Plano lenses are lenses without any prescription. They serve a different purpose than correcting vision – like sunglasses with UV protection or protective eyewear for hazardous conditions.

Single vision lenses are for people who are short-sighted (myopic), long-sighted (hyperopic) or have astigmatism – a common eye condition where the front surface of the eye is shaped like a rugby ball instead of a round shape. Single vision distance glasses or reading glasses have only one prescription power throughout the entire lens and correct one visual distance – near or far.

Digital lenses, also called “anti-fatigue lenses”, are single vision lenses with a ‘boost’ at the bottom. They are ideal for people in their mid-30s to 40s who sometimes feel eye strain, but don't need progressive lenses yet. Despite the name, these lenses aren’t just for people who use digital devices a lot. They can also help your eyes switch easily between your favourite book and the view outside.

Progressive lenses, also called varifocal lenses, are designed to correct presbyopia. If, like many people over 45, you need support to see up close, far away, and maybe also in between – they’re a great choice. Progressives have three prescriptions in one. They allow for a seamless transition from distance to near vision. Forget about switching glasses and the noticeable lines of bifocal and trifocal glasses.

Before progressive lenses came into play, bifocal and trifocal lenses were a common solution for presbyopes. They are more like a lens-in-a-lens with clearly visible lines. Unlike progressives, they don’t offer the smooth transition between different viewing zones – and don’t look that great, either.

Some lenses are designed for a specific context and used as a second pair – our ZEISS Office lenses for example. Others, such as ZEISS Myopia Management lenses, are designed to manage eye conditions, not just correct them.
Your optician will determine which solution is best for you. Until then, have a look at the next five lens ingredients to level up your lenses.

We want you to get a frame you love. But your frame choice will influence your lens size and vision zones, especially if you wear progressive or digital lenses. ZEISS FrameFit+ technology can adapt the corridor of your lenses based on their shape and size in your frame. You’ll get the best out of your lenses – whatever style you go for.

Facial features like your nose and ears influence the position of your lenses – the angle at which they sit and how high. With ZEISS FaceFit technology, your lens optics can be calculated to accommodate how your glasses fit on your face.

Many opticians use high-tech ZEISS centration devices to take super precise measurements of your face and frame. This helps them to personalise your lenses – down to the very last detail.

Don't want to change glasses? Our self-tinting ZEISS PhotoFusion X lenses react to changing light conditions – fast. They go from perfectly clear indoors to a sunglass-level tint outside.  They also filter blue light and provide full UV protection – all the time.

Want sunnies to enhance your look? Or for a specific activity? We’ve got you covered. ZEISS prescription sunglasses are available in a range of solid tints, gradients and mirror options. ZEISS AdaptiveSun lenses transition from dark to darker for sharp vision in all kinds of light outdoors. Our polarized sunglass lenses offer extra glare protection and visual comfort – ideal for drivers and sporty types.