further fine through the top section of your lenses. The bottom is really just for close focussing. It's kind of the point that you don't really notice the difference between the two powers - that is intentional and makes them easier to adapt to.

[@nunobarbosa77]

Hi, i'm 47 and i have glasses for miopia since 7, the same prescrition throught all these years: Right:-1.75 and Left -1.25. Right now i always read book, phone, tablet or laptop without glasses, i have a good near vision without glasses, when i wear them i just can't focus near very well... Maybe this Zeiss Digital lenses are a good choice for me? to adapt for progressives one day later? Right now i have a very good near vision but i would like to have a pair of glasses that i don't have to take off to be abble to read... thank you!

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yeah, Digital Lenses should do the job 👍

[@ekaluckchaiyaporn2620]

How is digital lens different than DuraVision® BlueProtect?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Hi Ekaluck, Zeiss Digital is a lens design; in other words it focuses differently than an ordinary lens. Blue Protect is a coating which filters out certain wavelengths of light. If you spend a lot of time with digital devices, it might be best to have both...

[@A.H_610]

Why is the focus on mobile near and far distances? Why not go between the PC and the far distance, as in modern life, we face our PCs more than our phones?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Because for pre-presbiopic people, there is minimal difference between their far and intermediate focussing

[@sinbadmoreplovac9963]

Thanks for the explanation. What about Zeiss i.scription lenses, are these related to Digital Lenses anyhow? Also, what about Luminance technology 2.0 I heard from Zeiss- I guess these lenses should produce better eye vision for persons with HOA (enlarged pupil size)?

[@thespectaclefactory]

You're welcome :) i.Scription isn't a lens type. It can be incorporated into almost any Zeiss lens and it is essentially a more accurate prescription so the lenses can be made more precisely for your eyes. Luminance design technology is based upon i.Scription research and average data from the i.Profiler.

[@sinbadmoreplovac9963]

@@thespectaclefactory Thanks a lot for replying. My main dilemma is whether Digital lenses should be combined with i.scription coating. More precisely, I heard of some mixed experiances with i.scription, but very positive ones for Digital lenses. As I already have Drivesafe lenses (which I intend to keep as I am an active driver), I would go for DriveSafe + Digital lens OR DriveSafe + Digital + i.scription (whatever combo is better). Any clarification upon this would help. Have a great day.

[@ThePCForever]

Aren't digital lenses just a method of making lenses that reduces distortion around the edges? Are Zeiss Digital lenses "digital" in that sense, or is the word "digital" just a brand name that Zeiss use for marketing? it's quite confusing

[@thespectaclefactory]

It IS very confusing. You have digital manufacturing techniques, which are used in most modern lenses. But Zeiss Digital is separate from that. I agree they should rename it

[@Amiska5v5]

Im male 30 with +5 and I am thinking about this as my optican said I benfit from higher on close range when reading at my smartphone. But I can use these comfortably in nature etc? Dont want to change glasses all the time

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes, the advantage of digital lenses is that they feel just like 'normal' single vision glasses. If you are doing longer periods of reading you might prefer to wear reading glasses though.

[@neolithic3]

Can you get these lenses if you are late 40s or would it be best to jump right to full varifocals? I've never had anything except a single focus lens.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes, potentially it's an easier stepping stone from SV. You will find they will only last you about a year until your eyes are craving more near vision support, at which point adapting to varifocals should be easier for you. Hope that makes sense

[@neolithic3]

@@thespectaclefactory thanks!

[@Nilamoire]

Are the Zeiss Smartlife lenses (and maybe other similar lenses) bi-aspheric? The marketing language emphasizes that the lenses are flat. Or does the flatness only refer to the ADD being on the back of the lens? If neither is true why are they flat?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Biaspheric is an old lens design which has been superceded long ago. These lenses have a spherical front surface and atoric rear surface. They are flatter due to new optimisations on lower base curves.

[@dragandimovski4935]

Hi Robert,, I have +1.75 with +2.25 for distance and +2.75 with +3.25 for reading. I use office lenses for work and is good and single vision for distance where would like to have little help for viewing the smartphone. Can I order Digital Lenses please? Thanks

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yeah, sounds like you prescription is perfect for Digital! You can email me via [e-mail] if you want to order from us

[@fawadtalib6749]

Hi, can you clarify, won't using these types of digital lenses make our eyes used to that 0.4 and above addition, especially when it's not required in the prescription? and if I go for a normal lens later in life, my eyes would be very used to the digital lens. Please clarify.

[@thespectaclefactory]

It's too complicated to reply in a KZbin comment. Plus, different Eyecare professionals would have different opinions on this subject.

