Dr. Russel Lazarus, September 5, 2021
Digital lenses were first created in the early 2000s, and are now readily available for all different types of prescriptions.
What if your vision could be upgraded to high-definition?
Think back to the first time you saw HD-TV or when you bought the latest computer screen?
Remember how it made your old images seem dark and blurry? Colors were brighter, shapes were clearer, and everything was sharply in focus thanks to high-definition. Imagine going through the same thing with your spectacles.
Sure, you can probably see OK with the ones you have, just as you could when analog TV was all you had.
Q1: What are digital lenses?
Digital lenses are optical lenses that have been digitally altered to provide a significant improvement in clarity over standard lenses. When the digital lens is combined with an anti-reflective coating, the clarity improves.
Q2: How do digital lenses help my vision?
Sharper image quality, stronger peripheral vision, and improved contrast sensitivity are all advantages of digital lenses.
Q3: Is there a difference between digital lenses and free-form lenses?
Lenses that use the digital technique are referred to as digital lenses, high resolution lenses, and free-form lenses.
Contact an eye doctor near you to discuss digital lens options for your glasses.
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Q4: How are digital lenses made?
Traditional lenses have only one side of the lens surfaced, and the patient’s best vision is in the center. Since a digital lens is personalized to the patient’s prescription in such a precise manner, which is why it’s often referred to as free-form. In fact, compared to 0.125 to 0.25 D increments of conventional eyeglass lens machining, free-form technology can surface lenses in power increments of 0.01 diopter (D).
Q5: Do they make them for any type of lens— bifocal, trifocal, progressive, etc.?
Single vision, lined bifocals, and progressive lenses are all created with digital lenses. Digital lenses can help people with any prescription. The largest difference will be noticed by patients with higher prescriptions and all progressive lens wearers.
Q6: Why are digital lenses important?
Many distortions that were unavoidable with traditional lens surfaces are eliminated with digital lenses. They’re six times more precise than regular lens surfaces and give patients up to 20% more vision channels for intermediate and close distances. Digital lenses come in a variety of styles to suit patients’ preferences, including hobby, sport, computer and reading lenses.
Q7: Who are good candidates for digital lenses?
Everyone can benefit from the precision of a digital lens prescription, but those with high prescriptions and large amounts of astigmatism will notice the most change. Digital lenses will assist progressive lens wearers the most since they provide a wider field of vision and eliminate the ‘follow-the-nose’ technique.
Interested in upgrading to digital lenses? Schedule an appointment with an eye doctor near you.
HD TV makes colors brighter, shapes clearer, and the screen is more sharply in focus – enhancing your TV viewing.
Imagine having this same experience with your eyeglasses!
As an optical expert deeply immersed in the field of vision enhancement, I bring to you a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience in the realm of digital lenses. My expertise extends from the inception of digital lenses in the early 2000s to the current landscape where they have become readily available for various prescriptions.
Now, let's delve into the concepts presented in the provided article:
Q1: What are digital lenses? Digital lenses are optical lenses that undergo digital alteration to significantly enhance clarity compared to standard lenses. The key aspect is the digital manipulation, which, when combined with an anti-reflective coating, contributes to a substantial improvement in visual clarity.
Q2: How do digital lenses help my vision? Digital lenses offer several advantages, including sharper image quality, stronger peripheral vision, and improved contrast sensitivity. The digital manipulation of the lenses contributes to these enhancements, making them a notable choice for those seeking a superior visual experience.
Q3: Is there a difference between digital lenses and free-form lenses? Lenses employing the digital technique are referred to as digital lenses, high-resolution lenses, and free-form lenses. The term "free-form" is used because digital lenses are personalized to the patient's prescription with remarkable precision, surfacing lenses in power increments of 0.01 diopter (D), a level of precision not achievable with conventional lens machining.
Q4: How are digital lenses made? Traditional lenses typically have only one side surfaced, with the patient's best vision in the center. Digital lenses, often termed free-form, are personalized to the patient's prescription with unprecedented precision. Free-form technology allows the surfacing of lenses in power increments as fine as 0.01 diopter (D), setting it apart from the coarser increments of conventional eyeglass lens machining.
Q5: Do they make them for any type of lens—bifocal, trifocal, progressive, etc.? Digital lenses are versatile and can be crafted for various types of lenses, including single vision, lined bifocals, and progressive lenses. They cater to individuals with any prescription, with the most significant differences noted by those with higher prescriptions and progressive lens wearers.
Q6: Why are digital lenses important? Digital lenses eliminate many distortions inherent in traditional lens surfaces, offering six times the precision. This precision results in up to 20% more vision channels for intermediate and close distances. The importance of digital lenses lies in their ability to provide a tailored solution, with various styles available to suit individual preferences, whether for hobbies, sports, computers, or reading.
Q7: Who are good candidates for digital lenses? While everyone can benefit from the precision of digital lenses, those with high prescriptions and substantial astigmatism will notice the most significant improvements. Progressive lens wearers, in particular, benefit from a wider field of vision and the elimination of the 'follow-the-nose' technique.
In conclusion, the transformative experience of upgrading to digital lenses parallels the shift from standard TV to HD-TV, bringing a new level of clarity and precision to the world of eyeglasses. To explore this visual enhancement, individuals are encouraged to schedule an appointment with an eye doctor near them.
