Quick Lens Recommendation Guide

By Patient Age

Under 18 yrs

Shatter proof & light lenses. Polycarbonate lenses Required for all minors.

Under 20 yrs

Single Vision - Digital SV. Consider Blue Cut for screen use.

20-30 yrs

Digital SV or Antifatigue I (Power Boost +0.40D). Blue strongly recommended

30-39 yrs

Antifatigue II (Power Boost +0.60D) or Office Lens. Early screen fatigue users.

40-50 yrs Early presbyope

Conv PAL or HD Digital PAL. First-time progressive. Soft design recommended

50+ yrs Established presbyope

Optimized HDV to Individual 4K depending on lifestyle and budget. Wider near zone critical.

By Patient Lifestyle

Heavy Screen User

Digital SV + Blue Cut or Blue Klear coating. Consider Antifatigue for 28-39 yrs.

Night Driver

Night Vision Klear or Drivewear add-on. Sports DMT for active drivers.

Outdoor/Active

Transitions Gen S or Polarised. High powers 1.67 or 1.74 index for comfort.

Fashion/Style-led

Tint or Mirror Coating. Transitions Gen S colours (Sapphire, Ruby, Amethyst).

Sports/High Impact

Sports DMT SV or Sports DMT i-Smart PAL. 1.59 Poly for impact resistance.

By Prescription Power

Plano to ±1.50

1.5 AS Standard index. All coatings available. Good entry-level option.

±1.50 to ±3.00

1.59 POLY (impact-resistant) or 1.6 MR-8. Better optics, thinner profile.

±2.25 to ±5.00

1.67 MR-7 Super Thin. Noticeably thinner lens - always upsell on aesthetics.

±5.25 and above

1.74 MR-174 Ultra Thin up to 42% thinner vs 1.49. Essential for high Rx comfort.

Progressive Upsell Ladder

Use this to guide conversations from entry to premium progressives. Always start one tier above what the patient asks for.

ENTRYUHD PAL - Soft design, conventional surfacing
GOODOptimized UHD PAL - Digital, wider distance zone
BETTERCustomized HDV PAL - Wider near, less swim effect
BESTIndividual 4K i-Smart - Frame-compensated, iSync™

SALES TIP

Lead with the visual benefit, not the technology. Instead of “this uses digital freeform surfacing” say “this gives you a much wider reading area with almost no blurring at the sides”

Navigation Appendix Guide

Understanding icons & tables. What each icon means / stands for

Every product table in this catalogue uses a standardised set of icons grouped into three categories: Performance-Material, Protection-Coatings, and Fashion Treatment. A tick (✓) means the option is available; a dash (-) means not available.

Performance - Material
  • UV Protection

    Blocks harmful UV-A and UV-B rays from sunlight

  • PhotoChromic

    Auto-darkens outdoors, clear indoors

  • UV Blue

    Blocks HEV blue light (400-420 nm) + all UV

  • Transitions Classic

    Transitions branded photochromic lens

  • Transitions Gen S

    Fastest activation/fadeback, 8 colors

  • Polarised

    Eliminates reflected glare from flat surfaces

  • Drivewear

    Transitions optimised for driving conditions

Protection - Coatings
  • HC

    Uncoated lens base hard coat only

  • C BAR

    High end anti scratch and multi coat

  • HMC++

    Ultra Slick AR-superior anti-reflective

  • Night Drive

    Coating optimised for night-time driving

  • Blue Klear

    Blue light filtering protective coating

  • Night Vision Klear

    Up to 90% less night reflectance

Fashion Treatment
  • TNT -Tint

  • RR

    MR - Mirror