[@ikarugaxx3749]

@@thespectaclefactory Alright, but what about a whole video reporting to us all the respectable diverging or differing opinions, and dealing with the issue comprehensively? It's a big point, I think.

[@santhoshopticals3688]

Superb

[@thespectaclefactory]

🙏

[@QuasiAmerican]

I just got digital lifestyle lenses which claimed to have +0.5D boost in the bottom of the lense but at the same time I got a second pair of the exact same frame reglazed with a clear lense rather than the digital lense and I honestly can't see a difference between the two so I can't work out which is which. Is this normal?? I wasn't sure if the +0.5 is so small that it's not noticeable when you try and look at different things through the two pairs.

[@thespectaclefactory]

The point of these lenses is that it shouldn't be noticeable, but they help the eyes over time by supporting the muscles in your eyes.

[@victorzhao7435]

My Nikon lenses had a .85 boost and didn’t have any noticeable difference either

[@alextogni9567]

They don't work for me, I find it very annoying that when I look down (e.g. to my feet as I walk) the lower part is always less in focus....

[@thespectaclefactory]

Increasing pantoscopic tilt and reducing back vertex should fix this. Also ask your optician to check the add isn't too high. The right fit is everything! Definitely speak to the store where you bought them.

[@bryanlow7534]

What’s the difference between digital lens and controlled lens? Wouldn’t it be better to have my power of both eyes controlled and would you say that my power will increase or decrease when I use digital lens as I am a person on the screen heavily 24/7

[@thespectaclefactory]

Sorry Bryan, but I haven't heard of a 'controlled lens'. Do you mean lenses for Myopia control? The power at the bottom of the lens will be more 'plus' to provide more magnification, regardless of your prescription...

[@nickt2159]

Good job. You explained it well. I do wish you would have touched on why you exclude users over 60 years old. I am 69. I am I not a candidate? Is there an alternate recommendation? I do a lot of iPad and MacBook reading.

[@thespectaclefactory]

I don't exclude anyone. But these are designed for people whose eyes are in the ageing process. At 69 your eyes are pretty much fully aged. There are great alternatives out there for you, though 😄 If you email me - [e-mail] - I'd be glad to recommend the right lenses for you

[@92Diel]

only digital lenses have this distortion area in the down corners?

[@thespectaclefactory]

All multifocal lenses do

[@92Diel]

@@thespectaclefactory i mean on single vision lenses 😅

[@ricoevangelista170]

hi there i just want to ask if the zeiss smartlife digital is a bifocal type of lens? i had an eyezen before and i find it uncomfortable when using in intermediate distance, i wonder if the smart life digital is different and will offer a much wider field of view when use in intermediate thank you hoping for a feed back

[@thespectaclefactory]

Hi Rico, as I explained in the video, these lenses are designed for people who don't need help at intermediate distances and therefore have a low add. If you do a lot of computer work, invest in a pair specifically for that distance (an office lens is ideal kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZOZopufa7eZe6M) and wear these lenses or varifocals for general use.

[@ricoevangelista170]

@@thespectaclefactory thank you sir for a feed back more power 💚

[@ricoevangelista170]

@@thespectaclefactory hey doc I am glad i made the switch from essilor to zeiss , my neck strain was gone and i am able to see more comfortable. My experience was like when I first used a prescription glasses

[@patrykstachua8654]

I'm 24 with about -4 in both eyes. I have 30/20 vision score but after a whole day of working in close distance I feel my eyes are tired and tensed. Do you think thath Digital Lenses with +0.50 D addition will be good for me?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Hi Patryk, I'd genuinely like to help but your optometrist is best placed to advise you on this. There is a good chance they may be the solution...

[@ryannieva5465]

Just started using them and now my eyes don't hurt after screentime. With my old lens I experience headache everyday after shift.

[@thespectaclefactory]

They really do work! Glad you're enjoying wearing them, and thanks for the comment :)

[@ralgor100]

If you can afford hotel accomodation for people from any where in the UK how do you recoup your expenses? these glasses must be very expensive

[@thespectaclefactory]

Based on feedback I get from clients all over the world, our prices are actually pretty reasonable for the products we offer. Additionally, we get a corporate rate from the hotel.

[@TeamMHOEyecare]

Hi. What is the difference between EnergizeMe Progressive and Light 3D Lenses? Are they applicable for me who has -4.00 sph with -0.75 cyl and ADD +1.00? Which is better for me? Fyi, i am not using any contact lenses, but i am interested in anti fatigue features that the EnergizeMe lenses offer.. Please Advise

[@thespectaclefactory]

Don't know what Light 3D is, sorry. I'd go for a Digital SmartLife lens, not progressive, with your prescription

[@adaptercrash]

Progressive for real vision issues ... no matter no matter how oftenly I tell them they gave me these digital ones... regardless of your little test there's eye twitch fatigue, focal issues.

[@michaelashe5265]

This video is over 6 minutes long and I still have no idea what digital lenses are or how they work.

[@thespectaclefactory]

They are lenses which have an extra focus at the bottom to relax your eyes when focussing at near distances

[@BaBaDoo0]

If you have no prescription and you boost your close vision whit this kind of glasses after some not long time you won't be able to see good without boosted near vision lenses so be careful 😉

[@thespectaclefactory]

Well you shouldn't get these without a prescription, that's true

[@Fireneedsair]

Are these also called “freeform”? Is this a waste of money for a sixty year old with -6 in both eyes? Thx

[@Fireneedsair]

I have a +2 add

[@thespectaclefactory]

Freeform is a method one manufacturing modern lenses. It can be used to produce single vision, progressive, digital and many more types of lenses. And Digital lenses only go up to a 1.25 add

[@Fireneedsair]

@@thespectaclefactory but is digital and freeform different

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes

[@hibiscusrose6074]

What if my consultant says not to get verifocoles or progressive lenses?

[@thespectaclefactory]

You should take the consultant's advice, or get a 2nd opinion if you really want to try them

[@majloza1]

Eyezezn lenses are the worst type of lenses I have ever worn. The inability to see clearly other than straight ahead causes the tunnel vision effect. A slight glance to the side is enough and everything becomes fuzzy. I fell for the promise in the showroom. The salesman said nothing about seeing sideways. I was promised that if I looked down, I would see better up close, but you can't look sideways. Lenses are not suitable for driving a car - they are dangerous.

[@morgenlefay]

Videos over five minutes should have “chapters” marked so viewers can skip to the section that’s relevant to them

[@thespectaclefactory]

I wish I had the time!

[@ayanokojisenku]

I got my Zeiss digital lens yesterday and felt disappointed a little. Instead on moving my eyes to look at things, now I have to move my whole head 😂. For reading, I don't see much difference between looking straight in the middle and bottom of the lens, in fact it seems clearer in the middle. In my opinion, this new tech is an improvement that we don't really need. Furthermore, it's stressful to keep adjusting my new glasses to be able to see. I really should have done my own research instead of following what my optometrist recommend.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Sounds like they aren't set up properly or you are adjusting to your new prescription. Sorry if this wasn't explained to you, but expecting them to feel perfect within the few weeks is unrealistic. Having said that, it's worth speaking to your optician - how did they take the measurements for the lenses? Hopefully with digital centration?

[@ayanokojisenku]

@@thespectaclefactory They took it by marking 2 dots on the lens. The told me to look straight then use a marker pen to draw 2 dots on the center of each lens (one left and one right). Hopefully I will be able to adjust within the next few days to weeks because I spent quite a lot on this pair of glasses. On the other hand, I love how thin the Zeiss lenses are, with my high prescription of ~ -9.0, it didn't protrude out of my frame like my other lenses did. Thx for replying.

[@idin10a]

@@ayanokojisenkuhow is it treating you so far? I have exactly the same issue. The guy told me to look down, not my usual posture, then he took 2 dots manually. When i got my glasses, it’s way too blurry as i only have little space for the distance vision zone compared to enormous near vision zone.

[@coffeebytes3257]

@@idin10abruh I ran into the same issue. My old lens from vision works I can see further away from one eye, but my other eye got worse with astigmatism so I have to stick with the new Nikon lenses. I had to get them remade cause I ran into similar issue like yours. I still can’t see further away like my old ones but at least my right eye isn’t tired as much. Prob going to look for alternatives or use contacts

[@MartA_Ver]

@senku_Jo hi, thanks for sharking your experience - I'm considering them myself but this is my biggest concern - that everytime I look down, the distant vision will be blurry, and instead I'd have to move my head all the time (not sure if less eyes movement is that good for the muscless btw). How is your experience right now? Have you managed to adapt to these lenses, or have you given up on them? It is surly great to rest while on the computer, but I want to feel comfortable and natural while looking further and while moving (dancing, running etc.)

[@keithsr.]

Will these digital lenses be a better alternative to progressive if you absolutely can't wear progressives . I'm 50 , never had glasses and were prescribed progressive. I just can't work in these or use the computer as the intermediate area is basically unusable. I'm returning them and going to single vision.